JP2021058686A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for achieving appropriate performance control during a period when progress of a game is at rest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game state control means for controlling one game state from among plural game stages including a first state, and a second state having shorter average time of pattern variation than the first state; standby performance control means for controlling a standby performance during a pattern stop period; and a movable decorative body that can be operated during both of a pattern variation period and a pattern stop period. The standby performance includes: a standby performance in a first mode including a first stage (a performance stage from time when 120 seconds pass to time when 180 seconds pass) in which a movable decorative body operates; and a standby performance in a second mode not including the first stage. The standby performance control means has a smaller ratio of execution of the standby performance in the first mode than that of execution of the standby performance during a pattern stop period controlled to the first state, or does not execute the standby performance in the first mode when executing the standby performance during a pattern stop period controlled to the second state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

Gaming machines represented by pachinko gaming machines are not limited to performing various advance notices during the game, and also perform demonstrations (demo productions) related to the game even during the period when the game is not in progress (waiting for customers). Is common.
The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as this type of gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 has a timekeeping means for measuring the time until a preset start time, and a gaming machine that executes a demonstration effect of notifying information on the start time based on the timekeeping by the timekeeping means. It is disclosed.

JP-A-2016-10698

The demo effect disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a control method that depends on the time elapsed, but does not fully consider various conditions that may occur during the period when the progress of the game is stopped. , There was still room for improvement.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which the progress of the game is stopped.

According to the present invention, there are a plurality of gaming states including the first state and the second state in which the average time of symbol variation is shorter than that of the first state during the period in which the game is controlled to be capable of progressing. In the game state control means that controls one of the game states and the symbol stop period that is controlled to the game-enabled state and the symbol variation is stopped, a plurality of different production stages with a division recognizable by the player. A standby effect control means for controlling the standby effect that changes to, an effect movable body that can operate during both the symbol change period in which the game is controlled and the symbol is changed and the symbol stop period. The effect stage related to the standby effect includes a first effect stage and a second effect stage in which the effect movable body operates, and the standby effect includes the first effect stage. And the standby effect of the first aspect including the second effect stage, and the standby effect of the second aspect not including the first effect stage and the second effect stage, and the standby effect control means When the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the second state, the standby effect of the first aspect is not executed, while the standby effect is performed during the symbol stop period controlled by the first state. In the first effect stage, the number of types of the effect movable body to be operated is larger than that of the second effect stage, and the first effect stage may be executed. The frequency with which the effect movable body operates in the advance notice effect during the symbol change performed due to the winning of the starting port in the first effect stage is the symbol performed due to the winning of the starting port in the second effect stage. Provided is a gaming machine that is less or zero than the frequency with which the effect movable body operates in the variable advance notice effect.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which the progress of the game is stopped.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device arranged in the region II shown in FIG. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the operation button group arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the region V shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the state in which a movable decorative body is operating. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition which a game machine has. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure which a game machine has. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used in the lottery in a main control board. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state by the special figure lottery state and the general figure lottery state, and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state. It is a schematic diagram which shows a part of the special figure variation pattern lottery table schematically. It is a schematic diagram which shows a part of the special figure variation pattern lottery table schematically. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the processing at the time of entering a ball of a start port. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the standby demo processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the standby effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the volume / light amount adjustment processing. It is a time chart related to some special figure fluctuation patterns and cat movement notice. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a time chart about the movement of a movable ornament. It is a time chart which concerns on the mode of the standby effect executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A. It is a time chart which concerns on the mode of the standby effect executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B, C and D. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a time chart about the operation of each production device immediately after the power is restored. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all drawings, similar components are designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" mean the game machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.
In the following description, "advantage" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, the amount of prize balls won (excluding the so-called premier image and other production benefits). It means that it is advantageous in terms of paying out game balls.

<Overview>
Before explaining the details of the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the outline of the features of the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and has at least a gaming state control means, a standby effect control means, and an effect movable body as a characteristic configuration.

The game state control means is a plurality of game states including the first state and the second state in which the average time of symbol variation is shorter than that of the first state during the period in which the game is controlled to be in a game-enabled state. Control to one of the game states.
In the present embodiment, for example, the game state control means is realized by the game state control means 155. The combination of the gaming states corresponding to the first state and the second state is not particularly limited as long as the above requirements are satisfied. When interpreted as the first state, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B (special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy), the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C (special figure low accuracy and normal figure high accuracy), etc. are the first. It is understood as two states.

Here, the "gamable state" is a state in which the game (design variation, big hit game, etc.) can proceed, and is one of the states controlled by the non-game state control main means 175, which will be described later.
More specifically, the "gamable state" means that various sensors (such as count switches attached to each winning opening) controlled by the main control board 100 (CPU101) are normally activated. In addition, it refers to a state in which the recovery state (setting change state, setting confirmation state, etc.) that can be stayed only after the power is restored, which will be described later, has been removed. For example, even if a specific sensor controlled by the main control board 100 (CPU101) (for example, a sensor for detecting fraud such as a magnetic sensor) is normally activated, during the stay in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It does not correspond to the "playable state", and even when a specific sensor is in the error state, it does not correspond to the "playable state".
In the following description, a state in which the game cannot proceed due to a specific sensor becoming an error state or the like may be referred to as a "game impossible state", but the "design stop" according to the present invention. Note that this is a different concept from "period".

The standby effect control means controls a standby effect that changes to a plurality of different effect stages with a division recognizable by the player during the symbol stop period in which the game is controlled and the symbol variation is stopped.
Here, the "symbol stop period" is a part of the period controlled to the above-mentioned playable state, and the period during which the fluctuation of the special symbol, the normal symbol, and the decorative symbol is stopped (including the time when the fluctuation is stopped). To say.
In the present embodiment, for example, the standby demonstration control means is realized by the standby demo control means 280, and each effect controlled by the standby demo control means 280 (for example, the standby demo effect A, the standby demo effect B, the credit display, etc., which will be described later). ) Can correspond to each production stage of the above-mentioned "standby production".

The effect movable body can operate during both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period in which the game is controlled to be playable and the symbol is changed.
Here, the "symbol change period" is a part of the period controlled to the above-mentioned playable state, and the period during which the special symbol, the normal symbol, and the decorative symbol are changed (including the start of the change). To say.
Here, the effect movable body is an effect device (a device controlled by a control board (first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, etc.) excluding the main control board 100) that moves along with the execution of the effect. It means that at least a part of the movement (change due to movement) is visible to the player.
In the present embodiment, for example, the effect movable body is realized by the movable decorative body 85.

The standby effect includes a first mode of standby effect including the first stage in which the effect movable body is operated, and a second mode of standby effect not including the first stage.
Here, the "standby effect of the first aspect" includes a standby effect composed of a combination of an effect stage in which the effect movable body operates and an effect stage in which the effect movable body does not operate, as well as the effect movable body. A standby effect consisting of only the "operating" effect stage may also be applicable. However, the latter standby effect needs to be composed of a combination of "the first stage in which the effect movable body operates" and "another stage in which the effect movable body operates in a mode different from the first stage".
Here, the "standby effect of the second aspect" may correspond to a standby effect configured by combining a plurality of effect stages in which "the effect movable body does not operate".
According to the present embodiment, the standby effect including the standby demonstration effect B that can be executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A corresponds to the "standby effect of the first aspect", and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B, The standby effect that does not include the standby demo effect B that can be executed in C and D corresponds to the "standby effect of the second aspect".

When the standby effect control means executes the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by the second state, the standby effect of the first aspect is compared with the case where the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the first state. It is characterized in that the ratio of executing the above is small or the standby effect of the first aspect is not executed.
When the effect movable body is operating in the standby effect performed in the state where the average time of the symbol change is short (second state), the effect movable body is activated when the symbol change is started by holding a prize during the operation. There is a risk that the accompanying advance notice effect will not fit into the design fluctuation. Since the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the above-mentioned characteristics, in the second state, the execution of the standby effect of the first aspect including the operation of the effect movable body is restricted, so that such a situation is avoided or suppressed. can do.

Hereinafter, the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

<About the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the region V shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a state in which the movable decorative body 85 is operating.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 merely list what is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions (not shown here) are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

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

The game machine 10 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, an inner frame (not shown) that holds the game board 50 detachably on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the game board 50. A front frame 20 configured to cover is provided.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In this operation button group, a ball lending button 39a, a return button 39b for accepting a prepaid card return operation, and a player's operation for switching an effect generated during a game or obtaining various information related to the game machine 10 are performed. It includes an effect button 37 that can be accepted, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, respectively.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

As described above, it can be said that the ball lending button 39a, the return button 39b, and the cursor button 38 are operating means provided at positions that can be operated by the player.
Here, the "position that the player can operate" is specifically the front side of the game machine 10 (the position that the player can directly touch while the game machine 10 is set), and the game is played. The position is different from the back side of the machine 10 and the inside of the game machine 10 (a position that cannot be touched unless the front frame 20 is opened).

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

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

The main display unit 81 arranged at substantially the center of the game board 50 is a fixed effect display device (liquid crystal display).
Although not shown, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment may include an effect display device (sub display unit) in addition to the main display unit 81, and the effect display device is an actuator such as a motor. It may be a movable one that operates by.

The main display unit 81 can display the variation display of the decorative symbol performed in conjunction with the variation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and further various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the decorative symbols displayed on the main display unit 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. The direction of the variable display of the decorative symbols in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, any of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the decorative design is displayed in the front direction or the opposite direction from the back side of the main display unit 81. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by the player in a display mode using a method (for example, perspective method) for recognizing as if the display is variable.

Further, the main display unit 81 can display (output) the hold display. The area where the hold display is displayed and the area where the decorative design is displayed may be separated or overlap.
Here, the hold display is a display corresponding to each of the operation hold information described later, and may suggest the advantage of the symbol variation executed based on the corresponding operation hold information depending on the shape, color, and the like. .. Further, in the following description, the effect of changing the hold display may be referred to as "look-ahead hold change effect" or "hold change effect".
The main display unit 81 corresponds to a symbol change during execution (so-called change), and can perform a display similar to a hold display. When the display is treated separately from the hold display, it is described as "the hold display", and when the hold display and the hold display are treated without distinction, it is simply described as "hold display".

Further, the main display unit 81 can display effect images related to various effects in addition to the above-mentioned decorative patterns and hold display. For example, the main display unit 81 can display an effect image related to a notice effect (for example, a cat movable notice described later) in a symbol change period, and a standby effect (for example, a standby demo effect described later) in a symbol stop period. The effect image according to B) can be displayed.
The main display unit 81 can realize a display including a plurality of display layers (layers), and display layers that can be displayed for each of the decorative design, the hold display, and the effect images related to various effects are predetermined. Here, the layer configuration of the effect image visibly displayed on the main display unit 81 may be composed of a single layer or may be composed of a plurality of layers. The details of the display layer of the effect image will be described in detail later.

As described above, it can be said that the main display unit 81 is an effect display means capable of displaying the effect image in both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period.
Further, it can be said that the main display unit 81 is an effect display means for displaying the variation of the decorative symbol during the period of the symbol variation.
Further, it can be said that the main display unit 81 is an effect display means for displaying an effect image composed of one or a plurality of display layers.

Although the effect display device (main display unit 81) in the present embodiment will be described on the premise that it is a liquid crystal display, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the main display unit 81 and the effect display device (not shown).

The movable decorative body 85 is a general term for the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat decorative body 85b, and the right cat decorative body 85c. The movable decorative body 85 is a decorative body that imitates a cat, and is not shown when a specific effect (cat movable notice and standby demo effect B, etc., which will be described later) is executed during the symbol change period or the symbol stop period. It can be moved by driving an actuator or the like.
The large cat ornament 85a is concealed in a state that is difficult for the player to see in the original position (see FIG. 4), and is visible to the player by operating and moving from the original position to the center front of the main display unit 81. It will be in an easy state (see FIG. 6).
A part of the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c is visible to the player even in the in-situ position (see FIG. 4), and operates to move from the in-situ position to the front of the main display unit 81. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to see (see FIG. 6).

The large cat decoration 85a is a decoration larger than the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c. Although FIG. 6 shows a state in which the large cat decoration 85a, the left cat decoration 85b, and the right cat decoration 85c are all operating, they can also be operated independently. ing.
The gaming machine 10 (first sub-control board 200) according to the present embodiment can realize the case shown in FIG. 6, and when only the large cat decoration 85a operates, the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat It is also feasible when the decorative body 85c operates and the large cat decorative body 85a does not operate, and in any case, it is controlled so that they do not interfere (contact) with each other.

The movable decorative body 85 (85a, 85b, 85c) moves to a position where it overlaps a part of the display area of the main display unit 81 by operating, and each of them is physically higher than the main display unit 81. Since it is located (forward when viewed from the player), when it is activated, at least a part of the display area of the main display unit 81 is made difficult to see as compared with the case where it is not activated.

As described above, it can be said that the movable decorative body 85 is an effect movable body that can operate during both the symbol changing period and the symbol stopping period.
Further, the movable decorative body 85 is physically present in a layer higher than the effect display means (main display unit 81), and is at least one of the display areas of the effect display means as compared with the case where the movable decorative body 85 is not operating due to the operation. It can be said that it is an effect device that makes the unit difficult to see for the player and can operate during both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period.

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

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

The ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The ordinary symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93.
Ordinary symbols may be abbreviated as "general figures", and ordinary electric accessories may be referred to as "electric chews".

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

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is changed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 and then the special symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as "special symbol symbol variation", and is a normal symbol. The symbol variation in which the normal figure is stopped and displayed after the display device 93 is variable-displayed may be referred to as "the symbol variation of the normal map".
Further, in the following description, the variation display of the decorative symbol displayed on the main display unit 81 described above is referred to as "decorative symbol symbol variation" in distinction from "special symbol symbol variation" and "normal symbol symbol variation". Sometimes referred to.
In the following description, when the term "design variation" is simply used, it means the symbol variation of the special symbol unless otherwise specified.

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

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

FIG. 4 illustrates the large winning opening 55, the large winning opening 56, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) as the main winning openings. .. Here, the winning openings shown in the figure are examples, and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

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

A special electric accessory 65 is attached to the grand prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the large winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 41. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is a part of the round game performed during the jackpot game set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure winning / failing determination described later (the special electric accessory described later). In a round game in which the object 66 is in a closed state), the object 66 is opened, and a prize is allowed in the large winning opening 55 accordingly. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it is easy to win the prize in the big prize opening 55, so that the big hit game in which the chance of winning the prize ball is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that.
The special electric accessory 65 is referred to as an "attacker", and the opening of the special electric accessory 65 by the special electric accessory solenoid 41 may be referred to as "attacker release".
Further, the special electric accessory 65 is also in the open state in at least a part of the small hit game caused by the small hit being derived by the special figure hit / fail judgment, but the open state is compared with the above-mentioned big hit game. The time to become is short. Therefore, it can be said that the small hit game is in a gaming state having a lower advantage than the big hit game.

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

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

Ordinary electric accessories 61 (61a, 61b) are arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 Transitions to either an open state or a closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in at least a part of the game per normal figure that is won by the symbol change of the normal figure, and a prize is given to the second starting port 59 accordingly. Is allowed. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 59. Therefore, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. Opportunities to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The general winning openings 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) are arranged at the lower left of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and the winning result of the general winning opening sensor 73 determines the winning of the general winning opening 67 and determines the winning of the general winning opening 67. The given number of prize balls (4 in this embodiment) will be awarded.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. .. Further, the number of general winning openings 67 can be changed as appropriate.

In the region V which is a part of the game region 50a, a partition member 500 for dividing the flow path of the game ball into a plurality of is arranged. The partition member 500 constitutes a first flow path 501, a second flow path 502, a third flow path 503, and a fourth flow path 504.
The first flow path 501 is located on the uppermost side of the flow path composed of the partition member 500.
The second flow path 502 is a flow path provided with a gate 63 on the upstream side. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a starting condition for starting a symbol variation related to a normal symbol is satisfied in at least a part of the case where the gate sensor 74 detects the entry of a game ball. In the present embodiment, the entry of the game ball into the gate 63 is not included in the payout condition of the prize ball. That is, even if the game ball enters the gate 63 of the present embodiment, the prize ball is zero.
The third flow path 503 is a flow path of a game ball located on the downstream side of the first flow path 501 and the second flow path 502, and has passed through the game ball that has passed through the first flow path 501 and the second flow path 502. All of the game balls flow down.
The fourth flow path 504 is a flow path provided with a large winning opening 56 on the upstream side. A count switch SW8 is attached to the large winning opening 56, and the winning of the large winning opening 56 is determined by the detection of the counting switch SW8, and the prize ball associated with the large winning opening 56 is given. ..
A special electric accessory 66 is arranged above the large winning opening 56. The special electric accessory 66 is a member that commutatively transitions to the open state where it is easy to enter the game ball or the closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 56, and is a member of the special electric accessory solenoid 42. Depending on the operation, it transitions to either the open state or the closed state.

The special electric accessory 66 is a part of the round game performed during the jackpot game set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure hit / fail determination described later (in the above-mentioned special electric accessory 65 in the closed state). In a certain round game), the game ball is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 56 accordingly.
When the special electric accessory 66 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 56, so that the chance of winning the prize ball can be greatly increased. In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 56. Each obstacle is placed.

A distribution member 505, a first region 506, and a second region 507 are provided on the downstream side of the fourth flow path 504, and the game balls flowing down into the fourth flow path 504 are distributed by the distribution member 505. Enter either the first region 506 or the second region 507.
FIG. 7 shows a state in which the distribution member 505 opens the second region 507. In this state, the game ball flowing down into the fourth flow path 504 is distributed to the second region 507 and enters the ball. To do.
Although not shown, in a state where the distribution member 505 closes the second region 507, the game ball flowing down into the fourth flow path 504 is distributed to the first region 506 and enters the ball.
Whether the distribution member 505 closes or opens the second region 507 is determined based on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation that triggered the jackpot game being executed.
A count switch (not shown) is attached to the second region 507, and after the jackpot game detected by the count switch is completed, the process shifts to the special figure high accuracy and the normal figure high accuracy predetermined, which will be described later. The detection by the count switch may be referred to as "V winning" in the following description.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that has been driven into the game area 50a and has not entered each of the above-mentioned winning openings falls into the out opening 69 and is treated as an out ball.

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

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, the control configuration included in the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the game machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the game machine 10 may have a control configuration (not shown in FIG. 7).

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores control programs, various data, and the like, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and peripheral boards and devices. It is provided with an I / O port 104 for inputting / outputting a signal between the above and a random number circuit 105 for generating a random number (hard random number), and these are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing to execute various processes related to the main control of the game. The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply of a power supply board (not shown). The area backed up by the RAM 103 is an area for storing data such as the stack pointer and each register held at the time of power failure when the power is turned off, and the area is concerned when the power is turned off and restored. Based on the information backed up in the area, the state of the gaming machine can be restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

The main control board 100 is electrically connected to the first starting port sensor 70, the second starting port sensor 71, the large winning opening sensor 72, the general winning opening sensor 73, the gate sensor 74, and the like, and is connected to the I / O port 104. The detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the above sensors.

The main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96. Also electrically connected to, these display devices and their hold lamps are configured to be controllable via the I / O port 104.
The main control board 100 is also electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 and the special electric accessory solenoid 41, and these solenoids can be controlled via the I / O port 104.
Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39 including the ball lending button 39a and the return button 39b described above, and the operation detection state is changed by the sensor provided in the main operation unit 39. It is configured to be able to detect various operations of the main operation unit 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected so that at least data can be transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. For example, the main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and go from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. It is connected so as to be communicable in only one direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 is configured so that data transmission cannot be requested to the main control board 100. ing.

The first sub-control board 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game effect based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores the effect control program and various data, a work area that serves as a temporary storage area, and the like. It includes a RAM 203 that functions as a buffer memory and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between a peripheral board and each device, and these are connected to each other via an internal bus. The first sub-control board 200 is configured so that the CPU 201 can execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the ROM 202.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the above-mentioned effect button 37, cursor button 38, and the like, and is configured to be able to detect various operations of each of these operation units by changing the operation detection state by the sensor. ..

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is an image control command for instructing the second sub-control board 300 to perform an image effect and an acoustic effect by an effect control process based on an effect control command from the main control board 100, and an effect lamp 35. Lamp control data for controlling lighting, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and the like are generated.
The first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands related to image and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub-control board 300 to the first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35, and the lamp control data is transmitted via the I / O port 204. The effect lamp 35 is configured so that the lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and transmits movable control data via the I / O port 204.
The movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85 are configured so that their movements are controlled by the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the production of images and sounds based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like. A control program that includes a RAM 303 that functions as a work area or buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices, and the CPU 301 is stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to execute the main control related to the image production according to the above.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 has a VDP that generates image data according to the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301, and the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates sound data. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in an image ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, processes the image data, and transmits the image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81. A high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM is connected to this VDP. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the audio ROM in response to the instruction from the CPU 301, synthesizes the read acoustic data, and outputs the final acoustic data generated to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403 as its main configuration.
The payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and controls for driving the prize ball payout unit to pay out the prize balls based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. At the same time, the ball feed mechanism and the launch mechanism are synchronously driven based on the amount of operation of the launch handle to control the launch of the game ball.

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

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 130, a special figure lottery means 140, a normal figure lottery means 150, and a jackpot game. The control means 160, the symbol display control means 165, the electric accessory control means 170, the game state control means 155, the main information storage means 180, the main error control means 185, and the main command management means 190 are provided. , Is a functional representation of what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG. 7.

The main information storage means 180 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180 is transmitted to the sub command management means 270 of the first sub control board 200, which will be described later, by the command transmission means after being stored. Will be done.

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

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges depending on the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when the winning of the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 is determined, the main random number generating means 115 is used for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, which will be described later, and for determining whether or not the fall is correct. A random number, a random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and a random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, a random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct, a random number for the general figure lottery, and a random number for the general figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the corresponding storage of the main information storage means 180. Store in the area.

The main hold control means 120 controls the hold of the symbol change of the special figure and the hold of the symbol change of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for determining whether the special figure is correct, the random number for determining whether the fall is correct, the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern acquired when the first starting port 57 is won. Random numbers for lottery are held (stored) as operation hold information of special figure 1.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 140). A hold counter (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 hold counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each use) is provided, and the counter is said to be used until the value of the special figure 1 hold counter reaches the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 180, and each time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared, and the remaining operation hold information is cleared. Control is performed to move (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in ascending order of the special figure 1 hold counter.
The main hold control means 120 also performs the same control as described above for the special figure 2 and the normal figure, respectively. The holding counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a holding counter of the special figure 2.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol change".
Further, the main hold control means 120 includes the values of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter when the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is updated (added or subtracted). An effect control command (hold command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are held, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. used.

The pre-determination means 130 executes a pre-determination for a look-ahead effect targeting the operation hold information when the operation hold information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 130 reads out each random number of the operation hold information held this time, pre-determines the special figure hit / fail judgment, pre-determines the fall hit / fail judgment, pre-determines the special figure stop symbol lottery, and special figure. Perform pre-judgment of variable pattern lottery. In each pre-judgment, a lottery table (not shown) equivalent to the lottery table (details will be described later) used for the lottery corresponding to each pre-judgment is used. Therefore, these pre-determinations derive the same result as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 130 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180) when the operation hold information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing. Therefore, it will be sent following the above-mentioned hold command.

The special figure lottery means 140 includes a special figure hit / fail determination means 141, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, a special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143, and a fall hit / fail determination means 144, and includes a fall hit / fail determination means 144 and a special figure hit / fail determination means. The processing by each means is executed in the order of 141, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, and the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143. When the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied, the special figure lottery means 140 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180.
"The condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot is not being performed, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is undergoing the symbol change, and among the special figures 1 and All the conditions that the operation suspension information exists in at least one of the above are satisfied.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery on the main control board 100.
In a lottery using the following lottery table including the lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order, and carry (overflow of digits) occurs. The result corresponding to the lottery value is derived as the result of the lottery.
In the following description, the lottery table is given a name for convenience of explanation, but it is sufficient that data such as the lottery value included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is identifiablely stored in each ROM. The name does not specify the area where the data is stored. Further, in the lottery table shown below, items described for convenience of explanation and "-" or "0" as the lottery value are described, but these indicate the data stored in each ROM. is not it. Further, when the same lottery value as the maximum value of the random number range used for the lottery is listed in the lottery table, 100% of the result is derived, so that it is not always necessary to perform the lottery.

At the start of the symbol variation, the special figure winning / failing determination means 141 reads a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and corresponds to any of big hit, small hit, and loss. Is decided by lottery. The probability of special winning / failing determination (big hit winning probability) varies depending on the set value described later, and the probability shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b) is one set value (for example, setting 1). (Probabilities corresponding to other set values are not shown).

FIG. 9A shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, when the special figure lottery state in special figure 1 has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), there is a probability of 200/65536 for a big hit and a probability of 300/65536 for a small hit. , The remaining probability of 65036/65536 is off, and when the special figure lottery state is high probability in Special Figure 1 (hereinafter, it may be abbreviated as "Special Figure High Accuracy"), there is a probability of 500/65536. There is a big hit, a small hit with a probability of 300/65536, and a deviation with the remaining probability of 64736/655536.

FIG. 9B shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 2 is correct, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535, as in the case of determining whether or not the special figure 1 is successful. Therefore, in the special figure low probability of special figure 1, the big hit has a probability of 200/655536, and the remaining 65336/65536 probability is a deviation, and in the special figure high probability of special figure 2, the big hit has a probability of 500/65536, and the rest. With a probability of 65036/65536, there is a deviation.

In this way, it can be said that the special figure high accuracy has a higher probability of deriving a big hit than the special figure low accuracy and has a higher advantage than the special figure low accuracy. Further, in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination in the present embodiment, the small hit is not derived.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 reads out a random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when a big hit is derived by the special figure stop symbol lottery 141, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is decided by lottery.
FIG. 9C shows a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the symbol A is determined with a probability of 50/100 and the symbol B is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of 50/100.
Here, in the symbol A, the number of times (the number of rounds (R number)) that the special electric accessory 65 is released for a sufficient time (about 9 balls to win) during the big hit game is 8 and the big hit. With a symbol that has low accuracy and high accuracy (details will be described later) after the game is over (hereinafter, it may be referred to as "normal symbol", and the jackpot related to the symbol may be referred to as "normal jackpot"). is there. On the other hand, the symbol B has a number of rounds (R number) of 9, and after the jackpot game is completed, the special symbol is highly accurate and the normal symbol is highly accurate (hereinafter, it may be referred to as a "probability variation symbol". Such a jackpot may be referred to as a "probability variation jackpot"). Therefore, the symbol B is more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.

FIG. 9D shows a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 2, when the jackpot is derived, the symbol a has a probability of 70/100, the symbol b has a probability of 10/100, and the symbol c has a probability of 20/100.
Here, the symbol a is a probability variation symbol having 16 rounds and having a high accuracy of the special figure and a high accuracy of the normal figure after the end of the big hit game, and the symbol b has 9 rounds and the end of the big hit game. It is a probabilistic pattern that will later become highly accurate for special figures and high accuracy for normal figures. On the other hand, the symbol c is a normal symbol having 8 rounds and having a low accuracy of the special figure and a high accuracy of the normal figure after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the degree of advantage increases in the order of symbol c, symbol b, and symbol a.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 2 (80). / 100) is different. This difference is that, for example, when the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the big hit game, it has a function to make the special figure highly accurate after the big hit game is completed, and it is easy to pass through the specific area. It can be realized by changing whether or not to provide a round (9th round in this embodiment) depending on the stop symbol of the special figure.
In the following description, when the result of the special figure winning / failing determination by the special figure winning / failing determination means 141 indicates a big hit and the probabilistic symbol is determined by the special figure stopping symbol lottery means 142, "the result of the special figure lottery is a probable change big hit". The case where the result of the special figure winning / failing determination by the special figure winning / failing determination means 141 indicates a big hit and the normal symbol is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 is described as "the result of the special figure lottery". Is usually a big hit. " Further, when the result of the special figure winning / failing determination by the special figure winning / failing determination means 141 indicates a big hit and the symbol a is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, "the result of the special figure lottery is a 16-round probability variation big hit. When the symbol b is determined in the same manner, it may be described as "when the result of the special figure lottery indicates a 9-round probability variation jackpot".

Further, in the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, when the big hit is not derived by the special figure hit / miss determination means 141, the symbol C is used when the special figure 1 is a small hit, and the special figure D is used when the special figure 1 is missed. When the symbol d is out of FIG. 2, the symbol d is uniformly determined as the stop symbol.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time). Specifically, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 has a plurality of types of special figures based on the current special figure variation pattern deriving state (details will be described later) and the lottery result of the special figure variation pattern deriving means 141 this time. One special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for deriving the current special figure fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation pattern lottery table, and the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are used. One special figure fluctuation pattern is derived.
The special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 generates an effect control command (variation start command) for designating the derived special figure variation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. The fluctuation start command includes at least information on the number of symbol fluctuations since the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C was started.

The fall hit / fail determination means 144 reads a random number for fall hit / fail determination stored in the determination area of the main information storage means 180, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for fall hit / fail determination to win the fall hit / fail determination. Is decided by lottery.
FIG. 9E shows a lottery table for determining whether or not to fall, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, there is a probability of 130/65536 to win the fall hit / fail judgment.
It should be noted that the fall hit / fail judgment is performed in common for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and is performed before the special figure hit / miss judgment in the special figure high accuracy. Therefore, even if the special figure is highly accurate at the start of the symbol change, if the fall hit / fail judgment is won, the lottery table for the special figure low probability is used in the special figure hit / fail judgment immediately after.

The normal figure lottery means 150 reads the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing, and uses the read random number to perform the normal Judging the correctness of the figure Executes the normal figure correctness judgment. When the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in the open state by the normal figure winning / failing determination, the normal figure lottery means 150 determines the stop symbol of the normal figure by lottery. The symbol lottery and the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery in which the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal figure is determined by the lottery are executed.
In the normal figure lottery judgment, the normal figure lottery state is a state with a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "Public figure high probability") and the normal figure lottery state is a state with a low probability (abbreviated as "Public figure low probability"). In some cases). In the present embodiment, in the high accuracy of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 65535/65536, and the remaining probability of 1/65536 is a deviation, while in the low probability of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 1/65536. Therefore, the remaining probability of 65535/65536 is a deviation. In addition, in the case of low accuracy of the normal map, it may not be a hit in the normal map (65536/65536 may be out of alignment).

In the normal symbol stop symbol lottery, one stop symbol is created by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the normal symbol stop symbol lottery from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different open patterns of the normal electric accessory 61. It is determined. If the judgment of whether or not the normal figure is correct is incorrect, the stop symbol is uniformly determined as in the special figures 1 and 2.

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

The game state control means 155 controls the special drawing lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, sets the special figure high accuracy at the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, and sets the special figure high accuracy. If the fall hit / fail judgment is won, the special figure is considered to be low at that point (before the special figure hit / fail judgment).
In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, the game state control means 155 makes the normal figure low accuracy regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and until the symbol is changed 100 times at the end of the normal big hit game. The normal figure is high accuracy (after 100 symbol changes, the normal figure is low accuracy), and at the end of the big hit related to the probability variation big hit, until the start of the next big hit game (for example, a finite number of times sufficient for the big hit to be derived). (For example, the case of setting 5000 times) is set to high accuracy of the normal map, and if the judgment of whether or not the fall is successful in the high accuracy of the normal map is won, the low accuracy of the normal map is set at the end of the symbol change. In addition, the state of low accuracy of special figure and high accuracy of normal map may be referred to as low accuracy time reduction.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state according to the special figure lottery state and the normal figure lottery state, and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state.
The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, D and E corresponding to the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state corresponding to the special figure high accuracy and the normal figure high accuracy. It can be roughly divided into B and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C corresponding to the special figure low accuracy and the normal map high accuracy.
For example, the following conditions are provided for the transition between the derivation states of each special figure fluctuation pattern. The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probabilistic jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the winning of the fall hit / fail judgment. (Iv) is the end of the 100th symbol change, and the transition condition (v) is the end of the 4th symbol change.

Different special figure variation pattern lottery tables are associated with the special figure variation pattern derivation state A, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B, the special figure variation pattern derivation state C, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state D. For example, when staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table A (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation. To do. When staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table B (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation. When staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state C, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table C (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation. When staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state D, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table D (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation.
The special figure variation pattern lottery table referred to by the special figure variation pattern derivation means 143 does not necessarily have to be different for each special figure variation pattern derivation state, and may be shared in some special figure variation pattern derivation states. ..

The average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 143 when staying in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (variation time that can be selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (special). Appearance rate (ratio that can occur in any symbol variation derived by multiplying the probability that the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment is derived by the winning probability of the special figure variation pattern) with respect to the figure variation pattern) The sum of the fluctuation times derived by multiplying)) can be different.
In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A. , The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B become shorter in this order. The order of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C may be reversed or may be the same.

As described above, the game machine 10 in the present embodiment is compared with the first state (special figure variation pattern derivation state A) and the first state during the period in which the game is controlled to be in a game-enabled state in which the game can proceed. The game state control means (game state control means 155) for controlling the game state to one of a plurality of game states including the second state (special figure change pattern derivation states B and C) in which the average time of the symbol change is short is provided. It can be said that it is.
Further, in the game state controlled by the game state control means (game state control means 155), the average time of the symbol change is shorter than that of the first state (special figure change pattern derivation state A), and the second state. It can be said that the third state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D) in which the average time of symbol fluctuation is longer than that in (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C) is included.
Further, the game machine 10 in the present embodiment has a variation pattern of symbol variation from the first variation pattern candidate (special symbol variation pattern lottery table A) at the start of symbol variation in the first state (special symbol variation pattern derivation state A). Is derived, and the variation pattern of the symbol variation is derived from the second variation pattern candidate (special symbol variation pattern lottery tables B and C) at the start of the symbol variation in the second state (special symbol variation pattern derivation states B and C). It can be said that the fluctuation pattern deriving means (special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143) is provided.

Here, the special figure variation pattern lottery table referred to by the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 in each special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described.
11 and 12 are schematic views schematically showing a part of the special figure variation pattern lottery table. More specifically, FIG. 9 relates to the special figure variation pattern lottery table A referred to by the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A (when the special figure variation pattern is low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy). FIG. 10 shows the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B or the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C (when the special figure is highly accurate and the normal figure is high accuracy and when the special figure is low and the normal figure is high accuracy). It relates to the special figure variation pattern lottery table B used.
In FIGS. 9 and 10, the “judgment” column indicates whether the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit or a miss, and the “variation time” column is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation time is shown in milliseconds, and the "lottery value" column indicates that an arbitrary lottery value (indicated by a black circle, a black square, etc.) is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the lottery values represented by the same type of marks (for example, black circles) are 1/1 (100%) by adding all of them.
In FIG. 9, the “normal / pseudo” column indicates the number of pseudo-reams when it is a normal variation (variation that does not develop into a pseudo-ream effect) or a variation that develops into a pseudo-ream effect.
In addition, although the special figure fluctuation pattern regarding the case where the result of the special figure lottery is a small hit is not shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table actually referred to by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 can be used. Shall be included.

Here, the reach effect is a state in which the same type of decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in a row other than the final stop row among the decorative symbols that are fluctuating over a plurality of rows (this state may be referred to as a reach eye or a tempai eye). It is an effect performed in (a certain), or an effect performed when the state is reached.

Here, the "pseudo-continuous effect" is an effect that gives the player a feeling that the decorative symbol is changed a plurality of times during one symbol change (multiple decorations during the effect). Each variation of the symbol may be referred to as a pseudo variation in the following description).
The "pseudo-variation" may refer to the period from the start of the symbol variation to the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol, from the re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative symbol to the temporary stop. It may refer to the period of. In the present embodiment, the former pseudo-variation may be referred to as "pseudo-first time" or "pseudo-first", and the latter pseudo-variation is referred to as "pseudo-Xth time (X is a pseudo-variation recognized by the player with reference to pseudo 1". (Enter the number of times) ”or“ pseudo X ”.
It should be noted that it is not always necessary to temporarily stop a normal decorative symbol (decorative symbol imitating a number described later) as a pseudo-variation delimiter, and a plurality of pseudo-continuous effects are produced with a delimiter recognizable by the player. It suffices to make the player recognize the pseudo-variation of the times. For example, the temporary stop of a special decorative symbol (special symbol) different from the normal decorative symbol may be used as a delimiter for pseudo-variation, or "x2", "x3", etc. in a part of the main display unit 81. The player may be made to recognize the progress of the pseudo-variation by displaying such as, etc., or the player may be divided by the sound output (including the change of BGM) by the speaker 33 and the light emission output of the effect lamp 35. It may be recognized. The special design used for the pseudo-continuous production includes a character design (“continuous”, “continuation”, “NEXT”, etc.) that makes the player recognize the continuity of the production, or a character imitating a specific character. It is generally a design, but it is not necessarily limited to such an aspect.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 can derive the following special figure fluctuation pattern.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 are special figure fluctuation patterns relating to the basic fluctuation. Here, the "basic fluctuation" is a special figure fluctuation pattern that does not involve a special effect (reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) during the change period, and is a special figure derived when the disparity is stopped in principle. It is a fluctuation pattern.
The length of the fluctuation time assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13. ing.
The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 are assigned a shorter fluctuation time than other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, and are assigned a shorter fluctuation time. Derivation of special figure fluctuation pattern The rate of derivation is higher than that of other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the state A. In particular, the special figure variation pattern PAX11 corresponding to "basic variation 1" has the highest rate of derivation among the variation patterns that can be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A (the lottery value assigned is the largest). This is a special figure fluctuation pattern. Further, since the special figure variation pattern derivation state A is designed so that the stay period is the longest among the special figure variation pattern derivation states that can stay in the game machine 10, the special figure variation pattern PAX 11 is a special figure. It can be rephrased as a fluctuation pattern having the highest rate of derivation among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived by the fluctuation pattern derivation means 143.

The special figure fluctuation pattern included in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D) is also related to the basic variation. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 are commonly included.
On the other hand, the lottery value assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the basic fluctuation is different between the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D, and the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A. The average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern is longer than the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D.

The special figure variation pattern PAX14 makes the player recognize as if it develops into a pseudo continuous effect (progresses from pseudo 1 to pseudo 2), and is derived when the special figure variation pattern does not actually develop into a pseudo continuous effect. It is a pattern.
The fluctuation time assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX14 is longer than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, etc. corresponding to the above-mentioned basic fluctuations, and when the time is different from that described later. The time is shorter than any of the derived special figure variation pattern PAX21, special figure variation pattern PAX31, etc. corresponding to the pseudo-continuous production.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX15 is a special figure fluctuation pattern derived when notifying the loss of the special figure lottery as a result of the normal reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY 11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern derived when notifying the jackpot of the special figure lottery as a result of the normal reach.
Here, the "normal reach" is a notice production having the lowest expectation of a big hit among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived when a big hit is won. The jackpot expectation (reliability) of the "normal reach" in this embodiment is 0.04%.
The fluctuation time assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX15 is longer than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, etc. corresponding to the above-mentioned basic fluctuations, and the special figure lottery described later This is a shorter time than any of the special figure variation pattern PAX16, the special figure variation pattern PAX17, etc., which are derived when notifying the deviation and correspond to the reach effect.
The fluctuation time assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY11 is shorter than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY12, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY13, etc. corresponding to the reach effect derived when notifying the jackpot of the special figure lottery described later. It's time.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX16 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX17 are derived when notifying the loss of the special figure lottery as a result of the A reach and the result of the B reach executed in the normal fluctuation (pseudo first time), respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY12 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY13 are derived when notifying the jackpot of the special figure lottery as the result of the A reach executed in the normal fluctuation (pseudo first time) and the result of the B reach, respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern.
Here, the A reach and the B reach executed in the normal fluctuation have the jackpot expectation (reliability) of 5.26% and 21.02%, respectively.
In addition, A reach and B reach are reach productions in which the production contents are different from each other. However, A reach and B reach are common to each other in that they are effects that can be executed not only in the normal fluctuation (pseudo first time) but also in the pseudo second time and the pseudo third time.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX21 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX22 are derived when notifying the loss of the special figure lottery as a result of the A reach executed for the pseudo second fluctuation and the result of the B reach, respectively. Is. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY21 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY22 are derived when the jackpot of the special figure lottery is notified as the result of the A reach executed for the pseudo second fluctuation and the result of the B reach, respectively. Is.
Here, the A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo second time are reach effects having the same production contents as the A reach and B reach executed in the above-mentioned normal fluctuation, and the jackpot expectation (reliability) is It is 8.42% and 26.12%, respectively.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX31 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX32 are derived when notifying the loss of the special figure lottery as a result of the A reach executed for the pseudo third fluctuation and the result of the B reach, respectively. Is. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY31 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY32 are derived when the jackpot of the special figure lottery is notified as the result of the A reach executed in the pseudo third fluctuation and the result of the B reach, respectively. Is.
Here, the A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo third time are reach effects having the same production contents as the above-mentioned normal fluctuation and the A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo second time, respectively, and the jackpot expectation degree ( The reliability) is 10.29% and 33.86%, respectively.

The special figure variation pattern PAY41 is a special figure variation pattern derived when notifying a jackpot of a special figure lottery as a result of a full rotation reach executed in the pseudo fourth variation.
Full rotation reach is an effect that changes the decorative symbols while maintaining the state where the same type of decorative symbols are aligned over all rows (symbol alignment), and the jackpot expectation (reliability) is 100%, that is, the jackpot is confirmed. It is a production.
It should be noted that the pseudo-continuous production of the present embodiment is a specification that always executes full rotation reach when it develops in the pseudo fourth time (a specification in which a big hit is confirmed when it develops in the pseudo fourth time). In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY 41 is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the advance notice effect having the highest expectation of a big hit among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 can derive the following special figure fluctuation pattern.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 are special figure fluctuation patterns related to the basic fluctuation, similarly to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13.
The length of the fluctuation time assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13. ing.
The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 have shorter fluctuation times than the other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C1. Is assigned, and the rate of derivation is higher than that of other special figure variation patterns that can be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state C1. In particular, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11 corresponding to the "basic fluctuation 4" has the highest derivation ratio (assigned) among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C1. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern (with the largest lottery value).

The special figure fluctuation pattern included in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C) is also related to the basic variation. The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 are commonly included.
On the other hand, the lottery value assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the basic fluctuation is different between the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B. The average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern is shorter than the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX14 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX15 are derived when notifying the loss of the special figure lottery as a result of the A reach and the result of the C reach executed in the normal fluctuation (pseudo first time), respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern PBY11 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBY12 are derived when notifying the jackpot of the special figure lottery as the result of the A reach and the result of the C reach executed in the normal fluctuation (pseudo first time), respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern.
Here, the A reach is a production having the same production content as the A reach described above. As for the expected degree of A reach executed in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, the jackpot expectation degree (reliability) is 5.26%. In this embodiment, the specification is such that the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B (there is no special figure variation pattern corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect), and the degree of expectation of a big hit after the second pseudo-continuous effect is added. Because it is not done.
Here, the C reach is a reach effect whose production content is different from the above-mentioned A reach and B reach, and the jackpot expectation (reliability) is 39.00%, respectively. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect is not executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B, so that the C reach that can be executed only in these derivation states is a pseudo second time or a pseudo. It differs from the A reach and B reach that can be performed in the third time.

When the special figure lottery state, the normal figure lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated, the game state control means 155 generates an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update. Then, the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the big hit game control means 160 determines the demo time related to the big hit start demo and the demo time related to the big hit end demo according to the determined big hit symbol.
At the start of the jackpot, the jackpot game control means 160 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including the demo time related to the jackpot start demo, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180, and at the end of the jackpot, An effect control command (big hit end command) including the demo time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
Further, the big hit game control means 160 also determines the time related to the small hit start demo and the demo time related to the small hit end demo even when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a small hit. A production control command (small hit start command) including the demo time related to the small hit start demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. At the end of the small hit, the demo time related to the small hit end demo is generated. An effect control command (small hit end command) including the above is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

The symbol display control means 165 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variably display the special figure 1 according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special figure 1, and determines by a special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped symbol. Similarly, according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the symbol.
The symbol display control means 165 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (special). (At the timing when the value of the game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting the final display of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. Store in.

The symbol display control means 165 fluctuates the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 93 according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the normal map is determined by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. Stop display with the stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 165 has a normal figure game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the normal figure.

When the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the stop display of the special figure, and sets the special electric accessory 65 as a special figure. It is released according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. In the jackpot game, one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.
When the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is a small hit, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the stop display of the special figure, and outputs the special electric accessory 65 for a short period of time. Open only (0.05 seconds).
Further, when the electric accessory control means 170 wins the normal drawing winning / failing lottery, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 and causes the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the normal drawing. Let it open.

The non-gaming state control main means 175 executes at least the following processing. The following description does not deny that the non-gaming state control main means 175 executes the processing not mentioned here.
(I) The non-gaming state control main means 175 is a state at the time of power failure immediately before power recovery, ON / OFF of the setting key switch (not shown) at the time of power recovery, and a RAM clear switch (not shown) at the time of power recovery. A process of setting one of a plurality of states after the power is restored is performed on the condition that the combination of ON / OFF and the normal / abnormalities of the RAM 103 and various sensors at the time of power recovery are performed. The states set by the processing include a non-game state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a game-enabled state (there may be a case with RAM clear processing and a case without RAM clear processing). ..
(Ii) The non-gaming state control main means 175 executes a setting change process that enables the change of the set value when the setting change state is set in the process of (i). Further, when the setting key switch is turned off after the setting change processing is completed, the game-enabled state is set after the processing (RAM clear processing) described in (iv) described later is executed.
(Iii) The non-gaming state control main means 175 executes a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the set value when the setting confirmation state is set in the process of (i). In addition, the game-enabled state is set when the setting key switch is turned off after the setting confirmation process is completed.
(Iv) When the non-gaming state control main means 175 is affirmed to execute the RAM clearing process in the process of (i) (including the case where the RAM clearing process is performed after the process of (iii)), the game of the RAM 103 is performed. In principle, the data stored in the area other than the area related to the set value is cleared. However, if there is an abnormality in the set value (when the set value is out of the range), the area related to the set value may also be cleared.
(V) The non-gaming state control main means 175 is at least a part of the case where the error state is determined by the main error control means 185 (including the case where various sensors are determined to be abnormal in the process of (i) above). In, the non-gaming state is set.
(Vi) When the non-gaming state control main means 175 sets the game-enabled state in the above processes (i) to (iii), the non-gaming state control main means 175 issues a game-enabled command indicating the transition to the game-enabled state in the main information storage means 180. Store in the send command storage area.
(Vii) In the non-gaming state control main means 175, the timer is activated when the gameable command is set or the variable stop command is set, and the game ball does not pass through the out port 69 during the activation of the timer. When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, an effect control command (standby demo command) for starting the standby demo effect A, which will be described later, is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

Here, the set value is selectively set from the set values of a plurality of stages, and the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the set value set by the setting change process (winning of the jackpot for each set value). Probability can change).

Here, the game-enabled command is a general term for the effect commands stored in the transmission command storage area when the game-enabled state is set, and the content is subdivided based on the progress from the time of power recovery to the time of setting the game-enabled state. it can. For example, when the game-enabled state is set after the RAM clear process, the non-game state control main means 175 sets a game-enabled command that triggers the RAM clear notification described later, and the game is played without the RAM clear process. When the enable state is set, the non-game state control main means 175 sets a game enable command that triggers a power recovery notification, which will be described later.
In the implementation of the present invention, the non-gaming state control main means 175 replaces the above-mentioned playable command with an effect command having a similar meaning (for example, a command indicating the end of the RAM clear process or a normal power recovery). A standby demo command may be generated at the time of setting (command indicating) and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

As described above, the game machine 10 in the present embodiment provides a state control means (non-game state control main means 175) for controlling the state to one of a plurality of states including a game-enabled state in which the game can proceed. It can be said that it is equipped.

As described above, the main information storage means 180 temporarily stores the data read by each means, the data derived by the calculation by each means, and the like, and the data derived as a result of storage. It is a means to temporarily store in the area.

The main error control means 185 monitors the input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the game machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the error state is established, the effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
The main error control means 185 causes the payout control board 400 to regulate the launch of the game ball when an error state of high importance such as an error state due to detection by a magnetic sensor (not shown) occurs. , The process other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180 may be executed.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180, the main command management means 190 transmits the effect control command to the first sub-control board 200.
As a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, and a sub-information storage means 260. And subcommand management means 270 are provided, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. 7.
The sub-information storage means 260 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 190 is stored in the reception command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270.

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

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

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect mode in the present embodiment is roughly classified into a normal mode, a low probability time saving mode, and a probability variation mode. The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A has a normal mode, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B has a probability variation mode, the special figure variation pattern derivation state C has a low probability time saving mode, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state D has a special mode. Correspond.
Further, when the pre-determination command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 determines the result of the pre-determination included in the pre-determination command (for example, the special figure variation pattern derivation state corresponding to the symbol variation held this time). Based on this, it is also possible to determine the effect mode corresponding to the symbol variation held this time by the same method as when the game state specification command is transmitted.

When the pre-determination command is transmitted, the effect route determining means 222 is based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command, from a plurality of types of effect routes corresponding to the effect mode corresponding to the symbol variation held this time. Determine (set) one production route corresponding to the symbol change held this time. However, the effect route determining means 222 can also determine the effect route based on the special figure variation pattern specified by the variation start command, the currently set effect mode, and the like.
As described above, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol change, and makes it possible to specify the flow of the effect for notifying the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change. The content of the effect executed by the symbol variation is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation. In addition, the combination of production routes corresponding to the production mode differs for each production mode.

The look-ahead effect control means 223 determines the content of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the advance determination included in the pre-determination command when the pre-determination command is transmitted.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change of the look-ahead target and the symbol change of the look-ahead target over one or more times of the symbol change before the symbol change of the look-ahead target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

When a hold command is received, the sub hold control means 224 has a hold display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81 based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command. ), The effect data for displaying the number of hold displays corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the number of hold displays corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter is set.
The hold display is a display that is subject to a look-ahead hold change effect that changes in various modes suggesting an advantage such as an expectation of a big hit game, and the look-ahead hold change effect is the above-mentioned look-ahead effect control means 223. Controlled by.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the effect content determining means 225 executes the content of the advance notice effect in the current symbol variation based on various information (including the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern) included in the command. To determine.
More specifically, the effect route determining means 222 uses an effect pattern lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the effect route for the content of the effect (effect pattern) to be executed at each stage of the determined effect route. It will be decided by the lottery etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect related to (executed according to) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same production route is determined, it is possible to make various productions to be executed.
Further, the content of the effect to be executed may be uniquely associated with the effect route. Even in such a case, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation. It can be said that it defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the decorative symbol control means 226 combines the final stop symbols of the decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, etc.) based on the effect content determined by the effect content determining means 225. Determine the right design). In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the final stop of the decorative symbol may be simply expressed as the stop of the decorative symbol.
The decorative symbols in the present embodiment include "1 symbol" imitating the number "1", "2 symbols" imitating the number "2", "3 symbols" imitating the number "3", and numbers. "4 symbols" imitating "4", "5 symbols" imitating the number "5", "6 symbols" imitating the number "6", and "7 symbols" imitating the number "7" In the following explanations, "1 symbol", "3 symbols", "5 symbols", and "7 symbols" are collectively referred to as "odd symbols", and "2 symbols", "4 symbols", and "6 symbols". The "designs" may be collectively referred to as "even-numbered symbols".

The decorative symbol control means 226 can determine the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, symbol A and symbol c are associated with even-numbered symbols (for example, "2 symbols"-"2 symbols"-"2 symbols"), and symbol B and symbol b are odd numbers excluding 7 symbols. Correspondence of symbol alignment (for example, "1 symbol"-"1 symbol"-"1 symbol"), correspondence of 7 symbol alignment for symbol a, and random number for symbol C, symbol D, and symbol d (any of them) A combination of symbols that do not have a uniform pattern) is supported.
In addition, in making the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped is not high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio of the above-mentioned correspondence), a combination of decorations different from the above-mentioned correspondence is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

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

As described above, a part of the effect controlled by the normal effect control means 220 (the effect determined by the look-ahead effect control means 223 and the effect content determining means 225) is a notice effect performed during the symbol variation period.
Therefore, the game machine 10 in the present embodiment includes a normal effect control means (normal effect control means 220) that controls a advance notice effect executed during the symbol change period in which the symbol is changed in the gameable state. It can be said that.
Further, it can be said that the advance notice effect that can be controlled by the normal effect control means 220 includes a pseudo continuous effect including a plurality of pseudo changes in a period of one symbol change.

When the standby demo command is transmitted, the standby demo control means 280 changes to a plurality of different production stages based on the game state at that time (standby demo effect A, standby demo effect B, credit display, etc.). ) Are executed in a predetermined order. The details of the standby effect will be described in detail later.
The standby demo control means 280 reads out the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect stage at the execution timing of each effect stage included in the standby effect. If the read effect data includes effect data related to image and sound, an image control command related to image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. Store in.

Here, when the standby demo command is transmitted, as described above, it is because a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed based on the time when the playable state is set or the time when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. It can be said that the standby effect controlled by the standby demo control means 280 is an effect executed during the symbol stop period.
In other words, the game machine 10 in the present embodiment changes to a plurality of different production stages with a division recognizable by the player during the symbol stop period in which the game is controlled to be playable and the symbol variation is stopped. It can be said that the standby effect control means (standby demo control means 280) for controlling the standby effect is provided.

The volume / light amount adjusting means 290 adjusts the volume of the speaker 33 and the light amount of the effect lamp 35 based on the operation of the cursor button 38. More specifically, the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 lowers the volume of the speaker 33 by one step each time the operation of the left cursor button 38c is received, and lowers the volume of the speaker 33 by 1 each time the operation of the right cursor button 38d is received. Raise step by step. Further, the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 lowers the light amount of the effect lamp 35 by one step each time the operation of the lower cursor button 38b is received, and reduces the light amount of the effect lamp 35 by one step each time the operation of the upper cursor button 38a is received. increase.
The volume / light amount adjusting means 290 always operates the cursor button 38 during the period in which the non-gaming state control main means 175 controls the game-enabled state (regardless of the symbol stop period or the symbol change period). It can be accepted effectively.
The standby demo effect A, which will be described later, includes an embodiment for explaining the operation content of the cursor button 38 regarding the volume / light amount adjusting means 290.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub-error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the game machine 10 is in an error state (independently of the main error control means 185), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out, and the error state includes, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 at the time of low accuracy in the normal drawing.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of the effect lamp 35, and corresponds to the effect lamp 35 according to the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 or the standby demo control means 280. If there is effect data, the lamp control data is read out based on the effect data, and the read lamp control data is transmitted to the effect lamp 35.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and the effect read by the normal effect control means 220 or the standby demo control means 280. When there is effect data corresponding to the movable accessory in the data, the movable control data is read out based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85.

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

The subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and stores the transmission command of the sub information storage means 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300. As a general rule, each image control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

As described above, the normal effect control means 220 and the standby demo control means 280 generate an image control command based on the read effect data and store it in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260, and the sub-command management means. The 270 transmits the image control command to the second sub-control board 300. Then, the second sub-control board 300 controls the main display unit 81 and the like based on the received image control command.
Here, the timing at which the image control command generated by the normal effect control means 220 is transmitted is the symbol variation period, and the timing at which the image control command generated by the standby demo control means 280 is transmitted is the symbol stop period. , The first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 are effect display means (regardless of whether it is a symbol change period in which the symbol change is performed or a symbol stop period in which the symbol change is stopped. In other words, it is an effect control means for controlling the main display unit 81).

<Processing when entering the starting port>
Subsequently, the process at the time of entering the ball at the starting port will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for processing when the ball enters the starting port.
The processing procedure shown in FIG. 13 is an example, and the order thereof and the like can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and a part or all of the execution timings may overlap with each other. .. Further, each process shown in FIG. 13 is a main process executed by the main control board 100 when the ball enters the starting port, and does not necessarily indicate all the processes.

First, based on the detection results of the first start port sensor 70 and the second start port sensor 71 attached to the first start port 57 and the second start port 59, the ball entry determination means 110 determines the first start port 57 or The winning of the second starting port 59 is determined (step S102). Until the ball entry determination means 110 determines the winning (NO in step S102), the process on and after step S104 is not performed and the device waits.
Further, even if the winning of the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined (YES in step S102), the special figure 1 or special figure 2 hold counter managed by the main hold control means 120 is the upper limit value. If (for example, 4) is reached (YES in step S104), the process on and after step S106 is not performed and the process waits.
Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the processing procedure will be described specifically for the case where the winning of the first starting port 57 is determined. Even when the winning of the second starting port 59 is determined, the only difference is that the target is the special figure 2, and the other processing contents are the same.

When the winning of the first start port 57 is determined (YES in step S102) and the special figure 1 hold counter has not reached the upper limit value (NO in step S104), the main random number generating means 115 generates various random numbers. (Step S106). For example, a random number for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, a random number for determining whether or not the fall is correct, a random number for drawing a special figure stop symbol, and a random number for drawing a special figure variation pattern are generated.
The main hold control means 120 acquires various random numbers generated in step S106, and holds (stores) these random numbers as operation hold information of FIG. 1 (step S108).
Subsequently, the main hold control means 120 adds 1 to the special figure 1 hold counter (step S11), generates a hold command including the value of the special figure 1 hold counter after the addition, and sends a transmission command of the main information storage means 180. Store in the storage area. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the hold command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub-control board 200 (step S112).
Here, steps S110 and S112 may be executed in parallel with steps S106 and S108, or may be executed before them.

When the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held (stored) at a predetermined pre-determination timing (YES in step S114), the pre-determination means 130 makes a pre-determination for the look-ahead effect for the operation hold information. Is executed (step S116). In the pre-judgment, for example, various random numbers of the target operation hold information are read, the pre-judgment of the special figure hit / fail judgment, the pre-judgment of the fall hit / fail judgment, the pre-judgment of the special figure stop symbol lottery, the pre-judgment of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery To execute. In each preliminary determination, the same result as the result of each lottery executed by the special figure lottery means 140 is derived based on the operation suspension information.
The pre-determination means 130 generates a pre-determination command including the result of the pre-determination in step S116 and stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the pre-determination command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub-control board 200 (step S118).

<Processing at the start of symbol fluctuation>
Subsequently, the processing at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing.
The processing procedure shown in FIG. 14 is an example, and the order thereof and the like can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and a part or all of the execution timings may overlap with each other. .. Further, each process shown in FIG. 14 is a main process executed by the main control board 100 at the start of symbol variation, and does not necessarily indicate all the processes.

First, the special figure lottery means 140 determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition of the special figure is satisfied (step S202). For example, all of the fact that the jackpot game is not in progress, that neither special figure 1 nor special figure 2 is undergoing symbol change, and that at least one of special figure 1 and special figure 2 has operation hold information. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied.
When the determination in step S202 is denied (NO in step S202), the processing after step S204 is not executed, and the symbol variation start processing is terminated.

When the determination in step S202 is affirmed (YES in step S202), the special figure lottery means 140 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 (step S204). ).
When the earliest operation hold information is read, the main hold control means 120 clears the read operation hold information, shifts the storage area of the remaining operation hold information, and becomes the read operation hold information. The hold counter of the corresponding special figure 1 or special figure 2 is subtracted by 1 (step S206).
Subsequently, since the hold counter of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is updated, the main hold control means 120 generates a hold command including the value of the hold counter of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 after the subtraction, and the main information. It is stored in the transmission command storage area of the storage means 180. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the hold command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub-control board 200 (step S208).

When the earliest operation hold information is read in step S204, the fall hit / fail determination means 144 acquires a fall hit / fail determination random number of the action hold information, and the random number and a lottery table for fall hit / fail determination (FIG. 9 (e). ) Is used to determine by lottery whether or not to win the fall hit / fail determination (step S210).
Subsequently, the special figure winning / failing determination means 141 acquires a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and the random number and the lottery table for determining whether the special figure is correct or not (see FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b)). ) Is used to determine whether a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is applicable by lottery (step S212). At this time, the special figure lottery state is specified, and the lottery table corresponding to the special figure lottery state is referred to.
Further, the special symbol stop symbol lottery means 142 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination in step S212 (step S214). Specifically, when the result of the special figure winning / failing determination in step S214 shows a big hit, the special symbol stop symbol lottery means 142 acquires a random number for the special symbol stop symbol lottery of the operation hold information, and uses the random number as the random number. The stop symbol of the special figure is determined by lottery using the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery (see FIGS. 9 (c) and 9 (d)). When the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in step S214 shows a small hit or a miss, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 is a fixedly determined stop symbol or a miss of the special figure for a small hit. The stop symbol for is determined uniformly.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern based on the results of steps S210, S212 and S214 (step S216). For example, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 identifies the current special figure variation pattern deriving state controlled by the game state control means 155, and is based on the special figure variation pattern deriving state and the results of steps S210, S212, and S214. Then, one special figure variation pattern lottery table is selected from a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables, and the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the special figure variation pattern lottery random number of the operation hold information are used. One special figure fluctuation pattern is derived.

The special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 generates a variation start command for designating the special figure variation pattern derived in step S216, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. At this time, the fluctuation start command includes at least information on the number of symbol fluctuations since the start of the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state C corresponding to the low probability time reduction. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the fluctuation start command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub-control board 200 (step S218).

<Processing related to standby production>
Subsequently, the process related to the standby effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the standby demo processing. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the standby effect processing.
The processing procedures shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 are examples, and the order and the like can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings overlap with each other. It may be included. Further, each process shown in FIG. 15 is a process executed by the main control board 100 during the symbol stop period, and each process shown in FIG. 16 is executed by the first sub control board 200 during the symbol stop period. It is a process and does not necessarily indicate all the processes related to the standby effect.

First, when the fluctuation stop command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180 by the symbol display control means 165 (YES in step S302), or when the non-game state control main means 175 stores information about the playable command. When stored in the transmission command storage area of the means 180 (YES in step S304), the non-gaming state control main means 175 activates a timer for generating a standby demo command (step S306), and proceeds to step S308.
If neither the variable stop command nor the playable command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the information storage means 180 (NO in step S302 and NO in step S304), the timer is not activated and the process proceeds to step S308.

When the game ball passes through the out port 69 during the activation of the timer activated in step S306 (YES in step S308), the non-game state control main means 175 stops the timer (clears the time counted by the timer). And turn off its activation) (step S314).

Further, the process of steps S302 to S308 described above is repeated until 30 seconds have passed (NO in step S310) until the game ball does not pass through the out port 69 (NO in step S308) while the timer is running. After a lapse of seconds (YES in step S310), the non-gaming state control main means 175 stores the standby demo command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the standby demo command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub-control board 200 (step S312).
Even when the standby demo command is transmitted to the first sub-control board 200, the non-gaming state control main means 175 stops the start of the timer (step S314).

Subsequently, on condition that the symbol is in the stop period (YES in step S402), when the standby demo command transmitted in step S312 is received (YES in step S404), the standby demo control means 280 performs a standby effect. (Step S406), the standby demo effect A is executed (step S408), and the process proceeds to step S410.
Even during the symbol stop period (YES in step S402), if the standby demo command is not received (NO in step S404), the standby demo control means 280 does not perform the processes of steps S406 and S408. The process proceeds to step S410.
The mode of the standby demo effect A will be described in detail later, but the standby demo effect A is a standby effect that involves the operation of an effect movable body (large cat decorative body 85a, etc.).

If the standby demo control means 280 is not in the symbol stop period (NO in step S402), the standby demo control means 280 is invalid even if it receives the standby demo command. This is because the standby demo command is a command transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200 only during the symbol stop period by design.
Here, "when it is not the symbol stop period (NO in step S402)", when it is in a game incapable state (when an error command indicating a predetermined error state is received), and when it is a symbol change period (change start). (When a command is received) also applies.
In this case, the standby demo control means 280 stops the standby effect (step S434). Here, the process of step S434 includes stopping the standby effect being executed and maintaining the state in a state in which the standby effect is not being executed.

When the volume / light amount adjustment process is performed by the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 during the symbol stop period (YES in step S410), the time counted by the timer started in step S406 is returned to 0 (zero) seconds (step). S412), the process proceeds to step S414.
If the volume / light amount adjusting process by the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 has not been performed (NO in step S410), the process proceeds to step S414 without performing the process in step S412.

The execution of the standby demo effect A is maintained until the timer started in step S406 counts for 30 seconds (NO in step S414), and after 30 seconds (YES in step S414), the credit display and precautions are taken. Is displayed (step S416), and the process proceeds to the next step 418.
The mode of displaying credits and displaying notes will be described in detail later.

The credit display and the caution display are maintained until the time counted by the timer started in step S406 elapses 90 seconds (NO in step S418).
When the time counted by the timer has passed 90 seconds (YES in step S418) and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A (YES in step S420), the standby demo effect B is performed. Execute (step S422), and the process proceeds to step 424.
Further, when the time counted by the timer has passed 90 seconds (YES in step S418) and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is other than the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A (NO in step S420), step S422 The process proceeds to step 430 without performing the process of.
Specifically, the determination in step S420 is determined based on the most recently received game state designation command. The timing at which the first sub-control board 200 (standby demo control means 280) receives the command (the timing at which the main control board 100 transmits the command) is not particularly limited, and the above-mentioned standby demo command is transmitted or the fluctuation is stopped. It may be at the same time as the command transmission, at a timing earlier than those (for example, at the same time as the transmission of the fluctuation start command), or at a timing after them.
The mode of the standby demo effect B will be described in detail later, but the standby demo effect B is a standby effect that involves the operation of the large cat decorative body 85a, which is a movable body.

When the standby demo effect B is executed in step S422, the execution of the standby demo effect B is maintained until the time counted by the timer started in step S406 elapses 120 seconds (NO in step S424), and 120 seconds are set. When the elapse has passed (YES in step S424), the standby demo effect C is executed (step S426). After executing the standby demo effect C in step S426, the execution of the standby demo effect C is maintained until the time counted by the timer started in step S406 elapses 150 seconds (NO in step S428), and when 150 seconds elapse. (YES in step S428), the time counted by the timer is returned to 0 (zero) seconds (step S430), and the standby demo effect A is executed (step S432). The mode of the standby demo effect C will be described in detail later, but the standby demo effect C is a standby with the operation of the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c in addition to the large cat decorative body 85a which is a movable body of the effect. It is a production.
If the standby demo effect B is not executed in step S422, the time counted by the timer is returned to 0 (zero) seconds (step S430), and the standby demo effect A is executed (step S432).
That is, in any of the above cases, the standby effect is repeated again from the standby demo effect A.

As described above, the mode of the standby effect controlled by the standby demo control means 280 is executed in the case of the special figure variation pattern derivation state A, and the standby demo effects B and C in which the effect movable body is operated are performed. It is executed when it is other than the first mode including the first mode (a mode in which the standby demo effect A, the credit display, the alert display, the standby demo effect B, and the standby demo effect C are looped in this order) and the special figure variation pattern derivation state A. In addition, a second aspect (a mode in which the standby demo effect A, the credit display, and the alert display are looped in this order), which does not include the standby demo effects B and C in which the effect movable body is operated, is included.
In other words, at least a part of the standby effect includes the first stage (standby demo effects B and C) in which the effect movable body operates, and the standby effect including the first stage includes the second stage in which the effect movable body does not operate. It can be said that the stage (standby demo A, credit display, alert display) is also included.
Further, the above-mentioned standby effect includes a first mode of standby effect including the first stage (standby demo effects B and C) in which the effect movable body is operated, and a second mode of standby effect not including the first stage. When the standby effect control means (standby demo control means 280) executes the standby effect in the symbol stop period controlled by the second state (special figure variation pattern derivation state B and C), the standby effect of the first aspect is present. It can be said that the production is not executed.
Further, when the standby effect control means (standby demo control means 280) executes the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by the third state (special figure variation pattern derivation state D), the standby effect control means (special figure variation pattern) Compared to the case where the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the derivation state A), the ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect is smaller, and the second state (special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C) It can be said that the ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect is equal to that of the case where the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by (the ratio is zero in both the first state and the third state).
It can be said that the first aspect and the second aspect in the above-mentioned standby effect both include the second stage (standby demonstration effect A, credit display, alert display) in which the effect movable body does not operate.

When the movable decorative body 85 is operating in the standby effect performed in the special symbol variation pattern derivation states B and C in which the average time of the symbol variation is short, the movable decoration is held when the symbol variation is started by holding a prize during the operation. There is a possibility that the advance notice effect (for example, the cat movable notice described later) accompanied by the operation of the body 85 does not fall within the symbol variation.
However, in the present embodiment, by performing the determination in step S420, the standby effect of the mode (first aspect) in which the standby demo effect B can be operated during the symbol stop period controlled by the special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C is performed. Since there is no case of execution, the above situation can be surely avoided.

In the present embodiment, there is a case where the standby effect of the mode (first aspect) in which the standby demo effects B and C can be executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B, C and D is executed. However, if the execution frequency (ratio of execution) is reduced, the above-mentioned situation can be suppressed, and the effect of the present invention can be achieved.
That is, in the implementation of the present invention, when the standby effect control means executes the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by the second state (special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C), the standby effect control means is in the first state (special figure). It may be sufficient if the ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect is smaller than that of the case where the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the variation pattern derivation state A).
Further, in the implementation of the present invention, when the standby effect control means executes the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by the third state (special figure variation pattern derivation state D), the standby effect control means is in the first state (special figure variation pattern). Compared to the case where the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the derivation state A), the ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect is smaller, and the second state (special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C) The ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect may be higher than that of executing the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by. In the third state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D), the average time of symbol fluctuation is longer than in the second state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B and C), and the standby demonstration effects B and C are executed (movable decoration). This is because the operation of the body 85) can be tolerated, so that the restrictions cannot be as strict as in the second state.

Here, as a method of reducing the frequency of executing the standby effect of the first aspect in the second state to be lower than the frequency of executing the standby effect of the same aspect in the first state, for example, instead of the determination in step S420, the effect lottery There is a way to do this. In this modification, (i) a method of executing the effect lottery in both the first state and the second state and making the winning probability (the ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect) in the former higher than that of the latter, (ii). In the first state, the standby effect of the first aspect is always executed (100% ratio), and in the second state, the standby effect of the first aspect is executed when the effect lottery is won (less than 100% ratio). , Etc. are conceivable.

<About volume / light intensity adjustment processing>
Subsequently, the volume / light amount adjustment process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of volume / light amount adjustment processing.
The processing procedure shown in FIG. 17 is an example, and the order and the like can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and a part or all of the execution timings may overlap with each other. .. Further, each process shown in FIG. 17 is mainly a process related to volume / light amount adjustment executed by the first sub-control board 200 in the playable state, and does not necessarily indicate all processes related to volume / light amount adjustment. Absent.

First, when the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 detects the operation of the cursor button 38 in the game-enabled state (YES in step S502 and YES in step S504), the process proceeds to the processes after step S506.
Further, when the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 is not in the game-enabled state (NO in step S502) or does not detect the operation of the cursor button 38 (NO in step S504), the processing after step S506 is not performed. End the volume / light amount adjustment process.
The determination in step S502 is specifically determined based on various effect commands received before the determination. The timing at which the first sub-control board 200 (volume / light amount adjusting means 290) receives the command (timing at which the main control board 100 transmits the command) and the type of effect command are not particularly limited.

Next, the light amount adjusting means 290 causes the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h (see FIG. 23B), which will be described later, to be displayed on the main display unit 81 (step S506).
Here, the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h displayed in step S506 are the same as those displayed on the main display unit 81 at the time of executing the standby demo effect A in step S408 and step S428 described above.
That is, the display related to the volume / light amount adjustment (volume adjustment display 81g and light amount adjustment display 81h) can be displayed in both the symbol variation period and the symbol stop period when staying in the playable state.

If the cursor button 38 whose operation is detected in step S504 is the left cursor button 38c, the volume of the speaker 33 is lowered by one step, and if the cursor button 38 is the right cursor button 38d, the volume of the speaker 33 is raised by one step (YES in step S508, Step S510).
If the cursor button 38 whose operation is detected in step S504 is the lower cursor button 38b, the light intensity of the effect lamp 35 is lowered by one step, and if the cursor button 38 is the upper cursor button 38a, the light intensity of the effect lamp 35 is increased by one step (step). YES in S508, step S510).

Although it has been explained that the above-mentioned volume / light amount adjustment process can be performed during both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period when staying in the playable state, the volume adjustment process and the light amount adjustment process At least one of them may be configured to be feasible during the symbol suspension period and not feasible during the symbol fluctuation period.

<Regarding the normal production composition>
Subsequently, the mode of the standby effect described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21.
FIG. 18 is a time chart relating to a part of the special figure fluctuation pattern and the notice of movement of the cat.
19 and 20 are views showing a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81.
FIG. 21 is a time chart relating to the operation of the movable decorative body 85.
In each of the above time charts, each number shown at the top represents time (seconds). Further, the time chart of FIG. 18 is shown only for the time zone necessary for explanation with the time when the fluctuation symbol is stopped (when the fluctuation stop command is transmitted) as a reference (0 seconds), and exceeds the time zone shown. Various effects can be executed. The number (seconds) shown in the upper part of FIG. 21 sets the start timing of the cat movement notice (operation start timing of the large cat decoration 85a) to "0", and is shown in the time chart of FIG. It does not always match the number of seconds shown.

The "display layer" described in each of the above time charts is each layer constituting the effect image displayed on the main display unit 81, and is the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the third layer. The 4th layer, the 5th layer, the 6th layer, and the uppermost layer are ranked higher in this order. Here, the "upper" in the "display layer" means that when the display positions of the images in each display layer overlap, the player preferentially sees them, and the "lower" in the "display layer" means "lower". The opposite concept of "upper" in "display layer".
The first layer is a display layer on which the background display is displayed, and is positioned at the lowest position among the display layers listed here.
The second layer is a display layer on which decorative symbols (including the above-mentioned special symbols) are displayed, and is a display layer on which a pseudo-continuous effect or a reach effect is performed.
The third layer is a display layer that is assigned to the cat movable notice, which will be described later, and displays an effect image displayed on the background of the movable decorative body 85.
The fourth layer is a display layer in which a retracted display (small display in the corner) is performed in order to prevent the decorative design from becoming difficult to see in a specific notice effect (including a cat movable notice).
The fifth layer is a display layer on which the above-mentioned display related to the volume / light amount adjustment process (volume adjustment display 81g and light amount adjustment display 81h shown in FIG. 23B) is performed.
The sixth layer is a display layer on which the credit display and the alert display displayed during the standby effect are performed.
The highest layer is a display layer on which an error display is displayed, and is positioned at the highest level among the display layers listed here. The error display displayed on the uppermost layer includes, in addition to the initial screen described later, an image displayed during the setting change process and the setting confirmation process.

The "physical layer" described in each of the above time charts refers to a position where an effect device provided in a layer (frontward when viewed from the player) physically above the main display unit 81 exists.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, there is a physical layer in which the large cat decoration 85a is present and a physical layer in which the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c are present, and the latter is positioned higher than the former. .. Here, "upper" in the "physical layer" means that when the effect devices located in each physical layer overlap, the player preferentially sees them, and is substantially synonymous with being located in front of the player. Is. Further, the "lower" in the "physical layer" means the concept opposite to the "upper" in the "physical layer".

The number of display layers and physical layers listed above and the types of elements (effect images and effect devices) that constitute the effect provided on the layers are not particularly limited, and the object of the present invention is not particularly limited. It can be changed as appropriate within the range of reaching the above, a part may be omitted, or a layer for providing an element not listed may be added.
For example, it is preferable that the display layer on which the above-mentioned hold display is provided is provided above the second layer (decorative symbol) and below the fourth layer (decorative symbol retracted display). Here, either the display layer of the hold display or the third layer (cat movable notice) may be higher.

FIG. 18 shows a display period or operation of an effect element (effect image or effect device) provided in each layer (physical layer and display layer) for a part of the special figure variation pattern and the cat movable notice in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A. It indicates the period. Further, FIG. 19 shows a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A.

The "basic variation 3" illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special symbol variation pattern PAX13, and after a variation period of 5 seconds, the decorative symbols in all rows (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d). Indicates that the display will be confirmed after the simultaneous stop.
The "basic variation 2" illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special symbol variation pattern PAX12, and after a variation period of 8 seconds, the decorative symbols in all rows (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d). Indicates that the display will be confirmed after the simultaneous stop.
The "basic variation 1" illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special symbol variation pattern PAX11, and after a variation period of 9 seconds, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b, the right symbol 81d, and the middle symbol 81c, and is in the middle. It indicates that the confirmation display will be performed after a total fluctuation period of 13 seconds until the temporary stop of the symbol 81c.
The "pseudo-ream Gase" illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX14, and after a fluctuation period of 9 seconds, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b and the right symbol 81d, resulting in a pseudo-ream effect. It means that the definite display will be displayed after a total of 15 seconds of fluctuation period until the decorative symbol, which is not a special symbol, is temporarily stopped after such a fanning.
The "pseudo-ream Gase" illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX21 and the like, and after a fluctuation period of 9 seconds, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b and the right symbol 81d to produce a pseudo-continuous effect. It shows that the pseudo second time starts after a total of 15 seconds of fluctuation period until the special symbol temporarily stops after being fanned as if it were (Note that the pseudo third and subsequent times are not shown). ).
The "normal reach" illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX15 or the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY11, and after a fluctuation period of 9 seconds, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b and the right symbol 81d to reach. It indicates that the final display will be displayed after a total of 23 seconds of fluctuation period until the middle symbol 81c temporarily stops after forming the eyes and performing the reach effect.

FIG. 19A shows a state in which the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) in all rows are fluctuating in each of the above-mentioned special symbol variation patterns.
FIG. 19B shows a state in which the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) in all rows are confirmed and displayed in each of the above-mentioned special symbol variation patterns, resulting in a disjointed state. ..
In FIG. 19 (c), as a result of confirming and displaying the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) in all rows in the above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern PAY11 and the like, the symbols are aligned (7 aligned). Represents a state.
As is clear from these, since the background display 81a is displayed in the display layer lower than each decorative symbol, it is difficult to visually recognize the portion overlapping with the left symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, and the right symbol 81d. become.

The "cat background", "decorative pattern evacuation", "85a operation", and "85b, 85c operation" shown in FIG. 18 are all elements constituting the cat movable notice effect, and the cat background display shown in FIG. 20 respectively. It corresponds to 81f, decorative pattern evacuation display 81e, large cat decorative body 85a, left cat decorative body 85b, and right cat decorative body 85c.
Here, the cat movable notice is one of the notice effects performed during the symbol change, and the large cat decorative body 85a operates (moves) with the display of the cat background display 81f on its back. More specifically, a mode in which the large cat decoration 85a rises by about half (see FIG. 20 (b)), a mode in which the entire large cat decoration 85a rises (see FIG. 20 (c)), and a large cat decoration. There are three patterns in which the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c operate together with the 85a (see FIG. 20C). It should be noted that the configuration is such that the jackpot expectation (reliability) increases in the order of the aspect of FIG. 20 (b), the aspect of FIG. 20 (c), and the aspect of FIG. 20 (d).

The "cat background", "decorative pattern evacuation", "85a operation", and "85b, 85c operation" shown in FIG. 18 are for 2 seconds from 0 seconds (at the start of fluctuation) to 2 seconds (the period immediately after the start of fluctuation). ) And 2 seconds (the period included in the pseudo second time) from the time when 15 seconds have passed to the time when 17 seconds have passed indicate that the cat movement notice can be executed in both periods. There is. Although not shown here, in the present embodiment, the cat movement notice may be given at the pseudo third time, but the cat movement notice may not be given at the pseudo fourth time. This is because the advance notice effect performed for the fourth pseudo is limited to the full rotation reach.
In other words, the advance notice effects that can be controlled by the first sub-control board 200 (normal effect control means 220) include the first advance notice effect in which the effect movable body operates (cat movable notice performed immediately after the start of fluctuation) and the first. (1) The second notice effect (cat movable notice performed after the second pseudo) in which the effect movable body is operated at a timing later than the operation timing of the effect movable body in the advance notice effect is included.
More specifically, the operation timing of the effect movable body in the first advance notice effect (cat movable notice performed immediately after the start of the change) and the second advance notice are based on the start time of the symbol change in which each notice effect is executed. Comparing the operation timing of the production movable body (cat movable notice performed after the second pseudo) in the production, it can be said that the second notice production is slower.

In the present embodiment, when the start opening prize is generated during the execution of the standby demonstration effects B and C, the execution of the cat movement notice in the period immediately after the start of the fluctuation is restricted. This is because, as described above, the standby demonstration effects B and C are standby effects accompanied by the operation of the movable decorative body 85, and the symbol change starts during the operation (the state in which the movable decorative body 85 is moved to the movable position). In this case, it is difficult to execute the cat movement notice immediately after the start of fluctuation.
If a start-up prize is awarded during the execution of the standby demo effect A, the credit display, and the display related to the alert, the above circumstances do not apply. Execution is not regulated.
Further, even during the execution of the standby demonstration effects B and C, the above-mentioned circumstances do not apply, so the execution of the cat movement notice during the period after the second pseudo is not restricted.

FIG. 21 shows in detail the operation of the large cat decoration 85a, the left cat decoration 85b, and the right cat decoration 85c during these periods (cat movement notice in the aspect of FIG. 20D).
First, the large cat decorative body 85a moves from the original position to the movable position (center front of the main display unit 81) over 0.4 seconds. Then, when one second elapses from the start timing of the cat movement notice, the operation of the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c starts. Here, the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c move from their original positions to movable positions (left side and right side of the large cat decoration 85a) over 0.1 seconds.
When 1.6 seconds have passed from the start timing of the cat movable notice, the large cat decoration 85a starts to evacuate to the original position, and when 1.9 seconds have passed from the start timing of the cat movable notice, the left cat decoration 85b and the right The cat ornament 85c starts to retract to the original position, and all return to the original position by the lapse of 2 seconds.

Summarizing the above, the following can be said about the movement of each movable decorative body 85 in the cat movable notice.

The cat movable notice is a notice effect executed for 2 seconds, and the execution period is the shortest time among the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A and D (special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13). It is shorter than 5.1 seconds) and longer than the shortest time of the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C (0.3 seconds of the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13).
That is, the cat movable notice is a notice effect that is within the fluctuation time in all the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A and D, but is derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C. It is a notice effect that may not fit within the fluctuation time in a part of the special figure fluctuation pattern to be obtained.

The operating time of the large cat decorative body 85a, which is the effect movable body with the longer operating time (moving time from the original position to the movable position) and retracting time (moving time from the movable position to the original position) in the cat movement notice. And the save time (0.4 seconds) is shorter than the shortest time (5.1 seconds) among the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A and D, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B. And, among the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in C, the one with the shortest time (0.3 seconds) is longer.
Regarding the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c, which are the effect movable bodies with the shorter operation time and evacuation time in the cat movement notice, the operation time and evacuation time (0.1 seconds) are derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure variation pattern that can be derived in the states A and D and has the shortest time (5.1 seconds) is shorter than the special figure variation pattern that can be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C and has the shortest time. Shorter than (0.3 seconds).
Therefore, at least a part of the effect movable body (large cat decorative body 85a) returns from the movable position to the original position for the shortest time of the fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the first fluctuation pattern candidate (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A). In other words, it is longer than the evacuation time up to, and the shortest time of the variation pattern that can be derived from the second variation pattern candidate (special figure variation pattern lottery table B) is shorter than the evacuation time.
In addition, the shortest time of the variation pattern that can be derived from the first variation pattern candidate (special figure variation pattern lottery table A) and the second variation pattern candidate (special figure variation pattern lottery table B) is at least a part of the effect movable. In other words, the evacuation time from the movable position to the return of the body (left cat ornament 85b and right cat ornament 85c) is shorter than the evacuation time, and the shortest time of the variation pattern that can be derived from the body (left cat ornament 85b and right cat ornament 85c) is shorter than the evacuation time. ..

As described above, if a start opening prize occurs during the execution of the standby demo effects B and C, the execution of the cat movement notice immediately after the start of the fluctuation is restricted, but the cat movement notice after the second pseudo Execution is not regulated.
In addition, if a start-up prize is awarded during the execution of the standby demo effect A, the credit display, and the display related to the alert, the execution of the cat movable notice is not restricted immediately after the start of the fluctuation or after the second pseudo. ..
As a matter of course, in the normal symbol fluctuation (the symbol fluctuation caused by the start opening winning during the period other than the execution period of the standby demo productions B and C), the cat can move immediately after the start of the fluctuation and after the second pseudo. Execution of notice is not regulated.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the start port is won in the first stage of the standby effect (standby demo effects B and C), the advance notice is compared with the case where the start port is won in the symbol variation period (normal symbol variation). It can be said that at least a part of the operation of the production movable body in the production is restricted.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the start port is won in the first stage of the standby effect (standby demo effect B and C), the second stage of the standby effect (standby demo effect A, credit display and display related to alerting). It can be said that at least a part of the operation of the effect movable body in the advance notice effect is restricted as compared with the case where the start port is won.

Here, the first with respect to the frequency A in which the second notice effect (cat movable notice after the second pseudo) is performed in the symbol change caused by the winning of the starting port in the first stage of the standby effect (standby demo effects B and C). The ratio B / A of the frequency B at which the advance notice effect (cat movable notice immediately after the start of fluctuation) is performed is 0 (zero). On the other hand, the frequency C at which the second notice effect is performed in the subsequent symbol change (normal symbol change) caused by the winning of the starting port during the above-mentioned symbol change (design change in which the cat movement notice is regulated). The ratio D / C of the frequency D at which the first notice effect is performed is greater than 0. That is, it can be said that the former ratio B / A is smaller than the latter ratio D / C.
In addition, in the first case where the pseudo-continuous production is performed in the symbol fluctuation caused by the winning of the starting port in the first stage of the standby production (standby demo productions B and C), the symbol fluctuation (cat movement notice is restricted). Compared with the second case in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the subsequent symbol change due to the winning of the starting port during the period of the lost symbol change), the first case in the first pseudo change (pseudo first time) The magnitude of the difference between the frequency a of the effect movable body operating and the frequency b (= D) of the effect movable body operating in the second case is | 0 (zero) -D |. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent pseudo fluctuations (pseudo second time and pseudo third time), the frequency c (= C) at which the effect movable body operates in the first case and the frequency d at which the effect movable body operates in the second case. The magnitude of the difference from (= C) is | CC | = 0 (zero). Therefore, the magnitude of the difference in the former is larger than the magnitude of the difference in the latter.
Since the above relationship is established, the opportunity to limit the cat movement notice (operation of the production movable body) can be minimized.

The requirements according to the present invention arranged above can be appropriately changed within the range of achieving the object, and the described time lengths, the frequency and execution rate of the effects, or the values calculated from these can be changed. However, it may be changed as long as the requirements are satisfied.

<About the production composition during the waiting period>
Subsequently, the effect configuration during the waiting period described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25.
FIG. 22 is a time chart relating to a mode (first mode) of the standby effect executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A.
FIG. 23 is a time chart relating to a mode (second mode) of the standby effect executed in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B, C and D.
24 and 25 are views showing a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81.
In each of the above time charts, each number shown at the top represents time (seconds). In addition, each time chart is shown only for the time zone necessary for explanation with the time when the fluctuation symbol is stopped (when the fluctuation stop command is transmitted and received) as a reference (0 seconds), and various types are shown beyond the time zone shown. The production can be performed. The "display layer" and "physical layer" shown in each time chart have the same meanings as described above.

First, the effect configuration of the standby effect (first aspect) executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, until 30 seconds have passed from the above reference, the main display unit 81 has a background display 81a on the first layer and a decorative design (left) on the second layer under the control of the first sub-control board 200. The symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, and the right symbol 81d) are displayed (see FIG. 24 (a)).
In FIG. 22, it is described as “design idling” that the state in which each decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the second layer is maintained, and is used in the same meaning in the following description.
This period is managed by a timer (timer activated in step S306) activated by the non-gaming state control main means 175.

Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are RAM 203 corresponding to each display layer at the above reference time. The effect data stored in the predetermined storage area (first storage area described later) is processed by the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300, and is displayed on the main display unit 81.

As described above, in the effect control means (first sub-control board 200), at least when the symbol fluctuation is stopped during the symbol fluctuation period, and the first time (30 seconds) elapses after the symbol fluctuation is stopped. The first production image (first layer and second layer) arranged in the first display layer (first layer and second layer) in the first period (the period from the lapse of 30 seconds to the lapse of 60 seconds) included in the symbol stop period up to It can be said that the background display 81a, the left symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc.) are visually displayed to the player.

When 30 seconds have passed from the above reference, a standby demo command is transmitted from the main control board 100 (non-gaming state control main means 175) to the first sub control board 200 (standby demo control means 280) to control the standby demo. The means 280 displays the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h on the fifth layer above each of the above displays, and maintains the states for 30 seconds (see FIG. 24B).
The above-mentioned standby demonstration effect A corresponds to a time zone (a period from the lapse of 30 seconds to the lapse of 60 seconds) in which the display mode shown in FIG. 24B is maintained.
As is clear from FIG. 24B, since the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h do not cover the entire display area of the main display unit 81, the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h are displayed. However, the background display 81a, the left symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc. provided in the lower layer can be visually recognized (however, those that are more difficult to see than the state of FIG. 24 (a)). It can be said).
Note that this period is managed by a timer activated by the standby demo control means 280 (timer activated in step S406), and the same applies to the period related to each standby effect described later.

Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the periods before the standby demo effect A is executed (the period before the standby demo effect A is executed. The same effect data stored in the same storage area (first storage area described later) as the reference time (the period from the reference time to the elapse of 30 seconds) is processed by the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 to be the main. In that the display is displayed on the display unit 81, the period before the standby demo effect A is executed and the execution period of the standby demo effect A are common.

As described above, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) is after the first time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol fluctuation has stopped and until the second time (60 seconds) has elapsed. In the second period (standby demo effect A) included in the symbol stop period of the above, the first effect image (background display 81a, left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d, etc.) and the first display layer higher than the first display layer. It can be said that both of the second effect images (volume adjustment display 81g and light amount adjustment display 81h) arranged on the second display layer (fifth layer) are visually displayed to the player.

Further, since the above period is the standby demo effect A (second stage of the standby effect) without the operation of the effect movable body, it is displayed on the effect display means (main display unit 81) in the second stage of the standby effect. It can be said that a part of the effect image includes an operation explanation display (volume adjustment display 81g and light amount adjustment display 81h) for explaining the operation of the operation means (cursor button 38) to the player.
Here, in the operation explanation display, in addition to the embodiment of the present embodiment, each operation means (operation handle 31, effect button 37, main operation unit 39, and other operation means (not shown) provided on the entire surface side of the game machine 10 are displayed. Etc.), the type and content of the explanation are not particularly limited as long as they explain the operation.

When 60 seconds have passed from the above criteria, the standby demo control means 280 displays a credit display on the sixth layer above each of the above displays (not shown), and then displays a warning display on the sixth layer. (Not shown).
Here, the credit display refers to a display relating to the manufacturer of the game machine 10, the copyright (copyright) relating to the work or person on which the game machine 10 is based, the name of the game machine 10, and the like. In addition, the display of the alert here means a display relating to precautions for the game (prohibition of goto acts, etc.) for the player.
Both the credit display and the alert display are effect images (third effect images) that can be displayed on the main display unit 81 only during the standby effect (symbol stop period). In other words, the third effect image is an effect image that can be displayed during the symbol stop period and cannot be displayed during the symbol variation period.

The above-mentioned credit display and alert display correspond to the time zone (the period from the lapse of 60 seconds to the lapse of 120 seconds) in which the credit display and the alert display described here are performed.
In the present embodiment, since the credit display and the warning display cover the entire display area of the main display unit 81, when these are displayed, the background display 81a and the left symbol 81b provided in the lower layer are displayed. The middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, the volume adjustment display 81g, the light amount adjustment display 81h, etc. become invisible.

Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the periods before the credit display is executed (standby demo). The execution period of the standby demo effect A and the execution period of the credit display, etc., in that the same effect data is stored (maintained) in the same storage area (first storage area described later) as the execution period of the effect A). Is common with. In the processing of the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 (processing related to the first effect image) regarding the effect data, the first effect image provided on the first layer and the second layer is mainly displayed. It suffices if the part 81 is invisible, and the processing content is not particularly limited.
Further, in the following description, the effect data related to the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h related to the fifth layer after being made invisible at the start of the credit display or the like is the first sub-control board 200 during the period. It is assumed that the data is not read from the predetermined storage area (RAM 203) by (CPU 201). However, in the present embodiment, since the volume / light amount adjustment process can always be performed as long as the game is possible, the second effect image (volume adjustment display 81 g and light amount adjustment display 81h) related thereto can be visually recognized even during the period. It may be processed so as to be.

As described above, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) is used after the second time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol fluctuation has stopped and until the third time (120 seconds) has elapsed. In the third period (time zone for displaying credits and alerts) included in the symbol suspension period of, the third effect is arranged in the third display layer (sixth layer) above the second display layer. By displaying the image (credit display, etc.) on the display position of the first effect image, the third effect image can be visually recognized by the player, and the first effect image (the first effect image) can be displayed by the player. It can be said that the background display 81a, the left symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc.) are made invisible.

The decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) that are stopped and displayed on the main display unit 81 during the above "design idling" are determined by the decorative symbol control means 226 at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation. Based on the combination of the decorative symbols, the symbol is visibly displayed to the player during the symbol stop period after the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation is stopped, and the standby demo control means 280 is used to the player at the start timing of the credit display. It is controlled so that it cannot be seen.
The period during which the above-mentioned "design idling" is performed and the standby demo effect A is not performed (the period from the reference time to the lapse of 30 seconds) is a part of the symbol stop period and can be recognized by the player. Since it changes to the next production stage (standby demo production A) with a break, the institution can also be understood as one of the production stages of the "standby production" according to the present invention, and "design idling". The decorative symbol control means 226 for determining the decorative symbol inside can also be understood as a part of the elements constituting the "standby effect control means" according to the present invention.

After 120 seconds have passed from the above reference, the standby demo control means 280 stops the display of the effect image related to the sixth layer and displays the background display 81j in the lowest first layer (see FIG. 25 (a)). ..
After that, the standby demo control means 280 operates the large cat decoration body 85a to move it from the original position to the movable position, and displays the cat background in the third layer lower than the sixth layer and higher than the first layer. 81f is displayed according to the movement of the large cat ornament 85a (so that it rises together) (see FIG. 25 (b)).
Subsequently, after 150 seconds have passed from the above reference, the standby demonstration control means 280 operates the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c, respectively, to move them from the original position to the movable position (see FIG. 25 (c)). ).
Here, the cat background display 81f displayed on the main display unit 81 (third layer) is the cat background display 81f (cat background display 81f shown in FIG. 20) used for the cat movement notice performed during the symbol variation. It is common. However, it differs from the cat movable notice shown in FIG. 20 in that the background display 81j displayed on the background (first layer) is a darkened image.
The operating mode (movable position, etc.) of the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a, left cat decorative body 85b, right cat decorative body 85c) is shown in FIG. 20 (c) from the time when 120 seconds have passed to the time when 150 seconds have passed. ), And from the time when 150 seconds have passed to the time when 180 seconds have passed, it is the same as the mode of the cat movement notice shown in FIG. 20 (d). However, the time when the cat is stopped at the movable position is different in the standby demonstration effect B in that it is longer than the cat movable notice in each of the above modes.
Further, from the time when 120 seconds have passed to the time when 180 seconds have passed, the decorative symbols on the second layer (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) are invisible (for example, transparent) or similar to the background display 81j. It is different from the above-mentioned cat movable notice in each aspect in that it is not identified by the player as a decorative pattern because it is in a darkened state.

As described above, if the operation of the cursor button 38 is accepted even during the symbol stop period, the volume / light amount adjustment process is performed by the volume / light amount adjusting means 290, and the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h are displayed. It can be displayed on the fifth layer of the main display unit 81 (process of step S506 in FIG. 17).
Further, in this case, the background display 81a on the first layer and the decorative symbols on the second layer (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) are invisible or darkened by the standby demo control means 280. It can be switched to a visible state (similar to the standby demo effect A).
Further, since the movable decorative body 85 (particularly the large cat decorative body 85a) cannot be immediately retracted to the original position, it is superimposed on each effect image displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 during at least a part of the retracting time. It makes a part difficult to see (see FIG. 25 (d)).

The above-mentioned standby demo effect B corresponds to a time zone (a period from the time when 120 seconds have passed to the time when 180 seconds have passed) in which each effect mode shown in FIG. 25 is performed.
As is clear from FIGS. 25 (b) and 25 (c), the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a, left cat decorative body 85b, right cat decorative body 85c) is a display area of the main display unit 81. Since it does not cover the entire surface, even if the movable decorative body 85 moves to the movable position, the cat background display 81f displayed on the main display unit 81 (third layer) physically located lower can be visually recognized. ..

Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the periods before the standby demo effect B is executed (the period before the standby demo effect B is executed. The execution period of the standby demo effect A and the execution of the credit display, etc., at the point where the same effect data is stored (maintained) in the same storage area (first storage area, which will be described later) as the execution period of the credit display, etc. It is common with the period. In the processing of the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 (processing related to the first effect image) regarding the effect data, the first effect image provided on the first layer and the second layer is mainly displayed. It suffices if the part 81 is invisible, and the processing content is not particularly limited.

As described above, the operation of the effect movable body (movable decorative body 85) in the first stage (standby demo effect B) causes the player to operate at least a part of the display area of the effect display means (main display unit 81). It can be said that it moves to a movable position that makes it difficult to see.
Further, in the first stage of the standby effect (standby demo effect B), the player performs the operation explained by the operation explanation display (volume adjustment display 81 g and light amount adjustment display 81h) on the operation means (cursor button 38). In this case, the effect movable body (movable decorative body 85) is retracted from the movable position to the original position, and the effect display means (main display unit 81) displays an operation explanation display (volume adjustment display 81 g and light amount adjustment display 81 h). It can be said that it does.
As a result, even during the standby effect (first stage) in which the effect movable body is activated, the player can operate while observing the operation explanation display after the effect movable body is retracted. The operation can be guided appropriately.

By the time 180 seconds have passed from the above reference, the standby demo control means 280 has made the cat background display 81f invisible, and the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a, left cat) operated in the standby demo effect B. The decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c) are retracted from the movable position to the original position. That is, the state is returned to the state shown in FIG. 25 (a).
Then, when 180 seconds have passed from the above reference, the standby demo control means 280 cannot see the background display 81a of the first layer and the decorative symbols of the second layer (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d). Alternatively, the darkened state is switched to a visible state (similar to the standby demo effect A), and the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h are displayed on the fifth layer (see FIG. 24B). That is, the standby demo control means 280 loops from the standby demo effect A again to perform the standby effect. That is, in this case, the volume adjustment display 81g, the light amount adjustment display 81h, etc. are more difficult to see than the case where the operation of the cursor button 38 is accepted in the middle of the standby demo effect B (shown in FIG. 25D). It differs in that it does not become.

Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the execution periods of the standby demo effect A that was executed last time (the execution period (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d). The same effect data stored in the same storage area (first storage area described later) as the reference time (the period from the reference time to the elapse of 30 seconds) is processed by the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 to be the main. The execution period of the previous standby demo effect A and the current standby demo effect A are common in that they are displayed on the display unit 81.

As described above, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) has a fourth period (when 180 seconds have passed) after the third time (120 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol fluctuation has stopped. In the standby demo effect A) after the loop, the third effect image (credit display, etc.) is made invisible to the player, and the first effect image (background display 81a, left symbol 81b, left symbol 81b, etc.) is made to the player. It can be said that both the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc.) and the second effect image (volume adjustment display 81g, light amount adjustment display 81h) are visually displayed.

Subsequently, the effect configuration of the standby effect (second aspect) executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation states B, C, and D will be described.
As is clear from a comparison between FIGS. 22 and 23, the first aspect is that there is no effect configuration during the period of the standby demo effect B (the period from 120 seconds to 180 seconds in FIG. 22). The standby effect and the standby effect of the second aspect are different.
As a result, the execution time (180 seconds) of the effect configuration (standby demo effect A, credit display, alert display, standby demo effect B) that loops in the standby effect of the first aspect is looped in the standby effect of the second aspect. It is longer than the execution time (120 seconds) of the effect configuration (standby demo effect A, credit display, alert display).
In other words, the ratio of the period related to the first stage (standby demo effect B) in the execution period of the standby effect of the first aspect is related to the second stage (standby demo effect A, credit display, alert display). It is smaller than the ratio of the period.
As described above, the first stage in which the common part (second stage) is included in both modes and is omitted from the configuration of the standby effect in the second aspect is also limited in the standby effect in the first aspect. Since it is performed during the period, it is possible to prevent a large difference between the two standby productions in terms of the degree of interest of the player.

Summarizing the above, the following can be said about the production composition during the waiting period.

The standby demo control means 280 in the present embodiment has a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, and a fourth layer (first) capable of displaying an effect image (first effect image) constituting a notice effect during a symbol variation period. For at least a part of the display layer), the same image as the effect image used for the advance notice effect (for example, the cat movable advance notice) is diverted.
Here, in most of the period during which the standby effect is executed (the first period, the second period, and the fourth period described above), the effect image based on the effect data at the time of stopping the fluctuation or setting the playable state (first period). Directed image) is diverted. In other words, in the first period, the second period, and the fourth period, the first effect image visually recognized by the player is common.
As a result, the amount of data of the effect image related to the standby effect can be compressed, and the effect control related to the standby effect can be simplified.

Then, when the operation of the cursor button 38 is accepted in both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period, or the fifth layer (second display layer) in which the operation explanation display can be displayed in the above-mentioned standby demo effect A, The sixth layer (third display layer) in which the effect image can be displayed only during the symbol stop period (during standby effect) is smaller than the number of display layers (4) constituting the first display layer.
In other words, the number of display layers included in the second display layer and the number of display layers included in the third display layer are both smaller than the number of display layers included in the first display layer.
As a result, a more advantageous effect can be obtained for both compressing the amount of data of the effect image related to the standby effect and simplifying the effect control related to the standby effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect data related to the first effect image is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 203 from the first period to the fourth period (including the third period in which the first effect image is made invisible). It is maintained in (first storage area).
In other words, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) reads out the effect data from the first storage area in which the effect data related to the first effect image is stored, and the effect display means (main display unit 81). ) Is displayed, and the effect data stored in the first storage area is maintained from the stop of the symbol variation until the fourth period arrives.
As a result, the effect control related to the standby effect can be further simplified.

Further, in the standby effect in the present embodiment, in a part of the execution period (such as when shown in FIGS. 25 (b) to (d)), the first effect image (background display, decorative pattern) is generated by the operation of the movable decorative body 85. , Cat background display, etc.) is difficult to see.
In other words, the effect device (movable decorative body 85) is operating during a part of the period in which the first effect image is visibly displayed during the symbol stop period, so that the first effect image is displayed to the player. On the other hand, it becomes difficult to see.
In particular, in (i) the first specific period (FIGS. 25 (b) and 25 (b)), which is a part of the period in which the first effect image is visibly displayed and the second effect image is invisible during the symbol stop period. In the case shown in c) and in (ii) the second specific period (in FIG. 25 (d)), which is a part of the period in which both the first effect image and the second effect image are visibly displayed during the symbol stop period. The following can be said by comparing (when shown) with.
That is, since the effect device (movable decorative body 85) is operating in the first specific period, the first effect image becomes difficult for the player to see, and the same effect device is displayed in the second specific period. By operating, both the first effect image and the second effect image are difficult for the player to see. Here, it can be said that the second specific period (period of about 60 seconds) is shorter than the first specific period (period of less than 0.4 seconds).
By deliberately providing the above-mentioned period, the standby effect can be sharpened, and the effect of the standby effect (the degree of attracting the player's attention) can be enhanced.

<About the operation of each production device immediately after the power is restored>
Subsequently, the operation of each effect device immediately after the power is restored will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.
FIG. 26 is a time chart relating to the operation of each effect device immediately after the power is restored. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81.
In each of the above time charts, each number shown at the top represents time (seconds). In addition, each time chart is shown only for the time zone necessary for explanation with the playable state set (when the gameable command is transmitted / received) as a reference (0 seconds), and exceeds the time zone shown. Various effects can be performed.
The "display layer" and "physical layer" shown in each time chart have the same meanings as described above. Further, the "speaker / effect lamp" shown in each time chart refers to the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35, and the security signal is output from an external output terminal (not shown) to an external device (hall computer, etc.). It means a signal to make.

First, when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on (recovered), the initial screen is displayed on the uppermost layer (display layer related to the error display) of the main display unit 81 after waiting for normal startup. Here, the initial screen is a screen composed of character information such as "Please wait for a while" (see FIG. 27 (a)).
The initial screen 81k displayed in FIG. 27 is a specific example. Instead, for example, a screen indicating “setting is being changed” when the power is restored with the setting change process, and “setting” is displayed when the power is restored with the setting confirmation process. A screen indicating "Confirming" may be displayed on the main display unit 81.

When the playable state is set, the first sub-control board 200 reads out the effect data (or the default effect data initialized by the RAM clear process) held in the RAM 203 since the last power failure, and then reads the effect data. An effect image (for example, a background display on the first layer, a decorative pattern, etc. on the second layer) is displayed on the main display unit 81. The content displayed here is the same as the content shown in FIG. 24A described above.

When the playable state is set after the RAM clear processing is performed at the time of power recovery, the first sub-control board 200 notifies that the RAM clear processing has been performed using the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 (RAM clear notification). )I do. In this case, the main control board 100 outputs an initialization signal from an external output terminal (not shown).
On the other hand, when the playable state is set when the RAM clear processing is not performed at the time of power restoration, the first sub-control board 200 uses the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 to notify that the power has been restored (recovery report). Knowledge).
In the present embodiment, the RAM clear notification is shown as 30 seconds and the power recovery notification is shown as 10 seconds. However, the time length can be changed as appropriate, and either of them may be longer or the same time length may be used. Good.

After the playable state is set, the first sub-control board 200 operates the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a, left cat decorative body 85b, right cat decorative body 85c). In the present embodiment, the large cat decoration 85a, the left cat decoration 85b, and the right cat decoration 85c are shown to be operated, but other movable decorations (not shown) are also operated. You may.
The operating mode of the movable decorative body 85 (the method of operation and the length of the operating period) can be changed as appropriate, and is not particularly limited. Further, the first sub-control board 200 may start the operation of the movable decorative body 85 when a gameable command is received, or may start the operation of the movable decorative body 85 when another condition is used. ..

When the game-enabled state is set (when the game-enabled command is transmitted), the non-gaming state control main means 175 activates the timer for transmitting the above-mentioned standby demo command and counts the elapsed time. After 30 seconds have passed, the standby demo command is transmitted to the first sub-control board 200 (standby demo control means 280) in the same manner as after the fluctuation is stopped, and the standby demo effect A is started.
The mode of the standby effect after the lapse of 30 seconds differs depending on the gaming state at the time of setting the game-enabled state. For example, when staying in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A at the time of the setting, the standby demo control means 280 uses the standby effect of the first aspect (standby demo effect A, credit display, alert display, standby demo effect B). ) Is executed and stays in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B, C, and D at the time of the setting, the standby demo control means 280 uses the second mode of standby effect (standby demo effect A, credit display, caution). Awakening display) is executed.
Since the specific production configurations of the standby effect of the first aspect and the standby effect of the second aspect are the same as those described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

<Other variants>
Modifications according to the practice of the present invention not described in the above description are listed below.
The specifications relating to the game in the above-described embodiment are specific examples in the practice of the present invention, and can be appropriately changed within a range not contrary to the object of the present invention.
For example, the transition condition from the special figure high accuracy and the normal figure high accuracy (probability change mode) to the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy (normal mode) is the end of the symbol change that won the fall hit / fail judgment. Instead of, the specification may be a specification in which the symbol variation of a predetermined number of times is terminated (so-called number-cut probability change), or a specification in which none of these is the transition condition (so-called loop type probability change).
Further, although the specification is such that the small hit can be derived, the specification may be such that the small hit cannot be derived (the probability of winning the small hit is zero).
Further, although the specification is such that the set value can be changed (the specification is provided with the setting changing means), the specification may not be provided with the setting changing means.

In the above-described embodiment, the movable decorative body 85 physically exists in a layer higher than the effect display means, and covers at least a part of the display area of the effect display means as compared with the case where the movable decorative body 85 is not operated due to the operation. Although it has been explained that it corresponds to an effect device that makes it difficult for the player to see and can operate during both the symbol variation period and the symbol stop period, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
As the effect device satisfying the above requirements, for example, a light guide plate covering the front surface (physically upper layer) of the main display unit 81 when viewed from the player may be applicable. Here, the light guide plate refers to an acrylic plate processed so as to emit light on the entire surface when light is irradiated from the side surface by the LED.

In the above-described embodiment, in consideration of the movement (short operation time and evacuation time) of only the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c shown in FIG. 21 (movable decoration 85 excluding the large cat decoration 85a). For example, instead of prohibiting the execution of the cat movable notice (a mode in which it is not executed), the restriction of replacing only the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c with a notice effect of moving only the left cat decorative body 85c is a game other than the special figure variation pattern derivation state A. It may be imposed in the state.

In the above-described embodiment, the cat movable notice has three patterns (aspect of FIG. 20 (b), a mode of FIG. 20 (c), a mode of FIG. 20 (d)), and FIG. 21 is shown in FIG. 20 (d). It has been explained that the cat movement notice in the above aspect is premised. Therefore, for another aspect different from the aspect of FIG. 20D, the operating time of the movable decoration body 85 (large cat decoration body 85a) and Evacuation time can be shortened.
Therefore, the restriction of the cat movable notice does not have to cover all aspects, and limits only a part of the aspects (for example, the aspect of FIG. 20D), and the said aspect is changed to another aspect (for example, FIG. 20 (b)) may be imposed in a gaming state other than the special figure variation pattern derivation state A.
Here, since the jackpot expectation (reliability) increases in the order of the aspect of FIG. 20 (b), the aspect of FIG. 20 (c), and the aspect of FIG. 20 (d), the above modification is the jackpot expectation. In other words, it replaces a high degree aspect with a low degree aspect.
Further, since the number of effect movable bodies (3) operating in the aspect of FIG. 20 (d) is larger than the number of effect movable bodies (1) operating in the aspect of FIG. 20 (b), the above modification example Can be rephrased as replacing a mode in which the number of production movable bodies is large with a mode in which the number of production movable bodies is small.

In the above-described embodiment, the standby demo effects B and C corresponding to the "first stage of the standby effect" are the third case (standby demo effect C) in which there are many types of operating effect movable bodies, and the operating effect movable body. It can be said that there is a fourth case (standby demo effect B) in which there are fewer types than the third case (see FIGS. 25 (c) and 25 (b)).
Here, it is conceivable that the evacuation time will be longer in the third case where there are more types of effect movable bodies than in the fourth case. Therefore, the restriction on the operation of the effect movable body for the symbol change caused by the start opening prize in the third case is stronger than the restriction on the operation of the effect movable body for the symbol change caused by the start port prize in the fourth case. May be good.
In other words, in the fourth case, the frequency with which the effect movable body operates in the advance notice effect during the symbol change performed due to the winning of the starting port in the first stage (standby demo effect C) according to the third case. It may be less than the frequency at which the effect movable body operates in the advance notice effect during the symbol change performed due to the winning of the starting port in the first stage (standby demo effect B), or the frequency thereof. May be zero.

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

<Additional notes>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) One of a plurality of gaming states including the first state and the second state in which the average time of symbol fluctuation is shorter than that of the first state and the first state during the period controlled to the game-enabled state in which the game can proceed. In the game state control means for controlling the game state and the symbol stop period in which the game is controlled and the symbol variation is stopped, the game changes to a plurality of different production stages with a division recognizable by the player. It is provided with a standby effect control means for controlling the standby effect, and an effect movable body that can operate during both the symbol change period in which the game is possible and the symbol is changed and the symbol stop period. The standby effect includes a first mode of standby effect including the first stage in which the effect movable body is operated and a second mode of standby effect not including the first stage. When the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the second state, the first aspect is compared with the case where the standby effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled by the first state. A game machine in which the ratio of executing the standby effect is small or the standby effect of the first aspect is not executed.
(2) At the start of the symbol variation in the first state, the variation pattern of the symbol variation is derived from the first variation pattern candidate, and at the start of the symbol variation in the second state, the variation of the symbol variation from the second variation pattern candidate. The variation pattern deriving means for deriving the pattern is provided, and the shortest time of the variation pattern that can be derived from the first variation pattern candidate is longer than the evacuation time from the movable position of the effect movable body to the original position, and The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the shortest time of the fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the second fluctuation pattern candidate is shorter than the evacuation time.
(3) The first aspect and the second aspect both include a second stage in which the effect movable body does not operate, and a period related to the first stage in the execution period of the standby effect of the first aspect. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the ratio of is smaller than the ratio of the period according to the second stage.
(4) The operation means provided at a position where the player can operate, and the effect display means capable of displaying the effect image in both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period, and the said in the first stage. The operation of the effect movable body moves at least a part of the display area of the effect display means to a movable position that makes it difficult for the player to see, and in the second stage of the standby effect, the effect display means is used. A part of the displayed effect image includes an operation explanation display for explaining the operation of the operation means to the player, and in the first stage of the standby effect, the operation described by the operation explanation display is played. The gaming machine according to (3), wherein when a person performs the operation with respect to the operation means, the effect movable body retracts from the movable position to the original position, and the effect display means displays the operation explanation display.
(5) In the gaming state controlled by the game state control means, the average time of symbol variation is shorter than that of the first state, and the average time of symbol variation is longer than that of the second state. When the state is included and the standby effect control means executes the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by the third state, the standby effect is performed during the symbol stop period controlled by the first state. The ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect is smaller than that of the case of executing the standby effect, and the standby effect of the first aspect is executed as compared with the case of executing the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled by the second state. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the ratio of executing the standby effect is equal or large.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 22 Movable decorative body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speaker 34a, 34b Left right frame Part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Effect lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Effect button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41, 42 Special electric accessory solenoid 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55, 56 Grand prize opening 57 1st starting port 59 2nd starting port 61 Normal electric accessory 63 Gate 65, 66 Special electric accessory 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) General winning port 69 Out port 70 1st starting port sensor 71 2nd starting port sensor 72 Large winning port sensor 73 General winning port sensor 74 Gate sensor 81 Main display unit 85 Movable decorative body 90 Design display device 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 1st special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 110 Random number circuit 110 Entering ball determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 130 Pre-judgment means 140 Special figure lottery means 141 Special figure winning / failing judgment means 142 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 143 Special figure fluctuation pattern Derivation means 144 Fall hit / fail determination means 150 General drawing lottery means 160 Big hit game control means 165 Symbol display control means 170 Electric accessory control means 175 Game state control means 180 Main information storage means 185 Main error control means 190 Main command management means 200 1 Sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 223 Look-ahead effect control means 224 Sub hold control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative symbol control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 400 Payout control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
500 Partition member 501 First flow path 502 Second flow path 503 Third flow path 504 Fourth flow path 505 Distribution member 506 First area 507 Second area X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (1)

One of a plurality of gaming states including the first state and the second state in which the average time of symbol fluctuation is shorter than that of the first state and the first state during the period in which the game is controlled to be capable of progressing. Game state control means to control
A standby effect control means that controls a standby effect that changes to a plurality of different effect stages with a break that can be recognized by the player during the symbol stop period that is controlled to the game-enabled state and the symbol variation is stopped.
An effect movable body that can operate during both the symbol change period in which the game is controlled and the symbol is changed and the symbol stop period, and the effect movable body.
With
The effect stage related to the standby effect includes a first effect stage and a second effect stage in which the effect movable body is operated.
The standby effect includes a first aspect of the standby effect including the first effect stage and the second effect stage, and a second aspect of the standby effect not including the first effect stage and the second effect stage. There is a production,
The standby effect control means does not execute the standby effect of the first aspect when executing the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled to the second state, while the symbol controlled to the first state. When the standby effect is executed during the stop period, the standby effect of the first aspect may be executed.
In the first production stage, the number of types of the effect movable body that operates is larger than that in the second production stage.
The frequency with which the effect movable body operates in the advance notice effect during the symbol change performed due to the winning of the starting port in the first effect stage is due to the winning of the starting port in the second effect stage. It is less or zero than the frequency with which the effect movable body operates in the advance notice effect during the symbol change.
Game machine.

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