JP5923474B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In a general pachinko gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area wins a start opening provided in the game area, and the big hit gaming state is started by winning this lottery. The The big hit game state is a state in which the big winning opening is continuously opened for a certain period, which is advantageous for the player. In addition, in the display device provided in the game area, a variable display game is performed in which identification symbols such as numbers and symbols are variably displayed according to the result of the big hit lottery.

  In this pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at the starting port during the execution of the variable display game, the winning is stored as a starting memory up to a predetermined number (holding storage). Then, after the running variation display game is ended, the suspended variation display game is executed. At this time, the stored number of stored (held stored number) can be grasped by the player from the lighting state of the lamp provided on the game board, the symbols displayed on the display device, and the like.

  In general, when the on-hold storage is made, a new variable display game is started as soon as the current variable display game is finished. That is, if there are a plurality of reserved memories, a plurality of variable display games are continuously played.

  Here, in the variable display in the variable display game, a variable display pattern called a so-called pseudo-continuous effect may be performed. The pseudo-continuous effect is a re-variable display in which a variation display of an identification symbol is temporarily stopped and then a variation display is started again after a variation display of the identification symbol is started for a single winning at the start opening. This is an effect in which the stop display of the identification symbol is performed after being performed once or a plurality of times. If the variation display of the identification symbol is monotonous, the player may gradually get bored with the game, but the pseudo-continuous production will prevent the player from getting bored with the game and further enhance the game's interest. Can be improved.

  Various patterns have been proposed for variable display with pseudo-continuous effects. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a temporary stop display of pseudo-continuous effects, an identification symbol is identified by a specific combination called a chance eye for notifying (notifying) a player that there is a high probability of being a big hit or a big hit. A gaming machine that displays a temporary stop is disclosed. As a result, when the player sees a chance in the temporary stop display, the player will have a higher expectation that will be a big hit, and the fun of the game will improve.

  In this way, pseudo-continuous effects using various variable display patterns have been proposed for the purpose of preventing the player from getting bored of the game and improving the interest of the game.

JP 2008-188056 A

  In the conventional pseudo-continuous effect form, the player notices that the effect display being performed on the display device is the pseudo-continuous effect after the pseudo-continuous effect is started. That is, the player recognizes that the pseudo-continuous effect is started by the temporary stop display of the identification symbol and the re-variation display being executed. Thus, the player has not been able to grasp in advance whether or not the pseudo-continuous performance is executed. In addition, even if the player grasps that the pseudo-continuous effect has been started by executing the re-variation display, the identification symbol is displayed in the stop display as to how many times the temporary stop display and the re-variation display are repeated. It wasn't understood until the pseudo-rendition was finished. For this reason, some players felt dissatisfied because they could not see the future of the game.

  In addition, since the skilled person who is skilled in the game knows the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous production, it can be surely grasped that the pseudo-continuous production has started. However, a beginner who is unfamiliar with the game may not be aware of the fact that the pseudo-continuous effect is being performed because he / she does not know the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous effect. Such a player may be convinced that the big hit lottery is performed a plurality of times despite the pseudo-ream performance. In this case, despite the fact that the player had raised the expectation for the big hit, the pseudo-rendition production was actually performed. There was also the possibility of refraining from the gaming machine that produced the performance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with a high level of interest in games for both players who are skilled in games and beginners who are unfamiliar with games. And

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll, a starting opening provided in the gaming area so that a gaming ball can enter, and a gaming ball in the starting opening. The jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the player has entered the ball, the display means capable of displaying the change and stop display of the identification symbol, Start memory means for storing a start memory including information for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game for the ball when a game ball enters the start port, with a predetermined number as an upper limit; Fluctuation display control means capable of causing the display means to execute a specific fluctuation display in which the identification symbol performs a plurality of fluctuation displays and a plurality of stop displays based on one start memory, and the start storage means Based on the starting memory stored in The specific fluctuation display execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific fluctuation display, and the specific fluctuation display based on the determination that the specific fluctuation display execution determining means executes the specific fluctuation display. And a notification means for performing a predetermined notification based on the number of times of display of the identification symbol in a variable manner before execution of the specific variation display, and a variation of the number of times that the identification symbol is variably displayed in the specific variation display. Variable display number determination means capable of determining the number of display times, wherein the predetermined notification notifies the variable display number determined by the variable display number determination means, and the variable display number determination means includes: , After the predetermined notification is made by the notification means, when the game ball enters the start opening, the change display count is re-determined by lottery, Knowledge means informs the variation impressions that are redetermined, characterized in that.

  In this way, a predetermined notification based on the number of times of display of the identification symbol, which is the number of times that the identification symbol is variably displayed in the specific variation display in which the identification symbol is subjected to the variable display multiple times and the stop display multiple times, is performed before the specific variation display is executed. Since the notification means is provided, the player can grasp in advance information on the specific variation display. Thereby, any player who is skilled in the game or a beginner who is unfamiliar with the game can correctly grasp the temporary stop display and the stop display without confusion. Therefore, even a beginner can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable with the temporary stop display. Here, the specific variation display including the re-variable display in which the identification symbol is temporarily stopped and then variably displayed again is, for example, an effect called a so-called pseudo-continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous effect).

  The gaming machine further includes a variable display count determining means capable of determining a variable display count that is the number of times the identification symbol is variably displayed in the specific variable display, wherein the predetermined notification is the variable display count. It is good also as notifying of the number of times of change display determined by the determination means.

  Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain beforehand what kind of effect is performed about the effect in which specific fluctuation display is performed. Therefore, even a beginner can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable.

  Further, in this gaming machine, the variable display count determining means can re-determine the variable display count based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied after the predetermined notification is given by the notification means. It may be there.

  As described above, since the number of times of performing the specific variation display may change, it is surprising and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine may further include an effect executing unit capable of executing an effect corresponding to the number of times of change display notified by the notification unit.

  Thereby, since the effect according to the notified number of times of change display is executed, the player can enjoy the effect more.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine with high interest of a game can be provided in any player who is a skilled player and a beginner who is unfamiliar with a game.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the game board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the schematic which shows arrangement | positioning of switches in the back surface side of the game board of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the special symbol determination table of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment, Comprising: FIG. 7 (A) is a 1st special symbol determination table, FIG.7 (B) is a 2nd special symbol determination table. is there. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in which FIG. 8A is a special symbol variation pattern determination table in the first special symbol, and FIG. It is a special symbol variation pattern determination table for symbols. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an effect pattern determination table of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 9A is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first special symbol, and FIG. 9B is a second special pattern. It is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to a symbol. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a table for determining the number of pseudo-reams for a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in which FIG. 10A is a first table of a table for determining the number of pseudo-reams, and FIG. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the sub starting storage area | region of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the system timer interruption process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol control process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol memory check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flow chart of switch input processing concerning a gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol related switch check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which concerns on the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of command analysis processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production pattern determination process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a first flowchart of the start winning memory update processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a 2nd flowchart of the start winning memory | storage update process of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 25A is a diagram showing an effect pattern determination table for gaming machines in the modification according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 25A is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first special symbol in the modification, and FIG. B) is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the second special symbol in the modified example. It is a figure which shows the frequency | count determination table of the pseudo | simulation series in the modification of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process in the modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the start winning memory | storage update process in the modification of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a 2nd flowchart of the start winning memory | storage update process in the modification of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the starting information of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. In this embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating the state which entered the starting opening in the case of a fluctuation | variation display, and the display of the state which does not enter a starting opening in the case of a fluctuation | variation display. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation display of the pseudo | simulation series in this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st modification of the effect display which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification of the effect display which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of the effect display which concerns on this embodiment.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to this embodiment will be described below.

[Overview of gaming machines]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of switches on the back side of the gaming board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1001 has a structure in which a glass door 1010, a dish unit 1011, a launching device 1012, a liquid crystal display device 1013 and a game board 1014 are supported by a base door 1015. . The base door 1015 supports the discharge unit 1016 and the substrate unit 1017 on the back side, and is fitted in the opening 1181 of the main body 1018.

  The glass door 1010 is pivotally attached to the base door 1015 so as to be freely opened and closed. This glass door 1010 has an opening 1101 formed at the center, and a transparent protective glass 1019 is disposed in the opening 1101. The protective glass 1019 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 1014 with the glass door 1010 closed. The glass door 1010 is provided with a speaker 1021 at the top and lamps 1022 on the left and right. The speaker 1021 is for performing, for example, voice notification, production, and error notification. The lamp 1022 performs various notifications such as effects and announcements.

  The dish unit 1011 is for storing game balls, and is disposed on the base door 1015 below the glass door 1010. The dish unit 1011 is configured as a unit in which a lower dish 1112 is integrated below an upper dish 1111.

  The upper plate 1111 is for storing a game ball to be launched into a game area 1140 described later. The upper plate 1111 is provided with a payout opening 1113 and an operation button 1020. The payout port 1113 is used for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. The operation button 1020 is a so-called “CHANCE button” or “push button”. For example, a CHANCE effect (a so-called cut-in effect or whether or not the movable body is movable) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 described above is used. This is operated by the player to select whether or not to perform or to notify the degree of expectation in an effect (for example, conversation content or character color of the conversation effect) for notifying the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  The lower plate 1112 is provided with a payout opening 1114. As with the payout exit 1113, the payout exit 1114 is used to rent out game balls and pay out game balls (prize balls), and the game balls are discharged when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

  The launcher 1012 is for launching a game ball stored in the upper plate 1111 in a game area 1140 described later. This launching device 1012 is provided with a launching handle 1122 on the surface side of the panel body 1121, and is disposed in the lower right portion of the base door 1015.

  The panel body 1121 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 1011 when the dish unit 1011 and the launching device 1012 are disposed on the base door 1015. A drive device (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 1121. For example, a firing solenoid is used as the driving device.

  The liquid crystal display device 1013 displays various game-related images, for example, identification symbols for decoration (decoration symbols), in addition to the results of the big hit lottery based on winning of game balls to the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 The effect image in the state, the effect image during the big hit, the demonstration effect, and the number of holds are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 1013 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 1014.

  As the production means, for example, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory is used alone or in combination instead of or in addition to the liquid crystal display device 1013. Also good.

  The game board 1014 is disposed in front of the base door 1015 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 1019. The game board 1014 has a game area 1140 in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 1140 is surrounded by the guide rail 1031 and a plurality of game nails are driven therein.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1014 includes guide rails 1031 and 1032, a stage 1033, a first start port 1034, a second start port 1035, a passage gate 1036, first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038. A grand prize opening 1039, an opening / closing door 1040, general winning openings 1041, 1042, 1043, and 1044, and an LED unit 1005 are provided.

  The guide rail (outer rail) 1031 is arranged so as to surround the game area 1140 in order to partition (define) the game area 1140. The guide rail (inner rail) 1032 is for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game board 1014 together with the guide rail 1031, and is arranged inside the guide rail 1031 on the left side of the game board 1014.

  The stage 1033 distributes the flow area of the game balls in the game area 1140 and is provided on the top of the game board 1014. The game ball launched by the launching device 1012 flows down the game board 1014 while changing its advancing direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown) driven into the game board 1014, the stage 1033, and the like. In this process, a game ball is won in the first start port 1034, the second start port 1035, the passing gate 1036, the big winning port 1039, or the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, and the game ball that has not won is the out port 1045. Discharged from. The game ball flows down mainly on the left side of the stage 1033 because the launch force given to the game ball is small when the rotation angle of the launch handle 1122 is small, while the game ball is played when the rotation angle of the launch handle 1122 is large. Since the launch force applied to the sphere is large, it flows down mainly on the right side of the stage 1033. In general, the method of hitting the game ball to the left of the stage 1033 is called left-handed, and the method of hitting the game ball to the right of the stage 1033 is called right-handed.

  The first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 provide an opportunity for a big win lottery on condition that a game ball is won (passed), and the results of the big win lottery are displayed on the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 and the liquid crystal. An opportunity to be displayed on the display device 1013 is given.

  The first start port 1034 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game board 1014. A first start port switch 1340 is disposed behind the first start port 1034. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 1340, a big hit lottery is performed inside the game machine (board unit 1017 in FIG. 2), and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in the payout 1113 or payout. It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the outlet 1114.

  The second start port 1035 is provided directly below the first start port 1034, and a second start port switch 1350 is disposed behind the second start port 1035. When a game ball is detected by the second start-up switch 1350, a big hit lottery is performed inside the gaming machine 1001 (board unit 1017 in FIG. 2), and a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the payout opening 1113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 through the discharge outlet 1114. The second starting port 1035 is determined to be difficult to win by a blade member 1046 as a normal electric accessory.

  The blade member 1046 rotates in the left-right direction, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in the second start port 1035 and a game ball in the second start port 1035 is impossible or difficult. And a closed state can be selected. The blade member 1046 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a stop display (a combination of lighting and extinction) is performed with a predetermined symbol on a normal symbol display unit 1050 described later, and a game is displayed at the second start port 1035. It becomes easy to enter the ball.

  For example, in the normal symbol game, the winning probability in the low probability state (normal state) is 1/256, for example, and when this is won, the blade member 1046 is released once for 0.3 seconds. The hit probability in the high probability state (short time state) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member 1046 is opened three times for 1.3 seconds. Further, the maximum number of winning prizes to the second starting port 1035 for one game of the normal symbol game is 8 counts.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory is not limited to the one that rotates the blade member 1046 to the left and right. For example, the tongue-like member moves before and after the game board 1014 or the front and back of the game board 1014 rotates. 2 An opening / closing door that opens and closes the start port 1035 may be used.

  The passing gate 1036 provides an opportunity to perform a normal symbol lottery for opening the second starting port 1035, and is provided at the left and right center positions of the game board 1014. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on a normal symbol display unit 1050 described later. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 1050 described later, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning is displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. You may make it do.

  In the gaming machine 1001, after the big hit game ends, the gaming machine 1001 shifts to a normal state or a probability fluctuation state in which the big hit probability is higher than the normal state. In the probability variation state, since the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the winning to the second starting port 1035 is facilitated by the support of the blade member 1046 as the normal electric accessory. This state is a state called “electric support”, and it becomes easy to accumulate the reserved balls of the special symbol game, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game balls by winning the second starting port 1035. Since the “electric support” state continues until the next big win is won, the player can win the big win in a short time and with a decrease in the number of game balls being suppressed.

  On the other hand, even when the big hit probability is set to the normal state after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the “electric support” state. In this case, the “electric support” state continues until the special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 display the results of the big hit lottery for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). Such a finite number of “electric support” states are called “short-time states”.

  The first and second hold display sections 1037 and 1038 are played by the first or second starter switches 1340 and 1350 when the first or second special symbol display sections 1052 and 1053 described later are variably displayed. Is detected, the game to the first or second start opening 1034, 1035 until the first or second special symbol that is variably displayed in the first or second special symbol display unit 1052, 1053 is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display of the first or second special symbol based on the entry of the sphere is suspended. When the first or second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first or second special symbol that has been suspended is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the priority order of the variable display of the first and second special symbols is higher in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol. It should be noted that the corresponding first and second special symbols may be sequentially displayed in accordance with the winning order of the first and second start ports 1034 and 1035.

  Here, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of variable display suspensions of the first and second special symbols by entering the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 is four respectively. Therefore, the total number of winning holds in both the first and second special symbols, that is, the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 is eight in total. When the first special symbol game for the first special symbol is held four times, information on the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is the first special symbol in the main RAM 1062 (see FIG. 6). The information of the four special symbol games stored and held in the start memory area (0) as the start memory is started in the first special symbol start memory area (1) to the first special symbol start memory area (4). Stored as a memory. Similarly, when the second special symbol game is held four times, the information of the second special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored in the second special symbol game in the main RAM 1062 (see FIG. 6). The information of the second special symbol game for four times stored and reserved as the start memory in the symbol start memory area (0) includes the second special symbol start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4 ) Is stored as the start memory.

  In place of the first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038, or in addition to the first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038, the liquid crystal display device 1013 holds a prize at the first start port 1034. In addition, it is also possible to display a winning suspension to the second starting port 1035.

  The special winning opening 1039 is a portion that is opened in a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and is provided immediately below the first starting port 1034. The special winning opening 1039 is provided with a count switch 1390 (see FIG. 4). The count switch 1390 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 1039. When the winning of the game balls is confirmed, a preset number of game balls are paid out 1113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 through the discharge outlet 1114.

  The open / close door 1040 controls the special winning opening 1039 to be in an open state or a closed state, and is disposed so as to cover the special winning opening 1039. That is, the open / close door 1040 is driven so as to change into an open state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize opening 1039 and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball. The opening / closing drive of the special prize opening 1039 by the opening / closing door 1040 is changed to the big hit gaming state with the special symbol being in a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 described later. Done in case.

  Here, the big hit game state includes a state where a game ball can be acquired compared to the normal state (a big hit game state with a ball) and a state where a game ball cannot be acquired substantially (a big hit game state without a ball). . In the present embodiment, after the end of the no-hit big hit gaming state, the big hit winning probability shifts to a probability fluctuation state higher than the normal state. Such a big hit gaming state that shifts to the probability varying gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state without a ball is called a sudden probability fluctuation. This sudden probability variation is also called “sudden probability variation” or “surprising accuracy”.

  The special game state may include a small hit game state in addition to the big hit game state. Note that “small hit” refers to a hit where there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit gaming state that shifts after the small hit. Specifically, when the small hit game state is digested in the normal game state and the small hit game state is digested, the game state after the small hit game state remains the normal game state before the small hit game state, and the probability variation game There is no transition to the state. Similarly, when the small hit game state is digested in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming state after this small hit gaming state remains the probability variation gaming state before the small hit gaming state, and the normal gaming state There is no transition to.

  The small hit gaming state may be a state in which the opening / closing door 1040 is opened, but the opening / closing speed of the opening / closing door 1040 is high, and a game ball cannot be substantially acquired. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040 in the small hit may be the same as or similar to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040 in the above-described large hitting no-hit gaming state. As a result, it is difficult for the player to distinguish which hit has been established only by confirming the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040.

  The open state of the special winning opening 1039 by the opening / closing door 1040 is that the count value (the number of game balls passed) by the count switch 1390 (see FIG. 4) is a predetermined number (for example, 7) or the opening time is a predetermined time ( For example, it is maintained until about 25 seconds or 0.1 seconds). On the other hand, when the number of game balls passed reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the opening / closing door 1040 reaches a predetermined time, the opening / closing door 1040 is driven to close the special winning opening 1039.

  In the big hit gaming state, the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 1039 are repeated. In the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, the open state of the big winning opening 1039 is set to 15 times or 4 times. In the big hit gaming state, the gaming state in which the grand prize opening 1039 is in the open state is called “round game”, and after the grand prize opening 1039 is changed from the open state to the closed state, the next big winning opening 1039 is in the open state. The closed state of the big prize opening 1039 until it is played is called “inter-round game” or “interval”.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a first round (1R) and the second round as a second round (2R). In this embodiment, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 1039 in the big hit gaming state is 15, 8, or 4, but the big hit with the number of open times of 15 is “15R big hit” and the big win with the number of open times of 8 Can be called “8R big hit”, and a big hit with 4 open times can be called “4R big hit”.

  “15R jackpot” is set to a time for which the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 1039 in each round is relatively long, for example, about 25 seconds. Therefore, in the case of “15R big hit”, the player can acquire many game balls.

  Further, “2R big hit” may be provided as big hits other than “15R big hit”, “8R big hit” and “4R big hit”. In this case, for example, the opening time of the special winning opening 1039 in each round may be set to a relatively short time, for example, about 0.1 seconds, and it may be substantially difficult to acquire the game ball. In this case, the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 1039 by the shutter 1040 may be the same as or similar to the small hit state, and it may be difficult for the player to distinguish between the “2R big hit” and the “small hit”.

  In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening 1039 in each round in “2R big hit” is set to the same time as “15R big hit”, making it easy to win a game ball with the big winning opening 1039 open. You may comprise so that a game ball can be acquired. In addition, as the “2R big hit”, a “first 2R big hit” in which a certain number of game balls can be acquired and a “second 2R big hit” in which a game ball can not be substantially acquired may be used in combination.

  Note that the number of times the big winning opening 1039 is released is the same as the number of 15R big hits (first 15R big hit). ), And a small hit that is the same as or similar to the opening control of the big prize opening 1039 at the second 15R big hit is provided, and whether the second 15R big hit or the small hit is established, the big prize opening 1039 is opened. From the aspect, it may be difficult or impossible to distinguish. In addition, after the second 15R big hit, regardless of the game state before the second 15R big hit, the game may shift to the probability change state or the normal state.

  The general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are used for paying out a predetermined number of game balls on condition that a game ball is won. Two of these general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are respectively formed in the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game board 1014 by arranging decorative members. When game balls win the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the payout port 1113 or the payout port 1114.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first start port switch 1340, the second start port 1035, the big winning port 1039, and the general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are behind the first starting port 1034, the second starting port 1035, and the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, respectively. A start port switch 1350 and general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1440 are provided, and a pass gate switch 1360 is provided inside the pass gate 1036, and each ball entry or pass is detected. Further, behind the opening / closing door 1040 and the blade member 1046, a big prize opening solenoid 1400 and a normal electric accessory solenoid 1460 are disposed, respectively, and the respective movable members are driven.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 1005 includes a normal symbol display unit 1050, a normal symbol hold display unit 1051, a first special symbol display unit 1052, a second special symbol display unit 1053, and a first special symbol hold display unit. 1054 and a second special symbol hold display section 1055.

  The normal symbol display unit 1050 determines the lottery result for the “normal symbol game” that determines whether or not to open the second starting port 1035 by driving the normal electric accessory (the blade member 1046 (see FIGS. 3 and 4)). , And includes two LED lamps 1501 and 1502. The LED lamps 1501 and 1502 are variably displayed as normal symbols by alternately turning on and off, and then stopped. The blade member 1046 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) is a blade member 1046 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) when the combination of turning on / off the LED lamps 1501 and 1502 in the normal symbol display unit 50 is in a predetermined mode. ) Is opened / closed in a predetermined pattern to select the difficulty in entering the ball at the second start port 1035.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 1051 displays the number of times that the variable symbol variable display that is held can be executed by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 1511 and 1512. Regarding the hold display by the LED lamps 1511 and 1512, for example, when the hold number is “1”, the LED lamp 1511 is turned on and the LED lamp 1512 is turned off. When the hold number is “2”, both the LED lamp 1511 and the LED lamp 1512 are lit. When the hold number is “3”, the LED lamp 1511 blinks, the LED lamp 1512 is lit, and the hold number is “4”. ", Both the LED lamp 1511 and the LED lamp 1512 blink.

  The first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 indicate the results of the big hit lottery for the “special symbol game”, and include eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530, respectively. The first special symbol display unit 1052 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the first starting port 1034 and displays the big hit lottery result based on the winning at the first starting port 1034. The second special symbol display unit 1053 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the second starting port 1035 and displays the big hit lottery result based on the winning at the second starting port 1035. The fluctuation display of the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 is performed by repeatedly turning on and off the LED lamps 1520 and 1530 individually. The result of the big hit lottery is displayed by a display pattern (special symbol) formed by turning on / off the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 of the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053. For example, when all of one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 constituting each of the first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 are lit, “15R probability variation big hit”, eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 are displayed. When either of the three LED lights up and the remaining lamps are turned off, “15R normal big hit”, when one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 is turned on and the remaining three lights are turned off In the case of “suddenly probable big hit”, one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 is turned on, and when the remaining lamps are turned off, a “lost” display pattern can be obtained. When the small hit is included, the display pattern of “small hit” can be obtained when two of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 are turned on and the remaining lamps are turned off. Since the first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 display the jackpot lottery result, the player suddenly changes the probability according to the display patterns of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 (for example, the lower three lamps are lit). And small hits (the middle two lamps are lit) can be discriminated. Note that the combination of turning on / off the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 and the corresponding jackpot lottery result are not limited to these examples, and can be variously changed.

  In addition, a round lamp is provided. When a 15R big hit occurs, the 15R round lamp lights up. When an 8R big hit occurs, an 8R round lamp lights up. When a 4R big hit occurs, 4R For example, the round lamp may be turned on so that it is possible to know which round of jackpot has occurred.

  When the big win lottery is won, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the winning gaming state (special gaming state) which is advantageous to the player. It is done. In this win game state, the door 1040 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is driven and controlled as described above, and the special winning opening 1039 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is opened to play the game. The ball is in an acceptable state. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the gaming state is maintained. In the case of having a small hit game state, when winning a small hit, a special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed, and the door 1040 is driven in a predetermined pattern.

  In the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed in the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is composed of numbers except for specific cases. Identification symbols (decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”. On the other hand, the special symbols that are variably displayed in the first special symbol display unit 1052 (see FIG. 5) and the second special symbol display unit 1053 (see FIG. 5) are stopped and displayed, and the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is displayed. But the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed. The image is displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. Specifically, in any one of the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a big hit that can be obtained by many balls. In such a case, the combination of decorative symbols displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is stopped and displayed in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, a big hit effect image is displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013.

  In the case of having a small hit game state in which it is difficult to obtain a ball, it is not necessary to display an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a small hit in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. .

  The LED lamps 1541 and 1542 of the first special symbol hold display unit 1054 and the LED lamps 1551 and 1552 of the second special symbol hold display unit 1055 are turned on, turned off, or blinked to execute a variable symbol display. The number of possible times (the number of holds) is displayed. The display modes of the first special symbol hold display unit 1054 and the second special symbol hold display unit 1055 correspond to the display of the first and second hold displays 1037 and 1038, respectively, and the first special symbol hold display. The LED lamps 1541 and 1542 in the portion 1054 and the LED lamps 1551 and 1552 in the second special symbol hold display portion 1055 are displayed in the number of holds by the LED lamps 1511 and 1512 in the normal symbol hold display portion 1051. It is the same as the display mode.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
The electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1001 includes a main control circuit 1006 that controls the game, and a sub-control circuit 1007 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 1006 includes a main CPU 1060, a main ROM 1061 (read only memory), a main RAM 1062 (read / write memory), an initial reset circuit 1063, an I / O port 1064, a command output port 1065, and a backup capacitor 1066. It is connected to various devices and various switches.

  The main CPU 1060 is connected to the main ROM 1061 and the main RAM 1062 and has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 1061.

  The main ROM 1061 stores various tables in addition to a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1001 by the main CPU 1060, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 1060 to execute the processes shown in FIGS.

  The main RAM 1062 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 1060. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 1060, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the main RAM 1062.

  The initial reset circuit 1063 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 1060.

  The I / O port 1064 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 1060 and transmits output signals from the main CPU 1060 to various devices.

  The command output port 1065 transmits a command from the main CPU 1060 to the sub control circuit 1007.

  The backup capacitor 1066 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 1062 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 1062 at the time of power interruption.

  Various devices connected to the main control circuit 1006 include LED units 1005, solenoids 1400 and 1460, and an external terminal plate 1080.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 1005 has a normal symbol display unit 1050 that performs variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game, a normal symbol hold display unit 1051, and a special symbol variable display in the special symbol game as described above. A first special symbol display unit 1052 and a second special symbol display unit 1053, a first special symbol hold display unit 1054, and a second special symbol hold display unit 1055.

  The special prize opening solenoid 1400 drives the open / close door 1040 to open or close the special prize opening 1039. Further, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 1460 opens and closes the blade member 1046 as the ordinary electric accessory.

  The external terminal board 1080 is used to transmit data to an external device 1090 such as a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits, or a hall computer managing the gaming machine 1001 of the entire hall. It is.

  Various switches connected to the main control circuit 1006 include a first start port switch 1340, a second start port switch 1350, a pass gate switch 1360, a count switch 1390, general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, and A backup clear switch 1081 is included. The first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball wins the first and second start ports 1034 and 1035. The pass gate switch 1360 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball passes through the pass gate 1036. The count switch 1390 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the special winning opening 1039. The general winning opening switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when the game ball passes through the general winning openings 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044. The back clear switch 1081 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  A payout / firing control circuit 1082 is further connected to the main control circuit 1006. The payout / firing control circuit 1082 controls the payout device 1083 and the firing device 1012, and the payout device 1083, the firing device 1012, and the card unit 1084 are connected thereto. The card unit 1084 can be transmitted / received to / from a ball lending operation panel 1085 that outputs a signal for requesting the card unit 1084 to lend a game ball by a player's operation. The payout / launch control circuit 1082 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 1006 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 1084, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 1083. The payout device 1083 is caused to pay out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 1082 further supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 1122 of the launching device 1012 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. And control to fire a game ball.

  The sub control circuit 1007 is connected to the main control circuit 1006 via the command output port 1065 and the command input port 1070, and is configured so that a command is supplied from the main control circuit 1006. The sub control circuit 1007 performs various controls in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1006, and includes a sub CPU 1071, a program ROM 1072, a work RAM 1073, a display control circuit 1074, an audio control circuit 1075, and A lamp control circuit 1076 is provided. The sub-control circuit 1007 determines whether or not to perform pseudo-ream and the number of times re-variable display is performed in the pseudo-ream (number of pseudo-reams) by lottery.

  Here, the number of pseudo-continuations will be described. As described above, the pseudo-ream is an effect in which the identification symbol is temporarily stopped and then variably displayed again. In general, the number of pseudo-reams when starting and then stopping is counted as two. Also, when the variation display of the identification symbol is started, the temporary variation display of the identification symbol is started, and then the variation variation display of the identification symbol is started again after the temporary suspension display. The number of pseudo-reams is 3 times. That is, when the temporary stop display is 1 time, the number of pseudo-reams is 2 times, and when the temporary stop display is 2 times, the number of pseudo-reams is 3 times. In this way, the number of times of temporary stop display plus 1 is the number of pseudo-continuations. In addition, since the temporary stop display does not occur, it is not a pseudo-ream, so there is no case where the number of the pseudo-ream is 1 time. Also in this specification, the number of pseudo-reams is counted as described above.

  Here, it can be said that the pseudo-ream (specific variation display) is an effect in which the identification symbol (decoration symbol) is subjected to a plurality of variation displays and a plurality of stop displays based on one start memory. The stop display indicates that the above-described variation display of the identification symbol based on one start memory does not end (the identification symbol is re-variably displayed) and the identification symbol based on one start memory. There is a fixed stop display indicating that the variable display has ended. When the quasi-ream is not executed, the fixed display of the identification symbol based on one start-up memory is terminated by displaying the fixed stop after the start of the variation display of the identification symbol. On the other hand, when the pseudo-ream is executed, after the display of the variation of the identification symbol is started, after the predetermined number of temporary stop displays and the predetermined number of re-variation displays, the identification symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation display of the identification symbol based on the two start memories ends.

  The sub CPU 1071 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 1072. In particular, the sub CPU 1071 controls the sub control circuit 1007 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1006.

  The program ROM 1072 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the gaming machine 1001 by the sub CPU 1071. As the programs and various tables, those recorded in another storage medium readable by a computer can be used instead of the program ROM 1072 or in addition to the program ROM 1072. As a storage medium in this case, for example, a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge can be used. Further, the above-described programs and tables may be downloaded from a server external to the gaming machine 1001 after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 1073.

  The work RAM 1073 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 1071. As a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 1071, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the work RAM 1073 or in addition to the work RAM 1073.

  The display control circuit 1074 is for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 1013 according to data supplied from the sub CPU 1071, and stores an image data processor (VDP) and data for generating various image data. Image data ROM, a frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like. The display control circuit 1074 temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 in the frame buffer in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 1071. Examples of the image data include decorative design image data, background image data, and various effect image data.

  The display control circuit 1074 further supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 1013 at a predetermined timing. In the liquid crystal display device 1013, an image is displayed based on the image signal from the D / A converter.

  The sound control circuit 1075 is for performing control related to the sound generated from the speaker 1021, and for example, a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores various sound data, and an amplifier that amplifies the sound signal (AMP) is included. The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 1021. The sound source IC can select one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 1071. The sound source IC can further read out the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, convert the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supply the audio signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 1021.

  The lamp control circuit 1076 is for controlling the lamp 1022 including a decoration lamp and the like, from a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like. It is configured.

  The sub control circuit 1007 is further connected to an operation button switch 1201 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to an operation of the operation button 1020. The sub control circuit 1007 controls the display control circuit 1074, the sound control circuit 1075, and the lamp control circuit 1076, for example, based on the signal output from the operation button switch 1201, and performs a chance effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a signal can be supplied from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007, but a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 1007 to the main control circuit 1006. . However, a configuration in which a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 1007 to the main control circuit 1006 may be employed.

[Special design table for gaming machines]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, where FIG. 7A is a first special symbol determination table, and FIG. 7B is a second special symbol determination table. It is a table for determination. Data relating to the special symbol determination table is stored in the main ROM 1061 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the case of a start winning of the first start port 1034, a first special symbol game is performed. In the first special symbol game, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (normal state) is 1/300, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (probability variation state) is 1/30. That is, out of 300 random values from 0 to 299, one (random value 0) is a big hit in the low probability state (normal state), and 10 (random number values 0 to 9) in the high probability state (probability variation state). ) Is a big hit. When the big win is won in the first special symbol game, the main control circuit 1006 draws a random number for determining the big hit symbol in a numerical range of 0-5.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the case of winning (first special symbol) to the first start port 1034, the case where the random number for determining the big hit symbol is “0” is the case where the random hit value for 15R probability variation is “1”. Is the 8R probability variation big hit, the case of “2” is the 4R probability variation big hit, and the cases of “3” to “5” are the 4R normal big hit respectively, regardless of whether the low probability state (normal state) or high probability state The probability variation probability is ½. In the big hit of the winning (first special symbol) to the first start port 1034, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit and 4R probability variation big hit, it rushes or continues until the next big hit. On the other hand, in the case of 4R normal big hit, the time saving is 50 times.

  In the jackpot distribution for winning at the first starting port 1034, the winning probability of 15R probability variable big hit (short time until next big hit) is 1/6, the winning probability of 8R probability variable big hit (short time until next big hit) is 1/6, 4R The winning probability of the probable big hit (short time until the next big hit) is 1/6, and the winning probability of 4R regular big hit (50 times shorter) is 1/2.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the case of the start winning of the second start port 1035, the second special symbol game is performed. In the second special symbol game, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (normal state) is 1/300, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (probability variation state) is 1/30. That is, out of 300 random values from 0 to 299, one (random value 0) is a big hit in the low probability state (normal state), and 10 (random number values 0 to 9) in the high probability state (probability variation state). ) Is a big hit. When a big win is won in the second special symbol game, the main control circuit 1006 draws a random number for determining the big hit symbol within a numerical range of 0-5.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the case of winning (second special symbol) for the second starting port 1035, the random winning value for determining the big hit symbol is “0”, “1” is 15R probability variable big hit, 2 ”is a 4R probability variable big hit, and“ 3 ”to“ 5 ”is a 4R normal big hit respectively. Regardless of low probability state (normal state) or high probability state, the probability variable winning probability is 1/2. In the big win of the winning (second special symbol) to the second starting port 1035, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit and 4R probability variation big hit, it rushes or continues in a short time until the next big hit. On the other hand, in the case of 4R normal big hit, the time saving is 50 times.

  In the jackpot distribution for winning at the second starting port 1035, the winning probability of 15R probability variable big hit (short time to next big hit) is 1/3, 4R probability variable big hit (short time to next big hit) is 1/6, 4R The winning probability for a big hit (50 times short) is ½.

  The jackpot symbol determination random number value is associated with a predetermined jackpot symbol and a symbol designation command.

  The jackpot symbol has a numerical value corresponding to the hit type, and is referred to when determining the variation pattern (see FIG. 8). In the jackpot symbol in the winning to the first starting port 1034, the 15R probability variation jackpot is “A”, the 8R probability variation jackpot is “B”, the 4R probability variation jackpot is “C”, and the 4R regular jackpot is “D”, “E”, It corresponds to each of “F”. Loss corresponds to “G”. Further, in the jackpot symbol in the winning to the second starting port 1035, the 15R probability variable jackpot corresponds to “H”, the 4R probability variable jackpot corresponds to “I”, and the 4R normal jackpot corresponds to “J”. Loss corresponds to “K”.

  Further, the lighting patterns of the eight LED lamps 1520 of the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the eight LED lamps 1530 of the second special symbol display unit 1053 correspond to the A to F and H to J, respectively.

  The symbol designating command corresponds to the type of hit, and is referred to when determining a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. In the case of winning to the first starting port 1034, the symbol designating command is “z0” for 15R probability variation big hit, “z1” for 8R probability variation big hit, “z2” for 4R probability variation big hit, “z3”, “z4” for 4R normal big hit. ”And“ z5 ”. In the case of a loss, the symbol designation command is “z6”. In the case of winning at the second starting port 1035, the symbol designation command is “z7” for 15R probability variation big hit, “z8” for 4R probability variation big hit, and “z9” for 4R normal big hit. In the case of loss, the symbol designation command is “z10”.

[Table for determining variation patterns of gaming machines]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8A is a special symbol variation pattern determination table in the first special symbol, and FIG. Is a table for determining a special symbol variation pattern in the second special symbol. The variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variation pattern. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 1061 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The variation pattern determination table can determine the variation pattern based on the hit type and the variation time determination random value. The symbols are determined according to the type of hit in the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7 as described above, and the random time for determining the variation time is a numerical value of 0 to 99 by lottery in the main control circuit 1006. Determined from the range. When the variation pattern is determined, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern is determined. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007, and the effect data stored in the work RAM 1073 (see FIG. 6) of the sub control circuit 1007 that has received this variation pattern designation command is determined. Used when.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the case of 15R probability variation big hit in winning to the first starting port 1034, when the random time value for determining the variation time is 0 to 79, the variation pattern 1 and the variation with the variation time of 60 s. The pattern designation command “h0” is determined. When the random time value for determining the variation time is 80 to 99, the variation pattern 2 and the variation pattern designation command “h1” having the variation time of 100 s are determined.

  Further, in the case of 8R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern 3 and the variation pattern designation command “h2” having a variation time of 60 s are determined.

  In the case of 4R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern 4 and the variation pattern designation command “h3” having a variation time of 60 s are determined.

  In the case of 4R normal big hit, when the random time value for determining the variation time is 0 to 19, the variation pattern 5 having the variation time of 60 s and the variation pattern designation command “h4” are determined. When the random time value for determining the variation time is 20 to 99, the variation pattern 6 and the variation pattern designation command “h5” having the variation time of 100 s are determined.

  In the case of loss, when the variation time determination random number value is 0 to 93, the variation pattern 7 and the variation pattern designation command “h6” having a variation time of 20 s are determined. Then, when the random time value for determining the fluctuation time is 94 to 98, the fluctuation pattern 8 having a fluctuation time of 60 s and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h7” are determined. Further, when the variation time determination random number value is 99, the variation pattern 9 and the variation pattern designation command “h8” having a variation time of 100 s are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (B), in the case of 15R probability variation big hit in the winning to the second starting port 1035, when the random time value for variation time determination is 0 to 79, the variation pattern 10 and the variation pattern 10 having the variation time 4s The pattern designation command “h9” is determined. When the random time value for determining the variation time is 80 to 99, the variation pattern 11 and the variation pattern designation command “h10” having the variation time of 6 s are determined.

  In the case of 4R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern 12 and the variation pattern designation command “h11” having a variation time of 6 s are determined.

  In the case of 4R normal big hit, the fluctuation pattern 13 and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h12” having a fluctuation time of 6 s are determined.

  In the case of loss, the fluctuation pattern 14 having a fluctuation time of 6 s and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h13” are determined.

  In addition, since the variation display of the decorative symbol is performed during the variation time of the special symbol, even when the pseudo-ream is performed, it is performed within the variation time.

[Table for determining the production pattern of gaming machines]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an effect pattern determination table for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 9A is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first special symbol, and FIG. Is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the second special symbol. Data relating to the effect pattern determination table is stored in the program ROM 1072 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In this effect pattern determination table, it is possible to determine effect data for executing an effect associated with a special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value. The effect data and the symbols are determined in accordance with the variation pattern designation command in the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 as described above. 9 is determined from a numerical range of 0 to 99 by lottery in the sub control circuit 1007. When the effect pattern is determined, effect data corresponding to the effect pattern is determined.

  FIG. 9A shows an effect pattern in winning a prize to the first start port 1034. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the variation pattern designation command is “h0”, the production pattern is “big hit variation production 1”, and production data 1 is determined.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “h1”, when the random number value for effect determination is 0 to 49, the effect pattern is “big hit variation effect 2” and the effect data 2 is determined. When the random number for determining the effect is 50 to 99, the effect pattern is “specific big hit variation effect 1” and the effect data 3 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h2”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 3” and the effect data 4 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h3”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 4” and the effect data 5 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h4”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 5” and the effect data 6 is determined.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “h5”, when the random number value for effect determination is 0 to 89, the effect pattern is “big hit variation effect 6” and the effect data 7 is determined. When the random number for determining the effect is 90 to 99, the effect pattern is “specific big hit fluctuation effect 2”, and the effect data 8 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h6”, the effect pattern is “losing change effect 1” and the effect data 9 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h7”, the effect pattern is “losing change effect 2” and the effect data 10 is determined.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “h8”, when the random number value for effect determination is 0 to 89, the effect pattern is “reach lose variation effect 1” and the effect data 11 is determined. When the random number for determining the effect is 90 to 98, the effect pattern is “reach lose effect 2” and the effect data 12 is determined. Further, when the effect determination random value is 99, the effect pattern is “specific reach loss change effect 1”, and the effect data 13 is determined.

  FIG. 9B shows an effect pattern in winning a prize to the second start opening 1035. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the change pattern designation command is “h9”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 7” and the effect data 14 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h10”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 8” and the effect data 15 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h11”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 9” and the effect data 16 is determined.

  When the change pattern designation command is “h12”, the effect pattern is “big hit change effect 10” and the effect data 17 is determined.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “h13”, when the random number value for effect determination is 0 to 90, the effect pattern is “losing change effect 3” and the effect data 18 is determined. When the random number for determining the effect is 91 to 99, the effect pattern is “reach lose effect 3” and the effect data 19 is determined.

  As described above, the effect pattern determination table includes effect data corresponding to the jackpot change effect, the specific jackpot change effect, the loss change effect, the reach loss change effect, and the specific reach lose change effect. The big hit variation effects 1 to 10 are effects in which, for example, decorative symbols such as numbers displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 are all in the same pattern. In this case, for example, when the decorative symbol is a number from 1 to 9, when the aligned number is “7”, the 15R probability variation big hit is fixed, and when the odd number other than “7” is equal, the 8R probability variation big hit Alternatively, the 4R probability variable big hit may be determined. In addition, when even numbers are prepared, it is sufficient that there is a possibility of all big hits. The mode of the big hit variation effect varies depending on the variation time, the number of rounds, and the like. Further, the specific jackpot variation effect is an effect different from the jackpot variation effect. For example, it is an effect that an object, a character, a background, or the like that is not displayed in the big hit variation effect is displayed, and it may be an effect that further increases the sense of expectation for the big hit for the player.

  The loss variation effect is an effect in which decorative symbols are not aligned. The reach-losing variation effect is an effect in which all the same symbols are finally arranged even if one of the decorative symbols is aligned, the same symbols are all aligned. In particular, it seems like it stopped for a moment when all the decorative symbols are in place, and any of the symbols will shift immediately and eventually make all the decorative symbols unaligned. Despite being there, the player will increase his expectation for the big hit, and the interest of the game will be improved. Further, the specific reach-losing variation effect is an effect different from the reach-losing variation effect, and may be a lose effect that further increases the player's expectation for the big hit. For example, if one of the decorative symbols is aligned, after all the same symbols are aligned, it stops after all the decorative symbols are aligned, and it stops for a moment when the decorative symbols are aligned. Although it looks, it is an effect that one of the symbols shifts immediately, and eventually all the decorative symbols are not aligned. Also, objects, characters, backgrounds, and the like that are not displayed in the reach-losing variation effect may be displayed.

  Further, the effect when the pseudo-ream is executed may be a specific effect. For example, in the case of temporary stop display, the right symbol and the middle symbol may be the same symbol. For example, both the right symbol and the middle symbol may be “watermelon” and the left symbol may be “7”. It should be noted that in the stop display after the temporary stop in the quasi-continuation, the right symbol and the middle symbol may not be the same symbol other than the stop display indicating that the big hit has been confirmed. Thereby, even if the player is looking at the symbol, it can recognize whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous effect. In addition, what is necessary is just to suppose that the stop order of a symbol does not change according to whether it is a pseudo | simulation ream. For example, the stop order of a general symbol when it is not a pseudo-ream is in the order of left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol. Therefore, the symbols may be stopped in this order even in the pseudo-ream.

  Further, the effect when the pseudo-ream is executed may be other than the effects described above. For example, in the pseudo-ream, the order of stopping the symbols may be different from the normal case. For example, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the right symbol and the middle symbol may be stopped before the left symbol. Furthermore, as described above, the effect display may be such that the symbols of the right symbol and the middle symbol stopped earlier are the same. In addition, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the middle symbol stops before the right symbol and the left symbol, and the effect display is such that the symbol of the stopped middle symbol is a symbol different from the symbol in the case of the big hit Also good. When these effect displays are executed, a pseudo-ream may be executed. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain whether the pseudo | simulation reaming is performed if he sees the fluctuation | variation and stop mode of a symbol. Thereby, a player will concentrate more on a game and the interest of a game will improve.

[Pseudo-ream count determination table]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a table for determining the number of pseudo-reams of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10A is a first table of the table for determining the number of pseudo-reams, and FIG. ) Is a second table of the table for determining the number of pseudo-reams. Data relating to the table for determining the number of times of pseudo-continuations is stored in the program ROM 1072 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  With this pseudo-ream count determination table, the number of pseudo-reams can be determined based on the pseudo-random lottery random value. The pseudo-random lottery value for random lottery is determined from a numerical range of 0 to 99 by lottery in the sub control circuit 1007. Here, the pseudo continuous symbol display number is the number of displays indicating the number of pseudo continuous symbols indicated by the start information. The number of pseudo-simultaneous symbols displayed is equal to the number of pseudo-reams. However, a pseudo-continuous symbol display number of 1 indicates a case where pseudo-ream does not occur.

  The sub-control circuit 1007 selects either the first table shown in FIG. 10 (A) or the second table shown in FIG. 10 (B) according to a predetermined condition, and uses it to set the pseudo continuous symbol display number. decide. For example, the first table or the second table may be selected depending on whether it is a big hit or a loss. If it is a big hit, the first table shown in FIG. 10 (A) is used, and if it is a loss, the second table shown in FIG. 10 (B) is used to determine the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed. Good. In addition, when the number of pseudo continuous symbol displays is determined using the first table, it is easier to determine that the pseudo continuous symbol display number is compared to the case of determining the pseudo continuous symbol display number using the second table, and The number of pseudo-reams to be determined is set to be large. In this way, different pseudo-continuous number determination tables are used depending on whether or not a big hit. In this case, for example, in the case of big hit, it becomes easier to become a pseudo-ream, and the number of pseudo-reams tends to increase. Thereby, the player expects a big hit when the pseudo-ream starts, and the interest of the game is improved. Different tables may be used depending on other conditions. For example, different tables may be used according to the number of rounds in the case of a big hit. Note that the pseudo-continuous number determination table may be one type and may not be changed.

  The start opening prize command supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 includes a big hit lottery result indicating whether it is a big win or a loss. Thus, the sub CPU 1071 selects the first table shown in FIG. 10A when it is a big hit and determines the number of pseudo-symbol symbols to be displayed based on this table. The second table shown in B) is selected, and the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is determined based on this table.

  When FIG. 10 (A) is selected, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1 when the random number for pseudo continuous lottery is 0 to 24. At this time, the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1. Is determined not to take place. Further, it is determined that the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 2 when the random number for pseudo continuous lottery is 25 to 49, and the number of pseudo reams is 2 at this time. When the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 50 to 74, the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed is 3, and at this time, the number of pseudo-sequential symbols is determined to be 3. In addition, when the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 75 to 99, the pseudo-symbol symbol display number is 4, and at this time, it is determined that the number of pseudo-reams is 4.

  When FIG. 10B is selected, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the random number for pseudo continuous lottery is 0 to 79, the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1, and at this time the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1. It is determined that reaming is not performed. In addition, when the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 80 to 89, the pseudo-symbol symbol display number is 2, and at this time, it is determined that the number of pseudo-reams is 2.

  When the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 90 to 96, the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed is 3, and at this time, the number of pseudo-sequential symbols is 3. When the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 97 to 99, the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed is 4, and at this time, the number of pseudo-sequential symbols is determined to be 4.

[Sub start storage area]
When the sub-control circuit 1007 determines the number of pseudo-series using the pseudo-series number determination table, the sub-control circuit 1007 stores the number of times in the work RAM 1073 as a start memory. The work RAM 1073 is provided with sub-startup storage areas (first start-up storage area and second start-up storage area) for storing start-up memory related to the first special symbol and start-up memory related to the second special symbol, respectively.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a sub-startup storage area of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 shows a sub-startup storage area for storing start-up storage related to the first special symbol. Although not shown in the drawing, the same applies to the sub-startup storage area for storing the start-up memory related to the second special symbol, and the work RAM 1073 has second start-up storage areas 1 to 4. The sub-start storage areas for storing start-up memories relating to the first special symbols have first start-up storage areas 1 to 4, each of which has an 8-bit counter. Of the 8 bits, 4 bits are unused areas that are not used.

  The information stored in the first start storage area 1 relates to the previous entry in the hold related to the first start port 1034. Further, the information stored in the first start storage area 4 relates to the latest entry in the suspension relating to the first start port 1034. For example, every time the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 receives a start port winning command related to the first start port 1034 supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006, the presence / absence of the pseudo ream, the number of pseudo reams, the big hit No is memorize | stored in the 1st starting storage area 1-4.

  Among the used areas of the first start storage areas 1 to 4, the leftmost column is a column storing whether or not it is a big hit. If this column is “1”, it is a big hit, and if it is “0”. It ’s a loss. Therefore, the information stored in the first start storage area 4 includes a big hit, and the other first start storage areas 1 to 3 are not big hits. In addition, as in the first start storage area 1, only “1” at the right end represents a case where there is no pseudo-continuation. In addition, when the right end is “0”, the left neighbor is “1”, and the left neighbor is “0” as in the first start storage area 2, the number of pseudo-reams is two. Represents. In addition, when the right end is “1”, the left neighbor is “1”, and the left neighbor is “0” as in the first start storage area 3, the number of pseudo-reams is three. Represents. In addition, when the right end is “0”, the left neighbor is “0”, and the left neighbor is “1” as in the first start memory area 4, the number of pseudo-reams is four. Represents.

  Each time the sub control circuit 1007 receives a start opening prize command, the sub control circuit 1007 stores information on the start opening winning command in the first start storage areas 1 to 4. Note that, when storing, specifically, the first start storage areas 1 to 4 that do not store information may be stored from the smallest number. Each time a variation pattern designation command is received, the information stored in the first start storage area 1 is deleted, and the information stored in the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is changed to the first start storage areas 1 to 3. Stored after being shifted to. By shifting, the information is erased for the first starting storage area having the largest number among the information stored. The second start storage areas 1 to 4 are stored in the same manner as the first start storage areas 1 to 4.

[Main processing of gaming machines]
Main processing performed by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 1060 first performs initialization processing (S2001). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 performs backup restoration processing, initialization setting processing, and the like.

  After the initialization process, the main CPU 1060 performs a random value update process (S2002). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates the initial value random value counter, the rendering condition selection random value counter, and the like.

  After the random number value update process, the main CPU 1060 performs a timer update process (S2003). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates various timers such as a timer for synchronizing the main CPU 1060 and the sub CPU 1071 and an opening time timer for the special prize opening 1039.

  After the timer update process, the main CPU 1060 controls the special symbol (S2004). In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signals from the first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350 and stores them in the main ROM 1061. The special symbol determination table is referred to, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 1062.

  After the special symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 controls the normal symbol (S2005). In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 1360, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 1061, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. Determination is performed, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 1062.

  When the normal symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric accessory (the blade member 1046 (see FIGS. 3 and 4)) is opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 1035.

  After the normal symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 performs a symbol display device control process (S2006). In this process, the main CPU 1060 displays the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 1062 in steps S2004 and S2005. The main RAM 1062 stores a control signal for driving the unit 1053 and the normal symbol display unit 1050. The main CPU 1060 transmits a control signal to the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053. The first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 variably displays and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display unit 1050 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops display based on the received control signal.

  After the symbol display device control process, the main CPU 1060 performs a game information output process (S2007). In this process, the main CPU 1060 outputs game information to an external device 1090 (for example, a hall computer or a calling device).

  After the game information output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a port output process (S2008). In this process, the main CPU 1060 outputs a signal for driving and controlling the special winning opening 1039 (opening / closing door 1040) and the second start opening 1035 (blade member 1046).

  After the port output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a command output process (S2009). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071).

  After the command output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a payout process (S2010). In this process, the main CPU 1060 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 1039, the first starting opening 1034, the second starting opening 1035, and the general winning opening 1041 to 1044, and there is a winning. The payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 1082. When this process ends, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2002, and repeats the processes of step S2002 to step S2010.

[Game timer system timer interrupt processing]
The main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 1060 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the system timer interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 1060 performs a register saving process (S2011). In this process, the main CPU 1060 saves the running program stored in the register.

  After the register saving process, the main CPU 1060 performs a random value update process (S2012). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random value counter, and the like.

  After the random value update process, the main CPU 1060 performs a switch input process (S2013). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not signals are input to the first and second start port switches 1340 and 1350, the general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1440.

  After the switch input process, the main CPU 1060 performs a register return process (S2014). In this process, the main CPU 1060 restores the saved program to the register. When this process is finished, this routine is finished.

[Special design control processing for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S2004 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special symbol control process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 14, the numerical values drawn from step S2022 to step S2029 indicate special symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area functioning as a special symbol control state flag in the main RAM 1062. . In accordance with the value of the special symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 1062, the main CPU 1060 executes one step for that value, and the special symbol game proceeds. Further, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the special symbol control state flag. The special symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S2022 to S2029 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 1060 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 13 is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In the special symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of loading a special symbol control state flag (S2021). If this process ends, the process moves from step S2022 to step S2029.

  The main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol memory check process (S2022). Details of this processing will be described later.

  After the special symbol memory check process, the main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol variation time management process (S2023). In this process, the main CPU 1060 indicates that the special symbol control state flag is a value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, and a predetermined variation time has elapsed in the previous special symbol variation (the special symbol variation is suspended). In this case, a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the special symbol control state flag, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of step S2024 is executed.

  After the special symbol variation time management process, the main CPU 1060 executes the special symbol display time management process (S2024). When the special symbol control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of winning, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management in the special symbol control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S2025 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. In other words, if it is not a win, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2029.

  After the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a hit start interval management process (S2025). In this process, the main CPU 1060 has a special symbol control state flag value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the main prize read from the main ROM 1061 Data for opening the mouth 1039 is stored in the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 reads data for opening the big prize opening 1039 stored in the main RAM 1062 and supplies a signal to the big prize opening solenoid 1400 to open the big prize opening 1039. In this way, the main CPU 1060 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 1039. In other words, a big hit game is executed in which a round game in which a predetermined advantageous game state (a game state in which the open state and the closed state of the big prize opening 1039 are repeated) is provided is repeated 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times. It will be.

  Further, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the special symbol control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, about 25 seconds) to the special winning opening open time timer. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2027.

  After the winning start interval management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening (S2026). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before the large winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 1060 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the special symbol control state flag. The main CPU 1060 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 25 seconds or 0.1 second) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2027.

  After the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening, the main CPU 1060 executes a process during opening of the big prize opening (S2027). When the special symbol control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened, the main CPU 1060 sets the condition that the special winning prize winning counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “7”), and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that have passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 1060 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 1062 in order to close the special winning opening 1039 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening open number (the final round) is satisfied. When the main CPU 1060 determines that it is the final round, it sets a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval in the special symbol control state flag, while if it is not the final round, the main CPU 1060 performs waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening The indicated value (05H) is set in the special symbol control state flag.

  After the special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 1060 executes a hit end interval process (S2028). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets the special symbol control state flag to a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval, and when a time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed, a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end. Set to special symbol control status flag. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2029.

  After the hit end interval process, the main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol game end process (S2029). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the special symbol control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2022. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the special symbol control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 1060 sets the control state flag to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “07H” when the game state is not a big hit or a game state and the result of the hit determination is a loss. ”In order, the processing of step S2022, step S2023, step S2024, and step S2029 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, when the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 1060 sets the special symbol control state flags in the order of “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H” when the result of the hit determination is a big hit. By setting, the processing of step S2022, step S2023, step S2024, and step S2025 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 1060 sets the control state flag in the order of “04H” and “05H”, thereby performing the processing of steps S2027 and S2026 shown in FIG. Is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit game is executed. When the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, “04H”, “06H”, “07H” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S2026, step S2028 to step S2029 shown in FIG. The game is executed and the jackpot game is ended.

[Special game memory check processing for gaming machines]
A subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S2022 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check (S2031). If the main CPU 1060 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2032. On the other hand, if the main CPU 1060 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 1060 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S2032, a process for determining the presence or absence of start memory is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 1060 determines that there is no special symbol game start memory, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol start memory. If no data is stored in the area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S2033. On the other hand, if the main CPU 1060 determines that there is a start memory, since there is a start memory corresponding to at least one of the first and second special symbols, the process proceeds to step S2034.

  In step S2033, a demonstration display process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 1062. Furthermore, the state in which the number of special symbol game start memories (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the jackpot determination random value is stored) is “0” for a predetermined time (for example, 25 Second), if the demonstration display permission value is set, a value that permits execution of the demonstration display is set. Then, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007. As a result, in the sub control circuit 1007, the demonstration display is executed in the liquid crystal display device 1013. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2034, a process of determining whether or not the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area “4”. If it is determined that the data is not stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S2036. When it is determined that the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) In step S2035, the process proceeds to step S2035.

  In step S2035, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the variation of the second special symbol as a variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. Here, if it is determined that data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), there is a start memory corresponding to at least the second special symbol start storage area (4). However, since only the start memory is confirmed in S2032, the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol may or may not exist. That is, there may be both a start memory corresponding to the first special symbol and a start memory corresponding to the second special symbol, but S2035 preferentially performs the processing of the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol ( This means that a lottery of a big hit by winning a prize at the second starting port 1035 (electric support prize) is given priority). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2036.

  In step S2036, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. That is, since the start memory exists and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol does not exist, the main CPU 1060 can determine that only the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol exists. Therefore, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a variation state number (01H) indicating that the variation is the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2037.

  In step S2037, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as the special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2038.

  In step S2038, special symbol memory transfer processing is executed. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 1060 stores each of the data in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). When the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol by executing a process of shifting (storing) from one special symbol starting storage region (0) to the first special symbol starting storage region (3). Each data of the start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4) is shifted (stored) to the second special symbol start memory area (0) to the second special symbol start memory area (3). Execute the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2039.

  In step S2039, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 compares the random number extracted for jackpot determination with the determination value in the jackpot determination table based on the jackpot determination table, and determines whether or not they match. . In addition, when there is a high probability state (probability variation state) in the case of a high probability state (probability variation state) compared to the case of the normal state, a large number of random numbers for jackpot determination is set, The probability of transitioning to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state.

  Then, the main CPU 1060 extracts a big hit determination random number for the special symbol start storage area that is extracted at the time of start winning and is set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). And the selected special symbol determination table. The main CPU 1060 determines that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, that is, in the normal state, if the jackpot determination random number value is “0”, the main CPU 1060 determines that it is a big hit, and in the high probability state the jackpot determination If the random number for determination is “0 to 9”, it is determined to be a big hit. That is, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In this way, either the big hit or the loss is determined as a result of the special symbol game by the process of step S2039. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

  The hit determination table to be compared with the jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol start storage area may be common to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but may be different tables. Different tables may be stored for normal use and high probability use (for probability variation state).

  The main CPU 1060 executes special symbol determination processing (S2040). In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of determining a big hit symbol when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, and determining a lost symbol when it is not a big hit, that is, when it is a loss. The main CPU 1060 uses the special symbol determination table to determine a special symbol based on the determination result in the big hit determination process and the big hit symbol determination random number value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2041.

  The main CPU 1060 executes special symbol variation pattern determination processing (S2041). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines the special symbol variation pattern for determining the special symbol variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in the processing of step S2040 and the result of the hit determination determined in the processing of step S2039. The table for use (see FIG. 8) is selected. Then, the main CPU 1060 determines a variation pattern based on the variation time determination random value extracted from the variation time determination random value counter and the selected special symbol variation pattern determination table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. To do. The main CPU 1060 variably displays the special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 is variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007. The sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2042.

  The main CPU 1060 performs special symbol variation time setting processing (S2042). In this process, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2043.

  Then, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variation display (S2043). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game machine switch input processing]
A subroutine (switch input process) executed in step S2013 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of switch input processing according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, a prize ball related switch check process is performed (S2051). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 1390, the general prize opening switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, the first starting port switch 1340, and the second starting port switch 1350. In other words, it is determined whether or not these switches have detected a game ball. When the main CPU 1060 determines that there is an input from the count switch 1390, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. Also, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter when determining that the general winning opening switch 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 has been input. When the main CPU 1060 determines that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter.

  Next, a special symbol related switch check process is performed (S2052). The special symbol related switch check process will be described later.

  Next, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed (S2053). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the pass gate switch 1360, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected. ), And if it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, a hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random value counter of the normal symbol game, and further, a hit determination random number value is determined. A random number value for determining a winning symbol is extracted from the counter and stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 1062.

  Next, an abnormality-related switch check process is performed (S2054). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, for example, whether or not it is detected that the open / close switch of the glass door 1010 is opened and the glass door 1010 is opened. When an abnormality is detected, a process for notifying the abnormality is performed, and when no abnormality is detected, the process is left as it is. When the abnormality-related switch check process ends, the process in this subroutine ends.

[Special game related switch check processing for gaming machines]
The special symbol related switch check processing in step S2052 shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special symbol related switch check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2061, a process is performed to determine whether or not a start winning for the first start port 1034 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the first start port switch 1340. If it is determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340, the process proceeds to step S2062, and if it is not determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340, the process proceeds to step S2067.

  In step S2062, it is determined whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2063.

  In step S2063, a process of adding 1 to the start memory of the first special symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved first symbol symbols stored in the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2064.

  In step S2064, various random value acquisition processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts the special symbol game random number for determining the big hit from the special symbol determination random number counter (special symbol lottery), and further determines the big hit symbol determining random value from the big hit symbol determining random value counter. Is extracted from the variable time determination random number counter and stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 1062. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random numbers acquired by starting winning during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1). To the first special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2065. The main CPU 1060 has a small amount of game balls compared to the 15R big hit game state and the 15R big hit game state in which the player can acquire a larger amount of game balls than the normal game state on the condition that the game ball has passed the starting area. Whether or not to shift to the 8R big hit gaming state or 4R gaming state in which can be acquired. The main CPU 1060 is an example of a big hit lottery means.

  In step S2065, processing for setting first special symbol variation state data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2066.

  In step S2066, the main CPU 1060 sets a start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The start opening prize command is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 recognizes that the start opening has been won and the winning lottery result is determined. To do. The data of the start opening winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2067, it is determined whether or not a start winning for the second start port 1035 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the second start port switch 1350. If it is determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 1350, the process proceeds to step S2068. If it is not determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 1350, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2068, a process for determining whether or not the start memory of the second special symbol is 4 or more is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the second special symbol has been started and stored, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2069.

  In step S2069, 1 is added to the start memory of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved special symbols stored in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2070.

  In step S2070, various random value acquisition processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts a special jackpot determination random value for the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further determines the big hit symbol from the big hit symbol determination random value counter. A random number value is extracted, a variation time determination random value is extracted from the variation time determination random value counter, and stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 1062. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values obtained by winning a start during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the second special symbol start storage area (1). To the second special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2071. The main CPU 1060 has a small amount of game balls compared to the 15R big hit game state and the 15R big hit game state in which the player can acquire a larger amount of game balls than the normal game state on the condition that the game ball has passed the starting area. Whether or not to shift to the 8R big hit gaming state or 4R gaming state in which can be acquired. The main CPU 1060 is an example of a big hit lottery means.

  In step S2071, the second special symbol variation state data is set. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2072.

  The first special symbol variation state data and the second special symbol variation state data are the first special symbol start storage region (0) to the first special symbol start storage region (4) and the second special symbol start storage region (0 ) To data for determining the order in which the variable display is performed in the start memory stored in the second special symbol start storage area (4).

  In step S2072, the main CPU 1060 sets a start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The start opening prize command is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 recognizes that the start opening has been won and the winning lottery result is determined. Will come to do. The data of the start opening winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, various commands set in the main RAM 1062 of the main control circuit 1006 are supplied to the sub control circuit 1007 in step S2009 of FIG. 12, but in each process of the main control circuit 1006, the sub control circuit 1007 may be supplied.

[Main control of gaming machine sub-control]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a main process performed by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071) receives various commands from the main control circuit 1006 and performs various processes such as a display process. The control process of the sub control circuit 1007 according to this embodiment will be described below.

  First, initialization processing is performed in response to power-on (S2081). With this process, the sub CPU 1071 is initialized.

  Next, random value update processing is performed (S2082). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of updating the random number values (the effect determining random value, the jackpot effect determining random value, the stop symbol determining random value, etc.) stored in the work RAM 1073.

  Next, command analysis processing is performed (S2083). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 1006 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 1073. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2084.

  Next, a display control process is performed (S2084). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the display control circuit 1074. In the display control circuit 1074, a VDP (not shown) reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 1071. Then, they are superimposed and displayed on the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2085.

  Next, a sound / lamp control process is performed (S2085). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 1021 and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 1022 and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2086. When this process is completed, the process is transferred again to the random value update process (step S2082), and steps S2082 to S2085 are repeated.

[Game machine command reception interrupt processing]
Even when the sub-main process shown in FIG. 18 is being executed, the command reception interrupt process may be executed. The command reception interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, processing for saving a register is performed (S2091). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, a process for storing the received command in the buffer is performed (S2092).

  Next, a process for restoring the register is performed (S2093). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S1610 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing for gaming machines]
Even when the sub-main process shown in FIG. 18 is being executed, the sub-main process may be interrupted and the timer interrupt process may be executed. The timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, processing for saving a register is performed (S2101). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, timer update processing is performed (S2102). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for updating the timer stored in the work RAM 1073. Specifically, a process for updating a timer such as an effect accompanying a change in the decorative design is performed.

  Next, an operation button input detection process is performed (S2103). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for detecting whether or not the operation button switch 1201 is input by operating the operation button 1020. The operation button input detection process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but another interrupt may be used.

  Next, a process for restoring the register is performed (S2104). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S2101 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing for gaming machines]
A subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S2083 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of command analysis processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2111, processing for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 1071 determines that there is a received command, it moves the process to step S2112. If the sub CPU 1071 does not determine that there is a received command, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S2112 the received command data is read out. In this process, the sub CPU 1071 reads a command stored in the reception buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2113.

  In step S2113, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2114. If it is not determined that the reception command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2115.

  In step S2114, an effect pattern determination process is performed. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2115, start winning memory update processing is performed. With this process, the start information, which is the display of the start memory displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013, is updated. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2116, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2116. If it is not determined that the received command is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2117.

  In step S2117, the sub CPU 1071 determines a stop symbol based on the symbol designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2118, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a start opening prize command is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a start opening prize command, the process proceeds to step S2118. If it is not determined that the received command is a starting opening prize command, the process proceeds to step S2119.

  In step S2119, a start memory update process is performed. With this process, the start information, which is the display of the start memory displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013, is updated. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2120, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing corresponding to the received other command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing pattern determination processing for gaming machines]
The subroutine (effect pattern determination process) executed in step S2114 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2131, the sub CPU 1071 extracts a random number value for effect determination. In step S2132, it is determined whether the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol. If the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2133, and if it does not correspond to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2136.

  In step S2133, according to the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first special symbol stored in the program ROM 1072 of the sub control circuit 1007, the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value are selected from the predetermined effect patterns. Based on this, the production pattern is determined. In step S2134, the sub CPU 1071 sets effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the work RAM 1073. The effect determination random value is determined from a random value of 0 to 99.

  In step S2135, the sub CPU 1071 sets data related to the number of pseudo-reams in the work RAM 1073 based on the data stored in the first start storage area 1 that stores the start storage related to the first special symbol. As described above, 1 is set when the pseudo-ream is not executed. When the pseudo-ream is executed, 2 or more is set. Note that the upper limit of the number of pseudo-reams may be four. As described above, the number of temporary stop displays plus 1 is the number of pseudo-continuations. Therefore, for example, if the number of pseudo-reams is four, the stop display is performed after the temporary stop display is performed three times. Therefore, the player feels as if the variable display game in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner is performed four times for a single entry at the first start port 1034. However, in practice, the special symbol variation display game is performed only once for one entry at the first start port 1034. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2136, according to the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the second special symbol stored in the program ROM 1072 of the sub control circuit 1007, the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random number value are selected from the predetermined effect patterns. Based on this, the production pattern is determined. In step S2137, the sub CPU 1071 sets effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the work RAM 1073. The effect determination random value is determined from a random value of 0 to 99.

  In step S2138, the data of the number of pseudo-continuations is set in the work RAM 1073 based on the data stored in the second start storage area 1 that stores the start storage related to the second special symbol. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start winning memory update process]
The subroutine (start winning memory update process) executed in steps S2115 and S2119 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a first flowchart of the start winning memory update process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a second flowchart of the start winning memory update process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show a flowchart of the start winning memory update process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2151, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start port winning command based on winning in the first start port 1034 has been received. In this process, if it is determined that a start port winning command based on winning in the first start port 1034 has been received, the process proceeds to step S2152, and a starting port winning command based on winning in the first start port 1034 is received. If not, the process moves to step S2157.

  In step S2152, the sub CPU 71 extracts the pseudo-random lottery random number used to determine whether or not to execute a pseudo-ream and to determine the number of pseudo-reams for execution. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2153.

  In step S2153, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received start port winning command is a jackpot. In this process, if it is determined that the start opening winning command indicates a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2154, and if it is determined that the starting opening winning command does not indicate a big win, the process proceeds to step S2155. Move. Thereby, in the case of big hit and the case of losing, it is determined whether or not to perform pseudo-continuations using different tables and the number of pseudo-continuations.

  In step S2154, the sub CPU 71 performs pseudo continuous lottery processing with reference to the first table of the pseudo continuous number determination table shown in FIG. 10A, and determines the pseudo continuous symbol display number. Note that, as described above, the first table is set to be more likely to be pseudo-continuous than the second table, and the number of pseudo-reams is likely to increase. Thereby, in the case of big hit, compared to the case of losing, it becomes easier to become a quasi-ream and the number of quasi-reams tends to increase. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2156.

  In step S2155, the sub CPU 71 performs a pseudo continuous lottery process with reference to the second table of the pseudo continuous number determination table shown in FIG. 10B to determine the pseudo continuous symbol display number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2156.

  In step S2156, the sub CPU 71 sets the start memory data based on the lottery result of the lottery process performed in step S2154 or step S2155 in the first start memory areas 1 to 4. Based on this data, a display relating to the start-up memory is made. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2165 shown in FIG.

  In step S2157, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 1035 has been received. In this process, if it is determined that a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 1035 has been received, the process proceeds to step S2158, and a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 1035 is received. If it is not determined that the process has been performed, the process proceeds to step S2163 illustrated in FIG.

  In step S2158, the sub CPU 71 extracts the pseudo-random lottery random number used to determine whether or not to execute a pseudo-ream and to determine the number of pseudo-reams for execution. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2159.

  In step S2159, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received start port winning command is a jackpot. In this process, if it is determined that the start opening winning command indicates a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2160. If it is determined that the starting opening winning command does not indicate a big win, the process proceeds to step S2161. Move.

  In step S2160, the sub CPU 71 performs pseudo continuous lottery processing with reference to the first table of the pseudo continuous number determination table shown in FIG. 10A, and determines the pseudo continuous symbol display number. Note that, as described above, the first table is set to be more likely to be pseudo-continuous than the second table, and the number of pseudo-reams is likely to increase. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2162.

  In step S2161, the sub CPU 71 performs a pseudo continuous lottery process with reference to the second table of the pseudo continuous number determination table shown in FIG. 10B to determine the pseudo continuous symbol display number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2162.

  In step S2162, the sub CPU 71 sets the start memory data based on the lottery result of the lottery process performed in step S2160 or step S2161, in the second start memory areas 1 to 4. Based on this data, a display relating to the start-up memory is made. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2165 shown in FIG.

  In step S2163, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol. If it is determined in this process that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2164. If it is not determined that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2165. Move processing.

  In step S2164, the data in the first start storage areas 1 to 4 are updated. Specifically, the data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the first start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in different storage areas, but the data stored in the first start storage area 1 is erased. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2165.

  In step S2165, the data in the second start storage areas 1 to 4 are updated. Specifically, the data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the second start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in a different storage area, but the data stored in the second start storage area 1 is erased. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2166.

  In step S2166, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a big hit is stored in the first start storage area 1. If it is determined in this process that the big hit is stored in the first starting storage area 1, the process proceeds to step S2167, and if it is not determined that the big hit is stored in the first starting storage area 1. Then, the process proceeds to step S2169.

  In step S2167, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 16. If it is determined in this process that the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 16, the process proceeds to step S2168. If the pseudo continuous symbol display number is not determined to be 16, the process proceeds to step S2169. Here, a maximum of four pseudo continuous display numbers are displayed in one start-up memory. Therefore, the number of pseudo-continuous symbol display numbers of 16 indicates that four times of suspension are made and the number of pseudo-reams is four in any of them. In addition, since a maximum of 4 start-up memories are stored, the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed is 16, which is the maximum number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed.

  In step S2168, the sub CPU 71 changes the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the third effect mode. Here, the third performance mode is a mode indicating the big hit determination. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2169, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 10 or more. In this process, if it is determined that the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S2170. If the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is not determined to be 10 or greater, the process proceeds to step S2171.

  In step S2170, the sub CPU 71 changes the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the second effect mode. Here, the second effect mode is a mode that is displayed when the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 10 or more. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2171, the sub CPU 71 changes the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the first effect mode. Here, the first effect mode is a mode that is displayed when the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 9 or less. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As shown in steps S2166 to S2171, in this embodiment, when the big hit is fixed and the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 16, which is the maximum display number, the effect display is in the third effect mode, If the number of pseudo-simultaneous symbols displayed is 15 or less even if the big hit is confirmed, the effect display is in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In the present embodiment, even when the third effect mode is set, when the pseudo continuous symbol display number becomes 15 or less, the third effect mode is not achieved, but for example, when the third effect mode is once set. The third effect mode may be continued until the big hit gaming state is started. This increases the player's expectation that the big hit gaming state will be started, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, the first effect mode is a case where the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 9 or less, and the second effect mode is a case where the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 10 or more. That is, when the effect display in the first effect mode or the second effect mode is made, the player does not know whether or not the start information displayed includes a big hit. Whether to enter the first effect mode or the second effect mode is selected depending on whether the number of pseudo-simultaneous symbol displays is 10 or more or less than 10 (9 or less). There is no particular limitation, and if it is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second effect mode may be set, and if it is smaller than the predetermined value, the first effect mode may be set. Thus, since the first effect mode is an effect display when the number of pseudo continuous symbol displays is smaller than that in the second effect mode, for example, the effect display in the first effect mode is the effect display in the second effect mode. It should be less noticeable. Specifically, the background, objects, characters, and the like that are displayed may be less, the brightness may be darker, or the blinking of the light or the like may be less. In addition, the third effect mode may be a more conspicuous effect display than the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

  In this embodiment, each effect mode is determined based on the data in the first start storage area, but each effect mode may be determined based on the data in the second start storage area. Each effect mode may be determined based on data in both the first start storage area and the second start storage area.

  Next, a modified example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. In the modification, a subroutine (effect pattern determination process) executed in step S2114 of FIG. 21 and a subroutine (start winning prize memory update process) executed in steps S2115 and S2119 are different from the above embodiment. Also, the pseudo-continuous number determination table for determining the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed and the effect pattern determination table for determining effect data for executing effects accompanying the variable symbol special display are different. The rest is the same as the above embodiment. In the following, an effect pattern determination table according to a modification, a pseudo-run count determination table according to a modification, an effect pattern determination process, and a start winning memory update process will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an effect pattern determination table for gaming machines in the modification according to this embodiment, and FIG. 25A is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first special symbol in the modification. FIG. 25B is an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the second special symbol in the modification. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a pseudo-run number determination table in a modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process in the modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the start winning memory update process in a modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a second flowchart of the start winning memory update process in the modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

[Table for determining effect pattern of gaming machine in modification]
Data related to the effect pattern determination table in the modification shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B is stored in the program ROM 1072 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  This effect pattern determination table is different from the table shown in FIG. 9 in that the effect pattern is the specific reach-losing change effect 2 when the change pattern designation command is h13 for the second special symbol. The other points are the same as those in the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In the modified example, the sub control circuit 1007 provisionally determines the effect pattern based on information indicating a variation pattern included in the start opening prize command transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007. The sub CPU 1071 of the sub-control circuit 1007 has the temporarily determined effect patterns of the specific big hit variation effect 1 (effect data 3), the specific big hit variation effect 2 (effect data 8), the specific reach lose effect 1 (effect data 13) and the specific. If the effect pattern is one of the reach loss effect 2 (effect data 19), it is determined to perform the pseudo-ream. That is, the variation pattern corresponding to each of the specific jackpot fluctuation effect 1 (effect data 3), the specific jackpot fluctuation effect 2 (effect data 8), the specific reach lose effect 1 (effect data 13), and the specific reach lose effect 2 (effect data 19). Any of the designation commands h1, h5, h8 and h13 is formally determined. Then, the sub control circuit 1007 determines effect data 3, effect data 8, effect data 13 and effect data 19 corresponding to each of the variation pattern designation commands h1, h5, h8 and h13.

[Table for determining the number of pseudo-reams in the modification]
Data regarding the pseudo-repetition count determination table in the modification shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the program ROM 1072.

  With this pseudo-ream count determination table, the number of pseudo-reams can be determined based on the pseudo-random lottery random value. The pseudo-random lottery value for random lottery is determined from a numerical range of 0 to 99 by lottery in the sub control circuit 1007. The sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 determines the pseudo continuous symbol display number using FIG. In the modification, a different rotation determination table is not used for each of the big hit and the lost game.

  In the modification, the effect pattern is provisionally determined based on the information indicating the variation pattern included in the start opening prize command and the effect determination random value. Then, when the temporarily determined effect pattern is the specific effect pattern, a pseudo-continuation is executed. When the sub CPU 1071 determines to perform the pseudo-ream, the pseudo-continuous symbol display number is further determined based on the pseudo-ream frequency determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, this table does not include the case where the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 1. When the start opening prize command includes information indicating that no pseudo-ream is performed, the number of pseudo-continuous symbols displayed is 1. As shown in FIG. 26, it is determined that the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed is 2 when the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 0 to 49, and the number of times of pseudo-sequencing is 2 at this time. When the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 50 to 74, the number of pseudo-symbol symbols displayed is 3, and at this time, the number of pseudo-sequential symbols is determined to be 3. When the random number for pseudo-sequential lottery is 75 to 99, the pseudo-symbol symbol display number is 4, and at this time, it is determined that the number of pseudo-sequential numbers is 4.

[Decision pattern determination process of gaming machine in modification]
The effect pattern determination process in a modification is demonstrated using FIG. In the modification, the effect pattern is temporarily determined in the start winning memory update process, and the effect pattern is formally determined in the effect pattern determination process. In step S2181, the sub CPU 1071 extracts an effect determining random value. In step S2182, it is determined whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol. If the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2183. If the variation pattern designation command does not correspond to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2188.

  In step S2183, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the execution of pseudo-continuous is stored in the first startup storage area 1. If it is determined that pseudo-run execution is stored in the first start storage area 1, the process proceeds to step S2184, and if it is not determined that pseudo-run execution is stored in the first start storage area 1. Shifts the processing to step S2186.

  In step S2184, the sub CPU 1071 sets data for executing the specific jackpot fluctuation effects 1 and 2 and the specific reach / losing fluctuation effects 1 and 2 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command in the work RAM 1073. For example, according to FIG. 25, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is h1, two presentation patterns of jackpot fluctuation presentation 2 and specific jackpot fluctuation presentation 1 correspond, but data for executing the specific jackpot fluctuation presentation 1 is shown. Set in work RAM 1073.

  In step S2185, the sub CPU 1071 sets data related to the number of pseudo-reams in the work RAM 1073 based on the data stored in the first start storage area 1 that stores the start storage related to the first special symbol. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2186, according to the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first special symbol stored in the program ROM 1072 of the sub control circuit 1007, the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value are selected from the predetermined effect patterns. Based on this, the production pattern is determined. In step S2187, the sub CPU 1071 sets effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the work RAM 1073. The effect determination random value is determined from a random value of 0 to 99. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 2188, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not pseudo execution is stored in the second startup storage area 1. If it is determined that pseudo-run execution is stored in the second startup storage area 1, the process proceeds to step S2189, and if it is not determined that pseudo-run execution is stored in the second start storage area 1. Shifts the processing to step S2191.

  In step S2189, the sub CPU 1071 sets data for executing a specific big hit variation effect or a specific reach loss variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in the work RAM 1073. In step S2190, the sub CPU 1071 sets data relating to the number of pseudo-reams in the work RAM 1073 based on the data stored in the second start storage area 1 in which the start storage relating to the second special symbol is stored. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S 2191, according to the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the second special symbol stored in the program ROM 1072 of the sub control circuit 1007, the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value are selected from the predetermined effect patterns. Based on this, the production pattern is determined. In step S2192, the sub CPU 1071 sets effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the work RAM 1073. The effect determination random value is determined from a random value of 0 to 99. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up winning memory update process in the modification]
The start winning memory update process in the modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. 28 and 29 show a flowchart of the start winning memory update process in the modification. In FIG. 28, in step S2201, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start port winning command based on winning in the first start port 1034 has been received. In this process, if it is determined that a start port winning command based on winning at the first start port 1034 has been received, the process proceeds to step S2202, and a start port winning command based on winning at the first start port 1034 is received. If it is not determined that the process has been performed, the process proceeds to step S2209 in FIG. In step S2202, the sub CPU 1071 extracts an effect determination random value. When the process of step S2202 is completed, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2203, the sub CPU 1071 provisionally determines the effect pattern based on the information indicating the variation pattern included in the start winning command and the extracted effect determination random number. That is, an effect pattern is selected. An effect pattern determination table is used for provisional determination of effect patterns. Further, for the temporary determination of the production pattern, a table similar to the production pattern determination table may be provided separately, and the production pattern may be provisionally determined using this table. When the process of step S2203 is completed, the process is moved to step S2204.

  In step S2204, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether the selected effect pattern is any one of the specific jackpot variation effects 1, 2 and the specific reach loss variation effects 1, 2, or any other variation effect. To do. When the selected production pattern is any one of the specific big hit variation productions 1 and 2 and the specific reach loss variation productions 1 and 2, the pseudo-ream is executed. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2205. Further, if the selected production pattern is neither the specific big hit variation production 1 or 2 or the specific reach loss variation production 1 or 2, the pseudo ream is not executed. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2208. In other words, in order to execute the pseudo-ream, the process proceeds to step S2205 in order to determine the number of pseudo-reams. When the pseudo-ream is not executed, data indicating that is set in the first start storage areas 1 to 4. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S2208.

  In step S2205, the sub CPU 71 extracts the pseudo-random lottery random number value used to determine the number of pseudo-reams. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2206.

  In step S2206, the sub CPU 71 performs a pseudo continuous lottery process with reference to the pseudo continuous number determination table shown in FIG. 26 to determine the pseudo continuous symbol display number. That is, the number of pseudo consecutive symbols displayed is determined on the basis of the pseudo sequence number determination table and the pseudo random lottery random value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2207.

  In step S2207, the sub CPU 71 sets start memory data based on the lottery result of the lottery process in the first start memory areas 1 to 4. Based on this data, a display relating to the start-up memory is made. When this process ends, this subroutine ends as shown in FIG.

  In step S2208, the sub CPU 71 sets start memory data indicating that the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1 in the first start memory areas 1 to 4. That is, it is stored that no pseudo-ream is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2209 shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 1035 has been received. In this process, if it is determined that a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 1035 has been received, the process proceeds to step S2210, and a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 1035 is received. If not, the process moves to step S2217. In step S <b> 2210, the sub CPU 1071 extracts an effect determination random value.

  In step S2211, the sub CPU 1071 performs provisional determination of the effect pattern based on the information indicating the variation pattern included in the start winning command and the extracted effect determination random value. That is, an effect pattern is selected. An effect pattern determination table is used for provisional determination of effect patterns. Further, for the temporary determination of the production pattern, a table similar to the production pattern determination table may be provided separately, and the production pattern may be provisionally determined using this table. If the process of step S2211 is completed, the process proceeds to step S2212.

  In step S2212, the sub CPU 71 determines whether the selected effect pattern is one of the specific jackpot variation effects 1, 2 and the specific reach loss variation effects 1, 2. When the selected production pattern is one of the specific big hit variation productions 1 and 2 and the specific reach loss variation productions 1 and 2, a pseudo-ream is executed. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2213. Further, if the selected production pattern is neither the specific big hit variation production 1 or 2 or the specific reach loss variation production 1 or 2, the pseudo ream is not executed. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2216. That is, in order to execute the pseudo-ream, the process proceeds to step S2213 in order to determine the number of pseudo-reams, and in the case where the pseudo-ream is not executed, a step to set that in the first start storage areas 1 to 4 The processing moves to S2216.

  In step S2213, the sub CPU 71 extracts the pseudo-random lottery random number value used to determine the number of pseudo-reams. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2214.

  In step S2214, the sub CPU 71 performs a pseudo continuous lottery process with reference to the pseudo continuous number determination table shown in FIG. 26 to determine the pseudo continuous symbol display number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2215.

  In step S2215, the sub CPU 71 sets the start storage data based on the lottery result of the lottery process in the second start storage areas 1 to 4. Based on this data, a display relating to the start-up memory is made. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S 2216, the sub CPU 71 sets start memory data indicating that the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1 in the second start memory areas 1 to 4. That is, it is stored that no pseudo-ream is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2217, it is determined whether the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol. If the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2218. If the variation pattern designation command does not correspond to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2219.

  In step S2218, the data in the first start storage areas 1 to 4 are updated. Specifically, the data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the first start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in different storage areas, but the data stored in the first start storage area 1 is erased. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2219, the data in the second start storage areas 1 to 4 are updated. Specifically, the data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the second start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in a different storage area, but the data stored in the second start storage area 1 is erased. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2220.

  In step S2220, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous symbol display number is five or more. In this process, if it is determined that the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 5 or more, the process proceeds to step S2221. If the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is not determined to be 5 or greater, the process proceeds to step S2222.

  In step S2221, the sub CPU 71 changes the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the second effect mode. That is, when the number of pseudo continuous symbols displayed is 5 or more, the second effect mode may be displayed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2222, the sub CPU 71 changes the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the first effect mode. That is, when the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 4 or less, the first effect mode may be displayed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the modified example, the first effect mode may be an effect display that is less noticeable than the second effect mode.

  In the above-described modification, when the pseudo-ream is executed, any one of the specific big hit fluctuation effects 1 and 2 and the specific reach / losing fluctuation effects 1 and 2 is executed. However, even if any one of the specific big hit fluctuation effects 1 and 2 and the specific reach-losing fluctuation effects 1 and 2 is executed, the pseudo-ream is not always executed.

  In the above modification, the sub control circuit 1007 determines whether or not to perform the pseudo-ream based on the information included in the start opening prize command or the like, but for example, the start transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 Information about whether or not to perform pseudo-ream may be included in the mouth winning command or the like. That is, the main control circuit 1006 may determine whether or not to perform quasi-continuation.

[Production on LCD screen]
The effects relating to the pseudo-ream displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 in the gaming machine 1001 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in the following description, the display regarding the suspension of the change display of the first special symbol by entering the first start port 1034 will be described, and the change display of the second special symbol by entering the second start port 1035 will be described. A description of the hold is omitted. The holding of the second special symbol may be performed in the same manner as the holding of the first special symbol.

  FIG. 30 is a view for explaining display of start information (startup memory) of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30A, when the ball enters the first starting port 1034 in a state where the decorative symbol for the first special symbol is variably displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013, the starting information 1521 is displayed. It is displayed in the display area 1131. The start information 1521 indicates that there is a hold and the number of pseudo-reams. In FIG. 30A, only one start information 1521 is displayed, indicating that the number of holds is one. The start information 1521 includes a square frame and “cherry” therein. The number of “cherries” is the number of pseudo continuous symbols, and indicates the number of pseudo continuouss determined by lottery. However, in FIG. 30 (A), since the pseudo continuous symbol display number is 1, pseudo continuous is not performed. In FIG. 30A, since only one “cherry” is displayed, the first effect mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 (display area 1131).

  As shown in FIG. 30B, when the number of pseudo-reams is two, start information 1522 in which two “cherries” are displayed in a square frame is displayed. This is because, after the current variation display is finished, a variation display game in which a temporary stop display is performed after the variation display is started and a variation display (revariable display) is started again, and then a stop display is performed, That is, the pseudo-ream is executed. Further, if the number of holdings is not one but two, the start information 1523 is displayed on the right side of the start information 1522. In the start information 1523, three “cherries” are displayed. This indicates that the number of pseudo-reams is three. This indicates that the pseudo-ream is executed again after the pseudo-ream corresponding to the above-described start information 1522 is completed. This pseudo-ream is a variable display game in which a temporary stop display is made after a variable display is started, a re-variable display is made, and a temporary stop display is made and a re-variable display is started, and then a stop display is made. It is. In FIG. 30B, since the number of displayed “cherries” is 5, the first effect mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 (display region 1131).

  As shown in FIG. 30 (B), the two start information 1522 and 1523 are displayed when the ball enters the first start port 1034 while one start information 1522 is displayed. is there.

  From the state shown in FIG. 30 (B), if the first start opening 1034 is entered twice while the variable display game is continuing, the number of holds will be four. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30C, start information 1524 and start information 1525 are displayed in addition to start information 1522 and start information 1523. In the start information 1524, only one “cherry” is displayed. Therefore, the pseudo-ream is not performed in the start memory corresponding to the start information 1524. In the start information 1525, four “cherries” are displayed. This indicates that the number of pseudo-reams is 4 in the start-up memory corresponding to the start-up information 1525. Note that, as described above, the case of a big hit may be more likely to be a pseudo-ream and more likely to increase the number of pseudo-reams. In FIG. 30C, since the number of displayed “cherries” is 10, the second effect mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 (display area 1131).

  In addition to the above-described mode, a setting may be made such that the greater the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the probability of winning a big hit. Specifically, in the lottery for the number of pseudo-reams when the specific big hit variation effect is selected as the effect pattern, there is a high possibility that 4 times and 3 times will be selected, and there is a possibility that 2 times and 1 time will be selected. You can set it to be lower. In addition, when the specific reach-losing variation effect is selected as the effect pattern, it is highly likely that two times and one time will be selected in the lottery of the number of pseudo-reams, and the possibility that four times and three times will be selected is reduced. You should just set it. Further, when start-up memory having a relatively large number of pseudo-reams continues, it may be set such that the winning of the big hit is confirmed, or may be set such that the probability variation big hit is confirmed.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for describing a display in a state where a ball enters the start port at the time of variable display and a state where no ball enters the start port at the time of variable display in the present embodiment. Each state where the ball enters the start port during the variable display and when there is no ball enter the start port during the variable display will be described below. The decorative symbols are composed of symbols 1 to 9 and watermelon symbols. When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit, these symbols are stopped and displayed in the same manner. FIG. 31A shows the moment when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as “7-7-watermelon”. At this time, two items of start information 1526 and start information 1527 are displayed. In other words, in the subsequent variable display game, the pseudo-ream is performed four times, and in the subsequent variable display game, the pseudo-ream is performed three times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the next variable display game is started, the start information 1526 corresponding to the variable display game is not displayed. The start information 1527 is shifted to the left and displayed as start information 1527a. In the variable display game performed at this time, the number of pseudo-reams is four as indicated by the start information 1526. In the pseudo-ream, after both the right symbol and the middle symbol are stopped at “watermelon”, an effect display is performed in which the left symbol is temporarily stopped at “7”. For example, in a pseudo-ream, such an effect display may be performed without fail. As a result, if the player sees the change and stop mode of the symbol, it can grasp whether or not the pseudo-ream is being executed. improves. Further, by entering the first start port 1034 in the state shown in FIG. 31B, start information 1528 is displayed in addition to the start information 1527a as shown in FIG. 31C. Since the start information 1528 includes three “cherries”, the number of pseudo-reams is three in the corresponding variable display game.

  In the state shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the variable display game is started after the pseudo-ream is finished and stopped without entering the first starting port 1034, the variable display game is shown in FIG. 31 (D). Start up information is not displayed.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining pseudo-variable display in the present embodiment. The change display in the state where the pseudo-ream is performed will be described below. FIG. 32A shows a moment when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as “7-7-watermelon”. At this time, two items of start information 1541 and start information 1542 are displayed. That is, in the subsequent variable display game, a pseudo-ream is performed with two pseudo-reams, and in a subsequent variable-display game, a pseudo-ream with two pseudo-reams is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32B, when the next variable display game is started, the start information 1541 corresponding to the variable display game is not displayed. The start information 1542 is shifted to the left and displayed as start information 1542a. In the variable display game performed at this time, as indicated by the start information 1541, the number of pseudo-reams is two. As shown in FIG. 32 (C), since the pseudo-ream is performed, the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The symbol at this time may be such that the right symbol and the middle symbol are the same as described above. Specifically, a temporary stop display is performed so that the right symbol and the middle symbol are “watermelon” and the left symbol is “7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the symbol starts to change again. Then, as shown in FIG. 32E, the right symbol is “watermelon” and the middle symbol and the left symbol are “7”. This completes the two pseudo-continuations corresponding to the start information 1541. Thereafter, the start information 1542a is not displayed, and a pseudo-link corresponding to the start information 1542a is started. If the number of cherries in the start information 1541 is 3 and the number of pseudo-reams is 3, the right symbol and the middle symbol are “watermelon” after FIG. 32 (D), and the left symbol After the temporary stop display with “7” is made, the display is stopped again as shown in FIG.

  A modification example of the effect display in the liquid crystal display device 1013 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 is a diagram for describing a first modification of the effect display according to the present embodiment. FIG. 33 (A) shows the moment when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as “7-7-watermelon”. At this time, two items of start information 1526 and start information 1527 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the next variation display game is started and the start information 1526 disappears, and the ball enters the first start port 1034 and the start information 1528 is displayed.

  Here, when entering the first start port 1034, the number of pseudo-reams corresponding to the currently displayed start information 1528 may be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), when entering the first start port 1034 in the state shown in FIG. 33 (B), the number of pseudo-reams corresponding to the start information 1528 already displayed. A lottery may be performed, and the number of pseudo-reams may be changed according to the lottery result. That is, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), there are three “cherries” in the start information 1528, and the number of pseudo-continuations of the variable display game corresponding to this is three. A lottery may be performed when the first starting port 1034 is entered later, and for example, pseudo reaming may not be performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33C, the “cherry” is reduced to one in the start information 1528a corresponding to the start information 1528, and the pseudo display is performed in the variable display game corresponding to this. It shows no. As described above, since the number of pseudo-reams indicated by the start information may be changed at the timing at which the holding ball is generated, the possibility that the player gets bored with the game without becoming monotonous is low. In addition, although what was mentioned above is a case where a pseudo | simulation series is no longer performed, it is good also as decreasing the frequency | count of a pseudo | simulation series or increasing the frequency | count of a pseudo | simulation series. The number of pseudo-reams that increase or decrease is not particularly limited, and any number may be used. In the above description, the lottery for changing the number of pseudo-reams is the timing at which the holding ball is generated, that is, when the ball enters the first starting port 1034. However, the lottery may be performed at a timing other than this. . For example, a lottery for changing the number of pseudo-reams may be performed when the decorative symbol variation display is started or when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for describing a second modification of the effect display according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 34A, start information 1531, 1532, and 1533 are displayed. Here, when the number of pseudo-reams indicated in the start information becomes a predetermined number or more, the display of the start information may be changed. The total number of “cherries” in the start information 1531, 1532, and 1533 is 12, and the total number of pseudo-reams indicated by the start information 1531, 1532, and 1533 is 12 times. For example, when the total number of pseudo-reams indicated by the start information is 12 or more, the start information 1531, 1532, 1533 is an enlarged display of “7” as shown in FIG. It is good also as changing to the display of the one starting information 1534. Thus, since the display changes according to the situation, the game does not become monotonous and the player is likely to continue the game without getting bored. Note that the start information 1534 may be displayed when a predetermined number or more of start information is displayed. Further, when the big hit effect is scheduled to be made in the variable display game corresponding to any of the start information 1531, 1532, and 1533, the display may be changed to the display of the start information 1534. Thereby, the player can grasp beforehand that it will be in the big hit gaming state, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (C), even when the number of holdings is reduced by performing the variable display game, the display of the start information 1534 may be maintained until there is no holdings. In addition, as shown in FIG. 34D, when the number of holdings decreases due to the execution of the variable display game, “7”, which is smaller than the start information 1534, is displayed according to the decrease. The start information 1535 may be displayed. Note that the start information 1534 may be changed to the start information 1535 according to the elapsed time of the variable display, not according to the decrease in the number of holds. Further, instead of abruptly changing from the start information 1534 to the start information 1535, the display may be such that “7” is gradually reduced. Thus, since the display changes according to the situation, the game does not become monotonous and the player is likely to continue the game without getting bored.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for describing a third modification of the effect display according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 35, the start information 1536 has only a square frame and “Cherry” is not displayed. This is not displayed as to whether or not the pseudo-ream is performed, and if the “cherry” is not displayed only by the square frame, the player will not recognize whether or not the pseudo-ream is performed. Can not. As described above, the start information 1536 in which the player cannot recognize whether or not the pseudo-ream is performed may be displayed. In addition, in the starting information displayed in order, the starting information 1536 may be displayed every time a predetermined number of starting information (starting information including cherries) indicating the number of pseudo-reams is displayed, The start information 1536 may be displayed appropriately in a mixture with start information indicating the number of pseudo-reams instead of a fixed number.

  Further, for example, when the player operates the operation button switch 1201, a display of “7” such as start information 1534, a square frame such as start information 1531, 1532, and 1533 and a display of “Cherry” May be switched.

  The gaming machine 1001 according to this embodiment has been described above. As described above, the gaming machine 1001 can notify the player of whether or not the pseudo-ream is performed and the number of the pseudo-ream by displaying the start information 1521 and the like. Therefore, the player can grasp in advance that the pseudo-ream is performed. In addition, the player can grasp in advance that a pseudo-ream is made because the number of pseudo-reams notified in advance may be changed and the display of the start information may be changed. In addition, you can enjoy the production. Therefore, the player does not get bored with the game, and continues to enjoy the game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Although the gaming machine 1001 according to this embodiment has been described with reference to the drawings, the above description is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, when a predetermined number or more of start information is displayed, a certain number of “cherries” may be displayed for the start information displayed thereafter regardless of the number of pseudo-reams. For example, when three or four pieces of start information are displayed, “cherry” is 4 for the start information displayed third and fourth from the left regardless of the number of pseudo-reams determined by lottery. May be displayed. Thereby, the player cannot correctly grasp the number of pseudo-reams for the starting information after the predetermined number. Therefore, the player expects that the variable display game corresponding to the starting information based on the previous hold will be finished early. Therefore, the player's consciousness is concentrated on the variable display game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  For example, it is assumed that a sub display device is provided in addition to the liquid crystal display device 1013, the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 performs display so that the number of holdings can be grasped, and the pseudo display number is displayed on the sub display device. Also good.

  Further, for example, the player may operate the operation button switch 1201 so that the number of pseudo-reams is not notified. Specifically, only a square frame may be displayed without displaying “cherry” indicating the number of pseudo-reams. In addition, in the case where notification is not made regarding the number of times of pseudo-continuations in this manner, the liquid crystal display device 1013 may be configured not to perform the effects of pseudo-continuations. With respect to this operation, the gaming machine 1001 may be provided with operation means such as a jog dial in addition to the operation button switch 1201, and the player may be able to perform the operation using this operation means.

  Further, for example, the number of pseudo-reams may not be displayed in the start information. In other words, only the square frame may be displayed and the “cherry” display may not be performed. Then, when the player operates predetermined operation means such as the operation button switch 1201 or the jog dial, the number of pseudo-reams may be displayed in the start information. Thereby, in addition to the operation for a game, a player will operate the operation means in order to know the number of pseudo-reams, and the operation becomes complicated and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013, when it is assumed that the mode indicating the normal gaming state and the mode indicating the short gaming state at the time of probability change are included, for example, When the total is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (10 times), it is possible to display an effect image in a mode indicating a short game state during probability change even in the normal game state. The display of the effect image in the mode indicating the short game state at the time of probability change may be continued until the total number of pseudo-reams indicated by the start information becomes less than a predetermined number.

1001 Game machine 1013 Liquid crystal display device (display means, notification means, effect execution means)
1014 Game board 1034 First start port (start port)
1035 Second start port (start port)
1060 Main CPU (Large lottery means)
1062 Main RAM (starting storage means)
1071 Sub CPU (specific variation display execution determination unit, variation display number determination unit)
1074 Display control circuit (variable display control means)
1131 Display area (display means, notification means, effect execution means)
1140 Game area 1521-1528, 1527a, 1528a, 1531-1535 Start information

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A start opening provided in the game area so that a game ball can enter;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to a player based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Display means capable of displaying and stopping display of the identification symbol;
Start memory means for storing start memory including information for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game for the ball when a game ball enters the start port, with a predetermined number as an upper limit When,
Fluctuation display control means capable of causing the display means to execute a specific fluctuation display in which the identification symbol performs a plurality of fluctuation displays and a plurality of stop displays based on one start memory;
Specific fluctuation display execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the specific fluctuation display based on the start memory stored in the start storage means;
Based on the fact that the specific variation display execution determination unit determines that the specific variation display is to be executed, a predetermined notification based on the number of variable displays that is the number of times the identification symbol is variably displayed in the specific variation display, Informing means to perform before execution of the fluctuation display,
A variable display number determining means capable of determining a variable display number that is the number of times the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the specific variable display;
The predetermined notification notifies the variable display count determined by the variable display count determination means,
The variable display number determination means re-determines the variable display number by lottery when a game ball enters the start port after the predetermined notification is made by the notification unit,
The informing means notifies the re-determined number of times of change display . The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising an effect execution unit capable of executing an effect according to the number of times of change display notified by the notification unit.

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