JP2021053046A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can sufficiently attract the interest of a player and further increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention includes privilege determining means for determining whether or not to impart a privilege, and performance control means for executing a performance by displaying an image on display means in accordance with a determination result of the privilege determining means. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the performance control means continuously displays predetermined information according to the determination result as a stock icon image until a predetermined timing, and when the predetermined timing is reached, deletes the stock icon image, and executes notification related to the predetermined information. The notification related to the predetermined information may be performed in accordance with the display and deletion of the stock icon image and may be performed without displaying and deleting the stock icon image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a game machine has been provided in which an effect of changing an image such as a hold icon is performed to raise the player's expectation for a big hit and improve the interest. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a gaming machine that executes a hold change effect that suggests that the reliability of the jackpot has increased by changing the mode of the hold symbol.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-24710

However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 could not sufficiently attract the interest of the player, and further improvement was required.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of sufficiently attracting the interest of the player and further improving the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention provided to solve the above-mentioned problems displays an image on the display means according to the privilege determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege and the determination result of the privilege determining means. The effect control means is provided with the effect control means for executing the effect, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control means continuously displays the predetermined information according to the determination result as a stock icon image until the predetermined timing. At the predetermined timing, the stock icon image is deleted and the notification related to the predetermined information is executed, and the notification related to the predetermined information is performed in response to the display and deletion of the stock icon image. In some cases, it is performed without displaying and erasing the stock icon image.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player keeps the expectation while maintaining the expectation until the notification related to the predetermined information is executed while the player grasps that the predetermined information is stocked. It can be performed. Further, in the game machine of the present invention, when the notification regarding one result is executed, it may be performed according to the digestion of the stock or it may be performed without the digestion of the stock. As a result, the gaming machine of the present invention can expand the variety of production and improve the interest of the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of sufficiently attracting the interest of a player and further improving the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening and the 2nd starting opening provided in the right game area. It is a perspective view of the back side of a game machine. It is a block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the end of a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of a big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table about a normal symbol and a startable movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the icon color and the light emission mode of a heso lamp. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon action determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon action determination table about the variable icon. (A) is an example of the first change action C execution pattern determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the weapon appearance fanning determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon action determination table about hold icon. It is a timing chart which shows the activation pattern of the 1st change action C. It is a timing chart which shows the timing when the update display of the hold number is performed. It is a figure which shows the update mode of the hold number. It is a timing chart when the icon color changes at the time of shift. It is a figure which shows the mode of the heso lamp and the hold icon when the icon color changes at the time of shift. It is a timing chart when the icon color changes during the fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the layer in which an icon and a drum bridge image are displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production at the time of development from the normal reach to the SPSP reach. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st change action A. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st change action B. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd change action. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd change action. It is a figure which shows the setting of a weapon icon and the timing of activation. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the hold icon and the appearance mode of the weapon icon. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the 1st change action C. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the 1st change action C. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the 1st change action C. It is a figure which shows the 4th example of the 1st change action C. It is a figure which shows the 4th example of the 1st change action C.

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

(Configuration of game machine 1)
First, the configuration of the game machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a large winning opening 16 and a second winning opening 15 provided in the right gaming area. Further, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back surface side of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to the island equipment of the game store, the outer frame 60, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported (see FIG. 1). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 into which the game ball Q flows down is formed.

The glass frame 50 includes an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing an effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (this). In the embodiment, an operation lever 36 that can be operated in four directions) is provided.

The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and produces a sound effect. Further, the decorative lighting device 34 such as the frame lighting device 34b and the heso lamp 34c is provided at a plurality of positions so as to produce an effect by lighting by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each lamp. Has been done.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 4), and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in response to this operation. .. Similarly, the operation lever 36 is also provided with a lever operation detection switch 36b (see FIG. 4) so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1 (FIG. 4). 4). In the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for firing a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a saucer 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. , The operation handle 3 has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down. A receiving port for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the saucer 40, and the game ball received by the receiving port is driven by a ball feed solenoid 4b (see FIG. 4). , The game balls are fed one by one to the ball feed opening (not shown) provided on the back surface of the glass frame 50.

Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening (not shown) is formed by a launch rail (not shown) having a downward inclination toward the launching member (not shown). Guided to the end of the downhill slope. A stopper (not shown) for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening is of the downward slope of the launch rail. One game ball will be parked at the end.

Then, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. After that, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b (see FIG. 4) directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted and adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launching member directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a (see FIG. 4) rotates at the same firing strength. When the launching member rotates, the launching member launches the game ball Q stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

The game ball launched as described above reaches the game area 6 when it rises between the rails 5a and 5b (see FIG. 1) from the launch rail and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, and then reaches the game area 6. Free fall inside. At this time, the game ball will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

As shown in FIG. 1, various winning openings (general winning opening 12, ordinary symbol gate 13, first starting opening 14, second starting opening 15, large winning opening 16) are included in the game area 6 of the game board 2. The first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the decorative frame 7 are provided so as to surround the display area of the first image display device 31a.

On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the ordinary symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 , A second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal symbol hold indicator 25, a round number indicator 26, and a right-handed indicator 27 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the lower left side of the game area 6, a game ball launched (so-called left-handed) toward the left side area of the game area 6 can be won (winning), and the game area 6 There are three general winning openings 12 in which a game ball launched toward the right side area (so-called right-handed) cannot win a prize, and a right-handed game ball wins a prize in the lower right side of 6 in the game area. There is one general winning opening 12 that is possible (entry) and cannot be won by a left-handed game ball.

Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from the payout device for paying out the game ball. ..

As shown in FIG. 1, in the lower center of the game area 6, a first starting port 14 is provided, which constitutes a starting area in which a left-handed game ball can win a prize and a right-handed game ball cannot win a prize. Has been done. Further, in the right side area of the game area 6, a second starting port 15 is provided which constitutes a starting area in which a right-handed game ball can win (win) a winning ball.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b constituting an ordinary electric accessory (starting port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball into the second starting port 15. It has a start port opening / closing solenoid 15c (see FIG. 4). In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the starting movable piece 15b slides in the front-rear direction (the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2) by the operation of the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and the starting movable piece 15b moves to the second starting port 15. A closed state (closed mode) in which the winning of the game ball is restricted, and an open state in which the starting movable piece 15b opens the opening of the second starting port 15 to allow the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15. The conversion is controlled to (open mode).

Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with the first starting port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning (winning ball) of the game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with the game ball. A second start port detection switch 15a (see FIGS. 2 and 4) for detecting a winning (winning ball) is provided. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, a random value for jackpot determination for performing the "big hit lottery (big hit determination)" described later is acquired.

Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. , The reach determination random number value for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the special symbol fluctuation random value are also acquired. The jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation random value are referred to as special symbol determination information.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 forming a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided.

Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage (entry) of the game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a hit determination random value for performing the "win lottery (hit determination)" described later is acquired.

Further, when the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are displayed. The random value for fluctuation of the normal map for determination is also acquired. The hit judgment random value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal figure fluctuation random value are referred to as normal figure judgment information.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, a large winning opening 16 is provided in which a right-handed game ball can win (win) and a left-handed game ball cannot win. ing.

As shown in FIG. 2, the large winning opening 16 includes a large winning opening opening / closing door 16b constituting a special electric accessory (large winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of a game ball into the large winning opening 16. , Has a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (see FIG. 4). The upper surface of the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b becomes a flow path for the game ball Q by inclining downward in the left-right direction (right side in FIG. 2), and can be moved in the front-rear direction (see the arrow in FIG. 2). ing. By operating the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b moves in the front-rear direction to regulate the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 16 (closed mode) and to the large winning opening 16. The conversion is controlled to an open state (open mode) that allows the winning of the game ball.

Here, the large winning opening 16a is provided with a large winning opening detection switch 16a (see FIGS. 2 and 4) for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 16 is detected, a preset number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, at the bottom of the game area 6, a game in which none of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the large winning opening 16 wins (balls). An out port 11 for discharging the ball out of the game area is provided.

A first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided in the center of the game area 6, and the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) is provided on both sides of the game area 6. ), A second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal) having a size and a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 31a is provided on each of the left and right sides.

In the following description, the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal) may be collectively referred to as "image display device 31".

Further, in the following description, the area formed by both or either of the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal) and in which the effect display is performed is collectively referred to as "effect". It may be described as "display area 70".

In the description of the following embodiments, the gaming machine of the present invention described as being displayed on the image display device 31 (displayed in the effect display area 70) is the first image display device 31a (main). It may be displayed on the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal), or may be displayed on the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the second image. It may be displayed on both display devices 31b (sub liquid crystal).

Further, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to the one described as being displayed on the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) in the following description of the embodiment, and the second image display is not limited to this. It may be displayed on the device 31b (sub liquid crystal). Further, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to the one described as being displayed on the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal) in the following description of the embodiment, and the first image display is not limited to this. It may be displayed on the device 31a (main liquid crystal).

The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when the game is not performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot in the variable effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777, etc.) is displayed. ) Is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than a specific effect symbol 38 (for example, 289, etc.) is stopped and displayed, and a loss is notified as a jackpot lottery result. ..

The effect symbol 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. , The stop display is performed according to the stop display of the special symbol after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the variable display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (they are at the same time).

In the present embodiment, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped when the game ball enters the first start port 14 and when the game ball enters the second start port 15. It is configured to. In the game machine of the present invention, even when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15. , The effect symbol 38 of the same type may be configured to be variable display or stop display in the variable effect.

Further, on the upper right end side of the effect display area 70 (image display device 31), three small effect symbols 48 for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot in the variable effect are in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment). It is displayed in a variable manner by scrolling to (see FIG. 49).

The variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is started in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And stop.
That is, the variation display of the small effect symbol 48 is performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the variation state of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed. , The execution state of the variation display of the second special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

As with the effect symbol 38, the small effect symbol 48 is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", and in the stop display of the small effect symbol 48, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed. It is designed to stop for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect symbols 48 having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is that. It is an aspect other than.

Further, in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31), among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (undetermined). ), A game ball to the first hold icon display area 72a and the second start port 15 for displaying the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of special symbol determination information as an icon so that the player can easily grasp it. The player grasps the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure judgment information for which the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) has not been executed (undetermined) among the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of. The second hold icon display area 72b for displaying the icon so that the player can easily understand it, and the information indicating the special figure determination information during the variable display (variable effect) is displayed as an icon so that the player can easily grasp it. The variable icon display area 73 is provided.

In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 72a and the second hold icon display area 72b are referred to as "hold icons (special figure judgment information in which jackpot judgment has not been executed)", and the variation thereof. The icon displayed in the icon display area 73 is referred to as "the variable icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed)".

In addition, the hold icon and the variable icon may be generically described as "icon".

The decorative frame 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion erected from the game board 2 on the outer periphery thereof so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. Has been done.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of decorative lighting devices 34. The decorative lighting device 34 includes a panel lighting device 34a (not shown), a frame lighting device 34b, and a heso lamp 34c. The panel lighting device 34a has a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like), and is provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative frame 7. Further, the frame lighting device 34b is provided above the first image display device 31a. Further, the heso lamp 34c is provided in the lower part of the first starting port 14. Further, a decorative member 33a (directing accessory) is provided on the upper part of the decorative frame 7.

The decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 (see FIG. 4) composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The movement in the vertical direction causes the first image display. It can be moved to the front of the device 31a (main liquid crystal).

A liquid crystal display may be provided on the decorative member 33a, and at least one of the hold icon display area and the variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display.

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

The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 over a predetermined time. It is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after the variable display, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The first special symbol display device 20 and / or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if a big hit is won, "7" may be stopped and displayed, and if it is lost, "-" may be stopped and displayed.

Here, the "big hit lottery" means that when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a random value for jackpot determination is acquired, and the acquired jackpot determination is used. It refers to a process (big hit determination) of determining whether a random value is a random value corresponding to a "big hit".

Further, in the present embodiment, the "big hit" is a big hit game (big hit game) in the big hit lottery executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. It means that the player has acquired the right to perform a special game in favor of the player.

In the "big hit game", the round game in which the big winning opening 16 (special electric accessory) is opened is performed a predetermined number of times by operating the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating the special electric accessory ( For example, 8 times or 16 times).

A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time (operating time of the special electric accessory) of the large winning opening 16 in each round game, and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 pieces) are set in the large winning opening 16 during this period. ) Wins (balls), one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game" is a game in which a game ball wins (wins) a prize ball in the big prize opening 16 and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

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

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

The first special symbol hold indicator 23 of the game machine 1 of the present embodiment indicates the number of first holds by the lighting patterns of the two LEDs. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the first hold is "0", the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 are turned off, and when the first hold is one, the two LEDs are turned off. , The LED on the upper side (left side) of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is lit, and when there are two first hold, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 are lit. When there are three first holds, the LED on the upper side (left side) of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the LED on the lower side (right side) lights up, and when there are four first holds. The two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blink. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of holds for the second hold in the same manner as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44A, the image display device 31 (effect display area 70) has a first hold number display area 74a for displaying the number of first hold (first special symbol hold number) and a first hold number display area 74a. A second hold number display area 74b for displaying the number of 2 hold (second special symbol hold number) is provided.

In the first hold number display area 74a, the number of first hold is displayed as a number. For example, when the number of the second hold is "2", the number "2" is displayed in the first hold number display area 74a. Further, also in the second hold number display area 74b, the number of the second hold is similarly displayed as a number.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number indicating the number of the first hold is displayed in "blue" in the first hold number display area 74a, and the number of the second hold is displayed in the second hold number display area 74b. The number indicating is displayed in "red". As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are displayed in a mode that is easy for the player to visually recognize and discriminate.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the number indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and the number indicating the second special symbol reservation number (U2) are the same color (for example,). The area color of the first reserved number display area 74a and the area color of the second reserved number display area 74b may be displayed in different colors (the numbers are the same color and the number base is the same). Different colors, etc.).

Further, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery result (determination) of a winning lottery (hit determination) performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. The result) is notified by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs and the like. Has been done.

Here, the "hit lottery" is a random value for hit determination when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random value for hit determination corresponds to "hit". It refers to the process of determining whether or not it is (collision detection).

Further, in the present embodiment, "hit" means that the player has acquired the right to execute an auxiliary game that is advantageous to the player in the winning lottery that is executed based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol gate 13. Say. In the "auxiliary game", the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is converted and controlled into an open state for a predetermined time. That is, the "auxiliary game" is a game in which a game ball wins (wins) a prize ball at the second starting port 15, and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the prize. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

In addition, as with the special symbol, if the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during the variable display of the normal symbol or during the auxiliary game, under certain conditions. The right to the winning lottery is reserved.

More specifically, the normal symbol determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as the third hold, up to a maximum of four. The normal symbol hold number (G), which is the number of the third hold, is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Will be done.

Further, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, a round number display 26 and a right-handed display 27 are provided. The round number display 26 displays the number of rounds when the jackpot game described later is executed by the lighting patterns of a plurality of LEDs. The right-handed display 27 lights up the LED to notify the player to launch a game ball toward the right-handed game area during a jackpot game or an auxiliary game, which will be described later.

Further, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that visually covers the game area 6 in front of the game board 2 (on the player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

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

On the other end side of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The lock mechanism can be unlocked with a special key. Further, the glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 (see FIG. 4) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the game machine 1. Further, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power plug 141 for supplying electric power to the game machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch.

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

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

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

Further, the main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores various data and tables required for game control programs and game control, and a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing. It includes at least a built-in one-chip microcomputer 110m, an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control, and a RAM clear switch 111a.

The input port for main control includes a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12. Winning port detection switch 12a, gate detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, 2 A second start port detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the start port 15 and a large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 16 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 by the input port for main control.

Further, the output port for the main control operates the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15, and the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. Grand prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, first special symbol display device 20 and second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, ordinary symbol display device 22 for displaying ordinary symbols, and first special for displaying the number of reserved special symbols. The symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25 that displays the number of hold of the normal symbol, the round number indicator 26 that notifies the number of rounds, and the right-handed signal that prompts the right strike. A display 27, a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the like are connected. Various signals are output by this output port for main control.

Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 110a reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, the jackpot determination table used for the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5), the special symbol determination table for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed (see FIG. 6), and the jackpot end. Big hit game end setting data table for determining the later game state (see FIG. 7), special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the large winning opening opening / closing door (see FIG. 8), large winning opening Opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9), special figure variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 10), pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery (see FIG. 11), hit determination referred to in the winning lottery. A table (see FIG. 12) and the like are stored. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

In the main RAM 110c, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, a general figure general electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, a normal symbol holding storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, and a first special symbol holding Number (U1) storage area, 2nd special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, 1st jackpot determination random value storage area, 2nd jackpot determination random value storage area, round game count (R) storage area, open count (K) Storage area, large winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting opening winning ball counter (D), start opening count counter, high probability game flag storage area, time saving game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, time saving game number of times (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter , Auxiliary game timer counters and various other timer counters are provided. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or on standby, and has an effect control unit 120 m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and an image control that controls the display of images in the image display device 31. The unit 150, the drive control unit 160 that controls the drive of the solenoid and the motor in the panel drive device 33, and the lamp control that controls the lighting of the LED and the like in the decorative lighting device 34 (panel lighting device 34a, heso lamp 34c, etc.). It is provided with a unit 170.

The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions, and the effect control board 120 inputs the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the lever operation detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read out and arithmetic processing is performed, and based on the processing, instructions are given to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to execute various effects. (Send data).

For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation mode of a special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the panel Drive device 33, decorative lighting device 34 (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, heso lamp 34c), effect button drive motor 35b, effect data (effect pattern designation command described later) for causing a predetermined effect to be executed. Etc.). Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to perform control for executing the variation effect.

In the sub ROM 120b, in addition to the program for controlling the effect, a variable effect pattern determination table for determining the variable effect pattern for executing the variable effect is stored. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

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

The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31, and controls the display of the image in the image display device 31 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m (sub CPU 120a). At this time, a general-purpose substrate 39 having a bridge function of converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting the image data is provided between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31.

The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots). Absorbs the difference in resolution between when the image display device 31 is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected as the image display device 31.

The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a drawing control unit 151 (VDP: an abbreviation for Video Display Processor), a CGROM 152, a VRAM 153, and a crystal oscillator 154.

The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control command groups based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command, etc.) transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m, and sends this display list to the drawing control unit 151. The image data stored in the CGROM 152 is instructed to be displayed on the image display device 31 by transmitting the data.

Further, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the V blank interrupt signal or the drawing end signal from the drawing control unit 151, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs interrupt processing.

The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and temporarily stores the data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

Further, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and is a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of the production using an image corresponding to the production data. The animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for displaying the image are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation, and stores the combination of the animation scene information of the image corresponding to the production data, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In addition, the weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed in the animation scene information. It stores information such as information that specifies the display device.

The CGROM 152 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 152 is read out in units of image data by the drawing control unit 151, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 152 stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 152 may be configured such that not all the image data is compressed but only a part of the image data is compressed. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The crystal oscillator 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151, and by dividing the pulse signal, the crystal oscillator 154 synchronizes with the system clock for controlling the drawing control unit 151 and the image display device 31. A signal or the like is generated.

The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

This frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further has a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" at each start of drawing.

The drawing control unit 151 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 152 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Further, the drawing control unit 151 reads image data from the "display frame buffer" in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

The drive control unit 160 is connected to the panel drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, etc. in the panel drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the decorative member 33a provided on the game board 2 is driven.

The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the decorative lighting device 34, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the decorative lighting device 34 based on various production data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Then, by controlling the lighting of the decorative lighting device 34, the board lighting device 34a and the heso lamp 34c provided on the game board 2 are turned on and off in a predetermined mode (predetermined emission color and the like).

The frame control board 180 controls the effect of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame lighting device 34b, and the effect button 35.

The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions. The frame control board 180 inputs the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

The frame control board 180 controls to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and lights an LED or the like in the frame lighting device 34b. It controls and controls the drive of the effect button drive motor 35b. By the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided in the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on and off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. ..

Further, when the frame control board 180 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the lever operation detection switch 36b, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the lever operation detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that controls payout of the game ball and a launch control unit 132 that controls the launch of the game ball.

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

The payout control unit 131 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

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

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

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

The touch sensor 3a is provided inside the operation handle 3, and is composed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance when the player touches the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the firing solenoid 4a to be energized to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured so that the game ball Q is not launched into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion in which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides the constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member (not shown) directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a to play a game. The ball Q is fired in the game area 6.

The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. The launching solenoid 4a rotates to rotate the launching member.

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

The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid, and feeds the game balls in the saucer 40 one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the game machine 1, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, The power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 110a is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the jackpot lottery has a "low probability gaming state" and the "high probability gaming state", and the state relating to the startable movable piece 15b possessed by the second starting port 15 is a "non-time saving gaming state". It has a "time saving game state". The state related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the state related to the startable movable piece 15b (non-time-saving game state, time-saving game state) can be related to each other or can be made independent. it can. In other words
(1) The "low-probability time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and a time-saving game state,
(2) "Low-probability non-time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state,
(3) "High-probability time-saving game state", which is a high-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(4) It is possible to provide a "high-probability non-time-saving game state" which is a high-probability non-time-saving game state and a non-time-saving game state.
The game state when the game is started, that is, the initial game state of the game machine 1, is set to the "low probability non-time saving game state", and this game state is set to the "normal game state" in the present embodiment. I will call it.

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

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time saving game". A gaming state that is set longer than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is short and easy to set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, for example, 30 seconds after the start of the variable display. It will be stopped and displayed later. Then, when the lottery result is successful, the second starting port 15 is controlled in the open mode for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time saving game". It refers to a gaming state that is set shorter than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is, for example, 3 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving gaming state". Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Set. Therefore, in the "time-saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second starting port 15 is more likely to be controlled in the open state than in the "non-time-saving game state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time-saving game state" has more advantages than the "non-time-saving game state" in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery. It is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set so that only one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery is advantageous.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

(Big hit judgment table of big hit lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. 5B is a jackpot determination table for the second starting port 15. It is a jackpot judgment table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot probabilities are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability game state, the jackpot determination random value, and the jackpot determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), and is a "big hit" based on the current probability game state and the acquired random value for jackpot determination. It is judged whether it is "missing" or "missing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two jackpot determination random numbers "7" and "8" are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, 10 jackpot determination random numbers from "7" to "16" are determined to be jackpots. If the value is a random number other than the above, it is determined to be "missing".

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the special symbol determination table in the jackpot, the type of the special symbol display device (type of the starting port in which the game ball has won a prize) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting port are displayed. The special symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

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

Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as the information of the special symbol is determined based on the determined type of the special symbol (stop special symbol data). Here, in the effect symbol specification command, one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and one byte of DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. This also applies to the fluctuation pattern specification command and the like, which will be described later.

Here, as will be described later, the type of the special symbol (stop special diagram data) determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). , It can be said that the type of the special symbol determines the game state and the type of the jackpot game after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, in the column of the special symbol in FIG. 6B, the explanation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Setting data table at the end of the jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a data table set at the end of the jackpot game for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the big hit game end setting data table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the game state buffer, the game state after the big hit end, the time saving game number (J), and the high probability game number (X) is associated with.

Here, the "game state buffer" is information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. The gaming state is composed of a combination of a time-saving gaming state (or non-time-saving gaming state) and a high-probability gaming state (or low-probability gaming state).

Specifically, when the game state buffer is "00H", the game state information of the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set is shown. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time-saving game flag is not set, but the high-probability game flag is set to indicate the game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. When the game state buffer is "02H", it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state in which the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set. When the game state buffer is "03H", it indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are set.

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

The feature of the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment is that the time saving game state (high probability time saving game state or low probability time saving game state) is determined after all the jackpot games are completed. Has been done.

In addition, 10000 times may be set as the number of time-saving games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X), but when the jackpot probability is taken into consideration, the jackpot games will be played by the time the variable display of 10000 times is executed. Since it is almost never not executed, 10,000 times can be rephrased as substantially until the next jackpot game.

In the present embodiment, when the stop special symbol data of the special symbol is "stop special symbol data 01 (special symbol 1)", there is a high probability after the jackpot ends regardless of the game state before the jackpot game is executed. It will shift to the time-saving game state.
Further, when the stop special symbol data of the special symbol is "stop special symbol data 02 (special symbol 2)", the high-probability time-saving gaming state is achieved after the jackpot is completed, regardless of the gaming state before the jackpot game is executed. Will move to.
In addition, when the stop special symbol data of the special symbol is "stop special symbol data 03 (special symbol 3)", the low-probability time-saving gaming state is achieved after the jackpot is completed, regardless of the gaming state before the jackpot game is executed. Will move to.
Further, when the stop special symbol data of the special symbol is "stop special symbol data 04 (special symbol 4)", the high-probability time-saving gaming state is achieved after the jackpot is completed, regardless of the gaming state before the jackpot game is executed. Will move to.
Further, when the stop special symbol data of the special symbol is "stop special symbol data 05 (special symbol 5)", the low-probability time-saving gaming state is achieved after the jackpot is completed, regardless of the gaming state before the jackpot game is executed. Will move to.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory operation mode determination table for determining the grand prize opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed based on this jackpot opening mode table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode table indicates the type of the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, "table" is abbreviated as appropriate and is described as "TBL".

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the large winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a will refer to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determine the special winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Large winning opening opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the large winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and the opening / closing conditions of the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b are determined by the large winning opening opening mode table.

Specifically, it is a group of big hit opening opening mode determination tables for big hits, which is referred to in a big hit game, and is a first big hit table, a second big hit table, a third big hit table, a fourth big hit table, and a fifth. It consists of a jackpot table.

In the table for determining the opening mode of the big winning opening shown in FIG. 9, the maximum number of round games in one big hit game, the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, and the first from the start of the big hit game. Opening time until the round game is executed, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, one opening time of the big winning opening in each round game, and one big winning opening in each round game The closing time of the game, the interval time until the next round game is executed, and the ending time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, and executes the third jackpot game. The 4th jackpot game is executed based on the 4 jackpot table, and the 5th jackpot game is executed based on the 5th jackpot table.

According to the first jackpot table and the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the jackpot 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for a maximum of 29 seconds per round. The open round game can be executed for 16 rounds (16 times). However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 16 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the 16-round game is completed, the jackpot game is completed.

According to the second jackpot table, the third jackpot table, and the fifth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the jackpot 16 on the right side of the game area 6 in one round. A round game that opens up to 29 seconds per game can be executed for 8 rounds (8 times). However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 16 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the 8-round game is completed, the jackpot game is completed.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol as will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol are displayed. (U1 or U2), the random value for special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

Therefore, it can be said that the "variation pattern of the special symbol" determines at least the determination result of the jackpot and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed at the time of a big hit, the reach determination random value is not referred to at the time of a big hit. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random number value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) so that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. ), The fluctuation time (Th2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (Th1). For example, the fluctuation time (Th1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (Th2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the number of reservations.

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

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

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

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

Here, as the production contents, "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching, and are referred to as normal fluctuation. It differs from the shortened fluctuation in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

Further, "reach" is a variation mode that gives the player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notifies the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 38 fluctuate. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the remaining effects A mode in which the symbol 38 is fluctuating. The "temporary stop" refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 sways slightly or the effect symbol 38 is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

Further, "normal reach" means a reach with a low expectation (hereinafter referred to as "big hit expectation") in which a jackpot game in which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates is executed. doing. In the present embodiment, the "normal reach" does not cause a big hit, but the "normal reach" may be used to make a big hit.
In addition, "SP reach" means super reach, which has a higher expectation of big hit than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 that has not been temporarily stopped makes a special change or a special character is displayed.
In addition, "SPSP reach" means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the super reach.
Further, the "full rotation reach" means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot changes at a low speed in a state where all the combinations are aligned, and in the present embodiment, only when the jackpot lottery is won. It means reach to be executed.

Further, the "pseudo-ream" means that the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to one big hit lottery, and the effect symbol 38 is changed and temporarily stopped. Means a variation mode in which

(Preliminary judgment table for big hit lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery.

As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-judgment table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting port), a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for determining a special symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol variation. The random number value and the planned fluctuation pattern are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is a "big hit" or a "miss" by the jackpot determination random value acquired when the game ball enters the starting port, and the special symbol type (big hit special) by the special symbol determination random number value. It is possible to determine in advance (designs, special lost symbols).
Furthermore, since the planned fluctuation pattern (the content of the effect such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach) can be determined in advance by the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value, the start opening prize designation command can be used. It is possible to include the type of jackpot and the scheduled fluctuation pattern.

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

This start opening prize designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 14 is shown, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second start is started. The starting mouth winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown in the mouth 15.

The preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the difference is that the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol. ing. In addition, there is a difference whether or not to refer to the "number of pending".

Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, the type of jackpot or reach can be discriminated, but it is impossible to discriminate only between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" ("normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" shown in FIG. 11 Scheduled fluctuation pattern ”).

Further, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11 is a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a high-probability gaming state is also available. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
The jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, but it is determined in advance whether it is a "big hit" or a "loss". The value of the random value for jackpot judgment is different.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table relating to a normal symbol and a startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a winning determination table of a winning lottery, and FIG. 12B is a normal symbol for determining the type of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table. Further, FIG. 12 (c) shows a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of a normal symbol, and FIG. 12 (d) shows an opening mode of the startable movable piece 15b when a winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the start opening opening mode determination table for determination.

(Collision detection table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table is associated with the presence / absence of a time-saving game state, a random value for hit determination, and a hit determination result.

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

(Normal symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12B, the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the hit determination result, the random value for determining the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stopped normal symbol data) are associated with each other in the normal symbol determination table. There is.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, and stops and displays the normal symbol based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. Determine (stop map data).

Then, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the normal symbol designation command as the information of the normal symbol based on the determined type of the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data), and determines the normal symbol designation command. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12D, since the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data), the type of the normal symbol determines the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b. It can be said that it will be decided.

(Public map fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 (c) is a diagram showing a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time, etc.) of a normal symbol as will be described later.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and based on the current time saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired random number value for normal figure change, the normal symbol Determine the fluctuation time.

Then, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the normal symbol fluctuation designation command as the information of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol based on the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and determines the normal symbol fluctuation designation command. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

(Starting port opening mode determination table for movable pieces)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start port opening mode determination table includes the stop normal figure data (normal symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start port 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d), and based on the stop chart data, the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, and the like. Determine the ending time.

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

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, when a hit occurs in the time-saving game state, the stop normal map data = 03, which is the most advantageous opening mode, is selected. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the startable movable piece 15b operates more favorably to the player than in the non-time-saving game state.

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

As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, and the first special figure determination information hold storage. The area, the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area in which the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 is stored, and the special figure judgment information in which the variation display is being executed are stored. It is composed of a special figure execution storage area, and the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, respectively. There is.

The number of undetermined special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol determination information reserved storage area is the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure judgment information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 72a, and the number of undetermined special figure judgment information stored in the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is the second special symbol. The number of holds (U2) is set, and the number of hold icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 72b, and the variation display (variation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 73.

Further, the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reserved storage area is the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first reserved number display area provided in the image display device 31. The number of undetermined special figure determination information displayed as a number in 74a and stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is displayed as a number in the second reserved number display area 74b provided in the image display device 31. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value storage area for storing a jackpot determination random value, and a special symbol determination random value for storing a special symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area, a reach determination random value storage area for storing the reach determination random value, and a special figure variation random value storage area for storing the special figure variation random value.

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

In the special figure execution storage area, when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the first special figure determination information is shifted. Referenced to perform variable display of symbols. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Referenced to perform.

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

As shown in FIG. 13D, each storage unit has a hit determination random value storage area for storing a hit determination random value and a normal symbol determination random value for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area and a random value storage area for normal map fluctuation for storing random values for normal map fluctuation. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the normal figure determination information is acquired, the normal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area. The acquired normal map determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number.

When the start condition for the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol execution storage area shifts the normal symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area, and displays the normal symbol variation display. Referenced to perform.

Next, the progress of the game in the game machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

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

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

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

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

In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power failure is compared with the newly calculated checksum, and the checksum is calculated. Judge whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process is moved to step S5, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the main RAM 110c (the control state before the power is turned off cannot be restored normally). ), The process is transferred to step S11.

In step S5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process is moved to step S6 as the process for power restoration is performed, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process for power-on is performed. The process is transferred to step S12.

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

In step S7, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (CounterTimerCircuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and processes in step S20. Transfer. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

The power restoration notification includes displaying a power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored on the image display device 31, and outputting a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power has been restored from the audio output device 32. It is to do.

It should be noted that the power recovery designation command may not include the information indicating the current gaming state, and the game state designation command indicating the current gaming status may be transmitted before or after the power recovery designation command is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

In step S13, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (CounterTimerCircuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

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

The power-on notification is a RAM clear notification that displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the power is turned on to the image display device 31 or that the main RAM 110c is initialized from the voice output device 32. It is to output sound.

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

In step S17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 140. When a power failure occurs, the process is transferred to step S18, and when a power failure does not occur, the process is transferred to step S15 so that the process loops.

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

When the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, the checksums of all used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared, but all areas including unused areas are checked. The sums may be calculated and compared.

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

The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds), so that the timer interrupt process described below is executed.

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

The main CPU 110a performs the time control process in step S110. Specifically, the update process of the special symbol time counter, the update process of the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the update process of the normal symbol time counter, the update process of the opening / closing time of the startable movable piece 15b, etc. Performs a process of updating (subtracting 1) various timer counters.

The main CPU 110a performs a random number update process in step S120. Specifically, the process of updating the jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal symbol variation random value is performed. More specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by 1. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. ..

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

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

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs the special figure special electric control process. Specifically, it performs a process of controlling a big hit lottery, a variable display of a special symbol, opening / closing of a big winning opening 16, a change in a game state, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs the normal drawing control processing. Specifically, a process of controlling a winning lottery, a variable display of a normal symbol, opening / closing of a startable movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs a payout control process in step S500. Specifically, each prize ball counter is referred to, a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is generated, and a process of setting the payout number designation command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c is performed. As a result, the payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and a process for paying out the number of game balls corresponding to the payout number designation command from the payout device is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the game progress data creation process in step S600. Specifically, the external information signal output from the game information output terminal plate 30, the drive data of the start opening opening / closing solenoid 15c, the driving data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, the display data of the first special symbol display device 20, the second Display data of the special symbol display device 21, display data of the normal symbol display device 22, display data of the first special symbol hold display 23, display data of the second special symbol hold display 24, display of the normal symbol hold display 25. Performs processing to create output data related to the progress of the game such as data.

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

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

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

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

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 16a, and when the detection signal is input, a process of adding 1 to the winning ball counter for the large winning opening is performed.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is added by 1, and special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first) of the special symbol determination information storage area. Processing is performed when the data is stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a is input, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port, and the second If the number of special symbol reservations (U2) is less than 4, the second number of special symbol reservations (U2) is added by 1, and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain the special symbol determination information storage area, which is a predetermined storage unit (first). The process of storing in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs the gate detection switch input process and ends the current input control process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and if the normal symbol hold number (G) is less than 4 when the detection signal is input, the normal symbol hold number (G) is set. In addition to adding 1, a process is performed in which the normal figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the normal figure determination information storage area.

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

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. When the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal is not input, the first start port detection switch input process this time is terminated.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to and updating the prize ball counter (three prize ball counters) for the first starting port used for the prize ball.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4. If the number of 1st special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4, and if the number of 1st special symbol reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time. The detection switch input process ends.

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the pre-determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and Performs processing to determine the planned fluctuation pattern based on the random value for special figure fluctuation.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a start port winning designation command indicating a scheduled variation pattern determined in the pre-determination process of step S230-7 in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time, the first 1 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

As a result, the start port winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and even before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 this time is started (1 or). Execute a look-ahead effect (expecting the execution of the jackpot game), which is determined based on the preliminary judgment result and foretells that the jackpot game may be executed (over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols). Is possible.

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

First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2, and when the detection signal is not input, the second start port detection switch input process this time is terminated.

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

In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently in progress. If the auxiliary game is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S240-5, and if the auxiliary game is in progress, 1 is added to and updated in the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) in step S240-4.

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the pre-determination process in step S240-9. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and Performs processing to determine the planned fluctuation pattern based on the random value for special figure fluctuation.

In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start port winning designation command indicating a scheduled variation pattern determined in the pre-determination process of step S240-9 in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time, the first 2 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

As a result, the start opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and even before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 this time is started (1 or). Execute a look-ahead effect (expecting the execution of the jackpot game), which is determined based on the preliminary judgment result and foretells that the jackpot game may be executed (over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols). Is possible.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310), and the special figure special electric processing data = 1. If, the process is transferred to the special symbol variation processing (step S320), if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the processing is transferred to the special symbol stop processing (step S330), and if the special symbol special electric processing data = 3, a big hit. The process is transferred to the game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process is transferred to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

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

In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol memory determination process and ends the special symbol special electric control process this time. Specifically, a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a fluctuation time determination process for determining a variation time of a special symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process and ends the special symbol special electric control process this time. Specifically, in addition to performing processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) displayed as stopped, the number of time-saving games (J), the time-saving game flag, the number of high-probability games (X), and the high-probability game flag are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process for controlling a jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process of determining a probabilistic gaming state of either a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state and determining a gaming state of either a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state is performed. .. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

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

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the fluctuation display of the special symbol is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. The process is transferred to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of second special symbol reservations (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-3, and if the second special symbol hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process is performed in step S310-4. To move.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the second special symbol hold number (U2) to update, and shifts the process to step S310-6.

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

In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the first special symbol hold number (U1) to update, and shifts the process to step S310-6.

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

In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is subtracted in preference to the first special symbol reservation number (U1), but the first special symbol is in the order in which the starting port is won. The number of holdings (U1) and the number of holdings of the second special symbol (U2) may be subtracted, or the number of holdings of the first special symbol (U1) may be subtracted in preference to the number of holdings of the second special symbol (U2). You may try to do it.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a indicates the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second special symbol hold number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. The symbol memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 to reduce the number of the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the image display device 31, or to reduce the number of the first hold icon or the first hold icon, or. A process of changing the second hold icon to the variable icon will be performed.

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process in step S311. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the stochastic game state and the jackpot determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 6, the special symbol type (stop) based on the special symbol display device (type of start port) and the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area. Special figure data) is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

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

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

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move the process to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol memory determination process this time.

In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that the special symbol variation display or the jackpot game is not executed in the customer waiting state (standby state). If there is a customer waiting state flag, the special symbol memory determination process this time is ended, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process is moved to step S318-2.

In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating that the customer is in the customer waiting state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S318-3, the customer waiting state indicating that the customer is in the customer waiting state. The specified command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect, and the special symbol storage determination process this time is terminated. As a result, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the customer waiting effect.

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

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is performed. When the special figure judgment information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area with reference to the jackpot judgment table, the jackpot shown in FIG. 5 (b) is shown. The jackpot determination table of the lottery is referred to, and whether or not it is a "big hit" is determined based on the jackpot determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-2, and if it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-5.

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot symbol determination process in step S311-2. Specifically, the type of jackpot special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area with reference to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (b). Is determined, and the stop special symbol data corresponding to the determined type of jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special symbol data storage area.

The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not the special symbol is a "big hit symbol" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 23, which will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 24. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big winning opening, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit in the big hit game ending process of FIG. 25.

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

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

In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of jackpot winning is set in the game status buffer because the game is played during the jackpot game. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, a new game state at the time of winning the big hit is newly performed after the big hit is completed. This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. Therefore, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the game state storage area, the game information in the game state buffer can be referred to after the jackpot ends. Based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit (time-saving game state, number of time-saving games, etc.) can be newly set.

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

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

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

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S320-2.

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

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

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

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol variation process this time.

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

In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). When the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S330-2, and when the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process this time is terminated.

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

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game end determination process in step S330-3. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the high-probability game count (X) to update, and the new high-probability game count (X) is "0". Determine if it exists. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set, or if the high-probability game count (X) is not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is.

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

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

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

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares to move the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 24.

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

In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data with reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the jackpot opening mode for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. From the table group, the big winning opening opening mode determination table according to the type of big hit game ("1st big hit table", "2nd big hit table", "3rd big hit table", "4th big hit table", "5th big hit" Determine the table ").

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K), energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the large winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. With reference to the table (see FIG. 9), the opening time of the large winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K). As a result, the large winning opening 16 will be opened.

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

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently ending. The ending is the period after all the preset round games are completed. If the ending is in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-18, and if the ending is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

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

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the large winning opening set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game process of this time is ended, and if the closing time has passed, the process is moved to step S340-4 in order to open the big winning opening.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition for ending the opening of the large winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the large winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9 pieces) or the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (K) elapses. Determine if it holds. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S340-10, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is cleared, and the current large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9 is referred to. Based on the number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the large winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the grand prize opening 16 will be closed.

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

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

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

In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the number of round games (R) and stores the game, and ends the current jackpot game process.

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

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

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-19, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state at the end of the jackpot game based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. When determining whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state, a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the high-probability gaming state is set is set in the high-probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", the high probability game flag is set.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game number setting process in step S350-3. Specifically, it is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high-probability game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", 10000 times is set as the high probability game number (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game is determined based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game information. When making a determination and shifting to the time-saving game state, a time-saving game flag indicating that the time-saving game state is set is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. For example, when the game status information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game number determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, the time reduction is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the time reduction game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined number of time-saving games (J) is set in the time-saving game number (J) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "04", the time saving game number (J) is set to 10000 times.

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the presence / absence of the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag, specifies the game state, and sends a game state designation command indicating the specified game state to the transmission data storage area for production. set. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped by the effect control board 120.

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

(Fundamental control processing of the main control board)
With reference to FIG. 26, the general-purpose electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a normal drawing control process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the Fuzu Fuden processing data, and if the Fuzu Fuden processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410), and the Fuzu Fuden processing data. If = 1, the process is transferred to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

As will be described later, this "Fuzu Fuden processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the Fuzu Fuden control processing, so the subroutines necessary for the progress of the game are processed as appropriate. It will be.

In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process and ends the current normal symbol control process. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner, a process of stopping and displaying a normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process and ends the current Fuzu Fuden control process. Specifically, a process for controlling an auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

(Normal symbol variation processing of main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process on the main control board 110.

In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress. If the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress, the process is transferred to step S410-9, and if the variation display of the normal symbol is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S410-2.

In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol hold number (G) is 1 or more. If the number of normal symbol reservations (G) is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S410-3, and if the number of normal symbol reservations (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal symbol variation processing is terminated.

In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the normal symbol hold number (G) to update, and shifts the process to step S410-4.

In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the normal symbol determination information stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each normal map determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the normal map determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the normal map execution storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variation display of the normal symbol, which has already been written in the normal figure execution storage area (0th storage unit), is deleted.

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

The main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, the stop display is based on the current time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random value for determining the normal symbol. The normal symbol (stop normal figure data) to be executed is determined, the determined stop normal figure data is set in the stop normal figure data storage area, and the normal figure designation command corresponding to the stop normal figure data is stored in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. As a result, the normal map designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the stop normal map data can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs the fluctuation time determination process of the normal symbol. Specifically, referring to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), it is normal based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the normal map fluctuation random value stored in the normal map execution storage area. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variation display of the normal symbol and ends the current variation process of the normal symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol. The variable display will be performed.

In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S410-10.

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

In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop normal figure data set in the stop normal figure data storage area is a hit normal symbol. If it is a hit normal symbol, the process is moved to step S410-12, and if it is not a hit normal symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is ended.

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the normal drawing data = 1 and prepares to move the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 28, and in step S410-13, performs the opening mode determination processing. Specifically, referring to the start opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the maximum number of times the starting movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second starting opening 15 are based on the stop chart data. Determine the opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game.

In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game in the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently being opened. If it is in the opening, the process is transferred to step S420-2, and if it is not in the opening, the process is transferred to S420-4.

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

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

In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently ending. If the ending is in progress, the process is transferred to step S420-12, and if the ending is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S420-5.

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

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the auxiliary processing this time is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the processing is moved to step S420-3 in order to open the second starting port 15.

In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition for ending the opening of the second starting port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) reaches the specified number (10 pieces) or the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (S) elapses. Is determined. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S420-8, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

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

In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ends. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times (S) of opening the second starting port is the maximum number of times of opening. When ending the auxiliary game, the process is moved to step S420-10, and when the auxiliary game is not ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

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

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

In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S420-13, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the normal symbol processing data, prepares to move the processing to the normal symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends the auxiliary game processing this time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the lever operation detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and inputs the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like. If this is the case, an effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs a data output process of transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

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

(Command analysis processing of the production control unit)
Next, the command analysis process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether or not a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process is moved to step S1410, and if no command has been received, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1411, and if it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1420.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs the hold storage update process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the number of reserved storages is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and the analyzed number of reserved storages is set in the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the start opening winning designation command. If it is a start opening prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S1421, and if it is not a start opening prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S1430.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs the icon change effect determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command, processing is performed to determine whether or not to execute the icon change effect and the change scenario. The details of this icon change effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

As will be described in detail later, in the icon change scenario determination process, the icon final display mode determination process for determining the final display mode of the icon and the change scenario determination process for determining the scenario for changing the color of the icon are performed. Will be done.

Here, the "icon change effect" is an effect of changing the display mode of the icon (hold icon, the variable icon) displayed on the image display device 31 (effect display area 70).

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the color change (icon change effect) of the icon (hold icon, the variable icon) is executed, the icon change action (first change action) described in detail later is performed. The second change action) may be executed, or the icon color change (icon change effect) may be performed without the icon change action.

As described above, the icon change effect is a big hit over one or a plurality of variation effects by changing the display mode of the icon (hold icon, the variation icon) displayed on the image display device 31. It is a kind of look-ahead effect that suggests that the game may be executed (expects that the jackpot game is executed).

In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. If it is an effect symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1431, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1440.

In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs the basic symbol data determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, it is for determining the basic symbol data (1st to 5th jackpot symbol data, lost symbol data) that makes it possible to identify the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Perform processing.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is a variation pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S1441, and if it is not a variation pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S1450.

In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designation command, the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect executed by using various effect devices, is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined variation effect pattern. The process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the variation effect is performed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

The sub CPU 120a performs the icon action determination process in step S1442. Specifically, whether or not to execute an icon action (first change action, second change action, etc.) based on the content of the received fluctuation pattern specification command and the content of the command stored in the reception buffer, etc. Is performed, and a process of setting a command according to the determined content in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, a command for performing the icon action is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the icon action is performed. The details of the icon action determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

The sub CPU 120a performs the icon display mode update process in step S1443. Specifically, based on the change scenario determined by the icon change effect determination process described above and the determined variation effect pattern, the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the display mode of the variation icon are updated. Then, the process for executing the icon change effect is performed.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1451, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1460.

In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol stop processing and ends the command analysis processing this time. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for stopping and displaying the variation effect is performed.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. If it is a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1461, and if it is not a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1470.

In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs the game state setting process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the current game state is specified with reference to the received game state designation command, and data indicating the specified game state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process is transferred to step S1471, and if it is not an opening designation command, the process is transferred to step S1480.

In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs the opening effect pattern determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, the effect pattern of the opening effect performed at the start of the jackpot game is determined, and the opening effect specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Do. As a result, the opening effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the opening effect is performed.

In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1481, and if there is no round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1490.

In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs the round effect pattern determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the round designation command, the effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game is determined, and the round effect specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .. As a result, the round effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the round effect is performed.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending designation command. If it is an ending designation command, the process is moved to step S1491, and if it is not an ending designation command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs the jackpot end effect pattern determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, the effect pattern of the ending effect to be performed at the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the ending specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .. As a result, the ending effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

(Icon change production decision processing)
Next, the icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 33, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the icon (the variable icon, the hold icon) is a white icon displayed in white as a normal icon (as a default icon), and a white icon. It can be displayed as an icon (“special icon” described later) that is displayed in a mode other than the white icon, such as a blinking white icon or a blue icon.

The "icon change effect" is an effect of changing the display mode of the icon in a mode different from the mode displayed at the time of winning. To give an example, the icon change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of an icon displayed as a white icon at the time of winning to a blue icon or the like. In the following description, the icon change effect of the variable icon may be described as "the variable icon change effect", and the icon change effect of the hold icon may be described as "hold icon change effect".

Further, the "non-change scenario" described below is a scenario in which the display color of the icon does not change from the mode displayed at the time of winning (display color at the time of winning) to the final display mode.

Further, the "change scenario" is a scenario in which the display mode of the icon is changed at least once from the mode displayed at the time of winning (display color at the time of winning) to the final display mode. From another point of view, when the "change scenario" is selected, the icon change effect is performed at least once.

First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start opening winning designation command in step S1421-1. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps the winning / winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the effect content (planned fluctuation pattern).

In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a acquires an icon display mode determining random number value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31, and in step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a acquires the final display mode of the icon. Select the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 34) for determining. Details of this icon final display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

The sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode in step S1421-4. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table, and is one of a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start opening winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. Determine the final display mode of the two icons.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1421-5 whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a special icon. If the icon final display mode is a special icon, the process is moved to step S1421-6, and if the icon final display mode is not a special icon, the process is moved to step S1421-11.

In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the white blinking icon. If the icon final display mode is a white flashing icon, the process is moved to step S1421-11, and if the icon final display mode is not a white flashing icon, the process is moved to step S1421-7.

In the present embodiment, when the final display mode of the icon is the "white blinking icon", it is displayed as the white blinking icon from the time of winning. Therefore, when the final display mode of the icon is a white blinking icon, the icon change effect is not executed (the effect of changing the icon displayed as the white icon to the white blinking icon is not performed). In the gaming machine of the present invention, the white icon may be changed as a white blinking icon.

In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the present is the executable period of the icon change effect. If it is determined that the icon change effect is feasible period, the process is moved to step S1421-8, and if it is determined that the icon change effect is not the feasible period, the process is moved to step S1421-11.

In addition, in the judgment of whether or not the icon change effect is feasible, the execution of the icon change effect is not restricted, the jackpot game is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not being executed. In some cases, it is determined that the period is feasible. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the previously received start opening winning designation command, that is, the pre-determination results of the advance hold are all equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are below the normal reach, the process is transferred to step S1421-9, and if all are not below the normal reach, the process is transferred to steps 1421-11.

In addition, the term "normal reach or less" means normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in this step S1421-8, it is determined whether or not all the prior determination results of the advance hold are normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach.

In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 35) for determining a scenario for icon change effect. Details of this change scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

In step S1421-10, the sub CPU 120a determines a change scenario, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the process to step S1421-12. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table, and has a plurality of icons based on the final display mode of the icon, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the selection rate. One change scenario is determined from the change scenarios, set in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and the process is transferred to step S1421-12.

In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the process to step S1421-12.

In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a specifies an initial display mode when the icon is first displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario or the non-change scenario, and the icon corresponding to the initial display mode. The initial display mode command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the icon change effect determination process this time is completed. As a result, the icon initial display mode command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon initial display mode command is displayed on the image display device 31, and a predetermined sound effect is produced. It will be output.

In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, the variable icon change effect) is executed when all the preliminary determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. , The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the advance hold does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the display mode of the hold icon does not change during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is held during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is not executed. The display mode of the above is changed, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, even if the pre-judgment result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but in such a case, the pre-determination result of the advance hold is reach. The icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) when the effect is not included than when the reach effect is included.

(Icon display mode and Heso lamp light emission mode)
FIG. 33 shows an icon display mode displayed on the image display device 31 and a light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c (decorative lighting device 34) corresponding to the icon display mode.

As shown in FIG. 33, the game machine 1 suggests a jackpot expectation degree by the icon display mode. Specifically, the expectation for big hits is higher in the order of white icon <white flashing icon <blue icon <green icon <purple icon <red icon <zebra icon.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image depicting the moon is displayed as a hold icon or the variable icon. In addition, as the white icon changes to an icon with a high expectation of a big hit (blue icon, green icon, etc.), the light emitting area (the area where the moon is displayed to emit light) becomes larger and the display color of the icon changes. .. Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of the red icon or more (red icon and zebra icon) is increased, the light emitting area spreads over almost the entire area and changes like a full moon, and a predetermined character (in the present embodiment, the character of "departure") is displayed. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the present embodiment, the heso lamp 34c emits light in a different manner depending on the display color of the icon. For example, when all the icons including the hold icon and the variable icon are displayed as white icons, the heso lamp 34c does not emit light, whereas when the white blinking icon is displayed, the heso lamp 34c is white. Lights up at. When the blue icon is displayed, the heso lamp 34c emits light in blue, and when the green icon is displayed, the heso lamp 34c emits light in green. When the red icon and the zebra icon are displayed, the heso lamp 34c emits light in red.

The heso lamp 34c may emit light in a manner different from the display color of the icon. For example, as an effect when the game ball Q wins the first start port 14 (effect at the time of winning), the icon color and the heso lamp 34c are displayed, such as displaying the first hold icon with a blue icon and emitting the heso lamp 34c in red. The emission color of the above may be inconsistent with the emission color of.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c is changed according to the icon color, but the game machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention is a decorative lighting device provided on another decorative lighting device 34 (for example, a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, or a decorative member 33a) in response to a change in icon color. Etc.) may change the light emitting mode.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the icon final display mode. The icon final display mode determination table is associated with the type of the start opening winning designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each icon final display mode, and the icon final display mode to be determined.

As shown in FIG. 34, the final display mode of the icon includes a white icon displayed in white as a normal icon, a white flashing icon displayed in a mode in which the icon displayed in white blinks, and a blue icon displayed in blue. A green icon displayed in green, a purple icon displayed in purple, a red icon displayed in red, and a zebra icon displayed in a zebra pattern (color) are set. Further, as described above, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of (white icon <) white blinking icon <blue icon <green icon <purple icon <red icon <zebra icon.

In the following description, a white icon displayed in white as a normal icon may be described as a "normal icon". In addition, an icon displayed in a display mode other than the normal icon may be described as a "special icon". In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "white icon" is displayed as a normal icon, and the "white flashing icon", "blue icon", "green icon", "purple icon", "red icon", and "zebra icon" are displayed. Is displayed as a special icon.

As shown in FIGS. 35 and 46 (a), in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the icon is displayed from the time when the game ball wins (wins) the first start port 14 and the second start port 15 (at the time of winning). May be displayed as a special icon.

The first feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the selection rate of the icon final display mode is different depending on the effect content. The start winning information (starting opening winning designation command) includes information on the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the content of the effect (reach effect, pseudo-repeated number of times).

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the effect content is specific start winning information indicating that the effect content is SP reach or SPSP reach, it indicates that the effect content is a normal variation, a shortened variation, or a normal reach that does not reach the reach. Special icons are selected at a higher rate than in the case of normal start winning information.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when determining a change scenario. The change scenario determination table is associated with the final display mode of the icon, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be determined. For reference, the preliminary fluctuations in each change scenario and the update mode in the fluctuations are described.

Here, the "preliminary variation" is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information stored before the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command. That is, the "variation" is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command.

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the execution of the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) The scenario (for example, scenario 05, etc.) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the pre-variation (hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the variation icon change). The scenario (for example, scenario 06, etc.) in which the effect is not executed, and the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (the hold icon change effect and the change icon change effect). A scenario (for example, scenario 19 or the like) to be executed is set.

As an example of the change scenario, a case where the change scenario 49 is selected in response to the reception of the start port prize designation command based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 will be described.

In the change scenario 49, when the game ball is won in the first start port 14, a white icon is displayed as a hold icon at a position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the first hold icon display area 72a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the white icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the four fluctuations that are being executed at the time of displaying the white icon is completed. After that, when the pre-variation before 3 fluctuations is started, the white icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "3", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the white icon changes to the blue icon. Then, when the pre-variation before the two fluctuations is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the reserved number "2", and the blue icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the two fluctuations ends. After that, when the pre-variation before one change is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "1", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the blue icon changes to the green icon. Then, when the change is started, the green icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, the green icon changes to a red icon at a predetermined timing, and then changes to a zebra icon at a predetermined timing. To do.

In the present embodiment, the display mode is changed step by step in both the case where the color of the hold icon is changed in the prior variation and the case where the color of the variable icon is changed in the variation (for example, blue → green). ) Or two or more steps (for example, purple → zebra), but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode may be changed step by step in both or one of the color change of the hold icon (icon color change in the prior change) and the color change of the change icon (icon color change in the change). Alternatively, the display mode is changed step by step in the color change of the hold icon (color change in advance variation), and the display mode is changed in one step or two or more steps in the color change of the variable icon (icon color change in the variation). It may be made to.

As the first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, the scenario in which the icon display mode changes during the execution of the change is more than the scenario in which the icon display mode changes when the game ball is won at the starting port. Is being selected at a high rate. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the icon display mode changes (whether the icon change effect is executed) until the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become.

Further, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, when the display mode of the icon changes over a plurality of stages (green, purple, red, and zebra icons are determined as the final display mode of the icon). In, the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the change is likely to be larger than the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of stages in the fluctuation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the display mode of the icon is determined regardless of whether or not the reach effect (which may be a reach other than the normal reach) is executed in the prior variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by the change scenario determination table using whether or not the reach effect suggesting that the jackpot game may be executed in the advance fluctuation is executed as a judgment factor. You may decide the scenario. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect is not executed. It is advisable to set various scenarios so that the display mode changes. In addition, the icon display mode changes during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed and the pre-variation in which the reach effect is not executed, but the reach effect is higher than that during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode of the icon changes at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-variation in which is not executed.

(Variable effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step S1441-1 and selects the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 37) in step S1441-2.

In step S1441-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and determines one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). .. Details of this variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variation effect pattern determination process. As a result, the variation effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the variation effect is performed.

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining the variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern determination table is associated with the variation effect pattern specification command, the distribution ratio (%) for each variation effect pattern, and the determined variation effect pattern, and the effect configuration for each variation effect pattern is used as a reference. Is described.

The variable effect pattern includes an image display device 31 (effect display area 70), an audio output device 32, a panel drive device 33, a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, a heso lamp 34c, an effect button 35, and an operation lever 36. It is an effect mode of a variable effect performed by using the effect device of the above, and the presence / absence of a reach effect, the presence / absence of a zone effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like are defined.

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 will be described.

The “normal variation” indicates that a normal variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38.
The “shortening variation” indicates that the shortening variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38, which is shorter than the normal variation effect.
The "normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect is performed in which a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38.
The “SP reach” indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SP reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach effect is performed.
The “SPSP reach” indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SPSP reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the SP reach effect is performed.

The "pseudo-ream failure" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed is executed, but the result is that the pseudo-ream is not executed in the end.
The "pseudo-ream success" indicates that the fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed is executed, and the result is that the pseudo-ream is finally executed.
The "zone effect" suggests that the image display device 31 may perform a specific effect (background display) different from the normal effect (background) and execute the jackpot game (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that the zone production will be performed.

The first feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that the reach effect is more easily executed when the pseudo-ream is executed than when the pseudo-ream is not executed, and the number of times the pseudo-ream is executed is increased. The higher the number, the higher the expectation for big hits. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation regarding whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed or the number of times the pseudo-ream is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the reach effect is more easily executed when the zone effect is executed than when the zone effect is not executed, and the jackpot expectation is high. There are some points. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the zone production and improve the interest of the game.

Although the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 is not provided with a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach is performed and the SP SP reach is performed after the SP reach is performed, a variable effect pattern in which the SPSP reach is performed may be provided.

(Icon action determination process)
Next, the icon action determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the icon action determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The "icon action" is an effect related to a change in the icon (the variable icon, the hold icon). "Icon action" includes "change action", "weapon appearance fanning (gase)", and "precursor action".

The "change action" is an effect (action) performed when the color change of the icon (icon change effect) is executed. In addition, "weapon appearance fanning" (Gase) is a production that fuels whether or not the icon change effect is performed. Further, the "precursor action" is a precursory effect performed as a precursor of the second change action described later.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, "first change action" and "weapon appearance fanning" (gase) are executed as icon actions related to the color change of the variable icon. Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a "second change action" or a "precursor action" is executed as an icon action related to the color change of the hold icon.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the precursor action is performed before the second change action is executed. In addition, there is a case where the color of the hold icon does not change after the precursor action is executed (after the Taikobashi image moves toward the hold icon) (Gase precursor).

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first change action can be executed as the change action performed when the color of the change icon is changed. Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second change action can be executed as the change action performed when the color of the hold icon is changed.

In the following description, the change action (first change action) performed when changing the color of the variable icon and the ghost effect (weapon appearance fanning) that incites the color change of the variable icon are collectively referred to. It may be described as "icon action related to the variable icon". In addition, the change action (second change action) performed when changing the color of the hold icon and the precursor effect (precursor action) that suggests the color change of the hold icon are collectively referred to as "icon action related to the hold icon". May be described and explained. Further, the first change action and the second change action may be generically described as "change action".

In the present embodiment, three types of change actions, "first change action A", "first change action B", and "first change action C", can be executed as the first change action. In the following description, the first change action A, the first change action B, and the first change action C will be collectively referred to as “first change action”.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of change actions are provided as change actions when changing the color of the variable icon, and one type of change action is provided as change actions when changing the color of the hold icon. Although the provided example is shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one type or a plurality of types of change actions may be executed as the change action when changing the color of the variable icon and the change action when changing the color of the hold icon.

The types of icon actions and the contents of the effects will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 39 and the like.

In the icon action determination process, whether or not to execute the icon action (first change action, weapon appearance fanning) related to the variable icon, the icon action related to the hold icon (second change action, precursor action), and the icon action are executed. The process of determining the execution pattern is performed.

First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1422-1, and uses the icon action determination table (see FIG. 39) relating to the variation icon to determine whether or not to execute the icon action for the variation icon. , Determine the content of the icon action to perform. Details of the icon action determination table related to the variable icon will be described later with reference to FIG. 39.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1442-2 whether or not it is determined to execute the icon action related to the variable icon. If the execution of the icon action related to the variable icon is decided, the process is moved to step S1442-3, and if the execution of the icon action related to the variable icon is not decided, the process is performed in step S1442-8. Transfer.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1442-3 whether or not the execution of the first change action A or the first change action B is determined. When the execution of the first change action A or the first change action B is decided, the process is transferred to step S1442-4, and the execution of the first change action A or the first change action B is not decided. The process is transferred to step S1442-5.

In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 120a determines which of the first change action A and the first change action B is to be executed with reference to the presence or absence of the zone effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines the "first change action A" when the content of the variation effect pattern designation command does not include the execution of the zone effect, and the content of the variation effect pattern designation command. However, when the execution of the zone effect is included, the "first change action B" is determined. When the process of step S1442-4 is completed, the process is transferred to step S1442-5.

In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the content of the first change action to be executed includes the first change action C and the weapon appearance fanning. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the first change action C or the weapon appearance fanning is included as the icon action related to the change icon determined in step S1442-1. If either the first change action C or the weapon appearance fan is included, the process is moved to step S1442-6, and if neither the first change action C nor the weapon appearance fan is included, the process is moved to step S1442-6. The process is transferred to step S1442-7.

In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of determining the execution pattern of the first change action C or the weapon appearance fanning. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution pattern of the first change action C and the weapon appearance fan with reference to the first change action C execution pattern determination table or the weapon appearance fanning determination table (see FIG. 40). The first change action C execution pattern determination table and the weapon appearance fanning determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 40.

In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 120a sets a command corresponding to the content of the icon action related to the determined variable icon in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the command of the icon action related to the variable icon is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the icon action related to the variable icon is performed.

In step S1442-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a hold icon to be changed in color, and specifies the hold icon to be changed in color. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a hold icon that is scheduled to change color in the change in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the hold icon that changes the color exists. If so, the hold icon is specified, and the process is moved to step S1442-9.

In step S1442-9, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of determining an icon action related to the hold icon. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the second change action and whether or not to execute the precursory action by referring to the icon action determination table (see FIG. 41) relating to the hold icon. When the process of step S1442-9 is completed, the process is transferred to step S1442-10.

In step S1442-10, the sub CPU 120a sets a command corresponding to the icon action related to the determined hold icon in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the icon action command related to the hold icon is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the second change action and the precursor action is performed.

(Icon action decision table for the variable icon)
Next, the icon action determination table related to the variable icon will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an icon action determination table related to the variable icon.

As described above, the icon action related to the variable icon includes the first change action performed when the color of the variable icon is changed (when the icon color change effect is performed), and the weapon appearance fanning. Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the change action (first change action) when changing the color of the change icon, "first change action A", "first change action B", and "first change action B". It is possible to execute three types of change actions of "1 change action C".

In the first change action A and the first change action B, a predetermined image (“Taikobashi image TG” with a bridge as a motif in the present embodiment) is set as a default position (the change) in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). It is displayed below the icon). More specifically, in the first change action A, the dog character Ca appears on the drum bridge image TG displayed at the default position, and the dog character Ca barks toward the change icon TI.

Further, in the first change action B, the girl character Cb appears on the drum bridge image TG displayed at the default position, and the tears of the girl character Cb fall on the variable icon TI. The "first change action B" is an effect executed when a zone effect is performed. The details of the first change action A and the first change action B will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51.

In the first change action C, an icon (weapon icon BI) with one or a plurality of weapons as a motif appears in the effect display area 70, and the weapon icon BI attacks the variable icon TI. The details of the first change action C will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 40 and the like.

"Weapon appearance fanning" is an effect of fanning whether or not the first change action C is executed. Specifically, "weapon appearance fanning" is a production (gase) in which the weapon icon BI appears once and fades out without being set (without stopping) in the vicinity of the variable icon TI (set position). is there.

As shown in FIG. 39, in the icon action determination table for the variable icon of the present embodiment, how many times the icon color is changed by the variation (whether once, twice, or three times) is also determined. , The content and the number of times of the first change action to be executed are set according to the content of the variation effect pattern determined by the variation.

For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the color change of the change icon in the change is "once" and the content of the change effect pattern in the change is "normal reach", the change is at a rate of 60%. When changing the color of the icon, the first change action and the weapon appearance fan are not executed, the weapon appearance fan (first change action gase) is executed at a rate of 20%, and the first change action A is executed at a rate of 10%. Alternatively, the first change action B is executed, and the first change action C is executed at a rate of 10%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, in the present embodiment, when the color change (icon change effect) of the change icon in the change is a plurality of times (two or three times), the first change action is executed a plurality of times. May be done. Further, in the present embodiment, when the color change of the variable icon is scheduled a plurality of times, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of first change actions (for example, the first change action A is executed once). , Execute the first change action C once, etc.). The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may execute the change action (first change action) for changing the color of the change icon once. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may have one type of first change action that can be executed in one fluctuation.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the first change action (first change action A, first change action B, and first change action C) is an effect when the color of the change icon is changed. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this.

That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the color of the hold icon may be changed by the first change action, or the color of the change icon may be changed by the second change action. For example, the first change action A (the effect performed by making the dog character appear), the first change action B (the effect performed by making the girl character appear), or the first change action C (the effect performed by making the weapon icon appear). The effect) may be performed when the color of the hold icon is changed. Further, the color of the variable icon may be changed by the second change action (effect of changing the icon to the full moon).

(1st change action C execution pattern determination table)
Next, the first change action C execution pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 40 (a). FIG. 40A is a diagram showing an example of the first change action C execution pattern determination table. The details of the image or the like (the mode of the weapon icon, the variable icon, etc.) displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) in the first change action C will be described later with reference to FIGS. 56 to 60. ..

In the first change action C of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of weapon icons are displayed. Specifically, the weapon icons used in the first change action C of the present embodiment include a "bamboo tube icon" in which a "bamboo tube" is drawn, a "sword icon" in which a "sword" is drawn, and a "hand". There is a drawn "hand icon".

In the first change action C, the weapon icon performs an action (attack action) as if it attacks the change icon, and the color of the change icon changes after the attack action. In other words, in the present embodiment, the weapon icon is used as the stock icon of the "color change of the variable icon", and the attack action (activation) of the weapon icon is called "color change of the variable icon". It can also be said that it releases stock. Further, it can be said that the state in which the weapon icon is set at the set position is the state in which the color change (icon change effect) of the variable icon is stocked.

In the following description, the attack operation (stock release) of the weapon icon may be described as "weapon activation" or simply "activation". In addition, the state in which the weapon icon is set at the set position may be described simply as "set" or simply "stock".

In this embodiment, "strength" is set for the three types of weapon icons. The strength of the weapon icon is set by how many colors or more the color of the variable icon is changed (whether it is changed to a color with a higher expectation of a big hit). For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the bamboo tube icon, the variable icon after the change can be selected when the "blue icon or more", whereas in the sword icon, the variable icon after the change is It can only be selected if it is "more than a green icon". Further, the hand icon can be selected only when the variable icon after the change is "more than the purple icon".

That is, when the bamboo tube icon is set as the weapon icon (when it is stocked), it is confirmed that the variable icon changes to "blue icon or higher". In addition, when the sword icon is set as the weapon icon (when it is stocked), it is confirmed that the variable icon changes to "green icon or higher". Furthermore, when the hand icon is set as the weapon icon (when it is stocked), it is determined that the variable icon is "more than the purple icon". In this way, there are strengths and weaknesses in the weapon icon, and the strength and weakness of the relationship such as "bamboo tube icon" <"sword icon" <"hand icon".

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, strengths and weaknesses are provided for a plurality of types of weapon icons. As a result, the game machine 1 can increase the player's expectation that the variable icon will change to a color with a higher expectation of a big hit depending on the type of weapon icon to be set, and improve the interest of the game. be able to.

In the execution pattern of the first change action C, which type of weapon icon is displayed or how many of the three types of the bamboo tube icon, the sword icon, and the hand icon are displayed in one execution of the first change action C. There are multiple weapon display patterns for displaying the weapon icon. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a weapon display pattern (single weapon) in which any one of the weapon icons is displayed and a weapon display pattern in which two or three weapon icons are displayed among the three types of weapons. There are (multiple weapons).

For example, as shown in FIG. 40A, in the execution patterns 01 to 08, one type of weapon icon (one of a bamboo tube icon, a sword icon, and a hand icon) appears and is set. Further, in the weapon patterns 09 to 17, a plurality of types of weapon icons (two or three of the bamboo tube icon, the sword icon, and the hand icon) appear and are set.

In the present embodiment, when a plurality of weapon icons are set (when stocked), the color of the variable icon is changed when the last set weapon icon is activated. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and when a plurality of weapon icons are set at the same time, the color of the variable icon may be changed every time all the weapon icons are activated.

In the first change action C execution pattern of the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns (activation patterns) of when the weapon icon is activated are set. Specifically, the types of activation patterns of the first change action C include "immediate activation", "standby + countdown", and "standby + operation image display".

The activation pattern and activation timing of the weapon icon will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 42.

As shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the case of "immediate activation" (for example, execution pattern 01), after the weapon icon appears and is set at the set position, the weapon does not pass the standby time (standby) (immediately). The icon performs an action (weapon activation) to attack the variable icon. That is, in the case of "immediate activation", the weapon icon BI is activated after the time T1 after the weapon icon is set (after being stocked).

As shown in FIG. 42 (b), in the case of "standby + countdown", after the weapon icon appears and is set at the set position, the weapon is activated after a standby time (standby). In the case of "standby + countdown", the countdown of "3, 2, 1," is started 3 seconds before the activation after the waiting time has passed, and the weapon icon BI is when the countdown becomes "0". Is activated. That is, in the standby pattern, the weapon icon BI is activated after a time T2 longer than the time T1 after the weapon icon BI is set (after being stocked).

As shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the case of "standby + operation image display", after the weapon icon appears and is set at the set position, the effect button 35 is operated after a predetermined time after the standby time (standby). The image to be instructed (operation image) is displayed.

The "operation image" is an image instructing the player to operate the effect button 35. In the present embodiment, as the operation image, an image in which the effect button 35 is drawn (see the operation image SG in FIG. 49 (d)) is displayed together with the characters “Press!” As an instruction to press the effect button 35. Will be done. The operation image is displayed during the valid period for accepting the operation of the effect button 35.

In the case of "standby + operation image display", the weapon icon is activated at the timing when the effect button 35 is operated during the valid period or at the timing when the valid period ends. That is, in the case of "standby + operation image display", the weapon icon is activated after a time T3 longer than the time T1 after the weapon icon is set (after being stocked).

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the waiting time (T2) in the case of "standby + countdown" is longer than the waiting time (T3) in the case of "standby + operation image display" (T2). > T3). In the gaming machine of the present invention, the waiting time (T3) in the case of "standby + operation image display" may be longer than the waiting time (T2) in the case of "standby + countdown" (T2 < T3), the waiting time (T2) in the case of "standby + countdown" and the waiting time (T3) in the case of "standby + operation image display" may be the same (T2 = T3).

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of times from when the weapon icon is set until it is activated and a plurality of triggers (activation patterns) for activation are set. As a result, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, which color the variable icon changes from the appearance of the weapon icon to the activation (whether the variable icon changes to a color with a high expectation of jackpot). ) Etc., it is possible to raise the expectation of the player and improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 40A, the bamboo tube icon and the sword icon may be activated immediately (without standby), whereas the hand icon may not be activated immediately. That is, when the hand icon is set, it always stands by.

FIG. 40 (b) shows an execution pattern of the weapon appearance fanning performed as a ghost effect to fan whether or not the first change action C is executed. In the weapon appearance fan, the weapon icon appears once, but the weapon icon disappears without being set at the set position (without stopping).

As shown in FIG. 40 (b), among the plurality of types of weapon icons, the ones used to fuel the appearance of weapons are the "bamboo tube icon" and the "sword icon", and the "hand icon" is Not used to fuel the appearance of weapons. In other words, among the weapon icons, the "hand icon" is required to be set when it appears, and the color of the variable icon is changed. That is, the bamboo tube icon and the sword icon may not be set even if they appear (gase), whereas the hand icon is always set when they appear (no gase).

(Icon action decision table for hold icon)
Next, the icon action determination table related to the hold icon will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an icon action determination table related to the hold icon.

In the present embodiment, a second change action is set as an icon action for changing the hold icon. In the present embodiment, before the second change action is executed, an effect of inciting whether or not the second change action is executed is performed. More specifically, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a precursor action is performed as a precursor effect of the second change action before the second change action is executed.

Further, while the precursor action is executed before the execution of the second change action (this precursor), the second change action may not be executed after the precursor action is executed (Gase precursor). The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this, and the second change action is always executed after the precursor action is executed (the color of the hold icon is always changed when the precursor action is executed). ) May be used.

As shown in FIG. 41, when the normal reach is performed and there is a hold icon to be changed (when there is an icon change effect), the second change action is executed at a rate of 40%. In addition, when the normal reach is performed and there is no hold icon to be changed (when there is no icon change effect), the precursor action (precursor) is executed at a rate of 40%.

In the precursory action of the present embodiment, the image of the bridge (humpback bridge image) is moved from the variable icon to the hold icon. In other words, the second change action executed by the game machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed in response to the drum bridge image being displayed by moving its position toward the hold icon.

In the second change action of the present embodiment, after the precursor action is performed, the hold icon is enlarged and displayed, and the moon (hold icon) is filled or filled (the effect as if the light emitting area is expanded). Is done. A series of effects from the precursor action to the execution of the second change action and the color change of the hold icon will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53.

As shown in FIG. 41, the icon action related to the hold icon (second change action or precursor action) can be executed in a fluctuation of normal reach or less. More specifically, the icon action related to the hold icon is performed when it is less than or equal to the normal reach and is not a shortened variation (when it is a normal reach or a normal variation (variation time of 12 seconds or more)). As a result, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment does not execute the second change action when the effect having a high expectation of big hit (for example, SPSP reach) is performed as the effect related to the change icon, and the change is made. It does not interfere with such production. On the other hand, when a production with a low jackpot expectation (less than normal reach) is performed as an effect related to the fluctuation, the hold icon can be focused on and the expectation for the later fluctuation can be increased.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the change action for changing the variable icon (first change action) and the change action for changing the hold icon (second change action) are performed in different modes. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this.

Further, for example, the change action that changes the color of the hold icon and the change action that changes the color of the variable icon may be common. For example, the second change action may be used to change the color of the hold icon, and the second change action may be used to change the color of the change icon.

In addition, the first change action C (change action using the weapon icon) changes the color of the hold icon, and the first change action C (change action using the weapon icon) changes the color of the change icon. It may be an effect to change.

As will be described in detail later, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the drum bridge image is displayed at the default position (below the variable icon), the first change action is performed, and the drum bridge image is displayed at the hold position. An example of executing the second change action according to the action is shown, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the drum bridge image may be another image. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, an image of the operating device (for example, an image of the effect button 35) may be used instead of the drum bridge image TG. Further, in the game machine 1 of the present invention, as an example of the image of the operation device, an example of "operation image SG" (instruction to press!) Will be described, but the game machine of the present invention has this. The image of the operation device is not limited to the above, and the image of the operation device is an operation device that can be pushed by the player (instruction such as stab!) Or an operation device that can be pulled by the player (instruction such as close!). Is performed).

(Mode for updating the number of holdings in the image display device and the holding display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the mode of updating the number of holds and the timing thereof will be described.

In FIG. 43, as an example, when the number of the first hold is “2” (U1 = 2), the game ball Q wins (wins) the first start opening 14, and the number of the first hold is “2”. 3 ”(U1 = 3) indicates the timing at which the display mode of the hold icon, the first hold number display area 74a, and the first special symbol hold display 23 is updated.

In the following description, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, the second special symbol hold display 24, and the normal symbol hold display 24. The lamp groups of the display device 25, the round number display 26, and the right-handed display 27 may be generically described as “main lamp group 28”.

As described above, in the game machine 1, the first special symbol hold number (U1) is displayed by displaying the first hold icon, displaying numbers in the first hold number display area 74a, and displaying the first special symbol hold indicator. 23 is provided. Further, as a display of the second special symbol hold number (U2), a second hold icon display, a numerical display in the second hold number display area 74b, and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the first hold icon display area 72a is provided with a display area corresponding to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information hold storage area. Specifically, in the first hold icon display area 72a, the first area R1 corresponding to the first storage part of the first special figure determination information hold storage area, the second area R2 corresponding to the second storage part, and the second A third area R3 corresponding to the three storage units and a fourth area R4 corresponding to the fourth storage unit are provided.

Further, the second hold icon display area 72b is provided with a display area corresponding to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information hold storage area. Specifically, in the second hold icon display area 72b, the first area R1 corresponding to the first storage part of the second special figure determination information hold storage area, the second area R2 corresponding to the second storage part, and the second A third area R3 corresponding to the three storage units and a fourth area R4 corresponding to the fourth storage unit are provided.

As shown in FIG. 44 (c), the first special symbol hold indicator 23 can display the number of first holds by combining the lighting modes of the two LEDs. Specifically, when the number of holds is "0", the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is in a state where the two LEDs are turned off. When the number of the first hold is "1", the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is in a state in which the upper LED of the two LEDs is lit and the lower LED is off. It becomes. Further, when the number of the first hold is "2", the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is in a state where two LEDs are lit. When the number of the first hold is "3", the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is in a state in which the upper LED of the two LEDs is blinking and the lower LED is lit. It becomes. Further, when the number of the first hold is "4", the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is in a state where two LEDs are blinking.

Although not shown, when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15, the second special symbol holding indicator 24 has two, as in the first special symbol holding indicator 23. The LED lights up in a manner indicating the number of second holds.

As shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), when the game ball Q wins (wins) the first starting port 14, the number of hold icon HI, the first hold number display area 74a, and the first special The display mode of the symbol hold indicator 23 is updated from a display mode indicating that the number of holds is "2" to a display mode indicating that the number of holds is "3".

When the fluctuation ends and the number of holds changes from "3" to "2", the display mode of the hold icon HI, the first hold number display area 74a, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 changes to "hold number". The display mode indicating that the number is "3" is updated to the display mode indicating that the number of pending numbers is "2".

For example, as shown in FIG. 44A, when the first special symbol hold number (U1) is “2”, “two” hold icon HIs are displayed in the first hold icon display area 72a. More specifically, when the number of holds is "2" (when U1 = 2), the hold icon HI is displayed in each of the first area R1 and the second area R2. When the number of holds is "2", the number "2" is displayed in the first hold number display area 74a, and the number of holds is "2" in the first special symbol hold indicator 23. The LED is lit in the mode of displaying (in the present embodiment, two LEDs are lit).

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), when the game ball Q wins (wins) the first start port 14 and the number of the first hold becomes "3", the hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 72a. One additional HI is displayed, and the "three" hold icon HI is displayed. More specifically, the hold icon HI is additionally displayed in the third area R3, and is added to the two hold icon HIs already displayed in the first area R1 and the second area R2, for a total of three holds. The icon HI is displayed. When the number of holds is "3", the number "3" is updated and displayed in the first hold number display area 74a, and the number of holds is "3" in the first special symbol hold indicator 23. The lighting mode of the LED is updated in the mode of indicating that (in the present embodiment, the upper LED of the two LEDs blinks and the lower LED lights).

When the number of the first hold is "2" after one change is completed, "two" hold icon HIs are displayed in the first hold icon display area 72a, and the hold icon HI is displayed in the first hold icon display area 74a. Is displayed with a number of "2", and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 updates the lighting mode in a manner indicating that the number of holds is "2".

Each hold icon HI shifts toward the variable icon display area 73 after each change. For example, as shown in FIG. 46B, the hold icon HI displayed in the first area R1 is shifted to the variable icon display area 73 and displayed as the variable icon TI, and is displayed in the second area R2. The hold icon HI that has been displayed is shifted to the first area R1 and displayed. Further, the hold icon HI displayed in the third area R3 is shifted to the second area R2 and displayed.

(About the display of the hold icon at the time of winning)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the timing at which the display mode of the icon (holding icon HI, the variable icon TI) is updated will be described.

As described above, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the colors of the variable icon and the hold icon according to the change scenario determined by the sub CPU 120a. Further, as described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the icon color.

Here, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the color of the hold icon is changed in advance variation, if the second change action is not performed, the color change of the hold icon shifts within the hold icon display area. It is done when it is displayed (when shifting).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, a scenario (in the case of scenario 06) in which the hold icon HI is displayed as a white flashing icon at the time of winning and changes from the white flashing icon to the blue icon before 2 fluctuations is determined. If the second change action is not executed, the hold icon HI displayed as a white blinking icon at the time of winning is changed to a blue icon when the shift display is performed from the third area R3 to the second area R2.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the heso lamp 34c changes the light emitting mode so as to correspond to the display mode of the hold icon HI. Specifically, while the hold icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon, the heso lamp 34c emits white light, and when the hold icon HI changes to the blue icon (during shift), the heso lamp 34c changes to blue light emission. ..

On the other hand, when the second change action is executed to change the color of the hold icon HI, the color change of the hold icon HI is performed during the change. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the hold icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon at the time of winning, and a scenario (in the case of scenario 06) in which the blinking white icon changes to a blue icon before 2 fluctuations is determined. , When the second change action is executed, the hold icon HI that was displayed as a blinking white icon at the time of winning is during the change (during the previous change) after being shifted to the second area R2. It changes to a blue icon.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the heso lamp 34c changes the light emitting mode so as to correspond to the display mode of the hold icon HI. Specifically, while the hold icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon, the heso lamp 34c emits white light, and when the hold icon HI changes to a blue icon, the heso lamp 34c changes to emit blue light.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the heso lamp 34c emits light in a mode corresponding to the color of the icon (hold icon or the variable icon). That is, when the color of the icon (hold icon or the variable icon) changes, the emission color of the heso lamp 34c changes in synchronization with the icon color.

As a result, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, it becomes easy to intuitively recognize the color mode of the icon (holding icon or the variable icon). As a result, the game machine 1 can further enhance the effect of the effect and improve the interest of the game.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c is changed in synchronization with the change of the icon color, but the game machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention may continue a predetermined light emitting mode before and after the change of the icon color.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation icon is continuously displayed until the fluctuation is stopped (determined), and the heso lamp 34c continues to emit light in synchronization with the fluctuation icon.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the variable icon may not be displayed depending on the effect performed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). For example, when it develops into a production with a high expectation of a big hit such as SPSP reach, the variable icon or the hold icon may not be displayed. Further, when the variable icon is not displayed, the light emission of the heso lamp 34c may be extinguished so as to synchronize with the non-display of the variable icon.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention emits light from the heso lamp 34c so as to correspond to the color of the variable icon even when the variable icon is hidden (for example, while SPSP reach is being performed). May continue. In such a configuration, for example, the heso lamp 34c may be continuously lit until the end of the fluctuation.

(About specific examples of each production)
Hereinafter, an example of the effect performed by the game machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the icons (holding icon HI, the variable icon TI) are displayed as an image in which the moon is drawn. Further, as shown in FIG. 48A, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable icon TI is displayed together with the cloud image KG in which the cloud is drawn. In addition, an image depicting the bridge (Taikobashi image TG) is displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31).

As shown in FIG. 48 (a), the drum bridge image TG is usually displayed at the default position with the position below the variable icon TI (the position substantially in the center of the effect display area 70) as the default position (default position). Has been done. The Taikobashi image TG functions as a part of various effects (color change of the variable icon, etc.) when displayed at the default position. The humpback bridge image TG plays a role like a stage of various characters (dog character Ca, girl character Cb, etc.) appearing on the bridge in the state of being displayed at the default position.

In this way, in the game machine 1, the player's attention can be directed to each character by giving the drum bridge image TG a role like a stage of each character and utilizing it for the production. As a result, the game machine 1 can improve the interest of the game by attracting the attention of the player to the detailed production such as the law of the game executed by using the small character and the breaking of the law.

Here, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of layers (layers) for displaying various images are provided in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). ing.

Specifically, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes layer A on which the hold icon HI is displayed, layer B on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed, layer C on which the cloud image KG is displayed, and the variable icon TI. It has at least four layers (layers) of the layer D in which is displayed. Each layer is provided in the order of layer A, layer B, layer C, and layer D from the upper layer side.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold icon HI is displayed on the layer A on the uppermost layer side, and the drum bridge image TG is displayed on the layer B on the lower layer side than the layer A on which the hold icon HI is displayed. The icon TI is displayed on the lower layer D. In other words, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hold icon HI, the drum bridge image TG, the cloud image G, and the variable icon TI have different layers to be displayed.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hold icon HI, the variable icon TI, and the drum bridge image TG are displayed on different layers. As a result, the game machine 1 can create a sense of perspective between the variable icon TI or the hold icon HI and the drum bridge image TG, and enhance the visual effect. Further, the game machine 1 impresses the player with the drum bridge image TG as a special motif image by configuring the icon (holding icon HI and the variable icon TI) and the drum bridge image TG on different layers. It can be noticed.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which layers for displaying the hold icon HI, the drum bridge image TG, the cloud image KG, and the variable icon TI are provided in this order from the upper layer side, but the gaming machine of the present invention has this. Not limited. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may display the variable icon TI on the layer above the layer on which the humpback bridge image TG is displayed, and the hold icon HI on the layer below. Alternatively, the variable icon TI and the hold icon HI may be displayed on a layer above the layer on which the humpback bridge image TG is displayed. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may display the variable icon TI and the hold icon HI on a layer lower than the layer on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed.

(A series of flow from normal reach to SPSP reach)
Next, an example of the changing effect executed by the game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 1 to 38), and based on each variable effect pattern, the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) and the audio output device. 32, the production by the decorative lighting device 34 and the like is performed.

FIG. 49 shows an example of the effect performed when the normal reach is developed to the SPSP reach. As mentioned above, SPSP reach is a production that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively high.

As shown in FIG. 49 (a), in the normal reach, two effect symbols 38 showing the same number (“7” in the example of FIG. 49 (a)) are temporarily stopped in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Then, the remaining effect symbols 38 change. Further, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in a variable manner so as to be synchronized with the effect symbol 38.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), for example, when developing from normal reach to SPSP reach, the title of SPSP reach (character image of "SPSP battle" in FIG. 49 (b)) is displayed, and the development to SPSP reach. Is notified.

As shown in FIG. 49 (c), in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation image SG is displayed during the SPSP reach. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), after the operation image SG is displayed during the SPSP reach, the operation of the effect button 35 is performed, or the valid period of the effect button 35 ends. The cut-in is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 49 (d), when the cut-in is displayed, lines or the like may be displayed. Further, when displaying the dialogue or the like when the cut-in occurs, it is possible to display a plurality of types of the character color of the dialogue, and the expectation of the jackpot may be different depending on the character color of the dialogue. For example, the character color of the dialogue may be configured such that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of green <red <gold.

As shown in FIG. 49 (e), the operation image SG is displayed at the final stage of the SPSP reach. The operation image SG displayed at the end of the SPSP reach can be displayed to notify the winning of the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 49 (f), the jackpot winning notification is performed at the timing when the operation image SG is operated or when the valid period of the effect button 35 ends. In addition, the combination of the effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot (“777” in the example of FIG. 49 (f)) is stopped and displayed. Further, the small effect symbol 48 is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the stop display of the effect symbol 38.

(About an example of change action)
Next, an example of each change action performed by the game machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

As described above, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment is capable of executing various effects using the drum bridge image TG. Further, the game machine 1 displays the drum bridge image TG at a position (default position) below the variable icon TI, and changes the color of the variable icon TI. The first change action (first change action A, first). 1 Change action B, 1st change action C) is performed.

Further, the game machine 1 is located at a position (holding position) corresponding to any of the first area R1 to the fourth area R4 of the holding icon display area (first holding icon display area 72a, second holding icon display area 72b). The second change action that displays the Taikobashi image TG, performs a precursory action, and changes the color of the hold icon HI after the precursory action is performed (according to the display of the Taikobashi image TG in the hold position). I do.

(Example of 1st change action A)
Next, an example of the first change action A will be described with reference to FIG. 50. FIG. 50 shows, as an example of the first change action A, an production example in which the change icon TI is changed from a white icon to a purple icon (for example, change scenario 23).

As shown in FIG. 50 (a), the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position (below the variable icon TI). As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable icon TI is displayed on the layer D on the lower layer side than the layer B on which the humpback bridge image TG is displayed (see FIG. 48 (b)). Further, the variable icon TI is displayed as a white icon. Further, the heso lamp 34c is in a state of being turned off as a mode corresponding to the white icon.

As shown in FIG. 50A, when the humpback bridge image TG is displayed at the default position, the humpback bridge image TG is viewed from the front side with respect to the passage direction of the bridge (front view). Image) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 50 (b), the dog character Ca runs toward the front on the bridge and appears on the drum bridge image TG.

As shown in FIG. 50 (c), the dog character Ca barks at the variable icon TI on the bridge. Further, when the dog character Ca barks toward the variable icon TI, the light emitting area of the variable icon TI is displayed so as to increase or decrease (the effect of making the moon fill and fall is performed).

As shown in FIG. 50 (d), the color of the variable icon TI changes after the dog character Ca barks (changes from the white icon to the purple icon in the example of FIG. 50). Further, a predetermined sound (a sound of "picking" in FIG. 50) is output from the voice output device 32 according to the color change of the variable icon TI. Further, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes according to the color change of the variable icon TI (changes from the off state to purple light emission).

As shown in FIG. 50 (e), the dog character Ca then runs away to the back of the bridge.

(Example of 1st change action B)
Next, an example of the first change action B will be described with reference to FIG. 51.

As shown in FIG. 51 (a), the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable icon TI is displayed on the layer D on the lower layer side than the layer B on which the humpback bridge image TG is displayed. Further, the variable icon TI is displayed as a white icon. Further, the heso lamp 34c is in a state of being turned off as a mode corresponding to the white icon.

As shown in FIG. 51 (b), a girl character Cb (requester) appears from the back to the front of the bridge, and the girl character Cb is displayed on the Taikobashi image TG.

As shown in FIG. 51 (c), the girl character Cb (requester) appearing on the bridge looks back (toward the variable icon TI). A character image of "request zone" appears at the upper part of the railing of the bridge (the upper part of the railing of the drum bridge image TG), and an effect is performed to notify that the zone effect (request zone) has been entered.

As shown in FIG. 51 (d), the girl character Cb (requester) on the bridge looks up and a close-up image of the girl character Cb is displayed in synchronization with the girl character Cb (requester) on the bridge. Will be done. During this period, the character image of the "request zone" is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 51 (e), a close-up image of the girl character Cb is displayed above the variable icon TI, and an effect is generated around the variable icon TI. In addition, the girl character Cb sheds tears, and the tears fall toward the variable icon TI. During this period, the character image of the "request zone" is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 51 (f), when tears fall on the variable icon TI, the color of the variable icon TI changes (in the example of FIG. 51, the white icon changes to a red icon). Further, in synchronization with the color change of the variable icon, the heso lamp 34c changes to a mode corresponding to the icon color (in the example of FIG. 51, the light emission changes from the extinguished state to the red light emission).

(Example of second change action)
Next, an example of the second change action will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. 52 and 53 show a series of production examples in which the hold icon HI displayed as a white blinking icon at the time of winning is changed to a red icon (for example, change scenario 36) as an example of the second change action. There is.

As described above, the second change action is performed in response to the display of the drum bridge image TG at the hold position. More specifically, the second change action is performed in response to the execution of the precursor action, which is performed as a precursor to fuel whether or not the second change action is executed. Explaining from the opposite viewpoint, when the second change action is performed, a precursory action that expects the second change action to be performed is performed.

As described above, the second change action may not be performed after the precursor action is performed (see FIG. 41). That is, the precursory action may be performed as a precursor of the second change action, or may be performed as a precursor to the execution of the second change action.

As shown in FIG. 52 (a), the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position. In addition, at the time of winning the first starting port 14 (at the time of winning a ball), it is decided as a look-ahead that the icon color is changed in advance by the judgment at the time of winning, and it is decided to display it as a blinking white icon from the time of winning. Then, the hold icon HI is displayed as a white blinking icon in the first hold icon display area 72a of the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). In synchronization with the display of the hold icon HI as the blinking white icon, the heso lamp 34c emits white light.

In the following description, the hold icon HI on which the second change action is executed or the hold icon HI on which the precursory action is executed (the hold icon HI on which the Taikobashi image TG is moved) is referred to as "Humpback icon HI". It may be described as "effect target icon EI".

As shown in FIG. 52 (b), in the precursory action, the effect of moving the drum bridge image TG toward the effect target icon EI is performed. More specifically, the drum bridge image TG displayed at the default position so as to lock the variable icon TI is the area where the effect target icon EI is displayed (in FIG. 52 (b), the first area R1. ). At this time, the humpback bridge image TG is displayed as an image (squint image) in a state of being slightly squinted from the diagonal direction on the right side of the bridge from the front view image when displayed at the default position.

As shown in FIG. 52 (c), when the humpback bridge image TG reaches the lower part (holding position) of the area where the effect target icon EI is displayed (when the humpback bridge image TG moves to the hold position), the effect target icon EI Expands to the same size as the variable icon TI.

In this way, before the second change action is performed, the effect of moving the drum bridge image TG to the hold position (precursor action) is performed. When the second change action is not performed (when only the precursory action is performed), FIGS. 52 (d) to (f) and FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (d) will be described below. No production is done.

The hold icon HI (the hold icon HI that is the target of the precursory action) of the Taikobashi image TG is moved to the variable icon display area 73 (the position where the variable icon TI is displayed) until it is moved. Maintain the same size as the variable icon TI. In other words, the hold icon HI (effect target icon EI), which is the target of the precursory action and has the same size as the variable icon TI, is maintained in size up to that point and returns to the size of the normal hold icon HI. Absent. Further, when the precursor action is executed and the Taikobashi image TG moves to the hold position and is locked by the effect target icon EI, the Taikobashi image TG is maintained in a state of being locked by the effect target icon EI until that time.

As shown in FIG. 52 (d), when the second change action is performed, the effect target icon EI is placed substantially in the center of the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) together with the humpback bridge image TG moved to the hold position. Move towards.

As shown in FIG. 52 (e), when the drum bridge image TG and the effect target icon EI reach substantially the center of the effect display area 70, the background of the effect display area 70 is darkened and the cherry blossom image is displayed. In addition, the effect target icon EI is further enlarged and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 52 (f), the effect target icon EI eventually expands to fill the screen of the effect display area 70.

As shown in FIG. 53A, after the effect target icon EI is expanded, the mode of the effect target icon EI is changed so that the light emitting area is expanded (so that the moon is filled).

As shown in FIG. 53 (b), the entire area of the effect target icon EI eventually changes so as to be a light emitting region (so that it becomes a full moon).

As shown in FIG. 53 (c), after the effect target icon EI changes to become a full moon, the color of the effect target icon EI changes (in the example of FIG. 53 (c), it changes to a red icon). Further, when the icon color changes, a predetermined sound (in the example of FIG. 53, the sound of "pequin, pickin") is output from the voice output device 32. Further, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes from white light emission to red light emission so as to correspond to the icon color change of the hold icon HI (effect target icon EI). The light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c continues until the fluctuation stops (until the determination) indicating the determination result of the effect target icon EI.

As shown in FIG. 53 (d), after the icon color of the effect target icon EI is changed, the effect target icon EI returns to the same size as the variable icon TI. Further, the effect target icon EI and the drum bridge image TG return to the hold position from substantially the center of the effect display area 70.

As described above, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the drum bridge image TG to perform the first change action of changing the color of the variable icon and the second change action of changing the color of the hold icon. That is, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the "Taikobashi image TG", which is an image related to one motif (Taikobashi), at which position (whether it is the default position or the hold position). Depending on whether or not the above is performed, different results (whether the variable icon TI is displayed in a changed state or the hold icon HI is displayed in a changed color) are obtained.

With such a configuration, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can impress the player with the drum bridge image TG as a special motif image, and can pay attention to the change in the position of the drum bridge image TG. .. As a result, the game machine 1 can improve the interest of the game.

More specifically, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the drum bridge image TG is displayed with the position (substantially center) associated with the variable icon TI as the default position, and the second change action is performed. If so, the Taikobashi image TG is displayed at a position (holding position) different from the default position. Therefore, the game machine 1 can give the player a sense of discomfort when the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the hold position. In addition, by giving the player a sense of discomfort and then executing the color change of the hold icon, it is possible to increase the expectation that a big hit (privilege) will be given in the subsequent games. As a result, the game machine 1 can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, different sounds are output when the color of the variable icon TI is changed by the first change action and when the color of the hold icon HI is changed by the second change action. It becomes easier for the player to intuitively recognize that the content and result of the effect to be executed are different. As a result, the game machine 1 can further enhance the effect of the effect and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first change action is performed according to the display of the humpback bridge image TG at the default position, and the second change action is performed according to the display of the humpback bridge image TG at the hold position. Although an example in which a change action is performed is shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, how to display the drum bridge image TG at different positions can be appropriately selected depending on whether the first change action is performed or the second change action is performed. ..

Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the difference in the pictures showing one motif (the bridge in the present embodiment), the difference in the size of the humpback bridge image TG, and the effect display area 70 where the humpback bridge image TG is displayed. The position for displaying the Taikobashi image TG can be changed due to the difference in the position in the (image display device 31) or the like. For example, the size of the humpback bridge image TG may be different to make the relative positions different, or the humpback bridge image TG may be displayed at different positions such as the upper end side, the lower end side, the left end side, and the right end side of the display area 70. It may be displayed in a different position.

More specifically, for example, the same image (humpback bridge image TG) is displayed in the same size, and the position where the humpback bridge image TG is arranged in the effect display area 70 is different, so that the humpback bridge image TG can be displayed. The display position may be different (when "the image size is the same" and "the position is different"). For example, the position where the drum bridge image TG is displayed, for example, when the same image (for example, the drum bridge image TG) is displayed in the same size and is displayed on the upper side and the lower side of the effect display area 70. May be different.

Further, the position where the same image (for example, the humpback bridge image TG) is displayed in different sizes and the relative position of the humpback bridge image TG in the effect display area 70 is different so that the humpback bridge image TG is displayed. May be different (when "the relative position is different" due to "the size of the image is different"). For example, depending on the case where the Taikobashi image TG is displayed in the substantially center of the effect display area 70 in an enlarged size and the case where the Taikobashi image TG is displayed in a reduced size in the substantially center of the effect display area 70. , The relative positions in the effect display area 70 may be different.

Further, even if the same image (for example, the humpback bridge image TG) is displayed in different sizes and the position of the humpback bridge image TG in the effect display area 70 is different, the position where the humpback bridge image TG is displayed is different. Good (when "image size is different" and "position is different").

Further, by displaying images depicting the same motif (“bridge” in the present embodiment) at different angles, the relative positions of the humpback bridge image TG in the effect display area 70 are different, and the humpback bridge image TG is displayed. The position to be made may be different. For example, as in the present embodiment, the same motif (bridge) such as "an image of the bridge viewed from the front" when displayed in the default position and "an image of the bridge viewed from the front" when displayed in the hold position. The position where the Taikobashi image TG is displayed may be different by using the images depicting the above at different angles.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first change action and the second change action performed by using the humpback bridge image TG change the color of the change icon TI and the hold icon HI. The gaming machine of the invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention does not have to suggest a change in the color of the hold icon HI or the variable icon TI as a change action performed by using the drum bridge image TG. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may suggest that a humpback bridge image is performed, a number of rounds of a jackpot game, and further development. It may be used for suggestion of the destination (SP reach, etc.), an effect of suggesting the occurrence of a cut-in, an effect of notifying a jackpot, an effect, or a change. To give an example, for example, the gaming machine of the present invention develops when the Taikobashi image is displayed at the default position and a pseudo-ream occurs, and when the Taikobashi image is displayed at a position different from the default position. May be notified.

Further, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment is an example in which the color of the icon (the variable icon TI, the hold icon HI) is changed as a result of the effect performed by using the drum bridge image TG. As shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention may be one in which a pseudo-ream is performed as a result of the production performed using the humpback bridge image TG, or the number of rounds of the jackpot game is displayed. Further, it may be one in which development to SP reach or the like, display of cut-in, notification of success or failure of a big hit is performed, one in which an effect is generated, or one in which the effect is changed. To give an example, for example, the gaming machine of the present invention displays a cut-in when the humpback bridge image is displayed at the default position, and SP reach when the humpback bridge image is displayed at a position different from the default position. It may be developed into.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the color change of the variable icon may be performed twice or more (see FIG. 35). For example, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the color of the change icon is changed twice, the "first change action A (directed by the dog character Ca or the girl character Cb)" is 2 in one change. It may be performed once, or the "first change action A" and the "first change action C (directed by the weapon icon BI)" described later may be performed. On the other hand, the color change of the hold icon HI by the second change action is set to only once in one change.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the color change of the hold icon HI by the second change action may be performed a plurality of times in one change.

Further, the first change action (first change action A, first change action B, first change action C) does not have to be performed for the color change of the change icon TI, and the color of the hold icon HI. It may be done in response to change.

Further, in the present embodiment, a sound output when the color of the variable icon TI changes due to the first change action (a sound of "picking" in the present embodiment) and a color of the hold icon HI due to the second change action. Although an example is shown in which the sound output when is changed (in the present embodiment, the sound of "picking, picking") is different, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a sound output when the color of the variable icon TI changes due to the first change action and a sound output when the color of the hold icon HI changes due to the second change action. May be the same sound (same sound effect, same voice, etc.).

Further, in the present embodiment, the same sound is heard regardless of how many colors the icon color changes (when the variable icon TI changes color, a “picking” sound is heard regardless of how many colors the icon color changes to. ) Is output, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention may output different sounds depending on how many colors the icon color changes. For example, if the changed icon color is less than or equal to the purple icon, the default sound indicating the icon color change (for example, the sound of "picking") is output, and the changed icon color is more than or equal to the red icon (for example). In the case of an icon color with a high expectation of a big hit), a sound different from the default sound (such as a dialogue being output or a sound effect having a different sound quality) may be output.

(Example of 1st change action C)
Subsequently, a specific example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 60.

As described above, the first change action C is an effect of displaying an image (weapon icon BI) with a weapon as a motif and changing the color of the variable icon TI. More specifically, the first change action C is an effect of changing the color of the variable icon TI by performing an action (weapon activation) such that the weapon (weapon icon BI) attacks the variable icon TI. is there.

As described above, in the weapon icon BI displayed in the first change action C, the "bamboo tube icon BIa" in which the "bamboo tube" is drawn, the "sword icon BIb" in which the "sword" is drawn, and the "hand" are drawn. There is a "hand icon Bic".

(About the timing when the weapon icon is displayed)
First, the relationship between the timing at which the weapon icon BI is displayed and the timing at which the pending number is updated and displayed will be described with reference to FIG. 54.

As described with reference to FIG. 43 in the above, when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 (or the second starting port 15), the determination information as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game is stored. A hold icon HI is displayed to indicate that it is (stocked). In addition, the hold icon HI indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit by the display color (blue, green, red, etc.).

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hold icon HI is displayed so as to stay in each area and stand still, in principle, except when the shift icon is displayed or the change action is performed. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the hold icon may be displayed so as to move while staying in each area. For example, the hold icon may be displayed so as to rotate at regular intervals, or to move up, down, left, and right.

As described above, in addition to displaying the hold icon HI at the timing of winning the first start port 14, the display modes of the first hold number display area 74a and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 are updated. .. Further, as described above, the first hold number display area 74a (or the second hold number display area 74b) and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 (or the second special symbol hold indicator 24) notify only the hold number. doing.

Here, as shown in FIG. 54, the weapon icon BI appears at a predetermined timing after the start of the fluctuation (for example, during the first stop or the second stop of the pseudo-variation after the start of the fluctuation, or during the reach such as normal reach). Is displayed. In addition, the weapon icon BI is continuously displayed after being set until it is activated. Further, when the weapon icon BI is activated, it disappears (is erased) from the effect display area 70. Further, when the weapon icon BI is activated (stock release), the color of the variable icon TI changes (see FIG. 42).

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI appears (occurs) at a timing different from the timing at which the hold icon HI is displayed (the timing at which the hold number is updated and displayed). In addition, the weapon icon BI is continuously displayed for a predetermined time. Furthermore, the weapon icon BI performs an attack action when it is activated, and is erased after it is activated.

In this way, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment suggests to the player that some kind of effect (in the present embodiment, the color change of the variable icon) is stocked by displaying the weapon icon BI. , The player can maintain a sense of expectation until the stock is released (in this embodiment, the weapon icon is activated).

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are three types of weapon icon BI and seven types of hold icon HI (white icon, blue icon, etc.). In addition, the number display (number hold) of the number of holds is the first special figure number hold displayed in the first hold number display area 74a corresponding to the first special symbol and the second corresponding to the second special symbol. There are two types, a second special figure number hold, which is displayed in the hold number display area 74b. In addition, the first special figure number hold is displayed in blue letters, and the second special figure number hold is displayed in red letters.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stock group related to the weapon icon BI that performs a specific effect (the color change of the icon color in the present embodiment) and the hold that suggests the jackpot (privilege) expectation degree by color. A stock group related to the icon HI, a stock group that notifies only the number of holds by displaying "number", a stock group that notifies only the number of holds by "LED lighting mode", and a stock group having different display modes. Is provided. With such a configuration, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment suppresses the player from misidentifying the current number of reservations, expands the variety of productions, and improves the interest of the game. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 55 (c), in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, all types of weapon icons BI (bamboo tube icon BIa, sword icon BIb, and hand icon BIc) are displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display). It appears from the same region (single appearance region P1) of the device 31). The weapon icon BI that appears from the appearance area P1 moves along a path image LG (an image of an arrow that draws an arc in FIG. 55 (c)) that shows the path that the weapon icon BI moves.

As shown in FIG. 55 (d), when the weapon icon BI moves along the path image LG and then reaches the vicinity of the variable icon TI, it is set at the set position P2 in the vicinity of the variable icon TI. In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, all of the plurality of types of weapon icon BI appear from a single appearance area P1, whereas the set position P2 is provided according to the type of weapon icon BI.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the position of the bamboo tube icon BIa to the right of the variable icon TI is set as the set position P2, and the sword icon BIb is The position to the left of the variable icon TI is the set position P2, and the position of the hand icon BIc in front of the variable icon TI is the set position P2.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, all of the plurality of types of weapon icon BI appear from a single appearance area P1. As a result, the game machine 1 can make the player pay attention to the appearance area P1 and also make the player pay attention to what kind of weapon icon BI appears with a sense of expectation. .. As a result, the game machine 1 can further enhance the effect of the effect and improve the interest of the game.

As described above, the weapon icon BI set at the set position P2 is displayed for a predetermined time so as to wait until it is activated. Further, as described above, the weapon icon BI is activated after the time T1 (immediate activation), after the time T2 (standby + countdown), and after the time T3 after being set at the set position P2. There is a case (countdown + operation image display).

(First example of the first change action C: single weapon, immediate activation)
Subsequently, a first example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIG. 56.

In the first example of the first change action C, a case where the weapon icon BI is one (bamboo tube icon BIa) and the activation pattern is “immediate activation” will be described. Further, in the following specific example of the first change action C (first example to fourth example), a case where the change icon TI is changed from a white icon to a purple icon (for example, change scenario 36) is taken as an example. It will be explained by listing in.

As shown in FIG. 56A, the weapon icon BI (bamboo tube icon BIa in the example of FIG. 56) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Further, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), the heso lamp 34c has a mode corresponding to the color of the variable icon TI (in the case shown in FIG. 56 (a), it is turned off corresponding to the white icon. ).

As shown in FIG. 56B, the weapon icon BI appearing from the appearance area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG.

As shown in FIG. 56 (c), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI pauses at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. It is displayed and set. As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the bamboo tube icon BIa, the bamboo tube icon BIa is set with the position to the right of the variable icon TI as the set position P2.

As shown in FIG. 56 (d), immediately after the weapon icon BI is displayed at the set position P2 (after time T1), the weapon icon BI performs an operation such as attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2. .. As shown in FIG. 56 (d), when the weapon icon BI is the bamboo tube icon BIa, the effect is performed as if the bamboo tube is firing toward the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 56 (e), the color of the variable icon TI changes after the weapon icon BI acts as if it attacks the variable icon TI (in the example shown in FIG. 56, from the white icon). Changed to a purple icon). In addition, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variable icon TI. In the example shown in FIG. 56 (e), the heso lamp 34c changes the light emitting mode from the off state to the purple light emission.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI is made to appear and be activated during the fluctuation, assuming that the color change of the variable icon TI is stocked. As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can pay attention to the change in the color of the icon (the variable icon). As a result, the game machine 1 can attract the interest of the player and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is activated, the operation as if attacking the variable icon TI is performed. As a result, the game machine 1 can further enhance the effect of changing the color of the variable icon TI (at the time of stock release).

In the present embodiment, three types of weapon icons BI, a bamboo tube icon BIa, a sword icon BIb, and a hand icon BIc, have been shown, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the weapon icon may be of a single type (one type). Further, the weapon icon BI (stock icon indicating the color change of the variable icon TI) is not limited to three types, and two types or three or more types may be provided.

Further, as described above, the weapon icon BI is provided with strength and weakness, and among the weapon icon BI, the icon color change of the "hand icon BIc" is confirmed to be more than the purple icon, and the "sword icon BIb" is green. The icon color change above the icon is confirmed, and the icon color change above the blue icon is confirmed for the "bamboo tube icon BIa" (see FIG. 40). As described above, in the present embodiment, the strength of the weapon icon BI differs in the order of "bamboo tube icon BIa" <"sword icon BIb" <"hand icon BIc" (see FIG. 40).

When a plurality of weapon icons BI are stocked (when set), they are set in the order of "bamboo tube icon BIa-> sword icon BIb-> hand icon BIc". In other words, when a plurality of weapon icon BIs are set, the weak weapon icon BI is set first in the strength of the weapon icon BI.

All types of weapon icons BI are generated from a single appearance area P1 and are set at different set positions P2 (in this embodiment, the bamboo tube icon BIa is on the right side of the variable icon TI, the sword. The icon BIb is set to the left of the variable icon TI, and the hand icon BIc is set in front of the variable icon TI).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the various weapon icons BI are set (stocked) at different set positions P2 and displayed until the attack action is performed (until the stocked contents are released). .. From another point of view, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, various weapon icon BI emit stock contents (color change of the variable icon) at different positions.

Here, in the present embodiment, the target that changes due to the attack action of the weapon icon BI (the color of the variable icon) when the weapon icon BI is set (at the time of stock) and when the attack action is performed (at the time of stock release). Change) is unclear. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is stocked and when the stock is released, characters or the like are used for the content of the target effect (color change of the variable icon) that changes due to the stock release. There was no suggestion that the player could not grasp what would be done by the action (release) of the weapon icon BI, and the contents stocked by the weapon icon BI were unclear (completely unclear). Clear).

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the content stocked by the weapon icon is suggested by characters or the like (for example, characters such as "color change of the variable icon!" Are displayed, etc. ), The contents stocked by the weapon icon may be completely clarified. Further, in the game machine of the present invention, (a part of the contents stocked by the weapon icon) may be clarified (partially clarified). For example, by displaying characters such as "color change!" Along with the weapon icon BI, what color (whether it is the variable icon or something else) while clarifying what color changes. It may be unclear if is changing.

Further, as described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the color of the variable icon TI changes after the weapon icon BI performs an attack operation (release operation).

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the color of the variable icon TI may change without the weapon icon BI performing an attack operation (release operation). That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the stock may be released without the icon (stock icon) operating.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect performed by activating the weapon icon BI (release of stock) is only "color change of the variable icon" (the content that the weapon icon BI stocks is simple. It is one of the targets).

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the stock target of the weapon icon BI does not have to be a single target, but may be a plurality of targets. For example, the contents stocked by the weapon icon BI include "color change of the variable icon", "fall of decorative member (gimmick)", "generation of pseudo-ream", "development to SPSP", etc. It may be a kind of content.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is no case where the weapon icon BI is set (when it is stocked) and when it is not used (when it does not release). That is, in the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is set (when it is set at the set position P2), an attack operation (release operation) is always performed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be unused when the weapon icon BI is set (when it is stocked).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the attack operation of the weapon icon BI (after the stock is released), the display (history display) indicating that the weapon icon BI has been used (released) is not performed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and may display a history indicating that the weapon icon BI has been released (indicating that it has been used).

Further, in the present embodiment, there is no weapon icon BI that does not change anything, and all the set weapon icon BI stock the color change of the variable icon TI. However, the color of the variable icon TI does not always change for each attack of one weapon icon BI, and the color of the variable icon TI may not change even though the attack (release) is made. Specifically, when a plurality of weapon icon BIs are set at the same time (when a plurality of weapon icon BIs are stocked at the same time), only the last set weapon icon BI changes the color of the variable icon.

The weapon icon BI may emit a predetermined image, characters, or the like without changing an existing object (for example, the color of the variable icon TI). For example, the weapon icon BI does not change any object, but may emit characters or images suggesting a jackpot expectation, such as the characters "heat".

Further, in the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is attacked (at the time of release), the display suggesting the stock contents (for example, "the color of the variable icon changes!") Is not displayed.

The gaming machine of the present invention may suggest the stock contents when the weapon icon BI is released. For example, when the weapon icon BI is attacking (when the stock is released), a character such as "the color of the variable icon changes!" May be displayed to suggest the stock contents.

As is clear from the above description, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the color of the variable icon is changed by the attack of the weapon icon BI (release of stock) (the first change action C is executed). When the color of the variable icon TI is changed), the color of the variable icon TI may be changed without the attack of the weapon icon BI (for example, the variable icon is changed regardless of the change action). When the color of the change icon is changed, or when the color of the change icon is changed by the first change action A). That is, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the color of the variable icon changes regardless of the release of the weapon icon BI as the stock icon, and the color of the variable icon changes regardless of the release of the stock icon. It may change.

With such a configuration, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment can provide variations and sharpness to the effect related to one event (for example, the color change of the variable icon TI). As a result, the game machine 1 can expand the variety of production and improve the interest of the game.

(Second example of the first change action C: single weapon, standby + countdown)
Next, a second example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIG. 57. In the second example of the first change action C, the case where the weapon icon BI is one (hand icon BIc) and the activation pattern is “standby + countdown” (standby and then countdown) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 57 (a), the weapon icon BI (hand icon BIc in the example of FIG. 57) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Further, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed. As shown in FIG. 57 (a), the heso lamp 34c has a mode corresponding to the color of the variable icon TI (in the case shown in FIG. 57 (a), it is turned off corresponding to the white icon. ).

As shown in FIG. 57 (b), the weapon icon BI appearing from the appearance area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG. As shown in FIG. 57B, the path image LG corresponding to the hand icon BIc is an image as if the effect display area 70 is traversed from the appearance area P1 toward the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 57 (c), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI is displayed and set as if the variable icon TI is locked. As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the hand icon BIc, the hand icon BIc is set with the setting position P2 in front of the variable icon TI.

When the weapon icon BI is set at the set position P2, the characters "STANDBY" are displayed, suggesting that the weapon icon BI waits for a predetermined time until it is activated (attack operation) (standby state). ..

When the weapon icon BI waits until it is activated (when it stands by), the weapon icon BI keeps its position at the set position P2 while swinging up and down slightly until it is activated. In other words, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the standby of the weapon icon BI, the weapon icon BI is not completely stopped, and is displayed in a state of moving small as if suggesting that some kind of effect is to be performed. Weapon. With such a configuration, the game machine 1 can make the player feel that the weapon icon BI will be activated later to perform some effect, and can improve the sense of expectation.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the weapon icon BI swings slightly while standing by, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a stock icon such as a weapon icon may be displayed in a state of being stopped (rested) during standby (standby).

As shown in FIG. 57 (d), when a predetermined time elapses after the weapon icon BI is in the standby state, the countdown is started as “3, 2, 1”.

As shown in FIG. 57 (e), at the timing when the countdown becomes “0”, the weapon icon BI performs an operation such as attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2. As shown in FIG. 57 (e), when the weapon icon BI is the hand icon BIc, the effect is performed as if the hand squeezes the variable icon TI.

That is, the weapon icon BI, which has been moving small up and down during standby, makes a large movement as if attacking the variable icon TI when activated. Specifically, in the case of the bamboo tube icon BIa, the bamboo tube, which was in a posture in which the muzzle faces the variable icon TI, performs an operation in which the posture changes significantly at the moment of firing (FIG. 60 (b)). reference). Further, in the case of the sword icon BIb, an operation is performed such that the posture changes significantly as if the variable icon TI is cut (see FIG. 60 (d)). Further, in the case of the hand icon BIc, an operation is performed so that the open hand becomes a fist (see FIG. 57 (e)).

In this way, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the weapon icon BI so as to move small so as to suggest that some kind of effect is performed during standby (stock display), and at the time of activation (stock). At the time of release), the weapon icon BI operates (a large movement compared to during standby). As a result, the game machine 1 can perform an effect such that the player's gaze is directed to the weapon icon BI during the standby, and the tension state during the standby is released at once by the activation. As a result, the game machine 1 can create a high effect and further improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 57 (f), the color of the variable icon TI changes after the weapon icon BI acts as if it attacks the variable icon TI (in the example shown in FIG. 57, from the white icon). Changed to a purple icon). In addition, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variable icon TI. In the example shown in FIG. 57 (e), the heso lamp 34c changes the light emitting mode from the off state to the purple light emission.

(Third example of the first change action C: single weapon, pattern with operation)
Next, a third example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIG. 58. In the third example of the first change action C, the weapon icon BI is one (hand icon BIc), and the activation pattern is "standby + operation image display" (the operation image SG is displayed after standby). The case will be described. In this production example, a case where the first change action C is performed during SPSP reach will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 58 (a), the weapon icon BI (hand icon BIc in the example of FIG. 58) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) and is along the path image LG. To move toward the variable icon TI. As shown in FIG. 58 (b), the path image LG corresponding to the hand icon BIc is an image as if the effect display area 70 is traversed from the appearance area P1 toward the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 58 (b), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI pauses at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. It is displayed and set, and the characters "STANDBY" are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 58 (c), when the weapon icon BI is in the standby state during SPSP reach, the operation image SG related to SPSP reach is displayed between the time when the weapon icon BI is set and the time when it is activated. May occur.

As shown in FIG. 58 (d), after the operation image SG is displayed, a cut-in related to SPSP reach occurs at the timing when the operation of the effect button 35 is performed or the timing when the valid period ends. As described above, when the cut-in is generated, the dialogue or the like may be displayed, and the display color of the dialogue may indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 58 (e), when a predetermined time elapses after the weapon icon BI is set, the operation image SG for activating the weapon icon BI is displayed. Then, after the operation image SG is displayed, the weapon icon BI performs an attack operation (activates) at the timing when the operation of the effect button 35 is performed or the timing when the valid period ends.

As shown in FIG. 58 (f), the color of the variable icon TI changes after the weapon icon BI acts as if it attacks the variable icon TI (in the example shown in FIG. 58, from the white icon). Changed to a purple icon). Further, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variable icon TI (in the example shown in FIG. 58 (f), the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes from the off state to the purple light emission).

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI may attack (release the stock) the variable icon TI by operating the effect button 35 (operation device). Explaining from another viewpoint, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the attack operation (stock digestion) of the weapon icon BI is performed by the operation of the predetermined operation device (effect button 35 in the present embodiment), and the operation. The attack operation (stock digestion) of the weapon icon BI may be performed without operating the device (without operating the effect button 35).

Further, the image of the effect button 35 (operation image SG) displayed during the standby of the weapon icon BI uses an image common to the operation image SG displayed when generating a cut-in performed as an effect of SPSP reach. Be done.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the image in which the cut-in is generated during the SPSP reach and the image in the attack operation (stock release) of the weapon icon BI are common. As a result, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when one image (for example, the operation image SG) is displayed, whether the SPSP reach cut-in occurs or the weapon icon BI attack operation is performed (stock). (Is the release performed?) Cannot be recognized by the player at the time when it is displayed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can improve the interest of the game by paying more attention to the production when an image prompting the operation of the operating device (for example, the operating image SG) is displayed.

More specifically, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the operation image SG is displayed, whether the color change of the variable icon TI is performed (whether the stock is released) or the effect related to SPSP reach (whether the stock is released). Players can have a wide range of expectations as to whether (cut-in occurrence) will be performed and what kind of production will be performed as a result (such as whether a production showing a result with a higher expectation for big hits will be performed). .. As a result, the game machine 1 can further enhance the effect of the effect and improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the operation image for generating the cut-in and the operation image for activating the weapon icon BI are shared, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, different images may be used between the operation image for activating the weapon icon BI (stock icon) and the operation image for generating the cut-in.

(Fourth example of the first change action C: multiple weapons, standby pattern)
Next, a fourth example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60. In the fourth example of the first change action C, a case where there are a plurality of weapon icons BI (two of the bamboo tube icon BIa and the sword icon BIb) and “standby + countdown” (countdown after standby) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 59 (a), the first weapon icon BI (bamboo tube icon BIa in the example of FIG. 59) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Further, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed. As shown in FIG. 59 (a), the heso lamp 34c has a mode corresponding to the color of the variable icon TI (in the case shown in FIG. 59 (a), it is turned off corresponding to the white icon. ).

As shown in FIG. 59 (b), the first weapon icon BI appearing from the appearance area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG.

As shown in FIG. 59 (c), when the first weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI pauses at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. It is displayed and set as if. As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the bamboo tube icon BIa, the bamboo tube icon BIa is set with the right side of the variable icon TI as the set position P2. When the first weapon icon BI is set at the set position P2, the characters "STANDBY" are displayed in the vicinity of the first weapon icon BI, and the first weapon icon BI is displayed. It is suggested to wait for a predetermined time until activation (attack operation) (standby state).

As shown in FIG. 59 (d), after the first weapon icon BI is set, the second weapon icon BI (sword icon BIb in the example of FIG. 59) is displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). ) Is generated from the appearance area P1 above. Further, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 59 (e), the second weapon icon BI appearing from the appearance area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG.

As shown in FIG. 59 (f), when the second weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI pauses at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. It is displayed and set as if. As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the sword icon BIb, the sword icon BIb is set with the left side of the variable icon TI as the set position P2. When the second weapon icon BI is set at the set position P2, the characters "STANDBY" are displayed in the vicinity of the second weapon icon BI, and the second weapon icon BI is displayed. It is suggested to wait for a predetermined time until activation (attack operation) (standby state).

As shown in FIG. 60 (a), when a predetermined time elapses after the two weapon icon BIs are in the standby state, the first weapon icon BI (bamboo tube icon) counts down to "3, 2, 1". Is started.

As shown in FIG. 60 (b), at the timing when the countdown becomes “0”, the first weapon icon BI performs an operation such as attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2.

As shown in FIG. 60 (c), after the first weapon icon BI is activated, the countdown of the second weapon icon BI (sword icon) is started as "3, 2, 1".

As shown in FIG. 60 (d), at the timing when the countdown becomes “0”, the second weapon icon BI performs an operation such as attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2. As shown in FIG. 60 (d), when the weapon icon BI is the sword icon BIb, the effect is performed as if the sword cuts the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 60 (e), the color of the variable icon TI changes after the second weapon icon BI acts as if it attacks the variable icon TI (in the example shown in FIG. 60). , Change from white icon to purple icon). In addition, the light emitting mode of the heso lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variable icon TI. In the example shown in FIG. 60 (e), the heso lamp 34c changes the light emitting mode from the off state to the purple light emission.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of weapon icons BI (stock icons) are set at the respective set positions P2 (positions displayed in stock). In other words, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the positions where the stocks of the plurality of weapon icons BI are displayed are different.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the set positions P2 of the plurality of types of weapon icon BI are predetermined. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the setting positions of the plurality of types of weapon icons may not be predetermined. For example, the plurality of types of weapon icons BI may be set at the set position P2 according to the order in which they appear. Alternatively, the weapon icon BI may be set at a random position.

Further, as described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the strength of the weapon icon BI is different in the order of "bamboo tube icon BIa" <"sword icon BIb" <"hand icon BIc". Further, when a plurality of weapon icons BI are on standby at the same time, the standby is performed in the order of "bamboo tube icon BIa-> sword icon BIb-> hand icon BIc. That is, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI is used. Is set in order from the weak weapon icon BI.

As mentioned earlier, the strength of the weapon icon BI is in the order of bamboo tube icon BIa <sword icon BIb <hand icon BIc, and the weapon icon BI attacks (releases) in the order of appearance (acquisition order). I do. That is, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the acquisition order and the digestion order of the weapon icon BI are the same.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the weapon icon BI (stock icon) acquisition order (generation order) and digestion order (activation order) may be different. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may generate (acquire) weapon icons (stock icons) in order of strength or randomly, and digest them in order from strong weapon icons (stock icons) or randomly.

Further, as described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of weapon icon BIs may be set (stocked) at one timing (for example, while one pseudo-variation is performed). Further, when a plurality of weapon icon BIs are set (stocked), the attacking action (release action) is not performed at the same time, and the plurality of weapon icon BIs are supposed to perform the attacking action in order. In addition, in the game machine of the present invention, when the weapon icon BI (stock icon) is set at the same time (at the timing of 1) (when stocked), it may be attacked (released at the same time) at the same time.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of executing the second change action when changing the color of the first hold icon has been described, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention may execute the change action when changing the color of the second hold icon.

Although the game machine 1 of the present embodiment shows an example in which the game machine 1 is shifted to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the fourth jackpot game, the present invention has been shown. The gaming machine of the invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, and further, the jackpot 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. When the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside, the game may be shifted to a high-probability game state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, although the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment shows an example in which one large winning opening is provided, the gaming machine of the present invention may be provided with two or more large winning openings.

In addition, when the player shifts to the high-probability game state after all the jackpot games are completed and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability game state, the high-probability game state is normally terminated. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

In addition, when the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game shifts to the low probability game state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the type of the jackpot special symbol is a specific symbol, the next time after the end of the jackpot game. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until the jackpot game.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. It may be executed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but can also be used for rotating cylinder type gaming machines (so-called slot machines). Furthermore, it can also be used for a rock game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Game machine 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b main ROM
110c main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m production control unit 150 image control unit

Claims (1)

A privilege determination means for deciding whether or not to grant a privilege,
It is provided with an effect control means for executing an effect by displaying an image on the display means according to the determination result of the privilege determination means.
The effect control means
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined information according to the determination result is continuously displayed as a stock icon image until the predetermined timing.
At the predetermined timing, the stock icon image is deleted and the notification related to the predetermined information is executed.
The notification related to the predetermined information may be performed in response to the display and deletion of the stock icon image, or may be performed without displaying and erasing the stock icon image.
Game machine.

Images