JP2022040298A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement in a game.

SOLUTION: In a game machine that can execute a variation performance using multiple symbols, a ready-to-win performance can be executed in the variation performance, a specific image can be displayed when the ready-to-win performance is completed, a combination of a plurality of symbols displayed before the specific image is displayed is displayed even after the specific image is displayed, the number of constituent elements of the plurality of symbols is changed so that the combination of predetermined identification character information is maintained before and after the display of the specific image, a predetermined performance image is displayed before the specific image is displayed, and a predetermined performance image is not displayed after the display of the specific image is completed.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 60

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, the variation display of the special symbol is executed based on the result of the determination, and the special game is executed when the variation display becomes the special result. ..

In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is enhanced by performing a variable effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner according to any of a plurality of types of variable patterns by an image display means so as to correspond to the variable display of the special symbol. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-077287

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that there is room for improvement in the variation effect and the game is not interesting.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming in view of the above-mentioned problems.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and variations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means is provided with an effect control means (effect control board 120) for executing the effect in the effect means, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of images (various effect symbols, various effect images). The plurality of images include a plurality of effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the variable effect, and an effect image (background image, character, etc.) that is displayed during the variable display of the effect symbol. Each of the plurality of effect symbols includes identification character information (number, alphabet) as one of the components, and the effect control means enables the reach effect to be performed in the variable effect, and the reach effect is completed. It is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) later, and the plurality of effect symbols composed of a combination of predetermined identification character information (for example, "343") displayed before displaying the specific image. The combination is displayed even after the specific image is displayed, but the number of components of the plurality of effect symbols is changed so that the combination of predetermined identification character information is maintained before and after the display of the specific image. It is possible to display a predetermined effect image (a predetermined character or the like) before displaying the specific image, while displaying the predetermined effect image after the display of the specific image is completed. Allows you not to display.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the end of a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table in a non-time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-determination table of a big hit lottery in a non-time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-determination table of a big hit lottery in a time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the table about a normal design and a startable movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general electric control processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of winning a start opening in a production control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the continuous notice effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the chance eye notice effect scenario determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the chance eye notice production scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the effect notice effect scenario determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect notice production scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect mode determination process in an effect control unit. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode change image determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for a normal game state (effect mode A to C). It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for a high probability time saving game state (effect mode D). It is a figure which shows the blast effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a blast effect pattern determination table 1, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a blast effect pattern determination table 2. It is a figure which shows the dialogue notice effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialogue notice effect effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the integrated control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a command reception interrupt process in the integrated control unit, and (b) is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment processing in a general control unit. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of each variation effect. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which a normal reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which a normal reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation effect which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the effect example when the effect mode is changed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect when the electric power failure occurs during the variation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example when a symbol confirmation command could not be received normally during a variation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example of the variation effect in a high probability time saving game state (effect mode D). It is a figure which shows the modification of the eye-catching image. It is a figure which shows the production example of the revival failure production.

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

(Structure of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back surface side of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to the island equipment of the gaming store, the outer frame 60, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 into which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

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

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

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 3), and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, further effects are executed in response to this operation. .. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b (see FIG. 3) so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 3).

Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for firing a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a saucer 40 for storing a plurality of game balls, and the saucer 40 is provided. , It has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the operation handle 3. A reception port for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the saucer 40, and the game ball received by the reception port is driven by a ball feed solenoid 4b (see FIG. 3). , The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the glass frame 50.

Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 has a downward inclination of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 (not shown) having a downward inclination toward the launching member 4c (not shown). Guided to the end. A stopper 43 (not shown) for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the launch rail 42. One game ball will be stopped at the end of the downhill slope.

Then, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. After that, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launching member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. When the launching member 4c rotates, the launching member 4c launches the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area 6.

When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls in the game area 6. do. At this time, the game ball will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

Further, at the front end of the operation handle 3, a blower port (not shown) is provided as a blowout port for the wind (air) sent out from the blower device 3c (see FIG. 3) described later.

A blower device 3c for blowing wind (air) through the inside of the operation handle 3 and the air outlet is provided at a position on the back surface side of the glass frame 50 corresponding to the operation handle 3. By operating the blower motor 3d (not shown) provided in the blower device 3c, it is possible to execute a blower effect of sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the player's hand operating the operation handle 3. It is possible.

At the lower left side of the game area 6, a game ball launched toward the left area of the game area 6 (so-called left-handed) can be won (winning), and is launched toward the right area of the game area 6. There are three general winning openings 12 in which a (so-called right-handed) game ball cannot win, and a right-handed game ball can win (win) in the lower right part of 6 in the game area. Therefore, there is one general winning opening 12 in which a left-handed game ball cannot win a prize.

Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning (winning) of a game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from the payout device for paying out the game ball. ..

At the lower center of the game area 6, a first starting port 14 is provided, which constitutes a starting area in which a left-handed game ball can win a prize and a right-handed game ball cannot win a prize.
Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, a second starting port 15 is provided, which constitutes a starting area in which a game ball hit to the right can win (win).

The second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b and a starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c that constitute an ordinary electric accessory (starting opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of a game ball into the second starting opening 15. A closed state (closed mode) in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically and restricts the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 by the operation of the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c (see FIG. 3). Then, the startable movable piece 15b is tilted and controlled to be converted into an open state (opening mode) in which the game ball is allowed to win a prize in the second starting port 15. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 15, so that the game ball to the second starting port 15 is compared with the case where the second starting port 15 is in the closed state. The chances of winning a prize (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with the game ball. A second start port detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning (winning ball) is provided. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 and the second starting opening 15 is detected, a random value for jackpot determination for performing the "big hit lottery (big hit determination)" described later is acquired.

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

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

In the area on the right side of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided.

Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage (entry) of the game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a hit determination random value for performing a "hit lottery (hit determination)" described later is acquired.

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

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

The large winning opening 16 is a large winning opening opening / closing door 16b constituting a special electric accessory (large winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of a game ball into the large winning opening 16 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid. It has 16c, and the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to restrict the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 16 (closed mode). The winning opening opening / closing door 16b is tilted and controlled to be converted into an open state (opening mode) that allows a game ball to win a prize in the large winning opening 16. When the large winning opening 16 is in the open state, the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the large winning opening 16, so that the game ball to the large winning opening 16 is compared to when the large winning opening 16 is in the closed state. The chances of winning (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the large winning opening 16a is provided with a large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 16 is detected, a preset number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.
In this embodiment, only one large winning opening is provided, but two may be provided.

At the bottom of the game area 6, a game ball that has not won (winned) in any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the large winning opening 16 is outside the gaming area. An out port 11 for discharging is provided.

Outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, the normal symbol display 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, and the second special symbol A first game information display device 19 including a hold display 24, a normal symbol hold display 25, and a right-handed display 26 is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

In the "big hit game", a round game in which the big winning opening 16 (first special electric accessory) is opened is determined by operating the accessory continuous actuating device for continuously operating the special electric accessory. Perform the number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times).

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

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

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

When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is lit. Two LEDs light up from. Further, when the first hold is three, the three LEDs from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blink and the right LED lights up, and when the first hold is four, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold display 23. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of holds for the second hold in the same manner as described above.

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

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

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

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

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

The right-handed display 26 is composed of one LED, and launches a game ball toward the right area of the game area 6 in the jackpot state (special game state) and the time-saving game state (so-called right-handed state). ) Is for displaying a right-handed display, and the LED lights up during the jackpot state (special game state) and the time-saving game state.

Further, on the lower left game board 2 inside the game area 6 of the game board 2, a first special symbol sub-display 27a, a second special symbol sub-display 27b, and a normal symbol sub-display 27c are provided. A second game information display device 27 including a first special symbol hold sub-display 27d, a second special symbol hold sub-display 27e, a normal symbol hold sub-display 27f, and a right-handed sub-display 27g is provided. ing.

The first special symbol sub-display 27a displays (notifies) the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the first special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 14. The second special symbol sub-display 27b is the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the second special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 15. Is a variable display for displaying (notifying), and the normal symbol sub-display 27c is an auxiliary game determination (normal symbol collision detection) performed based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. It is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of.

The first special symbol sub-display 27a and the second special symbol sub-display 27b are each composed of one LED, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink at predetermined intervals in the variable display of each special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on or off in a mode indicating the result of each jackpot lottery (big hit mode or loss mode).

The timing of the fluctuation start and the timing of the fluctuation stop of the first special symbol sub-display 27a (the second special symbol sub-display 27b) are the fluctuation start timing of the effect symbol 38 displayed by the image display device 31 described later. It is synchronized with the fluctuation stop timing.

Further, the first special symbol sub-display 27a (second special symbol sub-display 27b) displays only whether or not it is a jackpot as a result of the jackpot lottery when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Similar to the special symbol display 20 (second special symbol display 21), it may be composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the type of the special symbol may also be displayed as a result of the jackpot lottery.

The normal symbol sub-display 27c is composed of one LED, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals in the variable display of the normal symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on or off in a mode (winning mode or losing mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

When the normal symbol sub-display 27c is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol sub-display only displays whether or not it is a hit as a result of the winning lottery, but it is composed of a plurality of LEDs like the normal symbol display 22. , The type of normal symbol may also be displayed as a result of the jackpot lottery.

The first special symbol hold sub-display 27d (second special symbol hold sub-display 27e) is composed of a plurality of LEDs like the above-mentioned first special symbol hold display 23 (second special symbol hold display 24). The number of rights (first hold) for performing the jackpot lottery (variable display of the first special symbol) of the first special symbol stored when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 Is intended to display, and is lit or blinks in an manner indicating the number of first holds. In addition, although the first hold is stored up to four, it may be less than or more than four.

Specifically, when there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d (second special symbol hold sub-display 27e) lights up, and there are two first holds. The two LEDs of the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d (second special symbol hold sub-display 27e) are lit. When there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d (second special symbol hold sub-display 27e) blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and the first hold When there are four, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d (second special symbol hold sub-display 27e) blink.
Further, the display (lighting, blinking) timing and the erasing (off) timing of the first special symbol holding sub-display 27d (second special symbol holding sub-display 27e) are the hold icons displayed on the image display device 31 described later. It is synchronized with the display timing and the deletion timing of.

In the following description, the display of the number of holds displayed on the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d and the second special symbol hold sub-display 27e is referred to as "lamp hold".

The normal symbol hold sub-display 27f is composed of a plurality of LEDs like the above-mentioned normal symbol hold display 25, and is a hit of the normal symbol stored when the game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 13. It is for displaying the number of rights (holding a normal figure) for performing a lottery (variable display of a normal symbol), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of holdings of a normal figure. It should be noted that although the maximum number of reserved drawings is stored, it may be less than or more than four.

Specifically, when there is one normal symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold sub-display 27f lights up, and when there are two normal symbol hold, there are two normal symbol hold sub-displays 27f. The LED lights up. In addition, when there are three normal symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold sub-display 27f blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when there are four normal symbol hold sub-displays, the normal symbol hold sub-display. The two LEDs of 27f blink.

The right-handed sub-display 27g is composed of one LED like the right-handed display 26 described above, and is for promoting so-called right-handed display.
It should be noted that the right-handed sub-display 27g is marked as "right-handed" as shown in FIG. 1, and the player is urged to right-handed more than the right-handed display 26 in which nothing is written. The mode is easy to recognize.

Further, in the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

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

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

In the normal gaming state described later, the effect symbol 38 is composed of, for example, a number part indicating a number from "1" to "8" and a character part (see FIGS. 56 to 69), and has a high probability. In the time-saving game state, the character part is not provided and is composed only of the number part (for example, the numbers from "1" to "9") (see FIG. 67), and the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display are displayed. The variable display is started in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed by the device 21, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. As the number part of the effect symbol 38, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be used.

In the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the effect symbol 38 is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode) indicating the result of the special game determination (big hit determination). The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols 38 such as "777", and the loss mode is another mode.

The mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or it may be switched or rotated (rotated) on the spot. good.

Further, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 38, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image according to the result of the special game determination. By displaying the image on the device 71, the player's expectation that the jackpot game (special game) is executed is increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, it varies regardless of whether the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15. In the effect, the effect symbol 38 of the same type is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 and when the game ball enters the second start opening 15. It may be configured.

Further, on the left lower end side of the display unit of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols 48 for notifying the lottery result of the big hit in the variation effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment). It is displayed variable in.

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

Note that, unlike the effect symbol 38, the small effect symbol 48 does not have a character portion and is composed of only a number portion (for example, a number from "1" to "9"), and the small effect symbol 48 is stopped. In the display, the small effect symbol 48 is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big hit lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect symbols 48 having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is that. It is an aspect other than.

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

In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as "hold icons (holding of special figure judgment information for which jackpot judgment has not been executed). (Equivalent to information) ”, the icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is“ the variation icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed. Equivalent to execution information) ".

Further, on the left lower end side of the display unit of the image display device 31, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (undetermined) among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14. ), A game ball to the first number holding display area 31d and the second starting port 15 for displaying the number of the first special symbol holding number (U1) indicating the number of special symbol determination information in a numerical value so that the player can easily grasp it. Of the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of the prize, the player grasps the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure judgment information for which the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) has not been executed (undetermined). A second number holding display area 31e is provided for displaying numbers so that the numbers can be easily displayed.

In the following description, the number display displayed in the first number hold display area 31d and the second number hold display area 31e is referred to as "number hold".

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

Further, on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, a board lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) is provided, and on the upper part of the decorative member 7, the title (model name) of the gaming machine is "signboard". A first decorative member 33a (directing accessory) imitating "" is provided, and a second decorative member 33b (directing accessory) imitating a "sword" is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.
Further, at the lower part of the first starting port 14, a starting port lighting device 34c having a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) is provided.

The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and is an image from a "first standby position" (original position) which is a position above the image display device 31. The "first specific operation" of moving to the "first operating position" (position after movement), which is the position on the front surface of the display device 31, is performed, and then the moving upward is performed to the "first standby position". It is possible to move up and down, such as returning to.
In addition, it moves to the "special operation position" that is closer to the "first standby position" (original position) than the "first operation position", and performs a "special operation" that swings at the "special operation position". After that, it may be possible to perform an operation such as moving to the "first standby position" or the "first operating position".

The second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, and is a "second standby position" (original position) which is a position on the right side of the image display device 31 with the lower part of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum. Performs a "second specific operation" of moving to the "second operation position" (position after movement), which is the position of the front surface of the image display device 31, by falling to the left from the image display device 31, and then performing the "second specific operation", and then the second decorative member 33b. It is possible to stand on the right side with the lower part of the fulcrum as a fulcrum and return to the "second standby position" (original position).

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

When the variable icon changes from a normal icon to a special icon, the start port lighting device 34c can emit light in a color corresponding to the type of display mode (color) of the changed variable icon.

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

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

On the other end side of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. It is possible to unlock it with a special key. Further, the glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening detection switch 133 for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power plug 141 for supplying electric power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch.

(Overall block diagram of gaming machine 1)
Next, a control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

From the main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game, the effect control board 120 that controls the effect related to the game based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the main control board 110. It includes a payout control board 130 that controls payout of game balls based on reception of a payout control command, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, and a power supply board 140 that supplies power to the payout control board 130.

The communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 is configured so that commands can be transmitted and received in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is controlled by the effect control board 110. It is configured so that commands can be sent to the board 120 in only one direction.

The main control board 110 is a main one-chip microcomputer provided with a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, a main RAM 110c serving as a work area for arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like. It is equipped with a control unit 110 m.

The input / output port of the main control unit 110m has a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c, and a large winning opening detection switch. 16a, big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, magnetic detection switch 40a, radio wave detection switch 41a, first game information display device 19 (first special symbol display 20, second special symbol display 21, ordinary symbol display 22, second 1 special symbol hold indicator 23, 2nd special symbol hold indicator 24, normal symbol hold indicator 25, right-handed display 26), game information output terminal board 30, RAM clear switch 111a, effect control board 120, and The payout control board 130 is connected.

The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission / reception of various control commands are performed. Control processing, control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the game machine (hall computer, etc.) via the game information output terminal plate 30 and the like are performed.

The effect control board 120 displays an image based on the effect control unit 120 m that comprehensively controls the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the effect control command 120 m from the effect control unit 120 m. A display control unit 150 that controls audio output, and a lamp control unit 160 that controls various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on the reception of effect control commands from the effect control unit 120m. It is equipped with.

The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 120b that stores an effect control program, a sub RAM 120c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

An effect button detection switch 35a and a cross-shaped button detection switch 36b are connected to the input / output port of the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the sub RAM 120c as a work area. As a result, the control process for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, the control process for transmitting the effect control command based on the determination result to the display control unit 150, and the detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) are responsive. Control processing, control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.), etc. are performed.

The display control unit 150 receives a command from the effect control unit 120m and controls the image display device 31 to display a predetermined image, or controls the sound output device 32 to output a predetermined sound or sound. do.

The display control unit 150 is a control unit 151 that comprehensively controls image display and audio output based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 120m, and a display control command (display list) from the control control unit 151. The image control unit 152 that controls the image display device 31 based on reception, the CGROM 153 that stores image data, etc., and the voice control unit 154 that controls the voice output device 32 based on the reception of voice control commands from the integrated control unit 151. And an audio ROM 155 in which audio data and the like are stored.

The integrated control unit 151 is connected to the integrated CPU 151a that performs arithmetic processing, the integrated ROM 151b that stores the integrated control program, the integrated RAM 151c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and the image control unit 152 and the voice control unit 154. It has an output port.

The integrated CPU 151a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the integrated control program stored in the integrated ROM 151b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the integrated RAM 151c as a work area. As a result, a control process for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing an effect image to be displayed on the image display device 31 and transmitting it to the display control unit 150, and an effect sound to be output from the audio output device 32 are instructed. Control processing for generating a voice control command and transmitting it to the voice control unit 154 is performed.

The lamp control unit 160 includes a lamp CPU 160a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 160b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 160c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

The input / output ports of the lamp control unit 160 include a frame lighting device 34b, a button drive motor 35b, a panel drive device 33, a panel lighting device 34a, a start port lighting device 34c, a blower device 3c, and second game information. Display device 27 (1st special symbol sub-display 27a, 2nd special symbol sub-display 27b, normal symbol sub-display 27c, 1st special symbol hold sub-display 27d, 2nd special symbol hold sub-display 27e, normal The symbol hold sub-display 27f and the right-handed sub-display 27g) are connected.

The lamp CPU 160a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 160b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 160c as a work area. As a result, control processing of the frame lighting device 34b, the button drive motor 35b, the panel drive device 33, and the panel lighting device 34a is performed.

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

The payout control unit 131 includes a payout CPU 131a for performing arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 131b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 131c serving as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The input / output port of the payout control unit 131 has a door open detection switch 133, a payout motor 134 for paying out the game ball from the payout device, and a payout ball count detection switch 135 for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out. And, the full detection switch 136 is connected.

The payout CPU 131a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 131b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 131c as a work area. As a result, control processing for paying out the game ball from the payout device in response to the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting a command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, and the like are performed. ..

The launch control unit 132 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input / output port, and the like.
A touch sensor 3a, a firing volume 3b, a firing solenoid 4a, a ball feed solenoid 4b, and the like are connected to the input / output ports of the firing control unit 132.

When the launch control unit 132 detects that the player's hand is touching the operation handle 3 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 3a, the launch solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b are allowed to be energized. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 has changed due to the detection signal from the firing volume 3b, the ball feed solenoid 4b is driven and the firing intensity is set according to the rotation angle of the operating handle 3. The solenoid 4a for driving is driven to launch a game ball (99.9 pieces / minute).

The power supply board 140 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and uses the main power supply as the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, effect control board 120, etc.). It is supplied to the payout control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to the power supply means). The power supply board 140 detects whether or not the supplied power supply voltage has dropped (power failure has occurred), and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control board 110 based on the power supply voltage drop (power failure occurred). It includes a disconnection detection circuit (not shown) and a backup power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 when the power is cut off (power failure).

Further, the power supply board 140 is for switching between an ON state in which the main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, effect control board 120, payout control board 130 and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the main power is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk of the game store, and when the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. Even when the power switch is OFF, the supply of the backup power supply to the main control board 110 and the effect control unit 120m is maintained.

The power failure detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, outputs a voltage drop detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, and outputs a voltage drop detection signal. When the power supply voltage becomes larger than the specified value, the output of the voltage drop detection signal is stopped.

The backup power supply circuit is equipped with a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is used in the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 and the effect control unit. It is supplied to the sub RAM 120c of 120 m. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the sub RAM 120c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed after the power failure (power failure) before the power failure (power failure). It can be restored to the state.

Although the backup power supply is not supplied to the payout control board 130, the backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 130 so that the stored contents of the payout RAM 131c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure). ..

Further, although the backup power supply is supplied to the effect control unit 120 m, if it is not necessary to retain the stored contents of the sub RAM 120c when the power is cut off (power failure), the backup power source is supplied to the effect control unit 120 m. It may not be supplied.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 13, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described.

(Big hit judgment table of big hit lottery)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. 4B is a second starting port 15. It is a jackpot judgment table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the jackpot probabilities are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability game state, the jackpot determination random value, and the jackpot determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), and is a "big hit" based on the current probability game state and the acquired jackpot determination random number value. It is judged whether it is "missing" or "missing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 4A, two jackpot determination random numbers "7" and "8" are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, 10 jackpot determination random numbers from "7" to "16" are determined to be jackpots. If the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing".

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

(Special design decision table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a special symbol determination table for loss, and FIG. 5B is a special symbol determination table for jackpots.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol determination table in the loss is acquired when the type of the special symbol display and the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. The random value for determining the special symbol and the lost special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. In addition, a plurality of lost special symbols and a random value for determining a special symbol may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of loss.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the special symbol determination table in the jackpot, the type of the special symbol display (type of the starting port in which the game ball wins), the first starting opening 14, or the second starting is displayed. The special symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5 and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display and the random value for determining the special symbol.

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

Here, as will be described later, the type of special symbol (stop special figure data) determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 6) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7). , It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the game state after the big hit game and the type of the big hit game. Therefore, in the column of the special symbol in FIG. 5B, the explanation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Setting data table at the end of the jackpot game)
FIG. 6 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining a game state after the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the jackpot game end setting data table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the game state buffer, the time-saving game state, the time-saving game number (J), the probability game state, and the high probability It is associated with the number of games (X).

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

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the game state buffer, the time-saving game state, the time-saving game count (J), and the probability. The game state and the number of high-probability games (X) are determined.

The feature of the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6 in the present embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 80 times after all the jackpot games are completed. ..

Further, as a feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, even if the stop special symbol data of the same special symbol is used, it is based on the information stored in the game status buffer (game status at the time of jackpot winning). , It is possible to set the time saving game flag and make the number of time saving games (J) different.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory operation mode determination table for determining a large winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed based on this jackpot opening mode table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode table indicates the type of the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, "table" is abbreviated as "TBL" as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the large winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a will refer to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determine the special winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Large winning opening opening mode table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the large winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 7, and the opening / closing conditions of the large winning opening opening / closing door 16b are determined by the large winning opening opening mode table.

Specifically, it is a group of big winning opening opening mode determination tables for big hits referred to in a big hit game, and is composed of a first big hit table and a second big hit table.

The large winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 shows the types of large winning openings to be opened, the maximum number of round games in one big hit game, and the maximum number of winnings in the large winning opening in one round. The number, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, and the opening time of one big winning opening in each round game, respectively. The closing time of one big winning opening in the round game, the interval time until the next round game is executed, and the ending time from the end of the last round game to the end of the big hit game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, and executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table.

According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 8, the first jackpot game in which the jackpot opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the jackpot 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for up to 29 seconds per round. Can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 16 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the 16-round game is completed, the first big hit game is completed.

Further, according to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 8, the big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated to open / close the big winning opening 16 a plurality of times (K = 3) for one round (K = 3). The big winning opening 16 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). The second big hit game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the large prize opening 16 before the maximum number of open times is reached, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the 4-round game is completed, the second big hit game is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, two types of "big hit games (special games)" are provided: a big winning opening to be opened, a first big hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening is different, and a second big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol in a non-time saving gaming state, as will be described later, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern determination table in a time saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) of.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), and a random value for reach determination. , The number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2), the random value for special symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

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

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving gaming state shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern (U1 or U2) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. 1) The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of (normal fluctuation). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds.

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (51) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. ) (Normal fluctuation), the fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T51). For example, the fluctuation time (T51) of the fluctuation pattern (51) (normal fluctuation) is set to 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 2 seconds.

As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state is set so that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special map fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state, except for normal fluctuation and shortened fluctuation. Even in the normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, etc. of the above, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state is set so that the variation time is shorter than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state.

The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and refers to a special symbol display (type of starting port), a lottery result of a jackpot lottery, a special symbol to be stopped, and a special symbol hold number (U1, Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the special symbol are determined based on U2), the random value for reach determination, and the random value for fluctuation of the special symbol.

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

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

Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect content such as the effect symbol 38 is determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are described for reference.

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

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

Further, "normal reach" is a reach with a low expectation (hereinafter referred to as "big hit expectation") in which a jackpot game in which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates is executed. Means. In this embodiment, the "normal reach" does not cause a big hit, but the "normal reach" may be used to make a big hit.
In addition, "SP reach" means a super reach with a higher expectation of a big hit than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 that is not temporarily stopped and displayed makes a special change or a special character is displayed.
In addition, "SPSP reach" means a special reach with a higher expectation of a big hit than a super reach.
In "SP reach" and "SPSP reach", the display mode of the effect symbol 38 is switched to a simple display of only the number part (the character part disappears).

(Preliminary judgment table for big hit lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 12 is a pre-determination for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery in the time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows the table.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pre-judgment table includes a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for determining a special symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a special figure. The fluctuation random value and the planned fluctuation pattern are associated with each other.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and has a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for reach determination, and The planned fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random value for special figure fluctuation. Then, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled fluctuation pattern is generated.

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

The preliminary determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is similar to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. However, while the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol. It is different in that it is. In addition, it is different whether or not to refer to the "number of pending".
Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the types of jackpots and reach can be discriminated, but only "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" cannot be discriminated (FIG. 11). , See “Scheduled fluctuation pattern” shown in FIG. 12).

Further, the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is a pre-judgment table for the jackpot lottery referred to in the low-probability gaming state. The determination table is also stored in the main ROM 110b.
The jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, but whether it is a “big hit” or a “miss”. The value of the jackpot judgment random value for judgment in advance is different.

(Ordinary symbol and table related to the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a table relating to a normal symbol and a startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 13 (a) is a diagram showing a hit determination table of a winning lottery, and FIG. 13 (b) is a normal for determining the type of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table. Further, FIG. 13 (c) is a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of a normal symbol, and FIG. 13 (d) shows an opening mode of the startable movable piece 15b when a winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the start opening opening mode determination table for determination.

(Collision detection table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 13A, the hit determination table is associated with the presence / absence of a time-saving game state, a random value for hit determination, and a hit determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a), and determines whether the player is "hit" or "missing" based on the current time-saving game state and the acquired random value for hit determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a), one specific hit determination random value of "0" is determined to be a hit in the non-time saving game state. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, 15 hit-determining random numbers from "0" to "14" are determined to be hits. If the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing". Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for hit determination is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be a hit in the time-saving game state is 15. / 16.

(Ordinary design determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13B, the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the hit determination result, the random value for determining the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stopped normal symbol data) are associated with each other in the normal symbol determination table. There is.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13 (b), and stops and displays the normal symbol based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. Determine (stop map data).

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stopping normal map data), the type of the normal symbol determines the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it will be decided.

(Public map fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 13 (c) is a diagram showing a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a normal symbol as described later.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random value for the fluctuation of the normal map, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are associated with each other in the fluctuation pattern determination table of the normal map. ing.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), and based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal map fluctuation random value, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

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

As a feature of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the fluctuation time of the time-saving gaming state (3 seconds or 5 seconds) is the fluctuation time of the non-time-saving gaming state (30 seconds or 40 seconds). It is configured to be shorter than.

(Starting port opening mode determination table for movable pieces)
As shown in FIG. 13 (d), the start opening opening mode determination table includes the stop normal figure data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start opening 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the start opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 13D, and determines the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the interval time, and the ending time based on the stop chart data. decide.

In the present embodiment, in the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 13D, the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting mouth opening mode based on the stop chart data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 03 is a more advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02.

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 13B, the stop normal map data = 03, which is the most advantageous opening mode, is selected when a hit occurs in the time-saving gaming state. As a result, in the time-saving gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more favorably for the player than in the non-time-saving gaming state.

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

As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, the first special figure determination information hold storage. The area, the second special figure determination information reserved storage area for storing the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the special figure determination information during the variable display are stored. It is composed of a special figure execution storage area, and the first special figure determination information holding storage area and the second special figure determination information holding storage area are separated from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. There is.

The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol determination information reservation storage area is the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and these are undetermined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is the second special symbol. The number of hold icons (U2) is set, and the number of hold icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 31b, and the variable display (variable effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

As shown in FIG. 14B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value storage area for storing a jackpot determination random value, and a special symbol determination random value for storing a special symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area, a reach determination random value storage area for storing the reach determination random value, and a special figure variation random value storage area for storing the special figure variation random value.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the normal map determination information storage area includes a normal map determination information holding storage area in which the normal map determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored. It is composed of a normal map execution storage area for storing normal map determination information during execution of variable display, and the normal map determination information hold storage area is divided from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The number of undetermined normal figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area is the normal symbol reservation number (G).

As shown in FIG. 14D, each storage unit has a hit determination random value storage area for storing a hit determination random value and a normal symbol determination random value for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area and a random value storage area for normal map fluctuations for storing random values for normal map fluctuations. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the normal map determination information is acquired, the normal map determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information reserved storage area. The acquired normal map determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number.

In the normal symbol execution storage area, when the start condition for the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol determination information reserved storage area is shifted, and the normal symbol variable display is displayed. Referenced to perform.

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

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

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

First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process configured by steps S1 to S15. Specifically, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S1.

In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the backup flag indicating that the power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process is transferred to step S3, and if the backup flag is not set, the process is transferred to step S12.

The main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S3, and in step S4, the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power failure is compared with the newly calculated checksum, and the checksum is calculated. Judge whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process is transferred to step S6, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state before the power is turned off cannot be restored normally). As a matter of fact, the process is transferred to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process is transferred to step S7 as the process for power restoration is performed, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process for power-on is performed. The process is transferred to step S13.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM at the time of power restoration. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power was turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was turned off.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c, and processes in step S20. Move. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

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

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

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 31 has a first hold icon or a second hold icon. Will be processed to display.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the normal symbol hold number (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbol storages.

In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears all the areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM at the time of turning on the power, and shifts the processing to step S14.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the used area of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM at the time of turning on the power, and shifts the processing to step S14. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power-on notification.

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

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the special figure variation random value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination is performed. The initial random value, the initial random value for determining a special symbol, the initial random value for collision detection, and the initial random value for determining a normal symbol are updated.

In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 140. If a power outage occurs, the process is transferred to step S32, and if a power outage does not occur, the process is transferred to step S20 so that the process loops.

The main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption in step S32, clears the output port in step S33, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S45, the backup flag referred to when recovering from the power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the system waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off.

When the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, the checksums of all used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared, but all areas including unused areas are checked. You may try to calculate and compare the thumbs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs the normal drawing control processing. Specifically, a process of controlling a winning lottery, a variable display of a normal symbol, opening / closing of a startable movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

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

The main CPU 110a performs the game progress data creation process in step S600. Specifically, the external information signal output from the game information output terminal plate 30, the drive data of the start opening opening / closing solenoid 15c, the driving data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, the display data of the first special symbol display 20, the second. Display data of the special symbol display 21, display data of the normal symbol display 22, display data of the first special symbol hold display 23, display data of the second special symbol hold display 24, display of the normal symbol hold display 25. A process of creating output data related to the progress of the game, such as data and display data of the right-handed display 26, is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S700. Specifically, the process of outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in step S600 or step S660 is performed. It also performs processing for transmitting commands set in the effect transmission data storage area and the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130.

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the magnetic detection switch input process in step S260. Specifically, when abnormal magnetism is detected by the magnetic detection switch 40a over a predetermined period, a magnetic error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that a magnetic error has occurred. As a result, the magnetic error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing for executing magnetic error notification (display of the magnetic error image on the image display device 31 and output of the magnetic error sound) is performed. ..

The main CPU 110a performs the radio wave detection switch input process in step S270. Specifically, when an abnormal radio wave is detected by the radio wave detection switch 41a for a predetermined period, a radio wave error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that a radio wave error has occurred. As a result, the radio wave error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing for executing the radio wave error notification (displaying the radio wave error image on the image display device 31 and outputting the radio wave error sound) is performed. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, the type of the special symbol display, the random value for the jackpot determination acquired this time, the random value for the special symbol determination, and the reach determination. A process of determining a planned fluctuation pattern is performed based on the random value and the random value for special figure fluctuation.

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

As a result, the start opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and even before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 this time is started (1 or). It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect (expecting the execution of the jackpot game) to foretell that the jackpot game may be executed (over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols).

(Second start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a second start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S240-9. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, the type of the special symbol display, the random value for the jackpot determination acquired this time, the random value for the special symbol determination, and the reach determination. A process of determining a planned fluctuation pattern is performed based on the random value and the random value for special figure fluctuation.

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

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

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol variation processing and ends the current special symbol special electric control processing. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed is performed, and if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process of step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol stop processing and ends the current special symbol special electric control processing. Specifically, while performing processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) displayed as stopped, the time-saving game count (J), the time-saving game flag, the high-probability game number (X), and the high-probability game flag are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process for controlling a jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process of determining either a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state is performed, and a processing is performed to determine either a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state. .. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a is updated by subtracting 1 from the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and the process is transferred to step S310-6.

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

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

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

In step S310-8, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the transmission data storage area for effect. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process in step S311. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the stochastic game state and the jackpot determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 5, the special symbol type (stop) is based on the special symbol display (type of start port) and the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area. Special figure data) is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure fluctuation pattern determination process. Specifically, referring to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, the special symbol display (type of starting port), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, and the number of special symbol reservations (U). ), The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area and the special figure variation random value.

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

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

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

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the current special symbol storage determination processing.

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

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

(Big hit judgment process of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S311-1 whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 4A is selected. When the special figure judgment information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area with reference to the big hit judgment table, the big hit shown in FIG. 4 (b) is shown. With reference to the jackpot determination table of the lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a "big hit" based on the random number value for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-2, and if it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-5.

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot symbol determination process in step S311-2. Specifically, the type of jackpot special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area with reference to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 5 (b). Is determined, and the stop special symbol data corresponding to the determined type of jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special symbol data storage area.

The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not the special symbol is a "big hit symbol" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 24, which will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 25. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big winning opening, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit in the big hit game ending process of FIG. 26.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops and displays the variation display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 is replaced with the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol. The stop display data for displaying the stop display on the display 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

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

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current special symbol variation processing.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol stop processing.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares to move the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 25.

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

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, and the jackpot opening mode for the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 is determined. From the table group, a big winning opening opening mode determination table (“first big hit table”, “second big hit table”) is determined according to the type of big hit game.

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

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game in the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop process this time. Specifically, the opening time according to the type of the big hit game is determined from the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-9, and is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening opening process in step S340-4. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K), energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the large winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. With reference to the table (see FIG. 8), the opening time of the large winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K). As a result, the large winning opening 16 will be opened.

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening closing process in step S340-10. Specifically, the current energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is cleared, and the current large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-9 is referred to. Based on the number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the large winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the large winning opening 16 will be closed.

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) in step S340-15, and in step S340-16, based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-9. , The type of special game (long hit game, short hit game, development hit game) is determined, and the ending designation command according to the type of big hit game is set in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the ending effect of the jackpot game.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time according to the type of jackpot game to the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-9. set.

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

In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the big hit game end processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the current big hit game processing.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process on the main control board 110.

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

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state at the end of the jackpot game based on the loaded stop special map data and the game state information. In the case of shifting to the high-probability gaming state, a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the high-probability gaming state is set is set in the high-probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special map data is "01", the high probability game flag is set.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game number setting process in step S350-3. Specifically, it is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high-probability game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special map data is "01", 80 times are set as the number of high-probability games (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, whether or not to shift to the time-saving gaming state at the end of the jackpot game is determined based on the loaded stop special map data and the game information. When making a determination and shifting to the time-saving game state, the time-saving game flag indicating that the time-saving game state is set is set in the time-saving game flag storage area.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game number determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6, the time reduction is the number of times of variation display that can be executed in the time reduction game state based on the loaded stop special map data and the game state information. The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined number of time-saving games (J) is set in the time-saving game number (J) storage area.

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

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Public diagram of the main control board)
With reference to FIG. 27, the general-purpose electric power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose electric power control process on the main control board 110.

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

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

In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process and ends the current normal symbol control process. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process of variablely displaying a normal symbol, a process of stopping and displaying a normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process and ends the current Fuzu Fuden control process. Specifically, a process for controlling an auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 29.

(Ordinary symbol fluctuation processing of main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process on the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process in step S410-5. Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a), it is determined whether or not the player is a hit based on the game state and the hit determination random value stored in the normal figure execution storage area. ..

The main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13 (b), the stop display is based on the current time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. The normal symbol (stopped normal figure data) to be executed is determined, the determined stopped normal figure data is set in the stopped normal figure data storage area, and the normal figure designation command corresponding to the stopped normal figure data is stored in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. As a result, the normal map designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the stop normal map data can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs a change time determination process of a normal symbol. Specifically, referring to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), it is normal based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the normal map fluctuation random value stored in the normal map execution storage area. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal map fluctuation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a sets the normal power processing data = 1 in step S410-12, prepares to move the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 29, and performs the opening mode determination processing in step S410-13. Specifically, referring to the start opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 13D, the maximum number of times the starting movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second starting opening 15 are based on the stop chart data. Determine the opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game.

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

(Auxiliary game processing of the main control board)
Auxiliary game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary game process on the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the normal symbol processing data, prepares to move the processing to the normal symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 28, and ends the auxiliary game processing this time.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
The processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the main process in the effect control unit 120 m.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of the effect control unit)
A timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120 m. Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120 m generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and controls the effect. The timer interrupt process of the board is executed.

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

In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The details of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

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

In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs a customer waiting effect control process for controlling a customer waiting effect performed in a customer waiting state in which a special symbol variation display or a special game (big hit game) is not executed.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input, the display control is performed. Performs an effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like to unit 150.

In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control unit 160 and the display control unit 150.

In step S2000, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of the production control unit)
Next, the command analysis process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (1) in the effect control unit 120 m, and FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (2) in the effect control unit 120 m. The command analysis process (2) is performed following the command analysis process (1).

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether or not a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process is transferred to step S1402, and if no command has been received, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting state specification command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1403, and determines that the command is not a customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1410.

The sub CPU 120a performs the customer waiting effect preparation process in step S1403, and shifts the process to step S1410. In the customer waiting effect preparation process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the customer waiting effect waiting flag in the customer waiting effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the waiting time until the customer waiting effect is started (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, for example. 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting effect timer counter.

In the customer waiting effect control process of step S1600, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect waiting time set in the customer waiting effect timer counter has elapsed, and determines that the customer waiting effect waiting time has elapsed. Then, the customer waiting effect waiting flag is turned off, the customer waiting effect execution flag is turned ON, and the customer waiting effect command indicating the effect information of the customer waiting effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the customer waiting effect for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) is repeatedly executed.
The execution and standby of the customer waiting effect are terminated based on the fact that the game state designation command, the effect symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs the hold storage update process in step S1411, and shifts the process to step S1420. Specifically, the reserved storage number is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and the analyzed pending storage number is set in the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the start opening winning designation command. If it is a start opening winning designation command, the process is transferred to step S1421, and if it is not a starting opening winning designation command, the process is transferred to step S1425.

The sub CPU 120a performs the start opening winning process in step S1421, and shifts the process to step S1425. Specifically, a continuous advance notice effect that executes a predetermined effect over a variable display (variable effect) of one or a plurality of special symbols based on a preliminary determination result, a hold icon displayed on the image display device 31, or the variable icon. Judgment regarding the so-called look-ahead notice effect such as an icon change effect that changes the display mode, setting of information regarding the look-ahead notice effect, and the like are performed. The details of the starting opening winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In the present embodiment, two types of continuous advance notice effects, a chance eye advance notice effect and an effect advance notice effect, are executed. The continuous notice effect is not limited to two types, but may be one type or more than two types.

In addition, the "chance eye notice effect" is to stop and display the effect symbol 38 in an arrangement having a predetermined regularity on the image display device 31 over one or a plurality of variation effects before the change effect to be announced. This is an effect of displaying an effect display corresponding to the color of the effect symbol 38 around the effect symbol 38 when displaying.
Further, the "effect notice effect" is such that the effect symbol 38 is surrounded at the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 38 in the image display device 31 over one or a plurality of variation effects including the variation effect to be announced. This is an effect that displays an effect image.

In step S1425, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state designation command. If it is a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1426, and if it is not a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1430.

The sub CPU 120a performs the game state setting process in step S1426, and shifts the process to step S1430. Specifically, the current game state is specified with reference to the received game state specification command, and the game state specification command indicating the specified game state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a generates a game state specification command in this step (step S1426) and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, but the game state specification command received from the main CPU 110a is used as it is. It may be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol data determination process in step S1431 and shifts the process to step S1440. Specifically, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command, the effect symbol data (big hit symbol data, lost symbol data) that makes it possible to identify the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot is determined, and the determined effect symbol is determined. The process of setting the effect symbol designation command according to the data in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a generates the effect symbol designation command in this step (step S1431) and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, but the effect symbol designation command received from the main CPU 110a is used as it is. It may be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs the first effect mode determination process in step S1441. Specifically, based on the current production mode, the presence / absence of transition of the production mode in the low-probability gaming state and the transition destination production mode at the time of transition are determined, and the determined production mode designation command is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the process of setting to.

As a result, the effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the transition of the effect mode is performed.

The effect mode is a classification mode (category) of variable effects executed by using various effect devices, and in the present embodiment, the effect mode A (low probability gaming state) and the effect mode B (low). There are four types of effect modes: a stochastic game state), an effect mode C (low probability game state), and an effect mode D (high probability game state). The details of this first effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 43.

The sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process in step S1442. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designation command, the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect executed by using various effect devices, is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is determined. The process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing is performed to execute the variation effect according to the determined variation effect pattern, and the variation determined by the image display device 31 or the like is performed. A variable effect according to the effect pattern will be executed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 45.

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

In step S1444, the sub CPU 120a performs a blowing effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the variable effect pattern determined as a result of the jackpot determination, whether or not to execute the blast effect and the blast effect pattern to be executed are determined, and the determined blast effect pattern command is sent to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the process of setting to.

As a result, the blast effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the blast effect is performed. The details of this ventilation effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 48.

In addition, the "blower effect" means that the result of the variable display (variable effect) becomes a big hit by sending the wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who operates the operation handle 3. It is a production (probable production) that definitely informs (suggests).

In step S1445, the sub CPU 120a performs a dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the variable effect pattern determined as a result of the jackpot determination, whether or not to execute the dialogue advance notice effect and the dialogue advance notice effect pattern to be executed are determined, and the dialogue advance notice effect according to the determined dialogue advance notice effect pattern is determined. The process of setting the pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

As a result, each advance notice effect pattern command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the dialogue advance notice effect is performed. The details of this dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 50.

The "line notice effect" is an effect in which the line is displayed on the image display device 31 by operating the effect button 35, and the content of the displayed line suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit, the reach to be executed, and the like. Is. Further, the execution timing is before the effect symbol 38 is in the reach state.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1451, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1470.

The sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol stop processing in step S1451 and shifts the processing to step S1470. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for displaying the effect symbol to stop in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for displaying the variation effect as a stop is performed.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs the opening effect pattern determination process in step S1471 and shifts the process to step S1480. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, the effect pattern of the opening effect performed at the start of the jackpot game is determined, and the opening effect specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. conduct.

As a result, the opening effect designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the opening effect is performed.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs a round effect pattern determination process in step S1481, and shifts the process to step S1490. Specifically, based on the round designation command, the effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game is determined, and the round effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. ..

As a result, the round effect designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the round effect is performed.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending designation command. If it is an ending designation command, the process is transferred to step S1491, and if it is not an ending designation command, the process is transferred to step S1500.

The sub CPU 120a performs the ending effect pattern determination process in step S1491 and shifts the process to step S1492. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, the effect pattern of the ending effect to be performed at the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the ending specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. ..

As a result, the ending effect designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

The sub CPU 120a performs the second effect mode determination process in step S1492, and shifts the process to step S1500. Specifically, the effect mode (in the present embodiment, the effect mode D) is determined and determined based on the game state (in the present embodiment, the high-probability time-saving game state) set after the end of the jackpot game. The process of setting the effect mode designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.
Further, "80", which is the same number of times as the number of high-probability games (number of time-saving games), is set in the effect mode counter.

As a result, the effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the transition of the effect mode is performed. In this embodiment, since the high-probability gaming state is set after the end of the jackpot game, the effect mode D, which is the effect mode in the high-probability game state, is determined.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is an error system designation command. If it is an error-type designation command, the process is transferred to step S1501, and if it is not an error-type designation command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

The "error-related specification command" includes a magnetic error specification command, a radio wave error specification command, a door opening error start specification command, a door opening error end specification command, a dish full error specification command, and the like.

The sub CPU 120a performs error notification processing in step S1501. Specifically, in order to execute error notification (magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, door opening error notification, dish full error notification, etc.) according to the type of received error specification command, the notification instruction command is sent to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the process of setting to.
The types of errors are not limited to these four types, and more than four types may be set.

As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing various error notifications is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

It should be noted that various error notifications may have different notification modes depending on the type of priority. For example, if the error has a high priority, that is, an error of high importance, the display on the image display device 31, the output from the audio output device 32, and the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b. An error is notified by light emission, and if the error has a medium priority, that is, an error of medium importance, the error is notified by the display on the image display device 31 and the output from the audio output device 32, and the priority is given. If the error has a low degree, that is, an error of low importance, the error may be notified by the display on the image display device 31 and the output from the audio output device 32. The notification mode is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

(Processing when winning a prize at the start port)
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the process at the time of winning the start opening of the effect control unit 120 m will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the start opening winning process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a stores the start opening winning designation command determined to have been received in step S1420 in the effect information hold storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

The effect information hold storage area is a first special figure hold number storage area in which the first special figure hold number (U1) is stored, and a second special figure hold number storage area in which the second special figure hold number (U2) is stored. In the first effect information holding storage area in which the area, the effect information related to the pre-reading notice (effect) based on the result of the first pre-determination process, etc. are stored, and the pre-reading notice (effect) based on the result of the second pre-determination process. It is composed of a second effect information hold storage area in which the effect information is stored, and an effect information storage area in which the effect information shifted from the first effect information hold storage area or the second effect information hold storage area is stored. ing.

The first effect information hold storage area and the second effect information hold storage area are divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit like the first special symbol hold storage area and the second special symbol hold storage area of the main RAM 110c. Has been done. In addition, the effect information storage area corresponds to the currently executed variable display (variable effect) of the special symbol, and is a storage area common to the first effect information hold storage area and the second effect information hold storage area. Therefore, for convenience, it is set as the 0th storage unit.

As a storage area for the effect information related to the look-ahead advance notice (effect), each storage unit has a start opening prize designation command area in which the start opening prize designation command is stored, and continuous advance notice effect execution information representing a scenario of the continuous advance notice effect. It includes a continuous advance notice effect execution information area to be stored, and an icon display mode scenario area to store icon display mode scenario data representing a scenario of the icon display mode described later.

In step S1421-1, if the received start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the number of the first special figure reserved among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first effect information reservation storage area. Store in the storage unit corresponding to (U1). Further, if the received start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the number of reserved special figures (U2) in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second effect information reservation storage area is set. Store in the corresponding storage unit.

In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a jackpot variation effect is being performed based on the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 120c, which will be described later. The variable effect data is identification information indicating the effect content of the variable effect, but the variable effect data also includes a jackpot determination result that triggers the execution of the variable effect. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the variable effect that is a big hit is in progress, the process is transferred to step S1421-5, and if it is determined that the variable effect that is a big hit is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S1421-3. ..

The sub CPU 120a is already stored in the effect information hold storage area (first effect information hold storage area or second effect information hold storage area) of the sub RAM 120c in which the start opening winning designation command is newly stored in step S1421-3. It is determined whether or not all the pre-determination results related to the start opening winning designation command (variation display executed in advance) are "loss without reach". If the sub CPU 120a determines that all are "loss without reach", the process is transferred to step S1421-4, and if it is determined that all are not "loss without reach", the process is performed in step S1421-14. Move.

In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the above-mentioned continuous advance notice effect execution information is stored in the continuous advance notice effect execution information area of the sub RAM 120c. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the continuous advance notice effect execution information is stored, the process shifts to step S1421-5, and when it is determined that the continuous advance notice effect execution information is not stored, step SS1421- Move the process to 6.

In step S1421-5, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario for no icon change effect that does not change the display mode of the hold icon, and shifts the process to step S1421-15. That is, the execution of the icon change effect based on the start opening winning designation command received this time is restricted while the predetermined conditions such as the variable effect that is a big hit and the continuous advance notice effect are being executed.

The sub CPU 120a is the corresponding special figure hold number (first special figure hold number or second special figure hold number) which is the special figure hold number corresponding to the type of the special symbol specified by the start opening winning designation command received this time in step S1421-6. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures) is larger than 0. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of reserved special figures is larger than 0, the process shifts to step S1421-7, and when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures is not larger than 0, the sub CPU 120a moves to step S1421. Move the process to -14.

In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a has a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, after the execution of the continuous advance notice effect is completed in which the result of the variation display (variation effect) of the special symbol that is the target of the continuous advance notice effect is lost. It is determined whether or not it is within (once). When the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of fluctuations is within the predetermined number of fluctuations, the process is transferred to step S1421-14, and when it is determined that the number of fluctuations is not within the predetermined number of fluctuations, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1421-8.

In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random number for determining continuous advance notice effect, and in step S1421-9, determines whether or not the continuous advance notice effect is executed and the type of continuous advance notice effect to be executed. Using a table (see FIG. 35), a continuous advance notice determination process is performed in which a determination regarding the continuous advance notice effect is made by collating the preliminary determination result specified by the start opening winning designation command with a random number for determining the continuous advance notice effect. The details of the continuous advance notice effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1421-10 whether or not the execution of the continuous advance notice effect is determined. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the continuous advance notice effect is determined, the process is transferred to step S1421-11, and when it is determined that the non-execution of the continuous advance notice effect is determined, the process is performed in step S1421-14. To move.

In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the chance eye advance notice effect is determined in the continuous advance notice effect determination process of step S1421-9. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the chance eye advance notice effect is determined, the process shifts to step S1421-12, and when it is determined that the non-execution of the chance eye advance notice effect is determined, that is, the effect advance notice effect If the execution is decided, the process is transferred to step S1421-13.

In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a performs the chance eye notice effect scenario determination process for determining the scenario of the chance eye notice effect effect, and shifts the process to step S1421-14. The process of determining the chance eye advance notice effect scenario will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

In step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect advance notice effect scenario determination process for determining an effect advance notice effect scenario, and shifts the process to step S1421-14. The effect preview effect scenario determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

The sub CPU 120a is an icon displayed on the image display device 31 based on the pre-determination result specified by the start opening winning designation command in step S1421-14 until the icon change effect is executed or the variation effect is executed. Display mode The icon change effect determination process for determining a change scenario or the like, which is a scenario, is performed. The icon change effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 40.

The "icon change effect" is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit by changing the display mode (color) of the hold icon or the variable icon. When the variable icon changes from a normal icon to a special icon, the start port lighting device 34c is made to emit light with a light emitting color corresponding to the display mode (color) of the changed variable icon.

In step S1421-15, the sub CPU 120a sets an icon effect control command indicating the scenario determined in the processes of steps S1421-5 and S1421-14 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and performs the main start opening winning process. finish.

As a result, the icon effect control command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160 to perform the icon change effect.

As described above, according to the start opening winning process of the present embodiment, when the continuous advance notice effect is being executed or the continuous advance notice effect is scheduled to be executed, the continuous advance notice effect determination process is not executed, so that a new continuous advance notice is made. The production is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player is confused by executing a plurality of continuous advance notice effects in duplicate.

In addition, since the continuous advance notice effect is not executed within a predetermined number of times from the execution of the Gase continuous advance notice effect in which the result of the variable display (variable effect) of the special symbol that is the target of the continuous advance notice effect is lost, the continuous advance notice effect is performed. It will not occur continuously, and it will be possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player gets tired of the continuous advance notice production and cannot have a sense of expectation. It should be noted that only the Gase continuous notice effect may not be executed within a predetermined number of fluctuations from the execution of the Gase continuous notice effect.

(Continuous notice production judgment table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a continuous notice effect determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the type of the continuous notice effect to be executed.

In the continuous advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 35, the effect mode (game state), the type of the special symbol specified by the start opening prize designation command, and the pre-judgment result specified by the start opening winning designation command are continuously displayed. The selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the advance notice effect and the type of the continuous advance notice effect to be selected are associated with each other.

Since the continuous notice effect (chance eye notice effect, effect notice effect) of the present embodiment can be executed even in the shortened fluctuation, the effect period of the continuous notice effect (chance eye notice effect, effect notice effect) is at least shortened. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of.

Further, the continuous advance notice effect (chance eye advance notice effect, effect advance notice effect) of the present embodiment is said to be the color scheme (color) of the effect pattern image constituting the chance eye or the color scheme (color) of the effect image. As you can see, it is a production that announces (suggests) the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of color.

The features of the continuous advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 35 are the type of continuous advance notice effect (specifically, the chance eye advance notice effect) executed in the normal gaming state and the continuous advance notice effect executed in the high-probability gaming state. The point is that the types (specifically, the effect notice production) are different. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the continuous advance notice effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The type of continuous advance notice effect executed in the normal gaming state and the type of continuous advance notice effect executed in the high-probability gaming state may be the same.

Further, the chance eye notice effect may be executed only in the high-probability time-saving game state, and the effect notice effect may be executed only in the normal game state. In any game state, the chance eye notice effect may be executed. And, it may be possible to execute the effect notice effect.

Further, as the continuous advance notice effect, an effect other than the chance eye advance notice effect and the effect advance notice effect may be provided.

(Chance eye notice production scenario decision processing)
With reference to FIG. 36, the chance eye advance notice effect scenario determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a chance eye advance notice effect scenario determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a random number for determining the chance eye advance notice effect scenario in step S1421-12-1, and uses the chance eye advance notice effect scenario determination table (see FIG. 37) in step S1421-12-2 to start the opening. Preliminary judgment result specified by the prize designation command, the number of special figure reservations (number of 1st special figure reservations or 2nd special figure reservations) corresponding to the type of special symbol to be announced, and the chance eye advance notice production scenario determination By collating random numbers, etc., the chance eye notice production scenario is determined. The details of the chance eye notice effect scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

The chance-eye notice effect scenario means the effect content (effect mode) of the chance-eye notice effect, and indicates the timing at which various chance-eyes constituting the chance-eye notice effect are stopped and displayed, and the type of the chance-eye that is stopped and displayed. It is a thing.

In step S1421-12-3, the sub CPU 120a stores the continuous advance notice execution information of the same storage unit as the storage unit that stores the start opening winning designation command of the sub RAM 120c for the chance eye advance notice effect execution information indicating the chance eye advance notice effect scenario. Set (remember) in the area.

In step S1421-12-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the chance eye advance notice effect control command indicating the chance eye advance notice effect scenario in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the present chance eye advance notice effect scenario determination process.

As a result, the chance eye notice effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the chance eye is according to the effect content (effect mode) according to the chance eye notice effect effect scenario indicated by the chance eye notice effect control command. Perform a notice effect.

(Chance eye notice production scenario decision table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a chance eye notice effect scenario determination table.

In the chance eye notice effect scenario determination table shown in FIG. 37, the pre-judgment result specified by the start opening winning designation command, the number of special figure reservations corresponding to the types of special symbols to be announced, and the chance eye advance notice effect scenario The selection rate (%) based on the random value for determination, the chance eye advance notice effect scenario No., and the effect content (effect mode) corresponding to the scenario are associated with each other.

The "blue symbol" in the column of the effect content (effect mode) means that the combination of the effect symbols 38 whose color is set to blue is stopped and displayed as a chance eye. The "green symbol" means that the combination of the effect symbols 38 whose color is set to green is stopped and displayed as a chance eye. The "red symbol" means that the combination of the effect symbols 38 whose color is set to red is stopped and displayed as a chance eye.

In addition, the jackpot expectation of each chance eye is "blue symbol"<"greensymbol"<"redsymbol", and when "red symbol" is stopped and displayed in the chance eye notice production, it is more than SP reach production. It is confirmed that the fluctuation effect of is executed. In addition, although there is no chance that the jackpot is confirmed in the chance eye notice production, a chance eye that the jackpot is confirmed may be provided.
The above-mentioned SP reach effect is the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect.

(Effect notice production scenario determination process)
With reference to FIG. 38, an effect preview effect scenario determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an effect preview effect scenario determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1421-13-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random number for determining the effect advance notice effect scenario, and in step S1421-13-2, uses the effect advance notice effect scenario determination table (see FIG. 39) to specify the start opening prize. The pre-judgment result specified by the command, the number of special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number or second special figure reservation number) corresponding to the type of special symbol to be announced, random numbers for determining the effect advance notice effect scenario, etc. The effect notice production scenario is determined by collating. The details of the effect preview effect scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 39.

The effect notice effect scenario means the effect content (effect mode) of the effect notice effect, and indicates the timing at which the variation start effect image of the effect symbol constituting the effect notice effect is displayed, and the type of the effect image.

In step S1421-13-3, the sub CPU 120a stores the effect advance notice effect execution information indicating the effect advance notice effect scenario in the continuous advance notice execution information storage area of the same storage unit as the storage unit that stores the start opening winning designation command of the sub RAM 120c. Set (remember).

In step S1421-13-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect advance notice effect control command indicating the effect advance notice effect scenario in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current effect advance notice effect scenario determination process.

As a result, the effect advance notice effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the effect advance notice effect is executed according to the effect content (effect mode) according to the effect advance notice effect scenario indicated by the effect advance notice effect control command. do.

(Effect notice production scenario decision table)
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an effect preview effect scenario determination table.

In the effect notice effect scenario determination table shown in FIG. 39, the pre-judgment result specified by the start opening winning designation command, the number of special figures reserved corresponding to the type of the special symbol to be announced, and the effect advance notice effect scenario determination are used. The selection rate (%) based on the random number value, the effect notice effect scenario No., and the effect content (effect mode) corresponding to the scenario are associated with each other.

The "blue effect" in the column of the effect content (effect mode) means that the blue effect image is displayed so as to surround the effect symbol 38 at the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 38 on the image display device 31. Means that. Further, the "green effect" means that a green effect image is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the effect symbol 38 at the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 38 in the image display device 31.

Further, the "red effect" means that a red effect image is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the effect symbol 38 at the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 38 in the image display device 31. Further, the "rainbow effect" means that a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the effect symbol 38 at the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 38 on the image display device 31.

The jackpot expectation of each effect image is "blue effect" <"green effect" <"red effect" <"rainbow effect", and SP reach when the "red effect" occurs in the effect preview effect. The execution of the variable effect beyond the effect is confirmed, and the jackpot of the variable effect is confirmed when the "rainbow effect" occurs. However, the "rainbow effect" occurs only in the fluctuation in order to maintain the player's expectation.

In the present embodiment, when the continuous advance notice effect occurs, the reach effect or more is determined by the fluctuation, but when the continuous advance notice effect is executed with the variation display a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), the relevant change is made. Depending on the fluctuation, the reach effect or higher may be confirmed or the SP reach effect or higher may be confirmed. Further, the continuous advance notice effect is executed only in the situation where it is confirmed that the variable effect is executed a plurality of times, but the continuous advance notice effect is executed even in the situation where only one variable effect (the variation) is executed. It may be done.

(Icon change effect judgment processing)
Next, the icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1421-14-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the icon change effect is feasible. If it is determined that the icon change effect is feasible, the process is moved to step S1421-14-2, and if it is determined that the icon change effect is not feasible, the process is performed in step S1421-14-9. To move.

In the determination of whether or not the icon change effect is executable, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being executed or the icon change effect is not being executed. It should be noted that one of the above two conditions, or only two conditions may be provided, or the other conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-14-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the previously received start opening winning designation command, that is, the pre-determination results of the advance hold are all equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are below the normal reach, the process is transferred to step S1421-14-3, and if all are not below the normal reach, the process is transferred to step 1421-14-5.
In addition, the term "normal reach or less" means normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in this step S1421-14-2, it is determined whether or not all the prior determination results of the advance hold are normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach.

The sub CPU 120a acquires an icon display mode determination random value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31 in step S1421-14-3, and the icon in step S1421-14-4. Using the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 41) for determining the final display mode of the icon, from among a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start opening winning designation command and the random value for determining the icon display mode. The final display mode of one icon is determined. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 41.

In step S1421-14-5, the sub CPU 120a determines a normal icon, which is a normal display mode, as the final icon display mode when the icon change effect is not executed.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1421-14-6 whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the icon final display mode is the display mode for executing the icon change effect, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1421-14-7, and the icon final display mode is the display mode for executing the icon change effect. If it is determined that the case is not the case, the process is transferred to step S1421-14-9.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for determining a change scenario for determining a scenario for icon change effect in step S1421-14-7, and determines a scenario for icon change effect in step S1421-14-8. Using the change scenario determination table (see FIG. 42), one change from a plurality of change scenarios based on the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, and the selection rate. The scenario is determined, set in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and the icon change effect determination process this time is terminated.
The details of the change scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

In step S1421-14-9, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and sets the icon change effect determination process this time. To finish.

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

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

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table referred to when determining the icon final display mode. In the icon final display mode determination table, the type of the start opening winning designation command, the selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the icon display mode, and the icon final display mode are associated with each other.

In the final display mode of the icon, a white icon that is displayed in white as a normal icon and a special icon that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit (a big hit game is executed) by executing the icon change effect. Blue icon displayed in blue, green icon displayed in green, red icon displayed in red, zebra icon displayed in zebra pattern (color), and rainbow icon displayed in rainbow color are set. The jackpot expectation for the special icon is higher in the order of (white icon <) blue icon <green icon <red icon <zebra icon <rainbow icon, and it is confirmed that the rainbow icon will be a jackpot. It is an icon.
The "zebra pattern" is also included in "color" in a broad sense because it is a pattern expressed using white and black.

As a feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 41, the selection rate (%) of the icon final display mode is different depending on the effect content. The start winning information (starting opening winning designation command) includes information on the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the content of the effect (reach effect, etc.).

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

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referred to when determining a change scenario. In the change scenario determination table, the icon final display mode, the number of holdings of the special symbol corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the change scenario, and the type of change scenario correspond. It is attached. For reference, the preliminary fluctuations in each change scenario and the update mode in the fluctuations are described.

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

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the execution of the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) The scenario (for example, scenario 01, etc.) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the change icon change). The scenario (for example, scenario 02, etc.) in which the effect is not executed, and the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (the hold icon change effect and the change icon change effect). A scenario (for example, scenario 12 or the like) to be executed is set.

As an example of the change scenario, a case where the change scenario 39 is selected in response to the reception of the start opening winning designation command based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 will be described.

In the change scenario 39, when the game ball is won in the first starting port 14, a white icon is displayed as a hold icon at a position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the first hold icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the white icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the four fluctuations being executed at the time of displaying the white icon is completed. After that, when the pre-variation before 3 changes is started, the white icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "3", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the white icon changes to the blue icon. Then, when the pre-variation before the two fluctuations is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "2", and the blue icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the two fluctuations ends. After that, when the pre-variation before one change is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "1", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the blue icon changes to the green icon. Then, when the change is started, the green icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, the green icon changes to a red icon at a predetermined timing, and then changes to a zebra icon at a predetermined timing. do.
In addition, in the change when the icon is changed to a blue icon, a green icon, a red icon, and a zebra icon as the final icon display mode, the display mode is changed step by step, but the rainbow icon is the final icon display mode. A pattern that changes in two steps (red → rainbow) may be provided as in the case of the change to, or a pattern that changes in three steps (for example, a change from a blue icon to a zebra icon) may be provided.

The first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 42 is that the icon display mode changes during the execution of the change rather than the icon display mode changes when the game ball wins the starting opening. Is now selected at a high rate. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the icon display mode changes (whether the icon change effect is executed) until the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become.

Further, as the second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 42, when the display mode of the icon changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra icon are determined as the final display mode of the icon). It is set so that the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the change is likely to be larger than the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of stages in the fluctuation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

(1st effect mode determination process)
The first effect mode determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the first effect mode determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step S1441-1, and determines in step S1441-2 whether or not the current gaming state is the “high probability time-saving gaming state”. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the game is in the “high probability time saving game state”, the process shifts to step S1441-10, and when it is determined that the sub CPU 120a is not in the “high probability time saving game state”, the process proceeds to step S1441-3. Move the process.

In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for determining the effect mode, and in step S1441-4, determines the effect mode of the transition destination using the effect mode determination table (see FIG. 44A). The details of the effect mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (a).

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1441-5 whether or not it is decided to change (shift) the effect mode in step S1441-4. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect mode is changed (shifted), the process is transferred to step S1441-6, and when it is determined that the effect mode is not changed (shifted), the first effect mode determination process of this time is performed. To finish.

In step S1441-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode designation command indicating the effect mode determined in step S1441-4 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the effect mode shifts to the effect mode indicated by the effect mode designation command.

In step S1441-7, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for determining the effect mode change image, and in step S1441-8, uses the effect mode change image determination table (see FIG. 44 (b)) to display the effect mode change image. decide. The details of the effect mode change image determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (b).

The effect mode change image is an image for notifying that the effect mode displayed when the effect mode is changed (changed) is changed (changed).

In step S1441-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode change image designation command indicating the effect mode change image determined in step S1441-8 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the effect mode change image designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the effect mode change image indicated by the effect mode change image designation command is displayed when the effect mode is changed (changed). ..

The sub CPU 120a subtracts "1" from the effect mode counter in step S1441-10, and determines whether or not the effect mode counter is "0" in step S1441-11. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect mode counter is "0", the process shifts to step S1441-12, and when it is determined that the effect mode counter is not "0", the first effect mode of this time. The judgment process is terminated.

In step S1441-21, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode to the effect mode A, and ends the first effect mode determination process this time. Specifically, the effect mode designation command indicating the effect mode A is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the effect mode D shifts to the effect mode A.

(Production mode determination table)
FIG. 44A is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode determination table referred to when the effect mode is determined in step S1441-4.

In the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44 (a), an effect mode flag (effect mode), a selection rate (%) based on a random value for determining the effect mode, and a transition destination effect mode flag (transition destination effect mode) are displayed. Are associated with each other.

Here, as a feature of the effect mode determination table, the effect mode currently set has the highest selection rate to be selected again. For example, when the currently set effect mode flag is 01H (effect mode A), the selection rate at which "01H" is selected as the transition destination effect mode flag is set to 90%, and "02H" and "03H" are set. The selection rate at which is selected is set to 5%, respectively. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect mode from being frequently switched to another effect mode.

(Production mode change image determination table)
FIG. 44B is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode change image determination table referred to when determining an effect mode change image in step S1441-8.

In the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44 (b), the jackpot determination result, the variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the effect mode change image, and the effect mode change image pattern (effect mode change) are displayed. Image) is associated with.

The effect mode change image includes a default image as a normal effect mode change image and an expected degree UP image as a special effect mode change image suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit (a big hit game is executed). Is set, and the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of default image <expectation UP image.

(Variable effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 45. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for determining a variation effect pattern in step S1442-1, and uses a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 46 and 47) in step S1442-2 to perform a plurality of variation effects. One variable effect pattern is determined from the patterns. The details of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 or FIG. 47.

In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a sets the variation effect pattern command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variation effect pattern determination process.

As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing for executing the variation effect is performed, and the variation effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like.

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a variation effect pattern for a normal gaming state (effect modes A to C), and FIG. 47 is a diagram for a high-probability time-saving gaming state (effect). It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table which is referred to when the variation effect pattern of mode D) is determined. In the variation effect pattern determination table, the variation effect pattern designation command, the selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern are associated with each other. As a reference, the effect configuration for each variable effect pattern is described.

The variation effect pattern is an effect of variation effect performed by using an effect device such as an image display device 31, an audio output device 32, a panel drive device 33, a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, and an effect button 35. It is an aspect, and the presence / absence of a pseudo continuous notice, the presence / absence of a reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like are defined.

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 will be described.

The "normal variation" indicates that a normal variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38.
The "shortened variation" indicates that the shortened variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38, which is shorter than the normal variation effect.
The "normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect is performed in which a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38.
"SP reach 1" indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and an SP reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than a normal reach effect is performed, and is a dedicated SP reach effect in a normal game state. ..
"SP reach 2" indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and an SP reach effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than a normal reach effect is performed, and a dedicated SP reach effect in a high-probability time-saving game state is performed. Is.
"SPSP reach 1" indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and an SPSP reach effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than the SP reach effect is performed. be.
"SPSP reach 2" indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and an SPSP reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the SP reach effect is performed, and a dedicated SPSP reach in a high-probability time-saving game state is performed. It is a production.
The SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect of the present embodiment are effects in which the effect symbol 38 is in the reach state (so-called double reach) on the two effective lines.

The "pseudo-continuous failure" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, but the result is that the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed in the end.
The "pseudo-continuous success" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, and finally the pseudo-continuous notice is executed.
The "pseudo continuous notice" means that during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to one big hit lottery, the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and then varied again, and the second decorative member 33b is the second. It means a notice by a variation mode in which a specific operation is performed and the variation display and the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 are performed a plurality of times.

The "development effect 1" is an effect suggesting that the second decorative member 33b develops (shifts) to the SP reach effect by performing the second specific operation in the normal reach effect.
The "development effect 2" is an effect suggesting that the first decorative member 33a develops (shifts) to the SPSP reach effect by performing the first specific operation in the normal reach effect.

"Button non-collision" means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 35 is operated in this operation promotion effect or the effect button 35 When the valid period elapses, a winning notification effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed, but during the valid period in this operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 does not move upward and is maintained in a non-protruding state (normal state). It shows that it will be done.
The "button thrust" is an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is effective in this operation promotion effect. When the period elapses, the winning notification effect for notifying whether or not the hit is a big hit is executed, and it is shown that the effect button 35 moves upward and becomes a protruding state (special state) during the valid period in this operation promotion effect. ing.
In addition, the "winning notification effect" is an effect of notifying that the first decorative member 33a performs the first specific operation and is a big hit.

In such an effect of operating the effect button 35, the start timing of the winning notification effect differs depending on whether or not the effect button 35 is operated during the valid period (or depending on the timing of operation). That is, when an effect of operating the effect button 35 is executed, a time lag will occur in the subsequent effect (variable effect). For example, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed after the temporary stop display is started. It may be adjusted by using the time until the deadline.

Specifically, when the effect button 35 is operated immediately after the valid period is reached, the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 to the stop display may be lengthened, which is effective. If the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 5 is not operated just before the end of the period, the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 to the stop display may be shortened. In addition, "adjustment using the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 to the stop display" means that the time is adjusted only during the period when the effect symbol 38 is displayed in the temporary stop state. It is good to adjust the time only during the period when the eye-catching image described later is displayed, and the period when the effect symbol 38 is displayed in the temporarily stopped state and the eye-catching image described later are displayed. It is good to adjust the time according to the period.

The "eye-catching image" is an image that may be displayed when the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are finished, and informs that the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are finished. Specifically, it is displayed when the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect in the variable effect that becomes a loss are completed.
As an exception, in the variable effect in which the revival effect is executed, the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are displayed when the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are completed, even if the variable effect is not a loss.

That is, it can be said that the eye-catching image is an image that suggests that there is a high possibility of loss (loss), and that it is an image that suggests that the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect has ended. Further, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 55 to 59, the eye-catching image is displayed before the effect symbol 38 is stopped (including the temporary stop display), so that the image suggests that the variable display ends. It can also be said that.
In addition, it may be displayed only when it is a loss.

The "revival effect" is whether the effect symbol 38 has been restored from the loss to the jackpot by displaying the effect symbol 38 in the lost mode (temporary stop of the symbol) and then changing the display from the lost mode to the jackpot mode (stopping the symbol). It is a production like.

The first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the reach effect is executed when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous notice effect is not executed. It is easy, and the higher the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player regarding whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed or the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a second feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period generated in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect. There is a point that the jackpot expectation is higher when the effect button 35 is in a special state than in the case. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the effect button 35 is in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a third feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period generated in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect. It is more difficult to display the eye-catching image when the effect button 35 is in the special state than in the case.
In other words, there is a problem that if the eye-catching image is displayed when the degree of expectation is high due to loss (when the effect button 35 is in a special state), the degree of disappointment increases. As a result, the degree of disappointment due to the eye-catching image can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as the fourth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, there is a probability that an eye-catching image is displayed between the variation effect pattern that is a loss and the variation effect pattern that is a big hit. There are some differences. Specifically, the eye-catching image is more likely to be displayed in the variable effect pattern that is lost than in the variable effect pattern that is a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility of loss, so it is possible to prevent the player from excessively agitating the expectation that the player has, and to promote the interest of the game. It will be possible to improve.

Further, the fifth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that a common eye-catching image is displayed in all the effect modes. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the eye-catching image as an image suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a sixth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, in the normal gaming state in which it is difficult to make a big hit as compared with the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the effect is produced as compared with the high-probability time-saving gaming state. By increasing the number of patterns, it is possible to excite the game without getting the player bored by various productions, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as the seventh feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, an eye-catching image is displayed in the variation effect pattern that is a loss in which the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed. However, the eye-catching image is not displayed in the variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed or the variable effect pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being excessively agitated by clearly notifying that the fluctuation effect, which has a high expectation of a big hit but is lost, is clearly lost. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the eighth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is the decorative member (first decorative member 33a, second decorative member 33b) in the period after the eye-catching image is displayed. The number of movable times of the decorative member (first decorative member 33a, second decorative member 33b) in the period before the eye-catching image is displayed, rather than the number of movable times (up to one time in the revival effect). There are more cases (up to 5 times in total), 3 times in the pseudo-ream notice, 1 time in the development production, and 1 time in the winning notification production. By doing so, it is possible to fuel the expectation that the player has until the player is suggested that the eye-catching image is likely to be lost, and the eye-catching image may be lost. After suggesting to the player that it is expensive, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively agitating the expectation that the player has, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Since the eye-catching image may be displayed when the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are completed, the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is displayed will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. The chance eye notice effect that was done will not be executed.

In addition, although the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 was not provided with the variation effect pattern in which the normal reach was performed and the SPSP reach was performed after the SP reach was performed, the variation effect pattern was provided. Is also good.

In addition, although a dedicated SP reach and SPSP reach are provided for each of the normal gaming state and the high-probability time-saving gaming state, a common SP reach and SPSP reach may be provided, or a common SP reach and SPSP reach may be provided. , And a dedicated SP reach or SPSP reach may be provided.

Further, although only one type of eye-catching image is provided, a plurality of types of eye-catching images may be provided. In this way, when a plurality of types of eye-catching images are provided, all the eye-catching images may be displayed in any of the production modes, or the eye-catching images that can be displayed may be different for each production mode. You can do it.

In addition, although the common eye-catching image was used for the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, it is possible to display a dedicated eye-catching image for each of the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state. good.

Further, although the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is provided with the revival effect, it is not necessary to provide the revival effect. In this case, the eye-catching image will not be displayed in the variable effect pattern that is a big hit. That is, even in such a case, it can be said that the eye-catching image is more likely to be displayed in the variable effect pattern that is lost than in the variable effect pattern that is a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility of loss, so it is possible to prevent the player from excessively agitating the expectation that the player has, and to promote the interest of the game. It will be possible to improve.

(Blower effect pattern determination process)
With reference to FIG. 48, the ventilation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a blower effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern in step S1444-1 and acquires a random value for determining the ventilation effect pattern in step S1444-2.

In step S1444-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability time-saving gaming state. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the game is not in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1444-4, and when it is determined that the sub-CPU 120a is in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1444-5.

In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a selects the ventilation effect pattern determination table 1 (see FIG. 49A) and shifts the process to step S1444-6. In step S1444-5, the sub CPU 120a selects the ventilation effect pattern determination table 2 (see FIG. 49B) and shifts the process to step S1444-6. The details of the ventilation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1444-6, the sub CPU 120a determines one blast effect pattern from the plurality of blast effect patterns by using the selected blast effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 49).

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1444-7 whether or not the execution of the ventilation effect is determined. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the blast effect is determined, the process shifts to step S1444-8, and when it is determined that the execution of the blast effect is not determined, the sub CPU 120a performs the current blast effect determination process. finish.

In step S1444-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the blast effect pattern command corresponding to the blast effect execution pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current blast effect determination process.

As a result, the blast effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing for executing the blast effect is performed, and the blast effect is started by the operation handle 3 or the like.

(Blower production pattern determination table)
FIG. 49 (a) is a diagram showing a blast effect pattern determination table 1 referred to in a normal gaming state, and FIG. 49 (b) shows a blast effect pattern determination table 2 referred to in a high-accuracy time-short game state. It is a figure.

In the blast effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the jackpot determination result, the variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the blast effect pattern, and the blast effect pattern are associated with each other. As a reference, the execution timing of the blast effect for each blast effect pattern is described.

The execution timing of the blast effect is the timing at which the image of the first frame is displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is started on the image display device 31, and the SP reach effect on the image display device 31. The SPSP is the timing at which the image of the first frame is displayed when the image is started, and the timing at which the image of the first frame is displayed when the SPSP reach effect is started on the image display device 31. The time when the reach is started and the time after the end of the eye-catching image display, which is the timing of the predetermined frame after the end of the display of the eye-catching image on the image display device 31, are set.

The blast effect pattern 1 is a pattern in which the blast effect is not executed, the blast effect pattern 2 is a pattern in which the blast effect is executed at the start of fluctuation, and the blast effect pattern 3 is a pattern in which the blast effect is executed at the start of SP reach. The blast effect pattern 4 is a pattern in which the blast effect is executed at the start of SPSP reach, and the blast effect pattern 5 is a pattern in which the blast effect is executed after the end of the eye-catching image display.

As the first feature of the blast effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the blast effect pattern is determined with reference to the blast effect pattern determination table 2 rather than the case where the blast effect pattern is determined with reference to the blast effect pattern determination table 1. The point that it is set so that the probability that the ventilation effect is executed is higher when it is decided. By doing so, the blast effect will be executed with a higher probability in the high-probability time-saving game state than in the normal game state, and the game will proceed smoothly while maintaining the rarity of the blast effect in the normal game state. It is possible to improve the interest of the high-probability short-time game state that you want to make. It should be noted that the execution probability of the ventilation effect may be set to be the same in the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, or the relationship may be reversed.

As the second feature of the blast effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the blast effect pattern is determined with reference to the blast effect pattern determination table 2 rather than the case where the blast effect pattern is determined with reference to the blast effect pattern determination table 1. One point is that the case where it is decided is set so that the ventilation effect can be easily executed at an earlier stage (stage) of the variation display (variation effect). By doing so, in the normal gaming state, the blast effect is likely to be executed at a time when the fluctuation display is late, and in the high-probability time-saving game state, the blast effect is likely to be executed at an early time of the fluctuation display. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of delay in the high-probability time-saving gaming state while pulling the player's expectation for the jackpot game in the normal gaming state until the late period of the variable display. It should be noted that the execution time of the ventilation effect may be set in the same manner in the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, or may be set so as to have the opposite relationship.

As the third feature of the blast effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the blast effect (fixed effect) can be executed before the start of displaying the eye-catching image and after the end of the display of the eye-catching image. One point is that it is not executed while the image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the revival effect will be performed immediately before the revival effect is performed (during the display of the eye-catching image) when the revival effect is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of.
It should be noted that the ventilation effect (confirmed effect) may be performed while the eye-catching image is being displayed.

(Serif notice production pattern determination process)
With reference to FIG. 50, a serif advance notice effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1445-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern, and in step S1445-2, acquires the random number value for determining the dialogue advance notice effect pattern.

In step S1445-3, the sub CPU 120a determines one dialogue advance notice effect pattern from the plurality of dialogue advance notice effect patterns by using the dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 51).

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1445-4 whether or not the execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is determined, the process shifts to step S1445-5, and when it is determined that the execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is not determined, the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the dialogue advance notice effect is not determined. The pattern determination process ends.

In step S1445-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the dialogue advance notice effect pattern command corresponding to the dialogue advance notice effect execution pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the present dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination process.

As a result, the dialogue notice effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing for executing the dialogue advance notice effect is performed, and the dialogue advance notice effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like. Become.

(Serif notice production pattern determination table)
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a dialogue advance notice effect pattern. The dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination table is associated with a jackpot determination result, a variable effect pattern, a selection rate (%) based on a random number value for determining the dialogue advance notice effect pattern, and a determined dialogue advance notice effect pattern. The content of the dialogue is described for reference.

In the dialogue advance notice production pattern, "normal dialogue" in which it is unknown whether or not the jackpot game may be executed, "reach confirmed dialogue" in which the reach production is confirmed, and reach production are executed. As well as confirming that, there are four categories, "Expectation UP dialogue" that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed, and "Probability dialogue (premier)" that confirms that it will be a jackpot. A plurality of lines are set for each classification, and the jackpot expectation is normal line <reach confirmed line <expected degree UP line <probable line (big hit confirmed).

The first feature of the dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51 is that the jackpot determination result is higher than the reach confirmed dialogue (reach confirmed dialogue, expectation UP dialogue) than the jackpot determination result is lost. , The accuracy line) is easy to determine, and the line with a high reach expectation is higher than the variation effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined. (Reach confirmed dialogue, expectation UP dialogue, correct dialogue) can be easily determined. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51 is that the dialogue advance notice effect is not executed in the shortened variation effect pattern. By doing so, in the variable production where the jackpot expectation is low and the fluctuation time is short, the dialogue advance notice effect is not performed, so that the player who wants to advance the game smoothly feels annoyed by the dialogue advance notice effect. It is possible to prevent the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the tables of FIGS. 46, 47, and 51, in the shortened variation effect pattern, in the effect of operating the effect button 35 (in the final phase (final stage) of the effect of operating the effect button 35 (line notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect). Since the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35) is not executed, it can be said that the eye-catching image is not displayed when the effect of operating the effect button 35 is not executed. By doing so, when the degree of expectation is low (when the effect of operating the effect button 35 is not executed), it is possible to improve the interest of the game by preventing excessive effect. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, in the SP reach effect for displaying the eye-catching image and the variable effect pattern (loss) for executing the SPSP reach effect, the effect of operating the effect button 35 may be executed once or twice. In the variable effect pattern that executes the normal reach effect and the normal variable effect pattern that does not have the possibility of displaying the eye-catching image, the effect of operating the effect button 35 can be executed 0 to 1 times. In the shortened variation effect pattern in which there is no possibility of displaying an eye-catching image, the effect of operating the effect button 35 is not executed.
That is, in the variable effect that causes a loss, the eye-catching image is more likely to be displayed in the variable effect in which the effect of operating the effect button 35 is executed more frequently.

(Main processing of the overall control unit)
The main process of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 52. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 151. This main process is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140 to the control CPU 151a.

The control CPU 151a prohibits all interruptions in step T1 and performs initial setting processing in step T2. Specifically, CPU initial settings such as built-in register settings, access permission to the central RAM 151c, initialization of the entire RAM area of the central RAM 151c (0 clear), and CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating timer interrupts. ), Etc., and in step T3, all interruptions are permitted.

The control CPU 151a performs the volume adjustment process in step T4. Specifically, it is output from the voice output device 32 based on the detection signals (left button detection signal, right button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player. Performs processing to adjust the volume (value) of the production sound. The details of the volume adjustment process will be described later with reference to FIG. 54.

The control CPU 151a performs the light amount adjustment process in step T5. Specifically, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame are based on the detection signals (lower button detection signal, upper button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player. A process for adjusting the light amount (value) of the lighting device 34b and the starting port lighting device 34c is performed.

Not only the light amount of the panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the start port lighting device 34c may be adjusted, but also the light amount of the backlight of the image display device 31 may be adjusted. ..

The control CPU 151a performs the eco-mode control process in step T6. Specifically, processing is performed to control the start and end of the eco-mode in which the amount of light of the panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the start port lighting device 34c is reduced to suppress power consumption.

In step T7, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m has been received. If the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command has not been received, the process is transferred to step T10, and if the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command has been received, the process is transferred to step T8.

The general CPU 151a performs the animation pattern setting process in step T8. Specifically, a process is performed in which an animation pattern is determined from an animation group of the type corresponding to the received production instruction command or notification instruction command and set (set) in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c.

The general CPU 151a performs the sound pattern setting process in step T9. Specifically, a process is performed in which a sound pattern is determined from a sound group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command and set (set) in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c.

In step T10, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not a frame switching flag indicating that it is a frame update timing for updating the display image of the image display device 31 is set in the control RAM 151c. If there is a frame switching flag, the process is transferred to step T11, and if there is no frame switching flag, the process is transferred to step T4.

The frame switching flag is set by the V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151, which will be described later. Therefore, the processes of steps T11 to T14 described below are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

The control CPU 151a clears the frame switching flag set in the control RAM 151c in step T11, and performs a scene update process in step T12. Specifically, the scene switching counter, the wait frame counter, and the frame counter, which are updated by the V blank interrupt processing described later, are referred to, and the address of the animation scene is updated based on the animation pattern determined in step T8. , Performs a process of updating the address of the sound scene based on the sound pattern determined in step T9.

The control CPU 151a performs drawing control processing in step T13. Specifically, it consists of a drawing control command group from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A display list is generated, the display list is output to the image control unit 152 (VDP), and a process of instructing drawing of a display image based on the display list is performed.

As a result, the image control unit 152 (VDP) draws the display image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and displays the image (effect image, abnormality notification image) drawn in the display frame buffer as an image display device. The process of displaying in 31 will be performed.

The control CPU 151a performs voice control processing in step T14. Specifically, a voice control command is generated from the sound information at the updated address, and the voice control command is output to the voice control unit 154 (voice LSI).

As a result, the voice control unit 154 (voice LSI) performs a process of outputting various production sounds and notification sounds based on the voice control command from the voice output device 32. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step T4.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The command reception interrupt process of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 53 (a). FIG. 53A is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process of the integrated control unit 151. This command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving various commands transmitted from the effect control unit 120m.

The control CPU 151a performs a command reception process in step T30. Specifically, when an effect instruction command or a notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m is received, a process of storing the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command in the reception buffer of the control RAM 151c is performed. When this process is completed, the command reception interrupt process this time is terminated.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 53 (b). FIG. 53B is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the integrated control unit 151. This V-blank interrupt processing is executed every time a V-blank signal transmitted from the image control unit 152 (VDP) is received every time the display of the effect image for one frame is completed (about 33 milliseconds).

The control CPU 151a performs counter update processing in step T50. Specifically, a process of updating various counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) used in the above-mentioned animation control process or the like by +1 is performed.

The control CPU 151a performs frame buffer switching command processing in step T51. Specifically, the image control unit 152 (VDP) is instructed to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM. As a result, every time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 milliseconds), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area become the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame". It will switch to "buffer" alternately.

In step T52, the control CPU 151a sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c, and ends the current V blank interrupt process. This frame switching flag is referred to in step T11 of the main process of the integrated control unit 151.

(Volume adjustment processing of the overall control unit)
The volume adjustment process of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 54. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment process of the integrated control unit 151.

In step T4-1, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume can be adjusted (variable) set in the control RAM 151c. If it is possible to adjust the volume, the process is moved to step T4-2, and if it is not possible (or impossible) to adjust the volume, it is assumed that the volume cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the cross-shaped button 36, and step T4. Move the process to -19.

In addition, the case where the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible) is the case where the notification sound of the security abnormality with the priority of "medium" or higher is being output, and the period during which the light intensity is being adjusted. Is the period during which the image being adjusted for light intensity is displayed.

In step T4-2, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 are operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal input from the cross-shaped button detection switch 36b. If the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 are operated, the process is transferred to step T4-12, and if the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 are not operated, the process is transferred to step T4-3.

In step T4-3, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the player is currently in a customer waiting state in which the variable display of the special symbol or the special game (big hit game) is not executed. If it is in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T4-4, and if it is not in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T4-8.

In step T4-4, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-display of the volume system image, which will be described later, continues for 5 seconds while waiting for customers. If the hiding of the volume system image continues for 5 seconds, the process is moved to step T4-5, and if the hiding of the volume system image does not continue for 5 seconds, the process is performed in step T4-6. Move.

The "volume system image" is a volume adjustment guide image for guiding that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, and a volume by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 while notifying the current volume value. It is an image during volume adjustment to guide that the value is adjusted.

In step T4-5, the control CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the volume adjustment guide image in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for displaying the volume adjustment guide image on the image display device 31.

In step T4-6, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 in the customer waiting state has continued for 20 minutes. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 has not continued for 20 minutes, the process is moved to step T4-8 assuming that it cannot be determined whether or not the previous player has finished the game, and the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 is performed. If it continues for 20 minutes, in step T4-7, the current volume value is reset to the initial value of the volume value set in the control RAM 151c, assuming that the previous player has finished the game.

In step T4-8, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the volume-adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T4-9 to determine whether or not the conditions for erasing the volume-adjusting image are satisfied, and the volume-adjusting image is displayed. If it is not inside, the volume adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T4-9, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect button 35 is operated. If there is an operation of the effect button 35, the process is transferred to step T4-11, and if there is no operation of the effect button 35, the process is transferred to step T4-10.

In step T4-10, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds, the process is moved to step T4-11, and if the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds, the image during volume adjustment is not deleted. The volume adjustment process this time is finished.

In step T4-11, the control CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the volume-adjusting image set in the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the volume-adjusting image displayed on the image display device 31. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

When the control CPU 151a determines that the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 are operated in step T4-2, it determines whether or not the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed in step T4-12. If the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed, the process is transferred to step T4-18 to switch to the volume adjustment guide image, and if the volume adjustment guide image is not being displayed, the process is transferred to step T4-13. ..

In step T4-13, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the volume-adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T4-14 as if the volume is being adjusted, and if the volume-adjusting image is not being displayed, the step is to display the volume adjustment guidance image. The process is transferred to T4-18.

In step T4-14, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T4-18, and if the operation does not exceed the volume adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T4-15.
The operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is specifically an operation for further increasing the volume (right of the cross-shaped button 36) while the maximum value of the volume value is set to "5". This is an operation (operate the left button of the cross-shaped button 36) to further lower the volume while the volume is set to "0", which is the minimum value of the volume value (operate the button).

In step T4-15, the control CPU 151a performs a volume change process for changing the volume value. Specifically, when the left button of the cross button 36 is operated, the volume value is subtracted by 1 if the volume value stored in the control RAM 151c is not the lower limit value, and the right button of the cross button 36 is operated. If there is, the volume value is added by 1 if it is not the upper limit of the volume value stored in the control RAM 151c, and the volume change flag is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the presence / absence of the volume change flag is referred to in the above-mentioned voice control process, the volume change command is output to the voice control unit 154, and the volume of the effect sound being output is changed.

In step T4-16, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not a variable effect is being produced or a special game (big hit game) is being performed. If the variation effect is in progress, the process is transferred to step T4-18, and if the variation effect is not in progress, the process is transferred to step T4-17.

In step T4-17, the control CPU 151a sets the sound pattern of the volume notification sound corresponding to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the voice control unit 154 performs a process for outputting the volume notification sound according to the current volume value from the voice output device 32.

In step T4-18, the control CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the image being adjusted for volume according to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for displaying the volume adjusting guide image on the image display device 31 (instead of the volume adjustment guide image when the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed). .. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

If the general CPU 151a determines in step T4-1 that the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible), is the volume system image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjusting image) being displayed in step T4-19? Judge whether or not. If the volume system image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T4-20, and if the volume system image is not being displayed, the volume adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T4-20, the control CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the volume system image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjustment in progress image) set in the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the volume-based image displayed on the image display device 31. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

As described above, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 when the notification sound of the security abnormality with the priority of "medium" or higher is being output and during the period excluding the period when the light intensity is being adjusted. The volume can be adjusted, that is, the volume can be adjusted during the variable effect, during the operation of the effect button 35 during the variable effect, and during the special game (big hit game), so that the convenience of the volume adjustment is improved. It is possible to make it.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect, the volume notification sound depending on the current volume value (corresponding) or the volume notification depending on the adjusted volume value (corresponding). Since the sound is output, it is possible to aurally check the current volume and the adjusted volume, and it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment.

On the other hand, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the variable production or the special game (big hit game), the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value, unlike the customer waiting state or the customer waiting production. Alternatively, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the variable production and the production in the special game (big hit game) from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the game from deteriorating while ensuring the convenience of volume adjustment. ..

In addition, when an operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is performed, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value is not output. By doing so, it becomes easy to recognize that the volume cannot be raised any more (or the volume cannot be lowered any more), and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

Although the description of the light amount adjustment process is omitted in the present embodiment, since the basic processing flow is the same, it is sufficient to read "volume" and "light amount" in the volume adjustment process.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 5)
An example of the effect when the variation effect pattern 5 is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 (a), 56, and 57. In this variable effect pattern 5, it is determined that the dialogue advance notice effect is executed.

First, FIG. 56A is a scene in which the effect symbols 38 from the end of the previous variation effect to the start of the next variation effect are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

When the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 1 fluctuation period) starts at the timing of T0 in FIG. 55 (a), the image display device 31 starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48, and at the same time, the third 1 The hold icon in the hold icon display area 31a is shifted and displayed, and the number hold in the first number hold display area 31d is reduced. Further, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM according to the fluctuation effect, and the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b start light emission according to the variation effect (see FIG. 56 (b)). ..
Although not shown, the lamp hold of the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d is reduced and displayed.

Next, at the timing of T1, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 in the dialogue advance notice effect is valid starts, the image display device 31 is in a non-protruding state for prompting the operation of the character A and the effect button 35. The operation promotion image BG1 imitating the effect button 35 of the above is displayed (see FIG. 56 (c)).

Then, when the effect button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the dialogue "Chance ?!" of the character A is displayed. Here, it is assumed that "normal dialogue" is determined as the dialogue advance notice effect pattern in the dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination process.

After that, in the image display device 31, the "NEXT" symbol suggesting that the pseudo-continuous notice is executed in the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 56 (e)), and is normally displayed at the timing of T2. When the variable period (pseudo 1 variable period) ends and the normal variable period (pseudo 2 variable period) starts, the image display device 31 resumes the variable display of all the effect symbols 38 and the second decorative member. The second specific operation of 33b is performed (see FIG. 56 (f)).

Next, at the timing of T3, when the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 2 fluctuation period) ends and the normal reach effect period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol 38 in the reach state. The normal reach effect is started (see FIG. 57 (a)).

Next, at the timing of T4, when the normal reach effect period ends and the symbol stop period starts, all the effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss on the image display device 31 (FIG. 57 (b)). (See), the character portion of the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed after performing an action (action) suggesting that the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, and the small effect symbol 48 is stopped and displayed (FIG. 57 (c)). (See), the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48 is continued until the timing of T5.
The period from the timing of T0 to the timing of T5, that is, the period during which the variable effect is performed is a period during which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 12)
FIG. 55 (b) and FIGS. 58 to 61 will be used to describe an effect example when the variation effect pattern 12 is executed. In this variation effect pattern 12, it is assumed that the dialogue advance notice effect is executed and the change scenario 22 in the icon change effect is determined.

First, FIG. 58A is a scene in which the effect symbols 38 from the end of the previous variation effect to the start of the next variation effect are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss. Further, the hold icon at the position corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold icon display area 31a is displayed as a blue icon.

When the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 1 fluctuation period) starts at the timing of T0 in FIG. 55 (b), the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48 are started to change in the image display device 31, and the first The hold icon in the hold icon display area 31a is shifted and displayed, and the number hold in the first number hold display area 31d is reduced. Further, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM according to the fluctuation effect, and the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b start light emission according to the variation effect (see FIG. 58 (b)). ..
Although not shown, the lamp hold of the first special symbol hold sub-display 27d is reduced and displayed.

At this time, based on the change scenario 22, the blue icon of the first hold icon display area 31a is shifted to the variable icon display area 31c and changed to a green icon (the variable icon). In addition, in response to the change of the variable icon to the green icon, the start port lighting device 34c starts emitting green light corresponding to the green icon.

Next, at the timing of T1, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 in the dialogue advance notice effect is valid starts, the image display device 31 is in a non-protruding state for prompting the operation of the character A and the effect button 35. The operation promotion image BG1 imitating the effect button 35 of the above is displayed (see FIG. 58 (c)).

Then, when the effect button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), the line "It's hot!" Of the character A is displayed. Here, it is assumed that "expectation UP dialogue" is determined as the dialogue advance notice effect pattern in the dialogue advance notice effect pattern determination process.

After that, in the image display device 31, the "NEXT" symbol suggesting that the pseudo-continuous notice is executed in the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 58 (e)), and is normally displayed at the timing of T2. When the variable period (pseudo 1 variable period) ends and the normal variable period (pseudo 2 variable period) starts, the image display device 31 resumes the variable display of all the effect symbols 38 and the second decorative member. The second specific operation of 33b is performed (see FIG. 58 (f)).

At this time, the variable icon in the variable icon display area 31c is changed to a red icon based on the change scenario 22. As the variable icon is changed to the red icon, the emission color of the start port lighting device 34c is also changed (changed) to red emission.

Next, at the timing of T3, when the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 2 fluctuation period) ends and the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 3 fluctuation period) starts, the image display device 31 performs pseudo-continuous to the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38. After the "NEXT" symbol suggesting that the notice is executed is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 59 (a)), the variable display of all the effect symbols 38 is resumed, and the second decorative member 33b is the second. The specific operation of 2 is performed (see FIG. 59 (b)).

Next, at the timing of T4, when the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 3 fluctuation period) ends and the normal reach effect period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol 38 in the reach state. The normal reach effect is started (see FIG. 59 (c)).

Next, when the development effect suggesting that the SPSP reach effect is performed starts at the timing of T5, the first specific operation of the first decorative member 33a is performed (see FIG. 59 (d)).

Next, at the timing of T6, when the development effect (normal reach effect period) ends and the SPSP reach effect period starts, the character B attacks the effect symbol 38 on the image display device 31, and the combination indicates a big hit. An SPSP reach effect is performed in which an effect of trying to stop the effect symbol 38 is developed. Further, the background image HG1 for the effect mode A is changed to the background image HG2 for the SPSP reach effect (see FIGS. 59 (e) to 60 (a)).

Further, at this time, since the SPSP reach effect period has come, the effect symbol 38 has a simple display composed of only the number part, is reduced and is moved to the upper left end, and is in a double reach state. On the other hand, the small effect symbol 48 is not in the reach state and continues to be displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, the hold icon and the variable icon are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the number hold and the lamp hold continue the display state. Further, the start port lighting device 34c continues to emit light in a light emitting color (here, red) according to the display mode (color) of the variable icon before it is hidden (erased).

Next, at the timing of T7, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect becomes effective starts, the image display device 31 prompts the operation of the character B and the effect button 35. The operation promotion image BG1 imitating the effect button 35 in the non-protruding state is displayed (see FIG. 60 (b)).

Then, when the effect button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), the attack of the character B fails, and the effect symbol 38, which is a combination indicating a loss, is temporarily stopped and displayed.
The movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the SPSP reach effect period ends and the eye-catching image display period starts, the image display device 31 gradually closes the eye-catching image EG1 imitating a sliding door from both left and right ends. Is displayed (see FIG. 60 (d)).
Since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed so as to be gradually closed, the background image HG2, the effect symbol 38, and the character B are gradually hidden from both the left and right ends (they gradually disappear).

That is, after the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 cannot be seen, the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 cannot be seen.

Further, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, the voice output device 32 stops the output of the BGM and starts the output of the SE (sound effect) imitating the sound of closing the sliding door. Further, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG1 is completely closed, the background image HG2, the effect symbol 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect symbol 48, the number hold, and the lamp hold continue to be displayed without being hidden (see FIG. 60 (e)). Further, the start port lighting device 34c also continues to emit light in the emission color (here, red) according to the display mode (color) of the variable icon before it is hidden (erased).

Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), the character A peculiar to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the eye-catching image EG1.

After that, the eye-catching image EG1 imitating a sliding door is displayed so as to gradually open (see FIG. 60 (f)).
Since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed so as to gradually open, the background image HG1 for the effect mode A, the effect symbol 38, the first hold icon display area 31a, the second hold icon display area 31b, and the like. The variable icon display area 31c gradually becomes a display state (becomes gradually visible) from the center.

That is, after the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 becomes visible, the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 become visible.

Next, when the eye-catching image display period ends at the timing of T9 and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the effect symbols 38 in a combination indicating a loss (FIG. 61 (FIG. 61). a) See).
At this time, the audio output device 32 stops the output of the BGM and the SE (sound effect). Further, the light emission of the start port lighting device 34c is also terminated and turned off.
Further, in the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b, light emission corresponding to the variation effect is restarted.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, all the effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed, and the small effect symbols 48 are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 61 (b)), and the effect symbols 38 and the small effect symbols 48 are displayed until the timing of T10. The stop display of is continued.
Further, when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, the display of the variable icon is erased.
The period from the timing of T0 to the timing of T10, that is, the period during which the variable effect is performed is a period during which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.

(Production example of variable production pattern 28)
FIG. 55 (c) and FIGS. 58 to 63 will be used to describe an example of effect when the variation effect pattern 28 is executed. In the production example of the variation effect pattern 28, it is assumed that the dialogue advance notice effect is executed, the ventilation effect is executed, and the change scenario 22 in the icon change effect is determined.
Since the timing from T0 to the timing of T7 is the same as the production example of the variation effect pattern 12 described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

At the timing of T7 in FIG. 55 (c), when the valid period in which the operation of the effect button 35 becomes effective in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect starts, the image display device 31 displays the characters B and the effect button 35. The operation promotion image BG2 imitating the effect button 35 in the protruding state for prompting the operation is displayed (see FIG. 62 (a)).

Then, when the effect button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), the attack of the character B fails, and the effect symbol 38, which is a combination indicating a loss, is temporarily stopped and displayed.
The movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the SPSP reach effect period ends and the eye-catching image display period starts, the image display device 31 gradually closes the eye-catching image EG1 imitating a sliding door from both left and right ends. (See FIG. 62 (c)).
Since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed so as to be gradually closed, the background image HG2, the effect symbol 38, and the character B are gradually hidden from both the left and right ends (they gradually disappear).

That is, after the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 cannot be seen, the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 cannot be seen.

Further, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, the voice output device 32 stops the output of the BGM and starts the output of the SE (sound effect) imitating the sound of closing the sliding door. Further, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG1 is completely closed, the background image HG2, the effect symbol 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect symbol 48, the number hold, and the lamp hold continue to be displayed without being hidden (see FIG. 62 (d)). Further, the start port lighting device 34c also continues to emit light in the emission color (here, red) according to the display mode (color) of the variable icon before it is hidden (erased).

Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (d), the character A peculiar to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the eye-catching image EG1.

After that, the eye-catching image EG1 imitating a sliding door is displayed so as to gradually open (see FIG. 62 (e)).
Since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed so as to gradually open, the background image HG1 for the effect mode A, the effect symbol 38, the first hold icon display area 31a, the second hold icon display area 31b, and the like. The variable icon display area 31c gradually becomes a display state (becomes gradually visible) from the center.

That is, after the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 becomes visible, the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 become visible.

Next, when the eye-catching image display period ends at the timing of T9 and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the effect symbols 38 in a combination indicating a loss.
At this time, the audio output device 32 stops the output of the BGM and the SE (sound effect).
Further, in the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b, light emission corresponding to the variation effect is restarted.

Next, when the blowing effect is started at the timing of T10, the wind (air) is sent out from the blowing port of the operating handle 3 toward the hand of the player who operates the operating handle 3 in a predetermined manner, and a big hit is achieved. (See FIG. 62 (f)).

Next, at the timing of T11, when the symbol temporary stop display period ends and the revival effect period starts, the revival effect is performed by performing the first specific operation of the first decorative member 33a. At this time, the output of the BGM is restarted from the audio output device 32 (see FIG. 63 (a)).
During the revival effect period from the timing of T11 to the timing of T12, the display of the hold icon and the variable icon is hidden (erased) again.

Next, at the timing of T12, when the revival effect period ends and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the effect symbols 38 in a combination indicating a big hit.
At this time, the hold icon and the variable icon are displayed again.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, all the effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed, and the small effect symbols 48 are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 63 (b)), and the effect symbols 38 and the small effect symbols 48 are displayed until the timing of T13. The stop display of is continued.
Further, when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, the display of the variable icon is erased. On the other hand, the light emission of the start port lighting device is continued for a predetermined period even after the variable icon is erased.
The period from the timing of T0 to the timing of T13, that is, the period during which the variable effect is performed is a period during which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.

In addition, in this embodiment, "hidden" may be erased or may be invisible due to another image or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the effect symbol 38 is in the double reach state before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, five effect symbols 38 are displayed (in the embodiment, "2" symbol). And "3" symbol and "4" symbol), but after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the effect symbol 38 is no longer in the double reach state, so the five effect symbols 38 that were displayed Of these, two effect symbols 38 (in the embodiment, "2" symbol) are erased, and the remaining three effect symbols 38 (in the embodiment, "3" symbol and "4" symbol) are displayed. .. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize that the SPSP reach production (SP reach production) has ended, so that it is difficult to give a misunderstanding that the variable production is still going on, and the interest of the game is enhanced. It will be possible to improve.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the effect symbol 38, the hold icon, and the variable icon are not displayed, while the small effect symbol 48 and the number hold are continuously displayed. By doing so, important information for the player such as the result of the variable display and the number of holdings can be grasped even if the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, so that the convenience of the gaming machine can be ensured. , It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the game.

Further, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, the effect symbol 38 is composed of only the number part, but after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the effect symbol 38 has the character part and the number part. It is composed of. That is, the number of components of the effect symbol 38 is different (changed) before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. By doing so, the number of the constituent elements of the effect symbol 38 is made different (changed) via the eye-catching image EG1, so that the variable effect can be advanced without making the player feel uncomfortable. , It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the game.

Further, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without changing (changing) the number of components before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. By doing so, it is easy to grasp the result of the variable display, which is important information for the player, so it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting while ensuring the convenience of the game machine. Become.

Further, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, the effect symbol 38 is reduced (although the size is smaller), but after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the effect symbol 38 is displayed. It is normally displayed (size is back). That is, the size of the effect symbol 38 is different (changed) between before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. By doing so, the size of the effect symbol 38 is changed (changed) via the eye-catching image EG1, so that the player can proceed with the variable effect without making the player feel uncomfortable. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Further, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without changing (changing) the size before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. By doing so, it is easy to grasp the result of the variable display, which is important information for the player, so it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting while ensuring the convenience of the game machine. Become.

Further, the BGM can be output from the audio output device 32 before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. The BGM is not output from the audio output device 32. By doing so, it is possible to excite the fluctuation effect until the player is suggested that the eye-catching image is likely to be lost, and at the same time, it is suggested to the player that the possibility of being lost is high. It is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 from becoming an annoying effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the BGM is not output from the audio output device 32, but the volume can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 that suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of loss from becoming an annoying effect, and to ensure the convenience of the gaming machine. Is possible.

While the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the BGM may be output (mute) at a volume value of 0 instead of not being output from the audio output device 32.
In the present embodiment, the volume value 0 is defined as an inaudible volume, and a value larger than the volume value 0 is defined as an audible volume.

Further, the first decorative member 33a can be moved before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, but the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is possible. Inside, the first decorative member 33a (second decorative member 33b) is not movable. By doing so, it is possible to liven up the fluctuation effect (it can arouse the sense of expectation) and the possibility of loss until it is suggested to the player that the eye-catching image is likely to be lost. It is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 that suggests that the image is high to the player from becoming annoying, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the lighting device 34a for the panel and the lighting device 34b for the frame emit light according to the variation effect. However, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off. By doing so, it is possible to excite the fluctuation effect until the player is suggested that the eye-catching image is likely to be lost, and at the same time, it is suggested to the player that the possibility of being lost is high. It is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 from becoming an annoying effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that during the display of the eye-catching image EG1, the brightness of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b may be lower than before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, instead of turning off the lights. It is good, or you may try to reduce the number of lamps that emit light.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off, but the amount of light can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 that suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of loss from becoming an annoying effect, and to ensure the convenience of the gaming machine. Is possible.

Further, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 starts, the background image, the effect symbol 38, the character, and the like are gradually hidden from the left and right ends. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

When the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is completed, the background image HG1, the effect symbol 38, the first hold icon display area 31a, the second hold icon display area 31b, and the variable icon display area 31c are gradually moved from the center. It is designed to be displayed in. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the operation validity period of the effect button 35 and the cross-shaped button 36 is not newly generated. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the (changed) changing icon is not displayed, but the start port lighting device 34c continues to emit light according to the changed changing icon. It has become. By doing so, even if the variable icon is hidden, the jackpot expectation of the variable icon can be grasped, so that the convenience of the gaming machine is ensured and the interest of the game is prevented from deteriorating. It becomes possible.

Further, in the eye-catching image EG1, a character (model motif design) peculiar to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed. By doing so, the model of the gaming machine 1 can be impressed by the player with the eye-catching image EG1, and as a result, it can be expected that the model of the gaming machine 1 will be easily selected when selecting the gaming machine.

Further, when the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed, the character portion of the effect symbol 38 performs a predetermined operation when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed (including the temporary stop display), but when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, When the effect symbol 38 displays a stop (including a temporary stop display), the character portion of the effect symbol 38 does not perform a predetermined operation. By doing so, if the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed, it can be suggested that the variation effect is terminated by a predetermined operation of the character unit, and if the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, it can be suggested that the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. It is possible to prevent the image EG1 and the predetermined operation of the character unit from doublely suggesting that the variation effect ends, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, even when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the temporary stop display (small shaking motion) of the effect symbol 38 is performed after the display of the eye-catching image EG1. That is, when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the character portion of the effect symbol 38 does not perform a predetermined operation after the display of the eye-catching image EG1, but the temporary stop display (small shaking operation) of the effect symbol 38 is performed. It has become.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the SE (sound effect) corresponding to the eye-catching image EG1 is output. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

Further, the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed (so-called full screen display) by using the entire display unit of the image display device 31. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the hold icon is not displayed, while the lamp hold is continuously displayed. By doing so, it is possible to grasp the hold number information that is important for the player even if the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, so that the convenience of the gaming machine is ensured and the interest of the game is reduced. It will be possible to prevent it.

(Example of production when the production mode is changed)
An example of the effect when the effect mode is changed will be described with reference to FIG. 64.
It is assumed that the "expectation degree UP image" is determined as the effect mode change image pattern in the first effect mode determination process (FIG. 43).

FIG. 64A is a scene in which the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss from the end of the previous variation effect to the start of the next variation effect.

When the next variable effect is started, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the effect mode change image EG2 for notifying that the effect mode is changed (changed) is displayed. Specifically, the effect mode change image EG2 in which the red character "mode change" is described is displayed as the "expectation degree UP image" indicating that the expectation degree is higher than the "default image".

At this time, the effect symbol 38, the hold icon, the variable icon, and the background image HG1 are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect symbol 48, the number hold, and the lamp hold (not shown) are not hidden and continue to be displayed.
Further, the audio output device 32 stops the output of the BGM, and outputs the SE (sound effect) for displaying the effect mode change image.

After that, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), the effect mode change image EG2 is erased, and the effect mode is changed (changed) to the effect mode B.
By changing to the effect mode B, the background image is displayed in the background image HG3 for the effect mode B, and the design of the character portion of the effect symbol 38 is displayed in the design for the effect mode B.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the display mode (design of the character portion, the number of components, etc.) of the effect symbol 38 is changed (differentiated) via the effect mode change image EG2, the jackpot expectation degree is set. Although it may be suggested, when the display mode (character part design, number of components, size, etc.) of the effect symbol 38 is changed (differentiated) via the eye-catching image EG1, the jackpot expectation degree is suggested. There are no cases. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the entire game effect from becoming complicated due to suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit in both the effect mode change image EG2 and the eye-catching image EG1.

In the present embodiment, when the display mode (character part design, number of components, size, etc.) of the effect symbol 38 is changed (differentiated) via the eye-catching image EG1, the jackpot expectation degree is suggested. There was no case, but it may indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, as in the effect mode change image EG2, the jackpot expectation may be suggested depending on the display mode of the eye-catching image.

(Example of production when power failure occurs during fluctuation production)
With reference to FIG. 65, an example of an effect when an electric power failure occurs during the variable effect will be described.

FIG. 65A is a scene in which the effect symbol 38, which is a combination showing a loss, is temporarily stopped and displayed in the SPSP reach effect.

After that, a power failure occurred and the supply of the power supply voltage was cut off, so that nothing is displayed on the image display device 31 as shown in FIG. 65 (b).

Then, when the sub CPU 120a is restored from the power failure and receives the power restoration designation command from the main CPU 110a, the image display device 31 performs a restoration indicating that the restoration is in progress, as shown in FIG. 65 (c). , The voice output device 32 outputs a voice saying "Recovery is in progress" indicating that the restoration is in progress.

Then, when the sub CPU 120a receives the symbol confirmation command from the main CPU 110a, as shown in FIG. 65 (d), all the effect symbols 38 and the small effect symbols 48 are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 120a receives the power recovery designation command from the main CPU 110a, the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed even in the variation effect in which the eye-catching image EG1 is scheduled to be displayed. ing. By doing so, it is possible to give priority to the display of images having high importance (display during restoration).

If the timing of receiving the power recovery designation command is during the display of the eye-catching image EG1, the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is switched to the display during restoration.
Similarly, when the power-on designation command is received, the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed.

(Example of effect when the symbol confirmation command cannot be received normally during variable effect)
An example of the effect when the symbol determination command cannot be normally received during the variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 66.

FIG. 66A is a scene in which the effect symbol 38, which is a combination indicating a loss, is temporarily stopped and displayed in the SPSP reach effect.
The movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 66 (b), the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Then, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a, but when the sub CPU 120a cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation command, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), the effect symbol 38 is provisionally The stop display continues, and the stop display is not performed.
The small effect symbol 48 continues to be displayed in a variable manner without being temporarily stopped.

Then, when the sub CPU 120a normally receives the start command from the main CPU 110a while the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 is continued, the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 66 (d). Start variable display without any.

Here, the "start command" is a command instructing to start the variation effect transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a, and in the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command is a command indicating a variation pattern. Moreover, it is assumed that it is a command instructing to start the variable effect (also used). It should be noted that a variation start command for instructing the start of the variation effect may be provided, a command for instructing the effect symbol designation command to start the variation effect, or a plurality of commands (for example, variation). The variable effect may be started by receiving the pattern specification command and the effect symbol specification command).

That is, when the sub CPU 120a cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation command, the effect symbol 38 continues to be temporarily stopped and the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in a variable manner until the sub CPU 120a receives the start command from the main CPU 110a. Is continued.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the sub CPU 120a cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation command, the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, but the effect symbol 38 is not stopped and displayed. That is, if the symbol confirmation command cannot be received normally, the effect symbol 38 is not stopped and displayed, so that the player cannot determine whether it is a big hit or a loss, but by displaying the eye-catching image EG1, the eye-catching image EG1 can be displayed. It becomes possible to infer that the player is a loser.

(Example of effect of variable effect in high probability time saving game state (effect mode D))
With reference to FIG. 67, an example of effect of variable effect in a high-probability time-saving gaming state (effect mode D) will be described.

FIG. 67A is a scene in which the normal reach effect is executed in the effect mode D.
Since the game state is the high-probability time-saving game state in the effect mode D, the remaining number image CG showing the remaining number of high-probability (time-saving) games that was not displayed in the effect mode A, and the right-handed instruction. The image SG is displayed.

After that, the SPSP reach effect is performed, and after the effect symbol 38, which is a combination indicating the loss, is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 67 (b)), the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed (see FIG. 67 (c)). ).
The movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

When the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed in the effect mode D, the background image HG2, the effect symbol 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect symbol 48, the number hold, the lamp hold, and the right-handed instruction image SG continue to be displayed without being hidden.
Although omitted in FIG. 67, the eye-catching image EG1 is gradually displayed from the left and right ends as in the effect mode A.
Further, although not shown, the display of the right-handed sub-display 27g continues to be displayed without being hidden, as in the case of the right-handed instruction image SG.

Then, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is completed, as shown in FIG. 67 (d), the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48, which are combinations showing the loss, are stopped and displayed.
At this time, the display of the background image HG4 for the effect mode D, the remaining number of times image CG, the first hold icon display area 31a, the second hold icon display area 31b, and the variable icon display area 31c is resumed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the remaining number of times image CG is hidden (erased) while the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, but the right-handed instruction image SG is displayed. ing. By doing so, the right-handed instruction image SG, which is important information for the player, can be grasped even if the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. It is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the number of consecutive villas is not displayed in the effect mode D, but it may be performed. When displaying the number of consecutive villas, the display of the number of consecutive villas may be hidden (erased) as in the case of the remaining number of times image CG while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed.

(Transformation example of eye-catching image)
In the present embodiment, the eye-catching image is an image imitating a sliding door and is gradually displayed from the left and right ends, but is not limited to such an image.
Here, a modified example of the eye-catching image will be described with reference to FIG. 68.

FIG. 68A is a scene in which the display of the eye-catching image EG3 is started in the SPSP reach effect.
The eye-catching image EG3 is an image imitating a curtain, and is displayed so as to gradually close from the right end.

That is, after the right symbol of the effect symbol 38 cannot be seen, the middle symbol and the left symbol of the effect symbol 38 cannot be seen.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG3 is completely closed, the background image HG2, the effect symbol 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect symbol 48, the number hold, and the lamp hold (not shown) continue to be displayed without being hidden (see FIG. 68 (b)).

Further, as shown in FIG. 68B, the model name “P ○ × Δ” of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the eye-catching image EG3.

After that, the eye-catching image EG3 is displayed so as to gradually open from the left end (see FIG. 68 (c)).
Since the eye-catching image EG3 is displayed so as to gradually open from the left end, the background image HG1 for the effect mode A, the effect symbol 38, the first hold icon display area 31a, the second hold icon display area 31b, Then, the variable icon display area 31c gradually becomes a display state (becomes gradually visible) from the left end.

That is, after the left symbol of the effect symbol 38 becomes visible, the middle symbol and the right symbol of the effect symbol 38 become visible.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG3 is completely opened (when it disappears), the output of the SE that imitates the opening and closing of the curtain is stopped (see FIG. 68 (d)).

In this way, the model name (model motif design) of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the eye-catching image EG3. By doing so, the model of the gaming machine 1 can be impressed by the player with the eye-catching image EG1, and as a result, it can be expected that the model of the gaming machine 1 will be easily selected when selecting the gaming machine.

Further, when the display of the eye-catching image EG3 starts, the background image, the effect symbol 38, the character, and the like are gradually hidden from the right side. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

When the display of the eye-catching image EG3 ends, the background image HG1, the effect symbol 38, the first hold icon display area 31a, the second hold icon display area 31b, and the variable icon display area 31c gradually appear from the left side. It is designed to be displayed in. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the eye-catching image EG1 and improve the interest of the game.

(Example of revival failure production)
In the present embodiment, a fanning effect (special operation of the first decorative member 33a) for whether or not the revival effect is executed is executed, but an effect in which the revival effect is not finally executed (revival failure effect) is executed. It wasn't, but it may be executed.
Here, an example of a revival failure effect will be described with reference to FIG. 69.

FIG. 69A is a scene in which a special operation of the first decorative member 33a is performed and a revival failure effect is started.
The movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Then, after the special operation is performed for a predetermined period, the revival failure effect ends, the first decorative member 33a returns to the standby position (ascends), and the display of the eye-catching image EG1 starts (ascending). See FIG. 69 (b)).

Then, the first decorative member 33a returns to the standby position, and the eye-catching image EG1 is completely displayed (see FIG. 69 (c)).

In the present embodiment, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the first decorative member 33a is not movable (the movement of the first decorative member 33a is restricted), but in this way, the first decorative member 33a is set to the first standby position. If it is movable back, it may be performed while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is prevented from moving to the second operating position while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, but if it is movable to return to the second standby position, the eye-catching image is displayed. You may go while displaying EG1.

In this embodiment, the time of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 is not different depending on the type of the variable effect, but it may be different. For example, it may be lengthened in the order of "shortening variation" <"normal variation" <"variation effect for performing SP reach effect" <"variation effect for performing SPSP reach effect" <"variation effect for performing revival effect".

In this case, the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is displayed has a longer time from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 to the stop display than the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is not displayed. It can be said that it is long.
It should be noted that the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is not displayed has a longer time from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 to the stop display than the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is displayed. good.
Further, it can be said that the time for the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 is longer in the variable effect in which the effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 35 is performed than in the variable effect in which the effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 35 is not performed.
It should be noted that the variable effect in which the effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 35 is not performed may have a longer time for temporarily stopping the effect symbol 38 than the variable effect in which the effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 35 is performed. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, the effect symbol 38 is hidden from the left and right symbols and then the middle symbol is hidden, but in this order. It is not necessary, and all the effect symbols 38 may be hidden after some of the effect symbols 38 are hidden.
For example, as shown in FIG. 68, all the effect symbols 38 may be hidden after being hidden from the right symbol, or all the effect symbols 38 may be hidden after being hidden from the left symbol. It may be hidden, or all the effect symbols 38 may be hidden after the middle symbol is hidden.
Further, all the effect symbols 38 may be gradually hidden in parallel (at the same timing). Further, the middle symbol may be hidden after a part of the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 is hidden.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the effect symbol 38 is in the display state from the left and right symbols after the middle symbol is in the display state, but in this order. It is not necessary, and all the effect symbols 38 may be in the display state after some of the effect symbols 38 are in the display state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 68, all the effect symbols 38 may be displayed after the left symbol is displayed, or all the effect symbols 38 may be displayed after the right symbol is displayed. It may be in the display state, or all the effect symbols 38 may be in the display state after the middle symbol is changed to the display state.
Further, all the effect symbols 38 may be gradually displayed in parallel (at the same timing).

Further, in the present embodiment, the eye-catching image EG1 is an image imitating a sliding door, and is an image that gradually displays from the left and right edges and gradually ends the display from the center. Not limited to images, various images can be considered.
For example, an image imitating a curtain as shown in FIG. 68 may be an image that is gradually displayed from the right end and gradually ends from the left end, or is gradually displayed from the left end. It may be an image that gradually ends the display from the right end, an image that gradually displays from the center and gradually ends the display from the right end, and an image such as blackout or whiteout fades. An image may be an image in which an in (gradual display) display is displayed and a fade-out (gradual non-display) display is terminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed using the entire display unit of the image display device 31, but the entire display unit may not be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3), the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 are reduced and the middle symbol is enlarged, and the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is used for eye-catching. After the display of the image EG1 (EG3), all the effect symbols 38 are set to the normal display size, but the display size is not limited to this.
For example, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3), all the effect symbols 38 are enlarged and displayed, and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) via the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3), all the effects are displayed. The symbol 38 may be set to the normal display size, or before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3), the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 38 are set to the normal display size, the middle symbol is enlarged, and the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed. ), After displaying the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3), all the effect symbols 38 may be set to the normal display size.

Further, in the present embodiment, the start port lighting device 34c is adapted to emit light in a color corresponding to the changed color in response to the change in the display mode of the variable icon other than the white icon. Even when it is not (when it is a white icon), it may emit light in a predetermined emission color (for example, white).
Also, the light may be emitted even when the hold icon changes. In this case, if both the hold icon and the variable icon are changing, the light may be emitted in a color corresponding to the color of the variable icon, and the variable icon has not changed. When a plurality of hold icons are changed, the color corresponding to the color of the hold icon for which the jackpot determination is performed first may be emitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable icon is deleted at the timing when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, but it seems that the variable icon is deleted when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is completed. You can do it.

Further, the variable icon (holding icon) that has changed before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) may be displayed as a normal icon (white) after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3).

Further, in the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect, the hold icon and the variable icon are hidden, but they may be displayed. Even in this case, the hold icon and the variable icon may be hidden when the display of the eye-catching image is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation promotion images are the operation promotion image BG1 imitating the non-protruding effect button 35 and the operation promotion image BG2 imitating the projecting state effect button 35, but other operation promotion images. An image may be provided. For example, it shows that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the operation promotion image BG1 and shows that the jackpot expectation is higher than the operation promotion image BG3 or the operation promotion image BG2 in which the display color of the operation promotion image BG1 is changed. Therefore, the operation promotion image BG4 in which the display color of the operation promotion image BG2 is changed may be provided.
Further, a third operating means other than the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 may be provided. When such a third operating means is provided, the effect of operating the third operating means may have a higher expectation of a big hit than the effect of operating the effect button 35.

Further, unlike the constituent elements (character part, number part) of the effect symbol 38, the component of the small effect symbol 48 is composed of only the number part, but the character part may be provided as in the effect symbol 38. good. Even in this case, the number of components of the small effect symbol 48 may not be different (changed) before and after the display of the eye-catching image.

Further, as an effect for urging the operation of the effect button 35, the operation promotion images BG1 and BG2 are displayed, but the image is not limited to the one displaying the image, and sound may be used or light may be used. However, all of the images, sounds, and lights may be used, or a predetermined combination may be used. Even when sound or light is used, a plurality of types may be provided according to the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Further, as the final effect, "blower effect", "rainbow effect", "rainbow icon", and "correct dialogue" are provided, but the final effect is not limited to these and can be set as appropriate. For example, a character displaying a predetermined character (premier character), or a light emitting device provided on the operation handle and causing the light emitting device to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the eye-catching image EG1 displays the character peculiar to the model of the gaming machine 1, but it does not have to be the character peculiar to the model as long as it suggests the model. For example, the model name may be displayed as shown in FIG. 68, a model-specific mark (family crest, symbol, etc.) may be used, or the copyright title adopted for the model may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small effect symbol 48 is always displayed, but a period during which the small effect symbol 48 is not displayed may be provided. For example, when the eye-catching image is displayed, it may not be displayed, or it may be displayed at the timing when the hold icon or the variable icon is hidden.

Further, it is not necessary to provide the small effect symbol 48. In this case, in the period in which the effect symbol 48 is not displayed (eye catch image display period, effect mode change image display period, when the decorative member is movable), the effect symbol 48 is reduced. It should be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, SE (sound effect) is output while the eye-catching image is being displayed, but SE (sound effect) may not be output.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display of the eye-catching image is completed, the display of the variable icon is restored and the effect symbol 38 is erased at the timing when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed. However, the display of the eye-catching image is displayed. The display of the variable icon may not be restored even when it is finished (it may be left deleted).

Further, various effects other than the effects provided in the present embodiment may be provided. For example, the image display device 31 performs a specific effect (background image) different from the normal effect (background image) and foretells that the jackpot game may be executed (expected that the jackpot game is executed). A zone effect may be provided, or a predetermined event (for example, an icon change effect, various reach effects) may be provided during the variable effect by performing a countdown display (subtraction display) of the numerical value (timer) displayed on the image display device 31. , Zone effect, validity period of effect button 35, stop display of jackpot symbol, etc.), and a timer effect suggesting the timing when a predetermined event occurs may be provided, or the image display device 31 may provide a game. An explanatory effect for displaying an explanation about the machine may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot cannot be changed, but a plurality of set values may be provided so that the clerk of the game store can arbitrarily change the set value.

In this way, when the setting change function is provided, a command corresponding to the set value is transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a, and the setting suggestion effect of suggesting the set value to the player is performed by the image display device 31 or the like. good.

For example, it may be suggested by the display mode (difference in type, difference in color, etc.) of the eye-catching image.

In a gaming machine provided with such a setting suggestion effect by an eye catch image, if the sub CPU 120a cannot normally receive a command according to the set value, the setting suggestion effect is not performed and a normal (default) eye catch is performed. The image may be displayed.

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In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, the variation display of the special symbol is executed based on the result of the determination, and the special game is executed when the variation display becomes the special result. .. In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is enhanced by performing a variable effect in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed according to any of a plurality of types of variable patterns by an image display means so as to correspond to the variable display of the special symbol. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-077287). However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that there is room for improvement in the variation effect and the game is not interesting.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are some symbols (some production symbols 38, etc.) that are not displayed after the image is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. The first symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) to be displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed, and the specific image is displayed while being displayed before the specific image is displayed. There is a second symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that is not displayed after the image is displayed, and a third symbol (small effect symbol 48, etc.) that is displayed while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. The first symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) to be displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed, and the specific image is displayed while being displayed before the specific image is displayed. There is a second symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that is not displayed after the display, and the first symbol is before the display of the specific image is started and after the display of the specific image is finished. The number of components (character part, number part) is different. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. The first symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) to be displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed, and the specific image is displayed while being displayed before the specific image is displayed. There is a third symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that is not displayed after the display, and the first symbol is before the display of the specific image is started and after the display of the specific image is finished. The display size is different. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) and the operation means (effect button 35) that can be operated by the player are provided, and the effect control means includes a plurality of effect control means. It is possible to execute the variation effect using a symbol, it is possible to perform the reach effect in the variation effect, and a specific image (eye catch image) can be displayed when the reach effect ends. It is possible, and the plurality of symbols include symbols (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) to be displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. There are symbols (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and the operation of the operation means is performed during the variation effect. It is possible to execute the operation promotion notification to be urged, and the operation promotion notification includes the first operation promotion notification (operation promotion image BG1) and the determination result that the special game is executed rather than the first operation promotion notification. There is a second operation promotion notification (operation promotion image BG2) that suggests that there is a high possibility that the second operation promotion notification is displayed. The specific image is made more difficult to be displayed than the variable effect to be displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are symbols that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some effect symbols 38, etc.), and the variation effect according to the determination result that the special game is executed and the above-mentioned that the special game is not executed. The probability that the specific image is displayed differs depending on the variation effect according to the determination result. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110), a holding means capable of holding a predetermined number of determination rights, and an effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel) for producing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means is provided with an effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, the start port lighting device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35), and the effect control means has a plurality of symbols. It is possible to execute the variation effect using the above, it is possible to perform the reach effect in the variation effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed. The plurality of symbols include symbols (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) to be displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. There are symbols (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and correspond to the right held by the holding means. It is possible to display the hold image (hold icon) to be held, and the hold image is hidden while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) and the sound output means (voice output device 32) capable of outputting sound are provided, and the effect control means is plural. It is possible to execute the variation effect using the symbol of the above, it is possible to perform the reach effect in the variation effect, and a specific image (eye catch image) is displayed when the reach effect is completed. This is possible, and the plurality of symbols include symbols (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) to be displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. There are symbols (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and before the display of the specific image is started. In the above, while it is possible to output a predetermined music (BGM) from the sound output means, the predetermined music is not output from the sound output means while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a ninth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) and the sound output means (voice output device 32) capable of outputting sound are provided, and the effect control means is plural. It is possible to execute the variation effect using the symbol of the above, it is possible to perform the reach effect in the variation effect, and a specific image (eye catch image) is displayed when the reach effect is completed. This is possible, and the plurality of symbols include symbols (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) to be displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. There are symbols (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and before the display of the specific image is started. The sound output means can output a predetermined music (BGM) at an audible volume, while the sound output means outputs a predetermined music at an inaudible volume while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a tenth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) and the operation means (effect button 35) that can be operated by the player are provided, and the effect control means includes a plurality of effect control means. It is possible to execute the variation effect using a symbol, it is possible to perform the reach effect in the variation effect, and a specific image (eye catch image) can be displayed when the reach effect ends. It is possible, and the plurality of symbols include symbols (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) to be displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. There are symbols (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and the operation of the operation means is performed during the variation effect. It is possible to display the operation promotion image (operation promotion image BG1, BG2) to be prompted, and when the number of times the operation promotion image is displayed in one variation effect is a predetermined value (0 times), the one variation effect. The specific image is not displayed in the above. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eleventh configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35), the first position (first standby position, second standby position), and the second position (first). The effect control means includes a movable member (first decorative member 33a, second decorative member 33b) that can move between the operation position and the second operation position), and the effect control means uses a plurality of symbols to make the variation. It is possible to execute the effect, it is possible to perform the reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the plurality. In the symbol of, the symbol (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbol 48, etc.) to be displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed, and the specific image are displayed. There are symbols (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed in the front but not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and the movable member is displayed before the display of the specific image is started. While it is possible to operate from the position 1 to the second position, the movable member is restricted from operating from the first position to the second position while the specific image is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a twelfth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) and the light emitting means (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) capable of emitting light are provided, and the effect control is provided. The means can execute the variation effect using a plurality of symbols, enable the reach effect to be performed in the variation effect, and when the reach effect ends, a specific image (eye catch image). It is possible to display the symbols (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 38) to be displayed on the plurality of symbols both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. 48 etc.) and a symbol (some effect symbols 38 etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but not displayed after the specific image is displayed, depending on the variation effect. It is possible to perform a light emitting effect that causes the light emitting means to emit light, and before the display of the specific image is started, the light emitting effect (variation effect of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b) is performed in a predetermined light emitting mode. While it is possible to execute light emission according to the above, the light emission effect in a predetermined light emission mode is restricted during the display of the specific image. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a thirteenth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are symbols that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some effect symbols 38, etc.), and the specific image is displayed in such a manner that a predetermined symbol among the plurality of symbols gradually becomes invisible. I am trying to be done. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are symbols that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some effect symbols 38, etc.), and the specific image is displayed in such a manner that a predetermined symbol among the plurality of symbols can be gradually visually recognized. I am trying to finish it. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) and the operation means (effect button 35, cross button 36) that can be operated by the player are provided. Can execute the variation effect using a plurality of symbols, enable the reach effect to be performed in the variation effect, and display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect ends. It is possible to display, and in the plurality of symbols, symbols to be displayed both before displaying the specific image and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48). Etc.) and a symbol (some effect symbols 38, etc.) that is displayed before the specific image is displayed but is not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and the operation of the operation means is effective. It is possible to execute the operation effect in response to the operation of the operating means during the valid period, and the valid period is not newly generated while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a sixteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are symbols that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some effect symbols 38, etc.), and a definite effect that notifies that the determination result is that the special game is executed while the specific image is being displayed. While (blower effect, rainbow icon, rainbow effect, correct dialogue) is not executed, the final effect can be executed before the display of the specific image is started. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a seventeenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110), a holding means capable of holding a predetermined number of determination rights, and an effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel) for producing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means. An effect control means (effect control board 120) executed by the lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, a start port lighting device 34c, a blower device 3c, and an effect button 35), and a light emitting means capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emitting mode (effect control board 120). The effect control means is provided with a start port lighting device 34c), and the effect control means can execute the variation effect using a plurality of symbols, and can perform the reach effect in the variation effect. It is possible to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the effect is completed, and the plurality of symbols are displayed both before the specific image is displayed and after the specific image is displayed. Designs (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and symbols that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed (some effect symbols 38). Etc.), and a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the right held in the hold means, and a changing image corresponding to the right after the determination is made for the right (etc.). The variable icon) and can be displayed, and is displayed in a special display mode (for example, a red icon) suggesting that the variable image may be the determination result of executing the special game. When there is, the specific image is displayed when the light emitting means is made to emit light in a light emitting mode (red light emission) corresponding to the special display mode and the light emitting means is made to emit light in a light emitting mode corresponding to the special display mode. When this is done, the changing image of the special display mode is hidden, while the light emission of the light emitting means can be continuously executed in the light emitting mode corresponding to the special display mode. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eighteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are symbols that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some effect symbols 38, etc.), and the reach effect includes a first reach effect (normal reach effect) and the special game rather than the first reach effect. There is a second reach effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) that suggests that there is a high possibility that the determination result is that the special game is not executed. The specific image is not displayed when the first reach effect ends, while the specific image is displayed when the second reach effect according to the determination result that the special game is not executed ends. I am doing it. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a nineteenth configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. 110) and the effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, start port lighting) to produce fluctuations according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 120) to be executed by the device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the effect button 35) is provided, and the effect control means can execute the variable effect using a plurality of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to display a specific image (eye catch image) when the reach effect is completed, and the specific image is displayed on the plurality of symbols. Designs to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, etc.) and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image. There are symbols that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some production symbols 38, etc.), and the specific image includes elements of the model motif of the gaming machine (model-specific character A, model name, etc.). There is. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the inside of the jackpot 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. When the gaming ball passes through the specific area provided in the above, the gaming machine may be used as a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

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

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

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

The "plurality of symbols" includes the effect symbol 38, the small effect symbol 48, the hold icon, the variable icon, the number hold, and the background image (background image for each effect mode, background image during reach effect, background image in zone effect). Etc.), character, right-handed instruction image SG, remaining number of times image CG, each image in various effects (countdown display in timer effect, explanation display in explanation effect, dialogue in dialogue notice effect, operation promotion image, etc.), etc. The symbols to be displayed both before displaying the specific image (eye catch image) and after displaying the specific image (eye catch image) are some effect symbols 38, small effect symbols 48, number hold, right-handed. The symbols that are set as the instruction image SG and are not displayed after the specific image (eye catch image) is displayed are a part of the effect symbol 38, the background image (background image for each effect mode, background image during reach effect, zone effect). (Background image, etc.), each image in various effects (countdown display in timer effect, explanation display in explanation effect, dialogue in dialogue notice effect, operation promotion image, etc.), character, etc.
Further, "before the specific image is displayed" may be immediately before the display of the eye-catching image, may be before a predetermined period, or may be from the start of the variable effect to the start of the display of the eye-catching image.

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

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko machine 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b main ROM
110c main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m Production control unit 150 Display control unit 151 Overall control unit 152 Image control unit 154 Voice control unit 160 Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

It is provided with a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and an effect control means for executing a variation effect according to the determination result of the determination means in the effect means.
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute the variation effect using a plurality of images.
The plurality of images
A plurality of effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the variable effect, and
Including the effect image displayed during the variable display of the effect symbol,
Each of the plurality of effect symbols
Includes identification character information as one of the components
The effect control means is
It is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect,
It is possible to display a specific image after the reach effect is completed.
The combination of the plurality of effect symbols consisting of the combination of the predetermined identification character information displayed before the specific image is displayed is displayed even after the specific image is displayed, but before and after the display of the specific image. It is possible to change the number of components of the plurality of effect symbols so that a predetermined combination of identification character information is maintained.
A gaming machine capable of displaying a predetermined effect image before displaying the specific image, while not displaying the predetermined effect image after the display of the specific image is completed.

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