JP5976620B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a normal electric accessory that is controlled to be converted from a state where a game ball is difficult to win to a state where it is easy to win based on a lottery result of normal symbols.

  Conventionally, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate, a normal symbol is drawn on the normal symbol display device after the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped and the predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed. When it is “winning”, the ordinary electric accessory provided so that it can be opened and closed is converted and controlled for a set time with a predetermined opening pattern from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win. .

  In addition, when the game ball wins the start winning device, a special symbol is drawn on the special symbol display device after the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped, and a predetermined symbol is confirmed and displayed. ”, A special electric game (large winning device) provided so that it can be opened / closed is converted from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which the game ball is easy to win in a predetermined open pattern for a set time. (Big hit game) is performed. When this special game is performed, the player can obtain a great profit. That is, the player plays a game aiming at the special game.

  Therefore, in such a gaming machine, in order to improve gameplay, various elaborate effects are performed before the big win lottery result is shown. For example, an image for an effect is displayed on an image display device. Displaying, shifting to a predetermined game mode, operating a movable accessory for production called “gimmic”, or performing an effect making full use of a light emitting device such as a lamp or LED, or an audio device .

  In recent gaming machines, there are two types of start-up prize-winning devices: general prize-winning device types and tulip-type or mini-attacker-type ordinary electric accessory types. In these two types of start-up prize-winning devices, In many cases, the starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is more advantageous to the player (for example, the probability of being a big hit with a lot of balls in the big hit lottery is higher). The starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is provided as an ordinary electric accessory that is controlled to be converted into a predetermined opening pattern for a set time when a winning is made in the above-described normal symbol lottery. Yes. Therefore, for the player, when the start winning device is changed to the open state by winning the normal symbol lottery, it is possible to win a special game by winning more game balls in this advantageous starting winning device. It is an important factor above.

  By the way, the set time for which the normal electric accessory is controlled to be converted into a predetermined opening pattern when a normal symbol is won in the normal gaming state is, for example, normal as disclosed in Patent Document 1 The time is set differently depending on the type of symbol won in the symbol lottery. That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the normal symbol is won with the symbol X1, the set time for the normal electric accessory to be converted to the open state is short (so-called short opening), and the normal symbol is the symbol X2. When elected in, it is configured so that the set time during which the ordinary electric accessory is converted to the open state is long (so-called long open), that is, when the symbol X2 is won, the symbol X1 is won It is easier to win a normal electric accessory (starter winning device) than when.

  As described above, it is an important factor for winning a special game that a starting prize device as an ordinary electric accessory wins a game ball. Therefore, in recent years, in a gaming machine equipped with such a start winning device as an ordinary electric accessory, the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol operation gate and the ordinary symbol display device starts to display the variation of the ordinary symbol. In relation to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, a roaring effect relating to whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display is a win is executed.

  Further, in recent years, after this scoring effect is executed, for example, when a game ball wins a long-open start winning device, the special symbol display device uses the game ball to win the start winning device. In connection with the change display of the special symbol to be performed, an expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation level as to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol in the change display is a big hit is executed.

  And in recent gaming machines, various effect images are displayed in accordance with the progress of the game on a predetermined effect display device composed of a liquid crystal panel provided in the center of the game board, etc. An effect production and an expectation suggestion production are also executed by this production display device.

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  By the way, in the case where various effects including an effect and an expectation suggestion effect are displayed on the effect display device, an effect stage constituting the background of the display is set. However, the groaning direction and the degree of expectation suggestion are set regardless of the stage of production, and as a result, it is uninteresting and the player's game is not so satisfying. It was.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to display a hit effect or expectation suggestion effect in association with each effect stage, thereby allowing a player to win big hits. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the expectation of the game and improve the game preference.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122) and a game as described in claim 1. It is possible to change from the first state in which the ball is difficult to win to the second state in which it is easy to win, and is provided with a winning ball detecting means (second start winning device detection switch 315) for detecting that the game ball has won. Triggered by a variable winning device (second start winning device (electric Chu) 115) that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls when a winning of a gaming ball is detected by the ball detecting means, and when the winning ball detecting means detects a gaming ball. The special symbol display control means for variably displaying the predetermined special symbol on the special symbol display device (special symbol processing in step S440), and the special symbol display control means confirms the predetermined big hit symbol on the special symbol display device. When displayed, special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player (large winning device processing in step S450), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), and a game ball have entered. The normal symbol actuating device (ordinary symbol actuating gates 113a and 113b) provided with a ball detecting means (gate detection switches 330a and 330b) for detecting this, and when the ball detecting means detects the game ball, A normal symbol display control means (normal symbol processing in step S430) for variably displaying a predetermined normal symbol on the normal symbol display device, and a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device by the normal symbol display control means. Sometimes, the control means for changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state for a preset time (step S460). Electric tulip process) and a fluctuation effect display control means (a fluctuation effect selection process in step S1740) that is executed by displaying at least a predetermined effect display device (image display device 131) with an effect related to the change display of the special symbol. When the tilting effect about the fluctuation display results of the normal symbol, and a tilt effect display control means for executing by displaying at least the effect display device (tilt presentation start command reception processing in step S1784) It is a gaming machine (gaming machine 100), and the variation effect display control means is an effect stage selection means (stage lottery process) for selecting any effect stage from a plurality of kinds of effect stages according to a predetermined game condition. In steps S2200 to S2250) and the effect selected by the effect stage selection means Production stage setting means for causing the stage to stay for a predetermined period, setting the production corresponding to the selected production stage, and displaying the production on the production display device (the process of step S2260 in the stage lottery process). The effect displays an effect (roulette effect) representing the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, and an effect using a predetermined motif separately from the effect, and the motifs ("fire system""watersystem""windsystem")"" Lightning bolt """Solarsystem"), a plurality of types of productions are provided in association with the production stage, and the turn production display control means corresponds to the production stage stayed by the production stage setting means. Set by the turn effect setting means (the turn effect setting process in step S2930) for setting the turn effect using the motif and the turn effect setting means. The a said tilting effect execution means for executing a tilting effect (the process of step S2940 in tilt presentation start command receiving process), after the tilt effect of the normal symbol variation display using the motif exit is completed The gist is to continue to produce the motif for a predetermined period .

  Incidentally, the names and symbols in the parentheses are examples that show the main correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments to be described later in order to help the understanding of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the specific means indicated by the reference numerals.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a player's sense of expectation for a big hit by displaying a roaring effect or an expectation suggestion effect in association with each effect stage, and as a result. , Game preference is improved.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which various random numbers are acquired in the gaming machine 100 which concerns on this embodiment. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which the roaring effect execution random number is acquired in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration designation | designated command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the stage lottery process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the kind of production stage which concerns on this embodiment, and its content. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of the various production stages set on the screen of the image display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the expectation degree alerting | reporting effect setting process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the relationship with each production | presentation stage which concerns on this embodiment, a roaring production, and an expectation alerting | reporting production. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete effect display of each expectation degree alerting | reporting effect set on the screen of the image display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the turn production start command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the roaring effect setting process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the roulette effect which suggests the lottery result of the normal symbol performed in common with the various roaring effects concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete effect display of the various roaring effects set on the screen of the image display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example in case the content of the rotation display body 3102 is changed in the roulette effect in the roaring effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the prize. is there.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 150 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 160. The outer frame 160 is detachably provided with a game board 102 in which a game area 106 in which game balls flow down is formed. The glass frame 150 includes a launch handle device 103 that launches a game ball toward the game area 106 by being rotated, an audio output device 132 including a speaker, and an effect lighting device 134 having a plurality of lamps. A first effect button 135 and a second effect button 136 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 150 is provided with a tray 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The tray 140 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down in the direction of the firing handle device 103. . A receiving entrance (not shown) for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 140, and the game ball received at the entrance is sent to the launch rail 104 indicated by a broken line and fired. It stops at the end of the downward slope of the rail 104. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 107 of the launch handle device 103, a game ball is launched into the game area 106 with a predetermined launch intensity according to the turning amount.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the outer rail 105a and the inner rail 105b from the launch rail 104 and reaches the game area 106 when the ball return prevention piece 105c is exceeded, and then falls within the game area 106 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 106.

  A first start winning device 112 having a start area in which a game ball can enter is provided in an area below the center of the game area 106. This first start winning device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and is provided with a first start winning device detection switch 312 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 detects the entry of a game ball, a “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, is performed and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, below the first start winning device 112, a second start winning device 115 having a start area in which a game ball can be entered is provided. The second start winning device 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a pair of movable pieces 115b. The first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 115b is maintained in a closed state and the pair of movable pieces 115b. Is variably controlled to the second mode in which is opened. When the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive game balls (in FIG. 1, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode). Shows the time). On the other hand, when the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 115b function as a receiving tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 115 becomes easy. That is, when the second start winning device 115 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Further, the second start winning device 115 is provided with a second start winning device detection switch 315 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 detects the entry of a game ball, the “special symbol lottery” described later (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), similar to the first start winning device 112 described above. And the same prize balls (for example, three game balls) as the first start winning device 112 are paid out.

  In the area on the left side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operation gate 113a having a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113a is provided with a gate detection switch 330a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 330a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. “Lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “winning lottery”) is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 106, in order from the top, the normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the big winning device 117 into which the game ball can enter, and the second start of the game ball A guide plate 116 that guides to the winning device 115 is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113b is provided with a gate detection switch 330b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and has the same function as the normal symbol operation gate 113a.

  The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the open / close door 117b is on the game board surface side. It is controlled to move between an open state standing up to a closed state and a closed state buried in the game board surface (FIG. 1 shows the time when the open / close door 117b is controlled in the open state). When the open / close door 117b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can enter the big prize device 117. Further, the big prize device 117 is provided with a big prize device detection switch 317 (see FIG. 3). When this big prize device detection switch 317 detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces). Game balls).

  The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the area on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second start winning device 115. It has a downward slope to roll and guide the sphere. That is, the guide plate 116 is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 115 when the second start winning device 115 is in the second mode.

  At the bottom of the game area 106, an out port 111 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first start winning device 112, the second start winning device 115, and the big winning device 117. It has been.

  An image display device 131 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this image display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol are variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball of the first start prize device 112 and the second start prize device 115, and a combination of specific effect symbols (For example, 777 etc.) is stopped and fixedly displayed, so that the big hit is notified as a special symbol lottery result.

  That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device 115, respectively. The display is changed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol by the image display device 131 and the change display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbols, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the image display device 131 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display, an organic EL display may be used, or a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a rotating drum, or the like. A display device may be used.

  Furthermore, a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory used for various effects is provided on the back of the game board 102. The gimmick 109 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and performs various effects by moving in a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game by the player. The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back surface of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front surface of the screen of the image display device 131.

  On the lower right side of the inner rail 105 b of the game board 102, there are a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, and a first special symbol hold indicator 123. A second special symbol hold indicator 124 is provided. The first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 indicate that a game ball has entered the first and second start winning device 112 and 115 (first and second start winning device detection switches 312 and 315 to be described later). This is a notification of the jackpot lottery result that was triggered by the fact that a game ball was detected), and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying the special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The player is notified. For example, “7” is displayed when a big win is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins.

  Here, “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. This is a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with a value corresponding to the given “big hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  The normal symbol display device 118 performs normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the gate detection switches 330a and 330b described later detect the entry of the game ball). The result is notified, and is composed of one LED (“◎” in the figure). In other words, the normal symbol display device 118 notifies the player of the lottery result by turning on the normal symbol display device 22 when the normal symbol lottery is won. Note that the normal symbol display device 118 is not limited to one LED, and is composed of, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a lamp capable of alternately lighting “O” and “X”). May be. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) for a predetermined time.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the game is successful by comparing with a value corresponding to. The lottery result of the normal symbol does not immediately notify the lottery result after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, and the normal symbol display device 122 displays a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is fixedly displayed (lit or extinguished) after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  In addition, while the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 and immediately wins a big win. If this is not possible, the right to win the jackpot will be held under certain conditions. More specifically, the random numbers for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 are suspended and stored.

  For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the second special symbol hold indicator 124, respectively. Here, in the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124, when there is one hold, the left LED is lit, when there are two hold, the left and right LEDs are lit, and there are three holds. The left LED blinks and the right LED lights, and when there are four holds, the left and right LEDs blink. The display mode of the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 is not limited to this. For example, four LEDs are arranged in a horizontal row, and the LEDs on the left side are lit in order from the occurrence of the hold. Also good.

  As with the special symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b and the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately during the normal symbol variation display, The right to draw will be held. More specifically, a random number for determining a normal symbol acquired when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is held and stored. For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 119. In addition, the display mode of the normal symbol hold | maintenance display device 119 is based on the display mode of the 1st, 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance display devices 123 and 124 mentioned above, and description here is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first effect button 135 mainly functions as a “decision button”, and the second effect button 136 mainly functions as a “select button”. The first effect button 135 is provided with a first effect button detection switch 335 (see FIG. 3) that detects one pressing operation, and the second effect button 136 includes a second effect that detects a plurality of pressing operations. Button detection switches 336a to 336e (see FIG. 3) are provided. When a player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, the image displayed on the image display device 131 is changed. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 135, the first effect button detection switch 335, the second effect button 136, and the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e are collectively referred to as “input device 137”.

<Description of game content>
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, in order to obtain a normal symbol hit and a special symbol hit in the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit and short-time game state described later), the player handles the operation handle as shown by an arrow A in FIG. The left-handed game is performed by reducing the amount of rotation of 107, and the first symbol winning gate 112a positioned at the so-called “kee” at the approximate center of the game area 106 and the normal symbol operating gate 113a positioned at the upper left of the game area 106 Aim and fire a game ball.

  In this normal game state, “right-handed” which increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 is not performed because the normal symbol operation gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 passes, This is because it is difficult to win the first starting prize-winning device 112 located at the “nose”. In this state, the second start winning device 115 (hereinafter also referred to as electric Chu 115) is in the first mode in which a game ball cannot be won.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 118 is started based on the passage, and a symbol matching game related to the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. When the game ball wins the first start winning device 112, the special symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display device 120 based on the winning, and the image display is performed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. A variation display of the effect symbol is started on the device 131, and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 2, here, main random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a random number table from which a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a hit random number, and a hit symbol random number are acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a random symbol table, (b) is a jackpot symbol random number table, (c) is a reach random number table, (d) is a bonus random number table, and (e) is an example of a bonus symbol random number table. The special symbol (effect symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a) and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2 (b). In addition, the normal symbol is generated based on the hit random number obtained from the hit random number table shown in FIG. 2 (e) and the hit symbol random number obtained from the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2 (e). .

  In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from "0" to "299", for example, when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. The In the case of the jackpot random number table, in the low probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, for example, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3” A big hit is determined.

  On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high), the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times the low-probability gaming state, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3”, A big hit is determined when “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”.

  In addition, in the big hit random number table, a lottery for small hits is also performed. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. "Is determined to be a small hit. When this small hit is made, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 operates in the same manner as the opening mode of the big winning device 117 for the probability variation 2R big hit described later.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpots. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, three types of big hits are usually prepared as a plurality of types of big hits: 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction). There are four or more types of jackpots, such as those with different numbers of rounds and those with different opening / closing modes of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 (for example, different opening / closing times and prescribed winning numbers). May be.

  Normally, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit game is 8 rounds, and the open / close door 117b of the big prize device 117 in the round has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of prizes (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and the payout of the outgoing ball as a winning ball is not expected very much (eg 1000), but after the big hit game ends, the special symbol changes until a predetermined number of times (eg 100 times) It is a big hit that grants short duration games for a period.

  The probability variation 16R jackpot has 16 rounds at the time of the jackpot game, and the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is a game with a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a prescribed winning number (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and you can expect payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball (for example, 2000), and after the big hit game, both high probability games and short-time games until the next big hit It is a jackpot to grant.

  Probability 2R jackpot has a small number of rounds at the time of jackpot game as few as two rounds, and the opening time of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds, but the maximum number of winning prizes is 9) Although it is a big hit, it is almost a big hit that gives a high probability game until the next big hit after the big hit game is finished, though it is almost impossible to expect the payout of the ball as a winning ball (almost no winning).

  The opening mode of the big winning device 117 in the probability variation 2R big hit is the same operation as the small hit, and since the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently has the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit. A distinction cannot be made. Therefore, after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot, the player cannot recognize that the gaming state has a high probability internally, that is, the probability variation 2R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ratio at which the big hit is selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when the game ball enters the electric chew 115. It is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), if the big hit symbol random number obtained when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the normal 8R big hit is selected. The ratio in this case is 100/250, and if it is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if it is “175” to “249”, Probability 2R jackpot is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250.

  On the other hand, if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball is won by the electric chew 115 is “0” to “99”, the 8R big hit is usually selected. In this case, the ratio is 100/250, and “100” to “100” 249 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 150/250. The probability variation 2R jackpot is not selected when winning the electric Chu 115.

  Comparing the type of jackpot selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 is 75/250. When the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit is 150/250, and when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio at which the probability variation 16R big hit is selected is higher. Furthermore, when the first start winning device 112 is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 75/250, whereas when the electric Chu 115 prize is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 0/250 (note that the first As shown in the pie chart of FIG. 5 (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or the normal big hit) selected at the time of the one start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 prize is the same (the ratio of the probability variation big hit is 150/250, usually the ratio of big hits is 100/250)).

  That is, the electric chew 115 is configured to be more advantageous for the player than the first start winning device 112. With this configuration, when the game state shifts to the so-called electric-chu-support game state (short-time game state) in which the winning rate of the game ball to the electric chew 115 is high, the probability of consecutive winning of the probability variation 16R jackpot increases. Therefore, it can be expected that a large number of balls will be obtained, and a highly interesting game can be provided.

  In the reach random number table shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball is won by the start winning device (the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115), among 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. One random value is acquired. In the case of the reach random number table, the reach ratio is set to 22/250, for example, and it is determined that the reach is present when the acquired reach random number value is “0” to “21”. On the other hand, the ratio of no reach is set to 228/250, and it is determined that there is no reach when the acquired reach random number values are “22” to “249”. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost.

  In the hit random number table for drawing the random numbers of normal symbols shown in FIG. 2D, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the ten random numbers from “0” to “9” are selected. One random value is acquired. In the case of a winning random number table, in a gaming state other than a short working time (hereinafter also referred to as a short working time gaming state), the winning ratio is set to 1/10, for example, and the winning random number value is “7”. Determined. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning ratio is set to 9/10 that is nine times that of the non-short-time gaming state, and it is determined that the winning number is “0” to “8”.

  In the hit design random number table shown in FIG. 2E, one random number value is acquired from three random numbers from “0” to “2”. Then, based on the acquired winning design random number, any one of a plurality of types of winning is determined. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of hits, short and long, are prepared as a plurality of types.

  Short wins per short period (for example, a single open of 0.5 seconds, a maximum number of winnings of 9 max), which is controlled to the second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is opened when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery. On the other hand, the long win is per long time during which the electric chew 115 is controlled to the second mode (for example, a single opening of 6 seconds and a maximum number of winning prizes of 9). In the case of the winning symbol random number table, the ratio per short is set to 2/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “0” or “1”, it is determined that the hit is short. The ratio is set to 1/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “2”, it is determined to be long hit.

  In the short hit, since the time for which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is short open, it is difficult to win a game ball to the electric Chu 115, and therefore it is almost possible to expect the payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball. In addition, the special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winning is almost impossible to expect.

  On the other hand, in the long win, since the time for which the electric chew 115 is controlled in the second mode is long open, it is possible to expect a plurality of game balls (upper limit is 9) to win the electric chew 115. As a result, it is possible to expect a payout of a special ball as well as a special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winnings. In addition, as described above, the rate of selection of the probability variation 16R big hit is higher when the electric Chu 115 wins than when the first start winning device 112 wins. Winning the electric Chu 115 is an extremely important item in the game, and this improves the game preference.

  In addition, this winning symbol random number table is used only for the short-time gaming state. When the gaming state is short, when the normal symbol lottery is won, The time controlled in the mode of 2 and the release mode are all performed in accordance with the above long (for example, a single release of 5 seconds, a specified maximum number of winnings of 9).

  There are various types of random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment other than the above jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit symbol random numbers. The roaring effect execution random number related to the “turning effect” regarding whether or not the symbol lottery result is a win will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the player is “left-handed” in the normal gaming state, the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol lottery is started, and the normal symbol display device 118 changes the normal symbol. When the normal symbol stops and lights up or turns off after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the blinking operation as a display, it is confirmed and displayed, and if this confirmed normal symbol is lit, it becomes a win (see FIG. 2 (d) When the winning random number value obtained in the winning random number table is “7”, the winning probability is 1/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) in which the winning chance of the game ball is increased. Is done.

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is short hit (the ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained by the hit symbol random number table of FIG. Since the opening time is short (single opening of 0.5 seconds) and it is not easy to win this electric Chu 115, the player has left-handed as it is as shown by the arrow A in FIG. The state will be maintained. As a result, the game ball rarely wins the electric chew 115 if lucky.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit is long hit (the rate is 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the symbol random number table of FIG. Is long (single opening for 6 seconds), and when the electric chew 115 is in the open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and performs “right-handed”.

  When the “right strike” is performed, the game ball falls on the right side of the image display device 131 in the game area 106 as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Then, the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 is guided to roll on the guide plate 116 and win a prize to the open electric chew 115. Thereby, a large number of game balls easily win the electric chew 115.

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric chew 115, based on the winning, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the effect symbol variation display on the image display device 131 are started. A symbol matching game related to the lottery is performed. Note that when the electric chew 115 is in the open state due to a long hit, the game ball wins the electric chew 115 even if the player does not “right hit” and does “left hit” as it is. Although it is possible, the winning efficiency is lower than when the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  Thus, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the image display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second Reach effect that makes the player operate the effect button 136 and operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner on the front of the screen of the image display device 131 (the big hit acquired with the big hit random number table of FIG. 2A) When the random number value is “3”, the ratio is 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 2C is “0” to “21”, the ratio is 22/250. Therefore, the player pays more attention to the image display device 131 than to the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122.

  In particular, in the present invention, as will be described in detail later, when a symbol matching game related to a normal symbol winning lottery is performed in the short-time outside gaming state, a part of the image display device 131 ( For example, at the lower part or corner of the image display device 131, during the normal symbol variation display, a roaring effect regarding whether or not the lottery result of the variation display is a win is executed.

  Furthermore, when a game ball is won in the open (particularly long open) electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to a special symbol jackpot lottery is performed after the roaring effect is executed, the image display device At 131, an expectation suggestion effect is performed that indicates the expectation of whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol in this variable display will be a big hit.

  Furthermore, when a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, an effect stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. As will be described in detail later, this stage is provided with a plurality of types having different backgrounds, scrolls of special symbols, lottery lines, modes, zones, and the like. Then, the stage set in the image display device 131 in accordance with the execution of the symbol matching game relating to the big win lottery, one of these types of stage is set at a predetermined timing (the number of special symbol changes, the game state, etc. ) And is configured to stay continuously for a predetermined period.

  Therefore, there are a plurality of types of beating effects related to the normal symbol lottery and the expectation suggesting effects related to the special symbol jackpot lottery in association with each of the set stages. Depending on the set stage, the contents of the stage effect and the expectation suggestion stage displayed on the image display device 131 are different. Thereby, the game preference is improved, and as a result, the player can face the game with great expectation while fully enjoying these effects.

  In addition, the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the image display device 131) in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, or during the big hit or the small hit. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do.

  Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. Thus, the player can check how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is digested with priority over the electric chew 115. You may make it carry out in order.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol is stopped and fixedly displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the special symbol variation display on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. Is a big hit if it matches a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, “7”) (when the big hit random number value obtained in the big hit random number table of FIG. 2A is “3”, the big hit probability is 1/300). Also, a specific effect symbol combination (for example, “777” or the like) is stopped and displayed on the image display device 131, and the player is informed of the big hit as a special symbol lottery result (however, the probability variation 2R big hit is excluded).

Then, when the lottery result of the special symbol becomes a big hit in this way, the opening / closing door 117b of the big winning device 117 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the chances of winning the game balls are greatly increased, and the player can play a large number of game balls. You can play a jackpot game that can earn you and increase your possession. When the big hit game is started, the player turns the operation handle 107 greatly to perform “right-handed”, and the player wins the big winning device 117 with the open / close door 117b located at the lower right of the game area 106 opened. Aim and fire a game ball.

  Here, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) is normally “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115, and the ratio 100 / 250), an 8-round jackpot game is played, and after the 8-round jackpot game ends, the game state is shortened for a period until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  In addition, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table in FIG. 2B is “100” to “174”, the ratio 75/250, the ratio 75/250, the electric hit In the case of 115, in the case of “100” to “249”, the ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability until the next jackpot (FIG. 2 ( The big hit random number values acquired in the big hit random number table of a) are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “ 247 ", the jackpot probability is 10/300) and the time is short. That is, the big hit loops. The number of loops of the big hit may be unlimited, and if the big hit is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), the next big hit may be forced to become the normal big hit (so-called limiter function). ).

  On the other hand, the jackpot symbol random value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250 ), A specific effect symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the image display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the reach random value, and the effect symbol combination is not a doublet or the like. For example, a casual combination of numbers such as “359” is stopped and displayed so that the player cannot intentionally determine that the special symbol lottery result has been a promising 2R big hit. Then, a two-round jackpot game is performed, and after the two-round jackpot game is over, a high probability is hidden until the game state becomes the next jackpot.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random numbers obtained in the big hit random number table in FIG. 2A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. In the case of a small hit probability 6/300), a specific combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the image display device 131. In this case, as with the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped and displayed. The player is intentionally prevented from determining that a special symbol lottery result has been won. In other words, this is to confuse the player with the small hit and the probable variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probable change 2R big hit (恰 also impersonates the low probability gaming state).

  In this way, the probability variation 16R jackpot that can win more balls is selected when the electric Chu 115 winning is larger than the first start winning device 112 winning (the stop at the probability variation 16R jackpot symbol). Since the probability is high, the player can have great expectation for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the time of winning the electric chew 115.

  When the game state is short, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened, and in the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol, which is mainly performed based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 113b, a high probability (When the hit random number value obtained from the hit random number table of FIG. 2D is “0” to “8”, the hit probability is 9/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode. Since the playing time and release mode are performed in accordance with the above long game, the chances of winning the game ball increase, and the player can maintain the current ball without reducing it.

  Therefore, when the short-time game is started, as in the case of the big hit game described above, the player operates the normal symbol located at the upper right of the game area 106 in order to perform the “right stroke” by rotating the operation handle 107 greatly. A game ball is launched aiming at the gate 113b. Regardless of whether or not the normal symbol operation gate 113b passes, the “right-handed” game ball finally reaches the guide plate 116, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 rolls on the guide plate 116. Thus, it is guided to win a prize to the electric Chu 115 that is frequently opened. That is, in the short-time game, the player frequently wins the electric Chu 115 which is more advantageous to the player than the first start winning device 112. In the short-time game after the probability variation 16R jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability is even higher, so the game state is extremely advantageous for the player.

  In the short-time game, even if the player performs “left-handed”, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 113a and can win the electric chew 115, but “right-handed” As compared with the case where the guide plate 116 is not used, the winning efficiency for the electric chew 115 is worse, and it becomes easier to win the first start winning device 112 which is disadvantageous for the player than the electric chew 115. It is disadvantageous for the player. The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

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Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100 as a whole. The main control board 310 is main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 310m composed of a main CPU 310a, a main ROM 310b, and a main RAM 310c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for the main control board. ) And is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the power supply board 370.

  On the input side of the main control board 310, the first start winning device detection switch 312 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal design operation gates 113a, 113b have entered the game ball. The gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 315 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 317 to be detected is connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 310.

  On the output side of the main control board 310, a second start winning device opening / closing solenoid 316 that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 115b of the second start winning device 115, and a large winning device opening / closing that operates the open / close door 117b of the large winning device 117 are operated. Solenoid 318, first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 that display special symbols, normal symbol display device 118 that displays normal symbols, and first and second special symbol hold displays that display the number of reserved balls of special symbols Devices 123 and 124, a normal symbol holding display 119 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and a game information output terminal board 319 for outputting predetermined game information to the outside are connected, and various signals are output.

  The main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 310b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or Data and commands are transmitted to other boards according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 310b of the main control board 310 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 2) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored in the main ROM 310b. .

  The main RAM 310c of the main control board 310 functions as a data work area when the main CPU 310a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 310c has a normal / special symbol holding storage area, a normal / special symbol data storage area, a normal / special symbol random value storage area, a round number storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, and a game state storage area. A game state buffer, a normal / special stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a management device transmission data storage area, a hall facility transmission data storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The power supply board 370 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 310. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 310a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 310a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. The power supply board 370 is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390 in addition to the main control board 310.

  The effect control board 340 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 340 includes a sub CPU 340a, a sub ROM 340b, and a sub RAM 340c, and is connected to the main control board 310 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 310 to the effect control board 340. . The effect control board 340 includes a first effect button detection switch 335, second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, and a clear restriction button detection switch 338 for preventing the game history from being erased by a third party. It is connected.

  The effect control board 340 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 340d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 340a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 340d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 340d is normally operated by the power source from the gaming machine 100 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, and is supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 370 when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 340d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 340d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 340 and operated by the battery.

  The sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340 is based on the data and commands transmitted from the main control board 310, the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, and the input signal from the timer. Is read out and the arithmetic processing is performed, and the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 360 or the image control board 350 based on the processing.

  The sub CPU 340a receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 340a is configured to recognize this control command. For example, when a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol is received, the contents of the received variation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the production drive device 361, and the production handle device. 362, data for causing the effect lighting device 134 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The effect driving device 361 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, the sub ROM 340b includes a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 310, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the like. It is remembered.

  The sub RAM 340c of the effect control board 340 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 340a and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 340c includes a game state storage area, an effect stage storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a date / time information storage area, a login state storage area, a calculation data storage area, various A flag storage area, a firing operation information storage area, a player information storage area, a game history information storage area, a code information storage area, an effect attribute storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 380 controls the payout of game balls. The payout control board 380 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 via a wire (harness), and the ball rental connection board 384 is connected. The card unit 300 is also connected. In addition, the payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 and the card unit 300 (ball lending connection board 384) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Further, on the input side of the payout control board 380, a payout ball counting switch 382 and a door opening switch 383 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected. Further, the ball lending connection board 384 is connected with a ball lending switch 385 and a return switch 386, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 385 and the return switch 386 are sent out via the ball lending connection board 384. 380 is input. Further, a payout motor 381 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 380.

  The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 382, the door opening switch 383, the ball lending switch 385, the return switch 386, etc., and performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, when the payout CPU receives a payout number designation command generated when a game ball wins a predetermined winning device from the main control board 310, the predetermined number according to the content of the payout number designation command is received. The game ball is paid out (prize ball control), and the payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  Further, the payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 300 via the ball lending connection board 384, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 385 via the ball lending connection board 384, While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a specified number of game balls is performed, and a payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The lamp control board 360 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 134 provided on the game board 102 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. For example, the effect lighting device 134 changes the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp to perform the effect by illumination. In addition, the lamp control board 360 controls the energization of the drive source of the effect driving device 361 such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner so that the effect by the gimmick 109 is performed.

  Further, the lamp control board 360 performs drive control on the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, and the flash LED 365 that constitute the rendering handle device 362 provided in the firing handle device 103. For example, in a roaring effect that is executed when the lottery result of a normal symbol variation display is a win (especially a long win), the player is notified in advance that the lottery result of the variation display is a hit (one notification) ), Or in the variation effect executed when the variation display lottery result of the design symbol related to the winning of the electric Chu 115 is a big hit, the player is notified in advance that the lottery result of the variation display will be a big hit. In order to notify (single notification), the vibrator motor 363 is driven and controlled to vibrate the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103, or the air sending fan 364 is driven and controlled to air from the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103. Or the flash LED 365 is driven and controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner at the grip portion of the launch handle device 103 (high-speed flash or high-speed flash). And to perform the flashing flash) directing that or. The lamp control board 360 is connected to the effect control board 340, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340.

  The image control board 350 is connected to the image display device 131 and the sound output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340, image display control and sound output device in the image display device 131. The sound output control at 132 is performed. The image control board 350 stores a host CPU for performing image display control of the image display device 131, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, a control processing program for the host CPU, and the like. A host ROM, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing the image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound.

  Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 340, the host CPU instructs the image display device 131 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 340 and also outputs the audio output device 132. Audio output control at. For example, the audio output device 132 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. In addition, the sound output device 132 has a predetermined sound effect (for example, “Cuen, Cuen”) when the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, or the flash LED 365 is driven and controlled. And an announcement sound that suggests that the jackpot will be confirmed).

  The launch control board 390 controls the launch of game balls. The launch control board 390 has a touch sensor 391 and a launch volume 392 connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 393 and a ball feed solenoid 394 connected to the output side. The firing control board 390 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 391 and performs control for energizing the firing solenoid 393 and the ball feed solenoid 394 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 392.

  The touch sensor 391 is provided inside the firing handle device 103, and is configured by a capacitive proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 107. When the touch sensor 391 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 107, the touch sensor 391 outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 393 to the firing control board 390. The firing control board 390 is configured to prevent the game ball from being fired to the game area 106 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 391.

  The firing volume 392 is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 107 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 392 divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 392 by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control board 390 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control board 390). Variable). The launch control board 390 energizes the launch solenoid 393 based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 392 and rotates the launching member of the launch solenoid 393 to launch the game ball into the game area 106. .

  The firing solenoid 393 is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 393, and the launching member is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 393. Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 393 is set to about 100 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 390. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 100 (pieces / minute, out ball) because one ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 393 rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds. The ball feed solenoid 394 is composed of a rectilinear solenoid, and sends the game balls in the tray 140 one by one toward the launching member of the launch solenoid 393.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 15, characteristic processing of the present invention will be described with reference to flowcharts in connection with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. This process is performed in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 310 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 310. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Moreover, the process performed by the main control board 310 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 4-15 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in main ROM310b. In FIGS. 4 to 15, processing not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 4, when the power is turned on, main CPU 310a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, main RAM 310c). After initialization, the program stored in the main ROM 310b is read into the main RAM 310c, and the program is executed by the main CPU 310a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in step S400 (hereinafter, step S is also simply referred to as “S”), the main CPU 310a performs the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number as shown in FIG. , Random number update processing is performed to update various random numbers such as hit random numbers, hit design random numbers, or variation pattern random numbers. As will be described later, the variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a special symbol variation time (that is, an effect symbol variation execution time).

  In the random number update process of S400, each random number is updated by adding (incrementing) by one, that is, every time a timer interrupt process is performed. Each lottery is performed in the starting prize winning device detection switch (SW) process in S410 and the gate detection switch (SW) process in S420, which will be described later, and each random number is acquired. Used in the special symbol processing of S440. The counter that performs the process of S400 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value “0” again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, “299” for the big hit random number). .

  Next, in S410, the main CPU 310a detects whether the game ball has won the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, or the first start winning device detection switch 312 or the second. A start winning device detection switch (SW) process based on the start winning device detection switch 315 is executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the start winning device detection switch process performed in S410 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start winning device detection switch process (S410) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 5, in S500, the main CPU 310a wins a game ball in the first start winning device 112 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start winning device detection switch 312 and the first start winning device. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 312 is turned on. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 is turned on (YES in S500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S502. On the other hand, when the first start winning device detection switch 312 is off (NO in S500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S502, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (for example, 5 times). Then, when the hold count U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in S502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S504. On the other hand, if the hold count U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in S502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S504, the main CPU 310a updates the holding number U1 in the first special symbol lottery by adding 1 and proceeds to S506. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the number of holding times U1 after the addition in the main RAM 310c.

  In S506, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the first special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 this time, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, the random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. The result of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S506. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S508.

  In S508, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a acquires the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S506 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the jackpot random number by the first special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, with or without reach, or without reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. Then, when the main determination process is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter, also referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S508. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and displays the effect based on the effect. It can be executed by the display device 131. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S512.

  In S512, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U1 in the first special symbol lottery (U1 ≧ 2). Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game ball is won in the electric chew 115 and the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start winning device detection switch 315. Determine. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on (YES in S520), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S522. On the other hand, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is off (NO in S520), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S522, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (for example, 5 times). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S524 when the number of times of holding U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in S522). On the other hand, when the number of times of holding U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in S522), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S524, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery, and proceeds to S526. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number U2 in the main RAM 310c.

  In S526, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the second special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, the random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. The result of the second special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S526. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S528.

  In S528, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a acquires the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S526 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the big hit random number by the second special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, with or without reach, or without reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the main CPU 310a finishes the preliminary determination process, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S528. The second hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and displays the effect based on the image. It can be executed by the display device 131. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S532.

  In S532, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U2 in the second special symbol lottery (U2 ≧ 2). Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S420, the main CPU 310a performs gate detection switch (SW) processing based on the gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Execute. Hereinafter, the contents of the gate detection switch process performed in S420 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the gate detection switch process (S420) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 6, in S600, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game balls have passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on. When the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on (YES in S600), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S640. On the other hand, when the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are off (NO in S600), the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process.

  In S640, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Gmax (for example, 5 times). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S650 when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit Gmax (YES in S640). On the other hand, the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process when the number of times G is held is equal to or higher than the upper limit Gmax (NO in S640).

  In S650, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery, and proceeds to S660. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number G in the main RAM 310c.

  In S660, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for lottery based on the passing of the game balls of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time, and stores them in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, obtains random numbers for normal symbol lottery (per random numbers, per symbol random numbers, see FIG. 2) among the random numbers updated in S400 and stores them in the main RAM 310c. Store. The result of the normal symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S660. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S670.

  In S670, the main CPU 310a controls to turn on / blink a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has increased according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 2). When the main CPU 310a finishes the process of S670, the gate detection switch process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S430, the main CPU 310a executes normal symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in S430 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing (S430) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 7, in S700, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates that the electric Chu (second start winning device) 115, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is in an operating state, and specifically, the normal when the fluctuation is stopped. This flag is set to ON when the symbol is a winning symbol (see S748).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S700), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S700), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S702, and whether the normal symbol is changing on the normal symbol display device 118 (the normal symbol lottery is being executed). Determine whether or not.

  If the normal symbol is changing in S702 (YES in S702), the process proceeds to S740. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S702), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S704, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more. Determine. The holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the gate detection switch process described above.

  If the holding count G is not 1 or more (NO in S704), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the hold count G is 1 or more (YES in S704), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count G and updates the hold count G (S706). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S660 of FIG. 6 having the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S707, and turns on / flashes a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 1). Control.

  Thereafter, in S708, the main CPU 310a executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number judgment refers to the main RAM 310c, and the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the winning random number acquired in S660) is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win by determining whether or not the values are equal to each other. Further, in this case, when it is determined that the hit random number is a value indicating “hit”, the process of determining whether the hit symbol random number (the hit symbol random number acquired in S660) is “per short” or “per long”. , And is executed together with a process according to the random number determination per hit.

  Next, in S710, the main CPU 310a sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination. Specifically, when the winning random number is a value indicating “winning”, the main CPU 310a sets the winning symbol as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is lit). On the other hand, when the winning random number is a value indicating “displacement”, the main CPU 310a sets a symbol indicating a loss as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is turned off).

  Next, in S712, the main CPU 310a executes a variable time setting process. “Variation time setting” is a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state and the stop symbol. For example, “3 seconds” in the auxiliary gaming state having the electric chew support function such as the short time gaming state Is set, and “29 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state.

  After that, in S714, the main CPU 310a starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S715, and refers to a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state described later is short. Thus, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state (short-time flag on) with a high probability of winning. In S715, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S715), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S740. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S715), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S716.

  In S716, the main CPU 310a uses the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, etc., during the normal symbol variation display, whether or not this variation display lottery result is a hit effect. It is determined whether or not to execute. The determination of the execution of the roaring effect may be made, for example, by acquiring the random number for executing the roaring effect shown in FIG. 8 in S660 of the gate detection switch (SW) process of S420 and determining by the acquired random number. . FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect execution random number table from which a roaring effect execution random number for executing the roaring effect is acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the random effect execution random number is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the dynamic effect during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol determined to be a deviation in the normal symbol lottery. In the roaring effect execution random number table in which the execution of the roaring effect is selected, one random number value is selected from ten random numbers from “0” to “9” when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Is acquired. In the turn effect execution random number table, it is determined that the turn effect is executed when the turn effect execution ratio (lottery probability) is set to 1/10, for example, and the acquired turn effect execution random number is “0”. The ratio of the non-execution effect (lottery probability) is set to 9/10, and it is determined that the anti-effect effect is not executed when the acquired random effect execution random numbers are “1” to “9”.

  That is, in S716 of FIG. 7, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win (regardless of whether it is a short hit or a long hit), it is determined that all the roaring effects are executed, and when the lottery result of the normal symbol is off, It is determined that the roll effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (lottery probability, for example, 1/10). In S716, when it is determined that the roaring effect is not executed (NO in S716), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S740. On the other hand, if it is determined that the roaring effect is to be executed (YES in S716), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S718.

  Next, in S718, the main CPU 310a sets a turn effect start command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the whispering effect start command also includes information indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery (information indicating a short hit, a long hit, and a loss). Further, the turn effect start command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Next, in S740, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the variation time set in S712 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S740), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S740), the main CPU 310a stops the variation of the normal symbol (S742).

  Then, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “hit” (S746), and if the stopped normal symbol is not “hit” (NO in S746), that is, if it is out of place, The process proceeds to S754. On the other hand, if the stopped normal symbol is “win” (YES in S746), the main CPU 310a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S748), and proceeds to S754.

  In S754, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the turn production start command is set in S718. If the turn production start command is set (YES in S754), the process shifts to S756 and the turn production end command. Is set in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. Note that the turn effect end command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. On the other hand, if the turn production start command is not set (NO in S754), the main CPU 310a skips the process of S756 and ends this normal symbol process.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S440, the main CPU 310a executes special symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S440 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S440) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in S900, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the big hit game flag that is set to ON in the below-described stop process is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed, When the big hit game flag is on (YES in S900), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the big hit game flag is off (NO in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S901 to determine whether or not the small hit game flag that is set on in the stop process described later is on. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is in progress, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S901), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S901), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S902, and the special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 ( It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is being executed.

  If the special symbol is changing in S902 (YES in S902), the process proceeds to S944. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S902), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S904, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 315 is preferentially digested is held. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  When the hold count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S904), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U2 and updates the hold count U2 (S906). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S526 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S908 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U2 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S920.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S904), that is, if the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S910 and the first start winning device detection switch 312 It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  When the holding number U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S910), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S916, and sets a demonstration designation command in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. Here, the demonstration designation command is used for waiting for the customer on the image display device 131 with respect to the effect control board 340 based on the fact that the holding times U1 and U2 in the first and second special symbol lotteries become “0”. This command instructs display of the demo screen. The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S910), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S912). At this time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S506 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S914 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U1 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S920. The number of holding times U1 and U2 in this special symbol lottery is a parameter set in the start winning device detection switch process described above.

  In S920, the main CPU 310a executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit or not. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot determination process performed in S920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S920) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, the main CPU 310a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that the gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. When the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state (YES in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1002 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1004 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 2).

  When the process of S1002 or S1004 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1006 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process for determining whether or not they are equal to a value indicating “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1008, and determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit based on the big hit random number determination in S1006. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1010, determines the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 310c, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol. Big hit symbol set to display device 120 or second special symbol display device 122 (usually a big hit symbol corresponding to any of 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction) and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction)) This is set (S1012), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1008 that it is not a big hit (NO in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1014 and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit (YES in S1014), a small hit symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1016), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S1014 that it is not a small hit (NO in S1014), an off symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1018), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 9, next, in S930, the main CPU 310a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S930 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process (S930) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit based on the special symbol set in the big hit determination process, and determines that it is a big hit. In the case (YES in S1100), the process proceeds to S1114, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1100), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1102 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1102 that it is a small hit (YES in S1102), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1104 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1102), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1106 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss, and specifically, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the game ball is the first The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when winning the start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is equal to a predetermined value indicating “reach” or “no reach” This is a process for determining whether or not.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1108, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1106. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1108), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1110 and sets the reach table. Set in main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1108), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1112 and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 310c.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1116, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1118, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (production symbol variation execution time). Specifically, the game ball is referred to the main RAM 310c and the game ball is in the first start winning prize. Processing for determining whether or not the variation pattern random number acquired when winning the device 112 or the electric Chu 115 (the variation pattern random number acquired in S506 or S526) is equal to a value indicating a predetermined variation time. It is.

  Returning to FIG. 9, next, in S940, the main CPU 310a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S920 and the variation pattern selection processing in S930, and sets it in the main RAM 310c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 340 to start the change effect change effect of the effect symbol. Note that the variable effect start command set in S940 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S942.

  In S942, the main CPU 310a displays the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command set in the processing of S940. To start. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S944, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process of S930 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S942.

  When it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S944), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S944), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S946 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the image display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 310c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S1046 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S948.

In S948, the main CPU 310a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the process of S942, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S950, and executes the stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the suspension process performed in S950 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S950) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 12, in S1200, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not a time-short flag that is set to ON in a game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a time-short game is being performed. If it is determined that the time-short flag is ON (YES in S1200), the process proceeds to S1202, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1204 and determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1204), the process proceeds to S1206. In S1206, the main CPU 310a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol has been changed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time-saving game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1208. If it is determined in S1200 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1200), or if it is determined in S1204 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1204), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1208. .

  In S1208, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the high probability flag that is turned on in the game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not the high probability game is in progress, and the high probability flag is on. If it is determined (YES in S1208), the process proceeds to S1210, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high-probability game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1212 and determines whether or not the remaining game count X is “0”. If the remaining game count X is “0” (YES in S1212), the process proceeds to S1214. Then, in S1214, the main CPU 310a indicates that the remaining game number J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the high-probability game. The high-accuracy flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1216. If it is determined in S1208 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1208), or if it is determined in S1212 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1212), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1216. To do.

  In S1216, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the special symbols set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, and determines that it is not a big hit (NO in S1216). ), The process proceeds to S1218, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is a small hit.

  If the main CPU 310a determines in S1218 that the game is a small hit (YES in S1218), the process proceeds to S1220 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1222, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1222 is performed when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit or a small hit, and the setting is for both the probable 2R big hit and the small hit. The number of rounds (R number) is set to the same mode in which the operation pattern in 2R and 1R is 0.2 seconds open × 1 time.

  Then, when the processing of S1222 is completed, the main CPU 310a ends this suspension processing. On the other hand, in S1218, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is not a small hit (NO in S1218), this in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1216 that it is a big hit (YES in S1216), the process proceeds to S1230 to determine whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit. If it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit is determined (YES in S1230), the process proceeds to S1234, and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1230 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not found (NO in S1230), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1232, and determines whether or not the current big hit is normally an 8R big hit. If it is determined that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S1232), the process proceeds to S1236, and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, in S1232, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit (NO in S1232), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1238, determines that the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit, and turns on the 2R big hit game flag. To do. When the processing of S1234, S1236, or S1238 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240.

  In S1240, the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the remaining game count J of the short-time game and the remaining game count X of the high-probability game, respectively, resets the remaining game count J / X, proceeds to S1242, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1244, and the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit, and when it is determined that the probable 2R big hit is (YES in S1244), the main CPU 310a proceeds to the above S1222. The number of rounds (number of R) / operation pattern is set. That is, as in the small hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R operation pattern 0.2 second open × 1 time.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1244 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1244), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability variation 16R big hit or the normal 8R big hit, the process proceeds to S1250. Start the jackpot opening.

  Then, the flow shifts to S1252, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot opening command set in S1252 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a finishes this stop process, and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S450, the main CPU 310a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S450) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in S1300, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on, and determines that the 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1300), that is, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit game or the probability variation 16R big hit game is being determined, the process proceeds to S1310, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1310, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1310), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1312, and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1312, that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1312), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1312). ), The process proceeds to S1314, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1314 is performed when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit. If the setting is usually 8R big hit, the round number (R number) ) Is set to 29.5 seconds opening × 1 time. If the probability variation 16R is a big hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, 1R operating pattern 29.5 seconds open x 1 time.

  Then, the process shifts to S1315, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit effect command for determining the big hit effect pattern to be executed during the big hit game in the main RAM 310c. Note that the jackpot effect command set in S1315 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later.

  Then, the process shifts to S1316, and the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the big winning device 117, shifts to S1318, and sets the value of the round number R to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1320, and the main CPU 310a starts the operation of the special prize winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is operated to change the special winning device 117 from the closed state to the open state.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1340, determines whether or not the operating time of the special prize device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1340), the process proceeds to S1342, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1342, when the main CPU 310a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1342), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1344 and ends the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1342), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1340, the main CPU 310a checks the winning number of the number counter C by skipping the process of S1342 when the operating time of the big winning device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1340). The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1346, and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1346, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round. If the big hit is a probable 16R big hit, it is 16 rounds. If it is a win, it is determined whether there are two rounds.

  In S1346, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1346), the main winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1346), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1348, and the main CPU 310a determines whether the current big hit is usually the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit (the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit It is determined whether or not.

  In S1348, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is a normal 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit (not a probable 2R big hit or a small hit) (YES in S1348), the process shifts to S1350 and starts an ending to perform a big hit end effect. To do. Then, the process proceeds to S1352, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot ending command set in S1352 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1354, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1356, and determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined in S1356 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1356), the process proceeds to S1370, and a game state setting process described later is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1356, NO), this large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1348, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1348), the process proceeds to S1360, and similarly to S1354 described above. The value of the number of rounds R is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1370 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1310, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit opening is not in progress (NO in step S1310), the main CPU 310a proceeds to step S1330 and determines whether the big hit ending is in progress. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1330 that the jackpot ending is in progress (YES in S1330), the process proceeds to S1356.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1330 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1330), the process proceeds to S1332, and determines whether or not the big winning device 117 is in operation. That is, it is determined whether the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is in operation and the special winning device 117 is open. In S1332, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1332), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1340 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1332). The process proceeds to S1316.

In S1300, when the main CPU 310a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag are not on (NO in S1300), the process proceeds to S1302, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot game flag is on. To do. In S1302, if the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1302), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1304 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. In S1304, if the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1304), the main CPU 310a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, if the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1302 (YES in S1302) and the small hit game flag is on in S1304 (YES in S1304), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1332.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1370 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1370) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. First, in S1400, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1400), this gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1400), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1402, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). If the main CPU 310a determines in step S1402 that it is a normal 8R big hit (with time reduction) (YES in step S1402), the process proceeds to step S1404, the time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1406, and the remaining time-short game remains. For example, “100” is set in the number of games J, and this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, a maximum of 100 time-saving games are awarded after the end of the normal 8R big hit game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that it is not normally 8R big hit (with time reduction) (NO in S1402), that is, this time big hit is determined to be a probability 2R big hit (no time reduction) or a probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction). Since these big hits are big hits that give high probability games, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1420, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1422, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, Set “10000”.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1424, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it is determined that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S1424), proceeds to S1426. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1428, sets “10000”, which is the same as the number set for the remaining game count X of the high-definition game in the processing of S1422, to the remaining game count J of the short-time game. The state setting process ends. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 16R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) and high-speed games are awarded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1424 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction is not made (NO in S1424), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability change 2R big hit without time reduction, this gaming state setting process is terminated. Thus, after the end of the probability variation 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 high-precision games (substantially until the next big hit) are given in the latent state (latent probability state).

  Returning to FIG. 13, when the game state setting process of S1370 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1380, where a small hit game flag or a big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag, 8R big hit game flag or 2R big hit game). The flag) is turned off, and the large winning device process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the stoppage processing (FIG. 12) of S950 executed in the special symbol processing of FIG. 9, when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the open mode of the big winning device 117 Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1222), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1250 and S1252 is omitted). Similarly, the big winning device processing in S450 (FIG. 13) is configured such that when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing in S1350 and S1352 is omitted). ing. Furthermore, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends, this makes it impossible for the player to distinguish between the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit, and as a result, after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends, The high probability is hidden. Thereby, the game preference is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S <b> 460, the main CPU 310 a executes an operation process (electric tulip process) of the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 which is an example of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in S460 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S460) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 15, in S1500, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S700 of the normal symbol process (S430) described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1500), the main CPU 310a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1500), the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1502). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1502), the main CPU 310a advances the process to S1522. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1504, and the current gaming state is the same as S715 in the normal symbol processing (S430) of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1504), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1512 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation once for 5 seconds is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1504), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1506 and determines “winning” in S746 of the normal symbol processing (S430) in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit made is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1506), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1508, and sets the release pattern that performs the operation of releasing the movable piece 115b once for 6 seconds as the release pattern per long of the electric chew 115. Set in RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (YES in S1506), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1510 and operates to open the movable piece 115b for 0.5 seconds as an opening pattern per short of the electric Chu 115. Is set in the main RAM 310c. The main CPU 310a sets the release pattern in S1508, S1510, and S1512, and then proceeds to S1514 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1522, and determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S1514 is completed. In other words, whether or not the operation of the opening pattern for opening the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period is completed, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern is ended. judge. If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S1522), the process proceeds to S1524, and the main CPU 310a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S1522), the main CPU 310a ends the electric tulip process without performing the process of S1524.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S470, the main CPU 310a performs prize ball processing. For example, in the prize ball process, the main CPU 310a sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in the first start prize-winning device 112, the electric chew 115, and the big prize winning device 117, respectively.

  Next, in S480, the main CPU 310a performs output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 310a outputs control commands to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390, respectively. For example, the main CPU 310a instructs the payout control board 380 by outputting a control command indicating the payout number to the payout control board 380.

  Further, the main CPU 310a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S510), second hold number increase command (S530), turn effect start command (S718), turn effect end command (S756), and demo designation command (S916). The game machine 100 is output to the effect control board 340 by outputting a change effect start command (S940), a change effect stop command (S946), an opening command (S1252), a jackpot effect command (S1315), an ending command (S1352), and the like. The contents of the production are determined. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 340 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 340. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 340 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 16-34 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM340b. 16 to 34, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 340a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 340c). After the initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 340b is read into the sub RAM 340c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 340a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1600, the sub CPU 340a receives the command transmitted from the main control board 310, determines the execution of the effect based on the received command, and instructs it. A command reception process for setting the command in the sub RAM 340c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S1600) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S1700, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a demo designation command is received from the main control board 310 (see S916 in FIG. 9).

  If it is determined that a demo designation command has been received and received (YES in S1700), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1702 and executes a demo designation command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the demonstration designation command reception process performed in S1702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a demonstration designation command reception process (S1702) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 18, the sub CPU 340a first sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) as the demonstration standby time Td in S1800, and then proceeds to S1810 to set the demonstration standby time Td. Start measuring. As described above, the demonstration designation command does not have the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, and the image display device 131 does not execute the variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery. Therefore, the measurement time of the demonstration standby time Td represents the elapsed time after the effect symbol variation display is no longer executed on the image display device 131.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1820, and determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td set here has elapsed (see S940 in FIG. 9). As described above, the variation effect start command is a variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery on the image display device 131 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. Therefore, if it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td elapses (YES in S1820), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. If this is not the case, the demonstration command receiving process is terminated. Thereby, in the image display device 131, the variable display of the effect symbol related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1820 that the variable effect start command has not been received (NO in S1820), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state, and proceeds to S1830 to wait for a customer. In order to execute the demonstration production, set the demo flag to ON. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1840, sets a demonstration effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and performs a demonstration on the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, and the like. The execution of the production is started. Thereby, in the image display device 131, the screen of the effect design related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is switched to the demonstration effect screen. Then, when the processing of S1840 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the demonstration designation command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the processing of NO or S1702 is completed in S1700, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1704 and performs a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) from the main control board 310. Is determined (see S510 and S530 in FIG. 5).

  If it is determined that a hold increase command has been received (YES in S1704), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1706 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the process of S1706, when the sub CPU 340a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the image display device 131 to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery. 1 is added to the number of first special symbol lottery suspensions stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 340a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the sub RAM 340c to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the image display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1710 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetching process performed in S1710 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S1710) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 19, first, in step S <b> 1900, the sub CPU 340 a refers to the stage flag and determines whether “11” is set in the stage flag. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23, the stage flag is a flag indicating the stage that is set and staying on the screen of the current image display device 131. When “11” is set in the stage flag, it indicates that the currently set stage is the “hold prefetching mode” (stage name, see FIG. 23).

  If it is determined in S1900 that “11” is set in the stage flag (YES in S1900), that is, if the “hold prefetching mode” is set as the production stage, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1904. Then, a hold prefetch display lottery process for determining whether or not to change the image for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1706 of FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a, when the pre-determined information included in the received hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) indicates a big hit or reach out, It is determined that the image for the hold added in S1706 is changed to the prefetch notice mode (special hold icon).

  On the other hand, when the prior determination information included in the received hold increase command indicates a loss without reach, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not to change the image for the hold added in S1706 to the prefetch notice mode. The lottery to be determined is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. In addition, as a specific pre-reading notice mode (special hold icon) of the reserved image, the color can be conspicuous red or gold, the pattern can be a specific animal pattern (eg, zebra pattern, leopard pattern, etc.) For example, a display that has a different shape from the normal display can be used.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1906 and determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch display is determined in S1906. When it is determined in S1906 that execution of the hold prefetch display has been determined (YES in S1906), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1910 to instruct the image control board 350 to execute the hold prefetch display. A hold prefetch display command is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and a hold prefetch display (special hold icon) is displayed on the image display device 131. When the pre-determined information included in the hold increase command indicates that there is no reach loss, the hold prefetch display is executed as a hold image (a special hold icon of the prefetch notice mode) as the hold prefetch display. ) Is displayed as a gaze.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1906 that execution of the hold prefetch display has not been determined (NO in S1906), or when it is determined in S1900 that “11” is not set in the stage flag (S1900). NO), that is, when the “hold prefetching mode” is not set as the production stage, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1908 and displays it on the image control board 350 so as to display on the normal hold display where the hold prefetch display is not executed. A hold display command for instructing is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and a hold display (hold icon) is displayed on the image display device 131. Then, when the processing of S1908 or S1910 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the reservation prefetching processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the hold prefetch process is completed, or when it is determined in S1704 that the hold increase command has not been received (NO in S1704), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1724, and performs the special processing in FIG. It is determined whether or not the variation production start command set in S940 of the symbol processing has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (YES in S1724), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1730 and executes a game state effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the game state effect selection process performed in S1730 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a gaming state effect selection process (S1730) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 20, first, in step S2000, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S1724. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2010, and determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command. The variation effect start command includes information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability).

  If it is determined in S2010 that the gaming state is short (YES in S2010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2020, and the gaming state is highly probable based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command as in S2010. It is determined whether or not there is. If it is determined in S2020 that the gaming state has a high probability (YES in S2020), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state has a short time and a high probability, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2030, A short time / high accuracy game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are set. Are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state is short and high probability.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2020 that the gaming state is not a high probability (NO in S2020), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state is only short-time, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2040, and the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are set to the short-time game effect command in the sub-RAM 340c, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are set to have a shorter game state. It is controlled to a predetermined production mode when

  In S2010, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time (NO in S2010), that is, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time and high probability, and is a normal gaming state or a high-probability gaming state only. In step S2050, the sub CPU 340a sets a normal game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and displays the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, and the effect use. The lighting device 134 and the drive device 361 for effect are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the game state is normal (or latent).

  As is clear from the above description, in this gaming state effect selection process, when the gaming state has only a high probability, the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive. In the device 361, an effect similar to that when the gaming state is normal is performed. Thereby, the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends can be hidden. Then, when the processing of S2030, S2040, or S2050 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this gaming state effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the game state effect selection process in S <b> 1730 is completed, the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1740 and executes a variable effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S1740 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variable effect selection process (S1740) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 21, first, in step S2100, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see step S1830 in FIG. 18). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S2100), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2102. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S2104 where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub RAM 340c, and the image display device 131 or The execution of the demonstration effect is terminated in the audio output device 132 or the like.

  In other words, in the variation effect selection process, when a variation effect start command is received, in order to execute a variation effect of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is being executed. If this is the case, the demonstration effect that was being executed is terminated. Then, when the processing of S2104 is completed, or when it is determined in S2100 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S2100), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2110 to analyze the change effect start command, and next In step S2111, a stage lottery process is executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the stage lottery process performed in S2111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the stage lottery process (S2111) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 22, first, in step S2200, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the gaming state is short based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in step S2110. If it is determined in S2200 that the gaming state is time saving (YES in S2200), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2202, where “1” is set in the stage flag, and then proceeds to S2204. “0” is substituted into the stage continuation count value M.

  23 and 24, the screen of the image display device 131 is displayed when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the special symbol variation display related to the big win lottery is performed. The production stage set to 1 will be described. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of types and contents of stage effects, and FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of specific displays of various stage stages set on the screen of the image display device 131. It is.

  Referring to FIG. 23, 15 types of performance stages of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment are provided as shown in “stage name” in the figure, and these 15 types of performance stages are “normal A”, “ "Normal B" "Horizontal Scroll A" "Horizontal Scroll B" "5 Line A" "5 Line B" "Sublimation" "Tanyoshi Mode" "Tama-chan Mode" "Mission Mode" "Hold Prefetch Mode" "Baseball Zone "Soccer zone" "Swimming zone" "land track zone".

  “Normal A” is an effect stage that is set when “1” is set in the stage flag, and “mountain” scenery is used as the background (feature) of the effect symbol that is displayed in a synchronized manner with the special symbol. Is set on the screen of the image display device 131 (see FIG. 24A). As shown in “Stage continuation” in FIG. 23, “Normal A” is set until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after the setting, or during the game state. . Here, the stage continuation count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates, that is, “normal A” as the effect stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. The special symbol (effect symbol) is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations reaches 50 (stage continuation number value M) or for a period in which the gaming state is short. Note that when “normal A” is set, as shown in FIG. 23, when a winning is made in stage lottery (lottery probability 20%) (S2242 in stage lottery processing described later), forced setting (default) is set. Demonstration effect after the game machine 100 is turned on (after initialization) or after a big hit (usually 8R, probability variation 16R big hit) after a symbol stop (S2852 in the variable effect end process described later) or when the effect stage is “normal B” This is when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the screen (S3410 of effect button processing to be described later).

  “Normal B” is an effect stage set when “2” is set in the stage flag, and the landscape of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 24 (b)). “Normal B” is set until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set, that is, “Normal B” as the stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. After that, the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 50 is configured to stay continuously. When “Normal B” is set, when the stage lottery is won (the lottery probability is 15%) (S2242 in the stage lottery process to be described later), the latent setting described below is based on the small hit as the forced setting (default). After the end of the certain stage (S2216 of stage lottery process described later) or when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect stage is “normal A” (the effect button process described later) S3420).

  “Horizontal scroll A” is an effect stage that is set when “3” is set in the stage flag, and a landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 24C). “Horizontal scroll A” stays until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, “horizontal scroll A” as the stage is displayed on the screen of the image display device 131. It is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after being set. The opportunity when “horizontal scrolling A” is set is when a stage lottery is won (lottery probability is 8%) (S2242 of stage lottery processing described later).

  “Horizontal scroll B” is an effect stage set when “4” is set in the stage flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is displayed in a variable manner by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 24D). The “horizontal scroll B” stays until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “horizontal scroll B” as the production stage is the screen of the image display device 131. It is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after being set. The timing when “horizontal scroll B” is set is when a stage lottery is won (lottery probability is 7%) (S2242 of stage lottery processing described later).

  “5 Line A” is an effect stage set when “5” is set in the stage flag, and a landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 24E). “5 line A” stays until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, “5 line A” as the stage is the screen of the image display device 131. It is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after being set. The opportunity when “5 line A” is set is when the stage lottery is won (the lottery probability is 5%) (S2242 in the stage lottery process described later).

  “5 Line B” is an effect stage set when “6” is set in the stage flag, and the scene of “Sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 24F). “5 line B” stays until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set, that is, “5 line B” as the stage stage is the screen of the image display device 131. It is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after being set. The opportunity when “5 line B” is set is when the stage lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2242 of stage lottery process described later).

  The “latency” is an effect stage set when “7” is set in the stage flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 24 (g)). When “latency probability” is set, a so-called “latency probability change” is suggested in which the jackpot probability is high although the gaming state is not shortened. The timing when “latency” is set is after the small hit or probability change 2R big hit symbol stop (S2842 in the variation effect end processing described later). Until the stage continuation count value M reaches “30”, that is, until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 30, while the probability variation 2R jackpot When set on the basis of the setting, the user stays from the setting to the next jackpot, that is, regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). In other words, the “latency” as the production stage is such that the period of stay differs between the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit when set.

  The “tanuyoshi mode” is an effect stage set when “8” is set in the stage flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. At the same time, “Tanuyoshi”, which deforms the animal cage as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 24H). The “tanuyoshi mode” stays until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “tanuyoshi mode” as the production stage is the image display device 131. It is configured to stay for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after the screen is set. It should be noted that the trigger when the “tanuyoshi mode” is set is when a stage lottery is won (lottery probability 5%) (stage lottery process S2242 described later).

  “Tama-chan mode” is an effect stage set when “9” is set in the stage flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. “Tama-chan”, who deformed a human girl with a ball as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 24 (i)). “Tama-chan mode” stays until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set, that is, “Tama-chan mode” as the stage stage is the screen of the image display device 131 It is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after being set. It should be noted that the opportunity when the “tama-chan mode” is set is when the stage lottery is won (the lottery probability is 5%) (S2242 in the stage lottery process described later).

  “Mission mode” is an effect stage set when “10” is set in the stage flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, A predetermined command (mission) is issued to the player (see FIG. 24 (j)). In the drawing, as an example, “emergency command! Reach“ 7 ”within 5 minutes from now!” Is displayed on the screen of the image display device 131 together with the remaining time (3:25), and when this mission is cleared, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) is achieved. Then, the “mission mode” as a production stage is configured to stay continuously for a period of 5 minutes at most after being set. The opportunity when the “mission mode” is set is when the stage lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (stage lottery process S2242 described later).

  The “hold prefetching mode” is an effect stage that is set when “11” is set in the stage flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. When the hold prefetch display command is set (S1910) in the hold prefetch process (FIG. 19) described above during the production, a hold prefetch display (special hold icon) is executed on the screen of the image display device 131. (See FIG. 24 (k). In the figure, as an example, “☆” and “□” are reserved pre-read displays, for example, “☆” is a big hit, and “□” indicates that there is a reach). The “holding prefetching mode” is set until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “holding prefetching mode” as the production stage is the screen of the image display device 131. It is configured to stay continuously for a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 after being set. The opportunity when the “hold prefetch mode” is set is when a stage lottery is won (lottery probability 5%) (stage lottery process S2242 described later).

  The “baseball zone” is an effect stage that is set when “12” is set in the stage flag, and scenes and effects that use “baseball” as a motif as the background (feature) of the effect symbol are set. (See FIG. 24 (l)). The “baseball zone” is set to stay until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “baseball zone” as the production stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. After that, the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 50 is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “baseball zone” is set is when the stage lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (stage lottery process S2242 described later).

  The “soccer zone” is an effect stage set when “13” is set in the stage flag, and scenes and effects with “soccer” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 24 (m)). The “soccer zone” is set to stay until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “soccer zone” as the production stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. After that, the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 50 is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “soccer zone” is set is when the stage lottery is won (the lottery probability is 5%) (S2242 in the stage lottery process described later).

  “Swimming zone” is an effect stage set when “14” is set in the stage flag, and scenes and effects with “swimming” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 24 (n)). The “swimming zone” is set to stay until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “swimming zone” as the production stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. After that, the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 50 is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “swimming zone” is set is when the player wins the stage lottery (lottery probability 5%) (stage lottery process S2242 described later).

  The “land zone” is an effect stage set when “15” is set in the stage flag, and scenes and effects using “land” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect design. (See FIG. 24 (o)). The “land zone” is set to stay until the stage continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set. In other words, the “land zone” as the production stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. After that, the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 50 is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “land zone” is set is when the stage lottery is won (the lottery probability is 5%) (S2242 in the stage lottery process described later).

  In FIGS. 24 (a) to (i) and (k) to (o), three parallel arrows (vertical or horizontal arrows) described on the screen of the image display device 131 indicate the effect symbols. Fluctuation display (scroll) is shown. Also, the stage type (stage name), background (feature), stage continuation (stage continuation count value M), trigger (lottery probability), etc. are not limited to the above, and can be changed or added as appropriate. is there.

  Returning to FIG. 22, that is, as a result of analyzing the variation effect start command, if it is determined in S2200 that the gaming state is short (YES in S2200), the sub CPU 340a sets the stage flag to “1” for the effect. “Normal A” is set as the stage (S2202), and the stage continuation count value M is reset to “0” in accordance with the setting (S2204). As a result of the processing of S2200 to S2204, when the game state is short-running, “normal A” is forcibly set as the effect stage on the screen of the image display device 131 regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). Is done.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2260, and sets an effect stage command for executing “normal A” as the effect stage during the short time in the sub RAM 340c. Note that the processing of S2202, S2204 and the processing of S2260 performed in connection with S2202, S2204 (the stage command set for executing “normal A”) are performed at the first time when the gaming state is changed to a shorter time. When the time reduction continues after that, these processes are skipped, and the sub CPU 340a ends this stage lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2200 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2200), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2210 and determines whether “7” is set in the stage flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the stage stage is “latent”. If it is determined that “7” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2210), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2212, and determines whether or not the stage continuation count value M is “30”. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 30 times since the production stage was set to “latent”.

  If it is determined in S2212 that the stage continuation count value M is “30” (YES in S2212), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2214, and determines whether or not the gaming state has changed to a certain probability. If it is determined that the gaming state has not changed (NO in S2214), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2216, sets “2” in the stage flag, and sets “normal B” as the effect stage. . Thereby, the setting of the production stage is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2218 and substitutes “0” for the stage continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal B” to reset the stage continuation count value M. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2260, sets an effect stage command for executing “normal B” as the effect stage in the sub RAM 340c on the image control board 350, and thereafter ends the stage lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2212 that the stage continuation count value M is not “30” (NO in S2212), that is, the special stage (direction design) changes after the stage is set to “latent”. If the number of times is less than 30 and if it is determined in S2214 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S2214), the sub CPU 340a ends this stage lottery process.

  Therefore, the player produces an effect when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (the effect symbol) reaches 30 after “latency” is displayed as the effect stage on the screen of the image display device 131 by the processes of S2210 to S2218. If the stage remains “latent”, the gaming state is probable, and if the stage is changed from “latent” to “normal B” when the number of changes in the special symbol (directing symbol) reaches 30, the gaming state Can be determined to be normal (not probabilistic), thereby improving the game taste.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2210 that "7" is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2210), that is, if it is determined that the currently set stage is not "latent", the sub CPU 340a The process proceeds to S2230, and it is determined whether or not “10” is set in the stage flag, that is, whether or not the currently set stage is in “mission mode”.

  If it is determined that “10” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2230), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2232, and “10” is set in the stage flag in S2246 and S2248 described later. Whether the remaining time Tm in the mission mode, which is set to 5 minutes at the time and started the measurement, is greater than “0”, that is, whether the execution time of the “mission mode” as the stage has elapsed 5 minutes Determine whether or not.

  When the remaining time Tm in the mission mode is smaller than “0” (NO in S2232), that is, when the execution time of the “mission mode” has elapsed 5 minutes, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2234 and moves to the mission mode. The measurement of the remaining time Tm is stopped, and the process proceeds to S2242. On the other hand, in S2232, if the remaining time Tm in the mission mode is greater than “0” (YES in S2232), the sub CPU 340a ends this stage lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2230 that “10” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2230), that is, if it is determined that the currently set stage is not “mission mode”, the sub CPU 340a , The process proceeds to S2240. In this process, whether or not the stage continuation count value M is “50”, that is, the production stage is “normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A” except “latency” and “mission mode”. "" Horizontal scroll B "" 5 line A "" 5 line B "" tanuyoshi mode "" tama-chan mode "" hold prefetch mode "" baseball zone "" soccer zone "" swimming zone "or" land zone " It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) has been set to 50 after being set (see FIG. 23).

  In S2240, when it is determined that the stage continuation count value M is “50” (YES in S2240), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2242, similarly to the process in S2234, where a random number or the like is obtained. Production stage flags selected by lottery using the predetermined lottery method used (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B”, “5-line A”, “5-line B” except “latency”) Stage flags (“1” to “1”) of “Tanuyoshi mode”, “Tama-chan mode”, “Mission mode”, “Holding pre-reading mode”, “Baseball zone”, “Soccer zone”, “Swimming zone” or “Landing zone” 6 ”,“ 8 ”to“ 15 ”) is set, and the stage is set.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2244, and determines whether or not “10” is set in the stage flag in S2242, that is, whether or not the effect stage set in S2242 is “mission mode”. . If it is determined that “10” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2244), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2246 and sets the mission mode execution time of 5 minutes in the remaining time Tm. Subsequently, the flow shifts to S2248, where measurement of the remaining time Tm in the mission mode set to 5 minutes is started.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2250, and resets the stage continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the stage continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of the effect stage selected in S2242. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2244 that “10” is not set in the stage flag in S2242 (NO in S2244), that is, it is determined that the effect stage set in S2242 is not “mission mode”. In such a case, the sub CPU 340a skips the processing of S2246 and S2248 and proceeds to S2250.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2260, and the production stage selected in S2242 as the production stage (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B” “ (5 Line A) "5 Line B" "Tanyoshi Mode" "Tama-chan Mode" "Mission Mode" "Reservation Look-Ahead Mode" "Baseball Zone" "Soccer Zone" "Swimming Zone" or "Land Track Zone" Is set in the sub RAM 340c, and then the stage lottery process is terminated. In the case of NO in S2244, the process of S2250 may be skipped and the process may directly proceed to S2260.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2240 that the stage continuation count value M is not "50" (NO in S2240), that is, the production stage is "normal A" except "latency" and "mission mode". “Normal B” “Horizontal Scroll A” “Horizontal Scroll B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanuyoshi Mode” “Tamachan Mode” “Hold Prefetch Mode” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” In the case where it is determined that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (production symbol) is less than 50 since the “land zone” is set, the sub CPU 340a ends the stage lottery process.

  In the stage lottery process, various effect stage commands set in the sub RAM 340c in the process of S2260 are transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later, and the effect control board 340 receives the effect. The image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are instructed based on the effect stage command, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are adjusted to a predetermined effect stage. Control to the production mode.

  Returning to FIG. 21, when the stage lottery process of S2111 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2112, and based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command of S2110, the variable effect of the current effect symbol is the second start winning prize. It is a variation effect for special 2 performed based on the winning of a game ball to the device (electric Chu) 115 (in the following description, the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 is also simply referred to as “special 2”). Determine whether or not. In addition, in the variable effect start command, in addition to the information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability), information on the stop symbol of the special symbol (that is, big hit, small Either a big hit symbol (normally 8R big hit symbol, probability variation 16R big hit symbol, probability variation 2R big hit symbol) or special symbol variation in case of a big hit Information indicating time (variation pattern) and information indicating whether the execution of the variation effect is based on the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 are included.

  In S2112, when it is determined that the variation effect of the current effect symbol is a special variation effect for second game performed based on the winning of a game ball to the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 (YES in S2112). The sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2114 and sets the special 2 variation effect flag to ON. The special 2 variation effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the special 2 variation effect is in an execution state (effective period).

  Then, when the processing of S2114 is finished, or when it is determined in S2112 that the current effect symbol variation effect is not the special effect variation effect 2 (NO in S2112), that is, the current effect symbol variation effect is first. It was determined that the variation effect for special 1 performed based on the winning of the game ball to the 1 start winning device 112 (in the following description, the first start winning device 112 is also simply referred to as “special 1”). In this case, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2116.

  In S2116, the sub CPU 340a selects a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol based on information indicating the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) included in the variation effect start command. For example, in the variable production start command, when the gaming state includes information indicating a short time, the short time (for example, 3 seconds) includes information indicating that the gaming state is a non-short time gaming state and the stop symbol indicates reach. The special symbol variation time (variation pattern) information is displayed so that a long time (for example, 30 to 90 seconds) is selected.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2118 and determines whether or not the special 2 variation effect flag is on. In S2118, if the special 2 variation effect flag is ON (YES in S2118), that is, if the current effect design variation effect is a special 2 variation effect, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2130, Expectation degree notification effect setting for setting an expectation degree suggestion effect (hereinafter also referred to as an expectation degree notification effect) that suggests an expectation level as to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the special 2 variation effect is a big hit Execute the process. Hereinafter, the contents of the expectation notification effect setting process performed in S2130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an expectation degree notification effect setting process (S2130) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 25, sub CPU 340a first determines in S2500 whether or not the gaming state when the special effect variation effect for the current effect symbol is performed is short based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command in S2110. Determine whether. If it is determined in S2500 that the gaming state is a short time (YES in S2500), the sub CPU 340a ends the expectation notification effect setting process. That is, when the gaming state is short, the substantial processing after S2501 in the expectation notification effect setting processing is not performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2500 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2500), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2501 and determines whether “1”, “6”, or “11” is set in the stage flag. That is, it is determined whether or not the currently set stage is “normal A”, “5 lines B”, or “hold prefetching mode”. If it is determined that “1”, “6”, or “11” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2501), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2502 and uses this process as an expectation notification effect. Set the color change effect.

  Here, the expectation notification effect set when the special variation effect for 2 is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between each stage of production and a later-described stagnation stage and expectation level announcement stage as an example, and FIG. 27 shows each expectation set on the screen of the image display device 131 as an example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the specific effect display of a degree alerting | reporting effect.

  With reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, five types of expectation degree notification effects of the gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment are provided as shown in both figures, and these five types of expectation degree notification effects are “color change”. "Percent display", "Pseudo ream", "Character change", "Group change".

  The expectation notification effect of “color change” corresponds to the effect stages “normal A”, “5 lines B”, and “holding prefetch mode” belonging to “related 1”, that is, “1” “6” in the stage flag. Alternatively, when the variation effect for special 2 is performed when “11” is set, the color change expectation degree notification effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the color change expectation degree notification effect is an effect in which the background color of the screen of the image display device 131 on which the special change effect for 2 is performed changes depending on the degree of expectation of the big hit, and its background For example, five colors of “blue”, “green”, “red”, “gold”, and “zebra” are provided. “Blue” is the background color with the lowest expectation, the expectation increases in the order of the background colors of “green”, “red” and “gold”, and “zebra” is configured as the background color with the highest expectation. ing. For example, if the result of the big hit lottery effect for the special 2 is “out of reach”, “blue”, “out of reach” is “green”, “out of hot reach” is “ If “red”, “normal 8R big hit”, “gold”, and if “probability 16R big hit”, “zebra” is likely to appear.

  Therefore, in the image display device 131, when the special stage 2 variation effect is performed when “normal A”, “5 lines B”, or “holding prefetch mode” is set as the effect stage, By executing the associated color change expectation degree notification effect, it is possible to indicate to the player the expectation level of whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the special variation effect for special 2 will be a big hit. .

  The expectation notification effect of “percent display” corresponds to the performance stages “normal B”, “latency”, and “baseball zone” belonging to “related 2”, that is, “2”, “7”, “12” in the stage flags. When “2” variation effect is performed when “” is set, a percent display expectation degree notification effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b), the percent display expectation degree notification effect is an effect in which the percentage display displayed on the screen of the image display device 131 on which the special effect for variation 2 is performed changes depending on the expectation degree of jackpot. The percentage display is provided in the range of “0%” to “100%”, for example. “0%” is a percentage display with the smallest degree of expectation, the degree of expectation increases as it approaches “100%”, and “100%” is constituted as a percentage display with the highest degree of expectation. For example, “0%” to “20%” if the result of the big hit lottery related to the special variation effect for “special 2” is “out of reach”, “21%” to “40%” if “out of reach”. , “41%” to “60%” for “out of heat reach”, “61%” to “80%” for “normal 8R big hit”, “81% for“ probable 16R big hit ” It is possible to perform a percent display expectation degree notification effect that increases the probability that “100%” appears. FIG. 27B shows an example in which “60%” is displayed as the percent display expectation notification effect.

  Accordingly, in the image display device 131, when the “normal B”, “latency”, or “baseball zone” is set as the effect stage, when the special variation effect for 2 is performed, it is associated with the effect stage. By executing the percent display expectation degree notification effect, it is possible to suggest to the player the expectation level as to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the special 2 variation effect will be a big hit.

  The expectation notification effect of the “pseudo train” corresponds to the production stages “horizontal scroll A”, “tanuyoshi mode”, “soccer zone” belonging to “related 3”, that is, “3” “8” in the stage flag. ”Or“ 13 ”is set, and when the special 2 variation effect is performed, the pseudo-continuous expectation notification effect is performed. The “pseudo-ream” is a form of special effect for special 2, and temporarily stops the change display of the effect symbol as if the lottery has been confirmed (the effect symbol swings up and down two or three frames). The state in which the effect symbols are displayed again and again is repeated a plurality of times (the number of repetitions is referred to as the number of times of pseudo-continuations).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the pseudo-continuous expectation notification effect is an effect in which the number of pseudo-continuations displayed on the screen of the image display device 131 on which the special variation effect for 2 is performed varies depending on the expected degree of jackpot. For example, the number of pseudo-continuations is set in a range of “1 time” to “5 times”. “1” is the number of pseudo-continuous times with the smallest expectation, the degree of expectation increases in the order of “2 times”, “3 times”, and “4 times”, and “5 times” is the highest degree of expectation. Is configured as a large number of pseudo consecutive times. For example, if the result of the big hit lottery related to the special effect for special 2 is “out of reach”, “one time”, “out of reach”, “twice”, “out of hot reach” For example, “3 times”, “4 times” if “normal 8R big hit”, and “5 times” if “probability 16R big hit”, the pseudo-continuous expectation notification effect may be performed. it can. Note that FIG. 27C shows an example in which “twice” is displayed as the pseudo-continuous expectation notification effect.

  Therefore, in the image display device 131, when a special effect for 2 variation is performed when “horizontal scroll A”, “tanuyoshi mode” or “soccer zone” is set as the effect stage, the effect stage By executing the pseudo-continuous expectation notification effect associated with the player, it is possible to indicate to the player the expectation level as to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the special variation for special 2 will be a big hit. Become.

  The expectation notification effect of “character change” corresponds to the production stages “horizontal scroll B”, “tama-chan mode”, “swimming zone” belonging to “related 4”, that is, “4” “9” in the stage flag. Alternatively, when the variation effect for special 2 is performed when “14” is set, the character change expectation degree notification effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (d), the character change expected degree notification effect is an effect in which the character display displayed on the screen of the image display device 131 in which the special variation effect for 2 is performed changes depending on the expected degree of jackpot. The character display includes, for example, five characters “...”, “maybe hot”, “hot”, “extremely hot”, and “god heat”. And “…” is the character display with the smallest expectation, the expectation increases in the order of the character display of “May be hot”, “Hot!”, “Intense fever”, and “God heat” is the character with the highest expectation Configured as a display. For example, if the result of the big hit lottery for the special 2 variation effect is “out of reach”, “...”, “out of reach” is “hot”, “out of hot reach” If it is “hot”, “normally 8R jackpot”, it is possible to perform a character change expectation notification effect that increases the probability that “hot heat” and “God heat” will appear if it is “probable 16R jackpot”. . Also, the color of the character may be changed according to the color change expectation degree notification effect described above. FIG. 27D shows an example in which “Intense heat” is displayed as the character change expectation degree notification effect.

  Therefore, in the image display device 131, when the special stage 2 variation effect is performed when “horizontal scroll B”, “ball mode” or “swimming zone” is set as the effect stage, By executing the associated character change expectation degree notification effect, it is possible to suggest to the player an expectation level as to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the special 2 variation effect will be a big hit. .

  The expectation notification effect of “group change” corresponds to the production stages “5 line A”, “mission mode”, “land zone” belonging to “related 5”, that is, “5” “10” or “ When the variation effect for special 2 is performed when “15” is set, the group change expectation degree notification effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (e), the group change expectation degree notification effect is a group display (a large group in the horizontal arrow direction of FIG. 27 (e)) displayed on the screen of the image display device 131 on which the special change effect for 2 is performed. Is a production that changes depending on the degree of expectation of the jackpot, and there are five types of group display such as “fish” “dog” “bear” “elephant” “zebra” ing. “Fish” is the group display with the lowest expectation, the expectation increases in the order of the group display of “dog”, “bear” and “elephant”, and “zebra” is configured as the group display with the highest expectation. ing. For example, if the result of the big hit lottery for the special 2 variation effect is “out of reach”, “fish”, “out of reach” is “dog”, “out of hot reach” is “ If “bear”, “ordinary 8R big hit”, “elephant”, “probability 16R big hit”, “zebra” is likely to appear. FIG. 27E shows an example in which “fish” is displayed as the group change expectation degree notification effect.

  Therefore, in the image display device 131, when the special variation for 2nd stage effect is performed when “5 line A”, “mission mode” or “land zone” is set as the effect stage, it is associated with the effect stage. By executing the given group change expectation degree notification effect, it is possible to suggest to the player the degree of expectation as to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the special 2 variation effect will be a big hit.

  In FIGS. 27A to 27E, the three parallel vertical arrows described on the screen of the image display device 131 represent the variable display (scrolling) of the effect symbols. In addition, the expectation degree notification effect is not limited to the above, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Returning to FIG. 25, that is, when it is determined that “1”, “6”, or “11” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2501), that is, the currently set stage is “normal A” “ In the case of “5 lines B” or “holding prefetching mode”, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2502 and executes the setting of the color change effect as the expectation notification effect shown in FIGS.

  When the processing of S2502 ends, or when it is determined in S2501 that “1”, “6”, or “11” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2501), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2510. , Whether or not “2”, “7” or “12” is set in the stage flag, that is, whether or not the currently set stage is “normal B”, “latency” or “baseball zone” is determined. . If it is determined that “2”, “7”, or “12” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2510), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2512 and performs the above-described FIGS. The setting of the percentage display effect as the expectation notification effect shown in FIG.

  When the processing of S2512 is completed, or when it is determined in S2510 that “2”, “7”, or “12” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2510), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2520. Whether the stage flag is set to “3”, “8” or “13”, that is, whether the currently set stage is “horizontal scroll A”, “tanuyoshi mode” or “soccer zone” Determine. If it is determined that “3”, “8”, or “13” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2520), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2522, and the above-described FIGS. The setting of the pseudo-continuous production as the expected degree notification production shown in FIG.

  When the processing of S2522 is completed, or when it is determined in S2520 that “3”, “8”, or “13” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2520), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2530. Whether the stage flag is set to “4”, “9” or “14”, that is, whether the currently set stage is “horizontal scroll B”, “Tama-chan mode” or “swimming zone”. judge. If it is determined that “4”, “9”, or “14” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2530), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2532, and the above-described FIGS. The character change effect is set as the expectation notification effect shown in FIG.

  When the processing of S2532 is completed, or when it is determined in S2530 that “4”, “9”, or “14” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2530), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2540. , Whether or not “5”, “10” or “15” is set in the stage flag, that is, whether or not the currently set stage is “5 line A”, “mission mode” or “land zone” To do. If it is determined that “5”, “10”, or “15” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2540), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2542, and the above-described FIGS. The group change effect is set as an expectation notification effect shown in FIG.

  When the processing of S2542 is completed, or when it is determined in S2540 that “5”, “10”, or “15” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S2540), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2550. An expectation notification effect command for executing the color change effect, the percentage display effect, the pseudo-continuous effect, the character change effect, or the group change effect set in S2502, S2512, S2522, S2532, or S2542 as the expectation notification effect. This is set in the sub RAM 340c, and then the expectation degree notification effect setting process is terminated.

  Note that the various expected degree notification effect commands set in the sub RAM 340c in the process of S2550 are transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later, and the effect control board 340 receives the received expectation degree. Based on the notification effect command, the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are instructed so that the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are matched with a predetermined expectation notification effect. Control to the production mode.

  Returning to FIG. 21, when the expectation level notification effect setting process of S2130 is completed, or when the special 2 variable effect flag is not on in S2118 (NO in S2118), that is, the current variable effect of the effect symbol is special 1 If it is a variation effect, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2140 and sets an effect symbol variation effect start command based on the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol selected in S2116.

  In response to the effect symbol variation effect start command, the variation display of the effect symbols related to the special variation effect pattern selected by the selected variation effect pattern is started, and the image display device 131 displays the special effect stage together with the effect stage set. Such a variation display of the effect symbol is displayed (in the case of the variation display of the effect symbol according to the special feature 2, an expectation notification effect is performed in accordance with the set effect stage). Then, in accordance with the variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the set effect stage, the sound output by the speaker of the audio output device 132, the lamp of the effect illumination device 134, the light emission display by the LED, the effect drive device 361 A gimmick production or the like by the gimmick 109 is executed. Furthermore, in the case where the variation display of the effect symbol relates to the special 2, the expectation degree notification effect associated with the set effect stage is executed.

  When the process of S2140 is finished, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2142 and executes the hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a displays the earliest on the image display device 131 when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed. In order to delete the hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery being held, 1 is subtracted from the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the information included in the setting information of the variation effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed, the sub CPU 340a displays the earliest displayed on the image display device 131. 2 In order to erase the hold image (hold icon) indicating the number of reserved special symbol lotteries, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c.

  Then, the process shifts to S2144, and the sub CPU 340a sets a hold erasure display command for instructing the image control board 350 to the sub RAM 340c to erase the hold display for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 from the sub RAM 340c in S2142. The hold display (hold icon) displayed earliest from the image display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the processing of S2144 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the variation effect selection process of S1740 is completed, or when it is determined that the variation effect start command is not received in S1724 (NO in S1724), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1750, It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S946 of the special symbol process of FIG. 9 has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S1750), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1760 and executes a change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S1760 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the changing effect end processing (S1760) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 28, first, in step S2800, the sub CPU 340a sets an effect symbol variation effect stop command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 in the sub RAM 340c, and selects it in the image display device 131. The variation display of the above-described special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 by the variation production pattern and the set production stage is ended, and the speaker of the audio output device 132 or the production lighting device 134 is matched to the variation display of the production symbol. The sound output, the light emission display, and the gimmick effect by the gimmick 109 of the lamp, LED, and the production drive device 361 are terminated.

  When the processing of S2800 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2810, and determines whether or not the special 2 variable effect flag indicating whether or not the special 2 variable effect is in the running state. (See S2114 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the special 2 variation effect flag is set to ON (YES in S2810), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2820 and is based on the fact that the variation display of the effect symbol related to special 2 ends. Then, the special 2 variation effect flag is set to OFF. Then, when the processing of S2820 is completed, or when it is determined in S2810 that the special variation effect flag is not set to ON (NO in S2810), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2830.

  In S2830, the sub CPU 340a adds 1 to the value of the stage continuation number M based on setting the effect symbol variation effect stop command in S2800 and ending the variation display of the effect symbol related to Special 1 or Special 2. (Increment). Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2840, and based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command received in S1724, the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the change display stop of the current effect symbol is small hit or probability variation 2R big hit. It is determined whether or not.

  In S2840, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is a small hit or a probable 2R big hit (YES in S2840), the sub CPU 340a moves to S2842 and sets “7” in the stage flag as an effect stage. Set the “latency”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2846 and resets the stage continuation count value M by substituting “0” for the stage continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “latency”. Then, when the processing of S2846 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this variation effect end processing.

  On the other hand, in S2840, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a small hit or a probable 2R big hit (NO in S2840), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2850 and displays the analysis result of the variable effect start command received in S1724. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop display of the variation of the current effect symbol is the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit.

  In S2850, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S2850), the sub CPU 340a moves to S2852, sets the stage flag to “1”, and produces the stage. “Normal A” is set. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2854, and resets the stage continuation count value M by substituting “0” for the stage continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A”. Then, when the process of S2854 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the variation effect end process.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the variation effect end process of S <b> 1760 ends or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command has not been received (NO in S <b> 1750), the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1770 and proceeds to FIG. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1252 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S1770), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1772, and displays an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 as the sub RAM 340c. The opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, in the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the image display device 131, and the sound output and the light emitting display by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed in accordance with the display. Gimmick production etc. are executed.

  When the process of S1772 is completed or when it is determined in S1770 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S1770), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1774 and sets in S1315 of the big winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the received jackpot effect command has been received. If it is determined that a big hit effect command has been received (YES in S1774), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1776 and issues a big hit effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub-RAM 340c and determined based on the information included in the jackpot effect command (in the normal 8R jackpot game or the probabilistic 16R jackpot game performed between the opening effect and the start of the ending effect) The effect for each round) is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the effect during the jackpot game, an effect image of a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot (usually 8R jackpot or probability variation 16R jackpot) is displayed on the image display device 131, and in accordance with the effect display. Sound output by the speaker, lamp, LED, and gimmick 109, light emission display, gimmick effect, and the like are executed.

  When the process of S1776 is completed, or when it is determined in S1774 that the big hit effect command has not been received (NO in S1774), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1778 and in S1352 of the big prize winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S1778), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1780, and issues an ending effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. And the ending effect of the big hit game is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, the ending effect of the jackpot game is displayed as an ending image of the jackpot game on the image display device 131, and according to the effect display, the sound output and light emission display by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed. Gimmick production etc. are executed.

  When the process of S1780 is completed or when it is determined in S1778 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S1778), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1782 and is set in S718 of the normal symbol process of FIG. It is determined whether or not a command for starting production is received. Then, when a turn production start command is received (YES in S1782), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1784 and executes a turn production start command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the roaring effect start command reception process performed in S1784 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a turning effect start command reception process (S1784) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 29, sub CPU 340a first determines in S2900 whether or not the demo flag is set to ON as in the above-described variation effect selection process (see FIG. 21). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S2900), the process proceeds to S2910, the demo flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S2920, where the image control board 350 and the lamp control board are set. A demonstration effect end command for instructing 360 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the execution of the demonstration effect is ended in the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, or the like.

  In other words, in the turn production start command reception process, when the turn production start command is received, the turn production will be executed from now on. End the demonstration production. Then, when the processing of S2920 is finished, or when it is determined in S2900 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S2900), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2930 and executes the turn effect setting processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the roaring effect setting process performed in S2930 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the turning effect setting process (S2930) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 30, in step S3000, sub CPU 340a first determines whether “1”, “6”, or “11” is set in the stage flag, that is, the currently set stage is “normal A”, “ It is determined whether or not “5 lines B” or “hold prefetch mode”. If it is determined that “1”, “6”, or “11” is set in the stage flag (YES in S2501), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3002, and in this process, the fire system is used as a fly effect. Executes the setting of the production effect. It should be noted that in this roaring effect setting process, the determination process for determining whether or not the gaming state is short in time in S2500 of the above-described expectation degree notification effect setting process (see FIG. 25) is not executed. This is because the roaring effect start command received in S1782 of the command receiving process (see FIG. 17) is transmitted to the effect control board 340 when the gaming state is shortened in S715 of the normal symbol process (see FIG. 7). It is because it is not done.

  31 and 32 and FIG. 26 described above, here, various types of roaring effects set when the roaring effect is performed will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a roulette effect that suggests a lottery result of a normal symbol that is commonly performed in the various roaring effects shown in FIG. 26 as an example, and FIG. 32 is an example of the screen of the image display device 131. It is explanatory drawing which showed the specific effect display of the set various roaring effects.

  Referring to FIGS. 26 and 32, there are five types of roaring effects of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment as shown in both figures. “Wind system”, “Lightning system” and “Solar system” are used as motifs. And these five types of roaring effects are associated with each stage as well as the above five types of expectation notification effects (“color change”, “percent display”, “pseudo-ream”, “character change”, “group change”). Is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the turning effect is displayed at the lower part or corner of the image display device 131, and the variable display or the like related to the effect design is displayed in parallel in other areas of the screen of the image display device 131. It has come to be. As described above, the normal effect is displayed at a predetermined rate when the normal symbol lottery result is hit (whether per short or long), or when the normal symbol lottery result is off, as described above. The device 118 performs an effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes a win during the variation display of the normal symbol. When receiving the turn production start command, the sub CPU 340a starts the turn production. Based on the result of analyzing the command. It should be noted that the whispering effect start command includes at least information indicating whether the winning is a normal symbol lottery or information indicating whether the winning is a short hit or a long hit.

  First, a roulette effect that is commonly performed in various roaring effects will be described with reference to FIG. The roulette effect is formed in a substantially roulette shape from a circular rotation display body 3102 and a pointer 3104, and inside the rotation display body 3102, three types of display areas of “per long”, “per short”, and “displacement” are formed. Has been.

  That is, three types of display areas of “per long”, “per short”, and “out of” are formed by dividing the inside of the rotary display 3102 into a plurality of substantially triangular shapes by a plurality of lines extending from the center to the circumference. Of these, two sections are "per long", and three sections are "per short" and "off". As shown in FIG. 31, the sizes of one section are different from each other. The size of each section is determined based on, for example, the ratio of winning design random numbers (see FIG. 2). (In the drawing, “displacement” is the largest and “long per” is the smallest).

In the roulette effect, the rotating display 3102 rotates clockwise in the direction of the arrow K during the normal symbol fluctuation display so as to synchronize with the normal symbol fluctuation display displayed on the normal symbol display device 118. The rotation of the rotary display 3102 is stopped as the variable display stops. The pointer 3104 is formed in a triangular shape, and its lower end faces the display area inside the rotary display 3102. When the rotary display 3102 stops, the section indicated by the tip of the pointer 3104 is a normal symbol lottery. The result is shown.

  That is, the pointer 3104 is configured to indicate a section in the rotary display 3102 that matches the lottery result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 118 when the rotary indicator 3102 stops, that is, the sub CPU 340a As a result of analyzing the received turn production start command, if the setting information of the turn production start command includes information indicating a loss, the pointer 3104 indicates “out”, and if there is information indicating a long hit, the pointer 3104 indicates “ If there is information indicating “per long” and “short per hit”, the pointer 3104 indicates “per short”. The rotation of the rotation display body 3102 is preferably a high-speed rotation at the start of rotation, and gradually a low-speed rotation as the stop approaches.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 and 32, specific production contents that differ for each type of production are described. As described above, the roaring effect is composed of five types of “fire system”, “water system”, “wind system”, “lightning system”, and “solar system”, and these five types of roaring effects are in parallel with the roulette effect. It is displayed adjacent to the rotation display 3102 of the roulette effect (see particularly FIG. 32).

  The “fire system” production effect corresponds to the production stages “normal A”, “5 line B”, and “holding prefetch mode” belonging to “related 1”, that is, “1”, “6” or “ When the “11” is set, a fire effect is performed (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the fire-based fire effect is an effect in which the size of the flame displayed at the lower part of the screen of the image display device 131 where the fire-based fire effect is performed varies depending on the degree of expectation. In other words, the smaller the size of the flame, the smaller the degree of fire (the expectation that the lottery result of the normal symbol will win is smaller, and so on), and the larger the flame size, the greater the degree of fire (the lottery result of the normal symbol) (The same is true for the following). For example, if the result of the winning lottery related to the fire-based fire effect is “out of”, “small flame”, “medium flame” if “short hit”, “large flame” if “long hit” It is possible to produce a fire-based effect that increases the probability of occurrence of.

  The production of “Water-based” corresponds to the production stages “Normal B”, “Latent” and “Baseball zone” belonging to “Related 2”, ie, “2”, “7” and “12” are set in the stage flag. When the turning effect is performed while being played, the water-based turning effect is performed (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the water system effect is an effect in which the color of water displayed at the lower part of the screen of the image display device 131 where the water system effect is performed changes depending on the degree of expectation of the water. For example, five colors of “blue”, “green”, “red”, “gold”, and “zebra” are provided. “Blue” is the color with the smallest degree of turn, the turn degree is increased in the order of “green”, “red” and “gold”, and “zebra” is configured as the color with the highest turn degree. For example, if the result of the winning lottery related to the water system production is “out of”, “blue” “green”, “short” “red” “gold”, “long” “gold” It is possible to produce a water-based reverberation effect that increases the probability that “zebra” will appear.

  The “wind-based” production direction corresponds to the production stages “lateral scroll A”, “tanuyoshi mode”, “soccer zone” belonging to “related 3”, that is, “3”, “8” or “ When the swaying effect is performed when “13” is set, the wind system swaying effect is performed (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (c), the wind-related effect is an effect in which the strength of the wind displayed at the lower part of the screen of the image display device 131 where the wind-related effect is performed changes depending on the degree of expectation. That is, it is configured such that the weaker the wind, the smaller the degree of swell, and the stronger the wind, the greater the degree of sway. For example, if the winning lottery result related to the wind-related wind production is “out of”, “weak wind”, “medium wind” if “short hit”, “strong wind” if “long hit” It is possible to produce a wind-related effect that increases the probability of occurrence of.

  The “lightning-related” whispering production corresponds to the production stages “horizontal scroll B”, “tama-chan mode”, “swimming zone” belonging to “related 4”, that is, “4”, “9” or “ When the “14” is set, the lightning effect is performed (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (d), the lightning-based lighting effect is an effect in which the number of lightning bolts displayed at the lower part of the screen of the image display device 131 where the lightning-based lighting effect is performed varies depending on the degree of expectation of the hit, In other words, it is configured such that the smaller the number of lightning bolts, the smaller the degree of scoring, and the larger the number of lightning bolts, the greater the degree of scoring. For example, if the number of lightning bolts is set in the range of “1” to “6”, if the result of the winning lottery related to the lightning-based production effect is “off”, “1” “2” “Three”, “4” for “Book”, “Per Short”, and “5”, “6” for “Long Per”, to produce a lightning effect (In FIG. 32D, the number of lightning bolts is “5” as an example).

  The production of “solar system” corresponds to the production stages “5 line A”, “mission mode”, “land zone” belonging to “related 5”, that is, “5” “10” or “15” in the stage flag. When the turning effect is performed when is set, the solar system turning effect is performed (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (e), the solar system turning effect is an effect in which the size of the sun displayed at the lower part of the screen of the image display device 131 where the solar system turning effect is performed changes depending on the degree of expectation. In addition, the smaller the size of the sun, the smaller the degree of turning, and the larger the size of the sun, the larger the degree of turning. For example, if the winning lottery result related to the sunburn effect is “out of”, “small sun”, “medium sun” if “short”, “large sun” if “long” It is possible to produce a solar system effect that increases the probability of appearing.

  In FIGS. 32A to 32E, three parallel vertical or horizontal arrows written on the screen of the image display device 131 represent the variable display (scrolling) of the effect symbols. Further, the roaring effect is not limited to the above, and can be changed or added as appropriate. For example, the roaring effect may be configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roulette effect in a roaring effect.

  Referring to FIG. 33, for example, a “lightning-based” scoring production (range of lightning bolts from “1” to “6”) is performed as a scoring production. At this time, the number of lightning bolts is “6”. ”Is displayed, the content of the display area of the rotary display 3102 in the roulette effect increases the area of“ per long ”to increase the area, and accordingly, the areas of“ peel ”and“ per short ”. It may be configured so that the area is reduced so that the area is reduced and the effect by the changed rotation display body 3102 is continued until the lightning strike effect is finished.

  As described above, when the number of lightning bolts is displayed as “6”, the effect with the highest degree of scoring, that is, the effect with the highest probability that the winning lottery result will be “long win”. That is, the intended place of the turn effect shown in FIG. 33 is that the effect content (the contents of the display area of the rotating display 3102) depends on the amount of turn in the turn effect, as is clear compared with FIG. (In this case, it may be changed only when the content of the performance is extremely advantageous for the player). As a result, the preference of the squealing effect is improved.

  Further, in the roaring effect, during the execution of the roulette effect, a character dedicated to the roaring effect may be displayed in another area where the roaring effect on the screen of the image display device 131 is not displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that the roaring effect is being performed only by looking at the character, and as a result, the preference of the roaring effect is further improved. In addition, the turning effect is configured in such a manner that the pointer 3104 is omitted, the eight sections of the rotation display body 3102 are sequentially lit (for example, clockwise), and the lighting is stopped at the end. May be configured to show the lottery result of the normal symbol. Further, for example, in the lighting device 134 for the effect, it is preferable to perform an effect such that the rotation display body 3102 is blinked at a low speed when the rotation display body 3102 is started and gradually blinks at a high speed as the stop approaches.

  Returning to FIG. 30, that is, when it is determined that “1”, “6”, or “11” is set in the stage flag (YES in S3000), that is, the currently set stage is “normal A” “ In the case of “5 lines B” or “holding prefetching mode”, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3002 and executes the setting of the fire-based burning effect shown in FIGS. 26, 31, and 32 (a) described above.

  When the processing of S3002 is completed, or when it is determined in S3000 that “1”, “6”, or “11” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S3000), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3010. , Whether or not “2”, “7” or “12” is set in the stage flag, that is, whether or not the currently set stage is “normal B”, “latency” or “baseball zone” is determined. . If it is determined that “2”, “7”, or “12” is set in the stage flag (YES in S3010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3012, and the above-described FIGS. The setting of the watering effect shown in b) is executed.

  When the processing of S3012 is completed, or when it is determined in S3010 that “2”, “7”, or “12” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S3010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3020. Whether the stage flag is set to “3”, “8” or “13”, that is, whether the currently set stage is “horizontal scroll A”, “tanuyoshi mode” or “soccer zone” Determine. If it is determined that “3”, “8”, or “13” is set in the stage flag (YES in S3020), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3022, and the above-described FIGS. The setting of the wind system effect shown in c) is executed.

  When the processing of S3022 is completed, or when it is determined in S3020 that “3”, “8”, or “13” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S3020), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3030. Whether the stage flag is set to “4”, “9” or “14”, that is, whether the currently set stage is “horizontal scroll B”, “Tama-chan mode” or “swimming zone”. judge. If it is determined that “4”, “9”, or “14” is set in the stage flag (YES in S3030), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3032, and the above-described FIGS. Executes the setting of the lightning effect production shown in d).

  When the processing of S3032 is completed, or when it is determined in S3030 that “4”, “9”, or “14” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S3030), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3040. , Whether or not “5”, “10” or “15” is set in the stage flag, that is, whether or not the currently set stage is “5 line A”, “mission mode” or “land zone” To do. If it is determined that “5”, “10”, or “15” is set in the stage flag (YES in S3040), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3042, and the above-described FIGS. The setting of the solar system turning effect shown in e) is executed. Then, when the processing of S3042 is completed, or when it is determined in S3040 that “5”, “10”, or “15” is not set in the stage flag (NO in S3040), the sub CPU 340a performs this turning effect. The setting process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 29, when the turning effect setting process of S2930 is completed, the process proceeds to S2940, where various turning effect setting information set by the turning effect setting process (S3002, S3012, S3022, S3032 or S3042 as the turning effect). A fire effect start effect command including “fire system”, “water system”, “wind system”, “lightning system”, or “solar system” set effect information) is generated and set in the sub-RAM 340c. By this turn production start start command, the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are instructed and set via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the production lighting device 134, and the production drive device 361. The execution of the roaring production is started. Then, when the processing of S2940 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this turn production start command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the turn production start command reception processing in S <b> 1784 is completed, or if the turn production start command is not received in S <b> 1782 (NO in S <b> 1782), the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1786, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the turn effect end command set in S756 of the normal symbol process is received. When the turn effect end command is received (YES in S1786), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1788, and the turn effect end effect command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 is sent to the sub RAM 340c. Then, the execution of the roaring effect by the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361 is ended. Then, when the processing of S1788 is completed, or when the turn-over effect end command is not received in S1786 (NO in S1786), the sub CPU 340a ends this command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the command reception process of S1600 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340, in S1610, the sub CPU 340a operates the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 by the player. Based on the input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Here, the contents of the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing effect button processing (S1610) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. In this effect button process, the process based on the operation input of the effect buttons 135 and 136 related to the setting of the effect stage described above will be described, and the description of the other processes will be omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 34, sub CPU 340a first determines in S3400 whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see S1830 in FIG. 18). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3400), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3405. Transition is made to determine whether the gaming state is short.

  If it is determined in S3405 that the gaming state is not short-time (NO in S3405), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3410, where “normal” is set as an effect stage on the demonstration effect screen based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “A” selection signal is input. When the “normal A” selection signal is input as the stage (YES in S3410), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3425 and determines whether “2” is set in the stage flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current stage stage is “Normal B”.

  If it is determined in S3425 that the currently set stage is “Normal B” (YES in S3425), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3430 and sets “1” in the stage flag as the stage. “Normal A” is set. As a result, the stage setting is switched from “normal B” to “normal A”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3445.

  On the other hand, if the “normal A” selection signal is not input as the stage in S3410 (NO in S3410), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3420, where the demonstration stage is based on the operation of the stage buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “normal B” selection signal is input as an effect stage on the screen. If the “normal B” selection signal is input as the production stage (YES in S3420), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3435 and determines whether “1” is set in the stage flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current stage is “Normal A”.

  If it is determined in S3435 that the currently set stage is “Normal A” (YES in S3435), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3440 and sets “2” in the stage flag as the stage. “Normal B” is set. Thereby, the setting of the production stage is switched from “normal A” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3445.

  In step S3445, the sub CPU 340a resets the stage continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the stage continuation count value M according to the setting of “normal A” or “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3450 and sets an effect stage command for executing “normal A” or “normal B” as an effect stage on the image control board 350 in the sub RAM 340c. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3405 that the gaming state is short-running (YES in S3405), if a “normal B” selection signal is not input as an effect stage in S3420 (NO in S3420), in S3425, When it is not determined that the currently set stage is “Normal B” (NO in S3425), or in S3435, the currently set stage is not determined to be “Normal A”. In the case (NO in S3435), the sub CPU 340a ends this effect button process.

  That is, by this effect button process, when the game state is not a short time, and when the currently set effect stage is “normal A” or “normal B”, the player's effect button 135, The production stage can be switched to “normal B” or “normal A” by the operation 136. When the currently set stage is not “Normal A” or “Normal B”, or when the gaming state is short (when the gaming state is short, “Normal A” is forcibly set as the stage. ), The player's operation of the production buttons 135 and 136 becomes invalid (see FIG. 23).

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the effect button process of S1610 is completed, the process proceeds to S1620, and the sub CPU 340a determines the command set in the sub RAM 340c in the command reception process of S1600, that is, the demonstration effect start command (S1840), the hold Display command (S1908), hold prefetch display command (S1910), time-short / high-probability game effect command (S2030), time-short game effect command (S2040), normal game effect command (S2050), demonstration effect end command (S2104, S2920) , Effect symbol variation effect start command (S2140), hold erase display command (S2144), effect stage command (S2260), expectation degree notification effect command (S2550), effect symbol variation effect stop command (S2800), opening effect frame Command (S1772), jackpot effect pattern command (S1776), ending effect command (S1780), turn effect start effect command (S2940), turn effect end effect command (S1778), and the like. Command transmission processing to be transmitted to the substrate 360 is performed.

  By performing this command transmission process, the image control board 350 is instructed to perform an effect such as image display on the image display device 131 or sound output from the sound output device 132, and a lamp or the like by the effect lighting device 134 is displayed. The lamp control board 360 is instructed to execute the lighting by controlling the lighting of the LED and the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving device 361 for the production, and thereby, the productions with various tastes are fused and integrated into the gaming machine 100. Done. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

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As is apparent from the above description, when the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment displays various effects including a beating effect and an expectation suggestion effect on the image display device 131, the gaming machine 100 configures the background of the display. An effect stage is set on the screen of the image display device 131. One of the effect stages is selected from a plurality of types at a predetermined timing based on a predetermined condition, and a predetermined period of time is selected. It is configured to stay for a while.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, when the gaming state is other than the short time, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is determined to be a hit (regardless of whether it is per short or long), and the lottery result of the normal symbol is off. However, at a predetermined rate, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, a roaring effect that performs an effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variable display becomes a win is executed. Types are provided, and these multiple types of production effects are associated with each production stage, so that one of a plurality of types is set according to the currently set production stage and displayed on the image display device 131. It has become.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 100, among the variation designs of the design symbols related to the big symbol lottery of special symbols performed when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, In the variation production for special 2 related to special 2 of high interest because it is more advantageous to the player than the special 1 (high probability of winning the probability variation 16R jackpot) performed when the game ball wins the second start winning device 115 The expectation suggestion effect (expectation notification effect) that suggests the expectation level of whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the variation effect for special 2 will be a big hit, It is supposed to be executed when. And this expectation degree suggestion effect is provided with a plurality of types like the squealing effect, and these plural types of expectation degree suggestion effects are associated with each effect stage, and a plurality of types are expected according to the currently set effect stage. One of them is set and displayed on the image display device 131. In other words, both the squealing effect and the expectation suggesting effect are performed according to the currently set stage.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the contents of the roaring effect and the expectation suggesting effect displayed on the image display device 131 differ depending on the set effect stage, As a result, the degree of resurrection related to whether or not the normal symbol lottery for the player by the hitting effect or expectation degree suggestion wins, or the expectation relating to whether or not the lottery of the special symbol to the player becomes a big hit As a result, the game preference is improved, and the player can play the game with great expectation while fully enjoying these effects. Furthermore, by displaying these multiple types of squealing effects or expectation level suggesting effects in association with each effect stage, each effect stage is given meaning, thereby enhancing the player's sense of expectation for winning or hitting the game. As a result, it is possible to improve the game preference.

  That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the groaning effect and the expectation suggestion effect are set regardless of the effect stage, and therefore, the groaning effect and the expectation suggestion effect are performed in any effect stage. However, the vulnerability is undeniable in terms of reminiscent of the player's expectation for the jackpot of the production, and as a result, the game is not interesting and the game's interest is not yet satisfactory. It was. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of types of resentment or expectation suggestion effects, and displaying these plurality of types of resentment or expectation suggestion effects in association with each effect stage, It is possible to give meaning to each stage and increase the player's expectation for the big hit and improve the game's preference. Further, by performing the stagnation production and the expectation suggestion production in association with the production stage, it becomes possible to set various production effects and reliability by the production stage, the groan production and the expectation suggestion production. As a result, the gaming machine The game preference in 100 can be greatly improved. The production effect is the degree of effectiveness of the production that suggests the probability of a game result advantageous to the player (for example, a win or big hit), and the reliability is the probability that the game result is advantageous to the player. It is a barometer.

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The gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment and is within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, associating the production stage with the groan production and the expectation suggestion production is performed as shown in FIG. (3: 1: 1), but this is not limited, for example, one type or one related stage is supported by a plurality of types of stuttering effects and expectations suggesting effects ( For example, 1: 3: 3 or 3: 3: 3) may be used, or the number of beating effects and expectation suggesting effects corresponding to one type or one related effect stage may be different. (For example, 1: 3: 5, 3: 5: 2, etc.).

  When a plurality of types of beating effects and expectation suggestion effects are provided for one type or one related effect stage, the reliability of each beating effect and each expectation suggestion effect may be varied. . For example, assuming that two types of production effects A and B and expectation level suggesting effects C and D are associated with one type of production stage, when the production effect A is more successful than the production effect B. For example, it is easier to draw a lottery, and the expectation suggestion effect C is easier than the expectation suggestion effect D to make a lottery when it is out of reach or a big hit. If comprised in this way, a player will be relieved by the displayed roaring effect, expectation degree suggestion effect, and also the displayed effect stage, and, as a result, the game preference improves.

  In addition, the expectation suggestion effect appears only in the variation effect for special 2 performed when the game ball wins the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, but this is the first start winning device. It may also appear in the special variation effect for special 1 performed when the game ball wins 112. In this case, the expectation suggestion effect may not appear constantly in the special 1 variation effect, but may appear at a predetermined probability when a predetermined condition is established by lottery or the like.

  The display of the demonstration screen on the image display device 131 eliminates the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 as shown in FIG. 9 (S916) and FIG. When the predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the effect symbols related to the big hit lottery on the image display device 131 (the special symbols related to the big hit lottery on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122) is not executed. In addition to this, in addition to this, there is no start memory of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, and the normal symbol display device 118 is hit and the normal symbol variation display related to the lottery is not executed. You may make it display when time passes. That is, the display of the demonstration screen may be made on condition that the change of both the effect symbol (special symbol) and the normal symbol is stopped.

  In addition, the hit effect and the expectation suggestion effect are configured to be executed when the gaming state is other than a short time, but this may be performed at a predetermined rate by lottery even when the gaming state is short. When the fluctuation result of the normal symbol or the special 2 variation effect is a win, reach or big win, the roaring effect and the expectation suggesting effect may be executed. In addition, when the game state is short, the reason for performing the squeeze effect and the expectation suggestion effect instead of every time is as follows. In other words, when the game state is short, the probability of hitting the normal symbol increases and the electric chew 115 is frequently released, and many game balls win the electric chew 115 as the second start winning device. As a result, if it is not performed in a limited manner, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), a curse effect, and an expectation suggestion effect are performed almost continuously during the time shortening. This is because there is a risk that the stage performance and the rarity of the expectation suggestion will be diminished and become obsolete.

Moreover, the following is mentioned as other invention A relevant to this embodiment.
(1) The special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122) and the game ball can be changed from the first state where it is difficult to win to the second state where it is easy to win, A variable winning device (second winning winning device detection switch 315) for detecting that a ball has been won is provided, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device. A special symbol lottery is performed by suspending a predetermined special symbol on the special symbol display device after the second starting prize-winning device (electrical chew) 115) and the winning ball detecting means detect a game ball. When a special symbol lottery means (special symbol processing in step S440) for finalizing and displaying the result and when the special symbol lottery means displays a predetermined jackpot symbol on the special symbol display device, the player Special game generating means for generating a particularly advantageous special game (large winning device processing in step S450), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), and entry detection for detecting that a game ball has entered. A normal symbol operating device (normal symbol operating gates 113a, 113b) having means (gate detection switches 330a, 330b) and a predetermined symbol on the normal symbol display device when the ball detecting means detects a game ball. A normal symbol lottery means (normal symbol processing in step S430) for confirming and displaying the lottery result of the normal symbol by stopping the normal symbol after variably displaying, and the normal symbol lottery means gives a predetermined hit symbol to the normal symbol display device. Control means for changing the variable prize-winning device from the first state to the second state for a set time set in advance when the finalized display is displayed. (Electric tulip process in step S460) and whirling effect execution means for executing a whirling effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes the winning symbol during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (swing effect setting in step S2930) A plurality of kinds of fire effects (fire-based, water-based, wind-based, lightning-based, and solar-powered effects). From the above, it is provided with a roaring effect setting means (steps S3002, S3012, S3022, S3032, and S3042 of the roaring effect setting process) for setting any one based on a predetermined setting condition. A game machine characterized by executing the roaring effect set by the means.

  (2) The plurality of types of roaring effects are characterized in that at least the motifs in the effects are different (“fire system”, “water system”, “wind system”, “lightning system”, “solar system”) (1 ) The gaming machine described.

  In the gaming machine described in the above (1) or (2), the game ball that has won the variable winning device detected by the winning ball detection means is any of the hit effects set by the hit effect setting means. It is also possible to include a winning time determination means for determining whether or not a win is won via a winning, and to execute different effects in the game progress according to the determination result of the winning time determination means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention A, when a game ball is won in the start winning device as an ordinary electric accessory, which kind of scoring effect is used to win the start winning device Accordingly, it is possible to perform different effects for each type of the roaring effect that has passed through in the game progress, and this allows the player to have different expectations in the game progress.

  In addition, after the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol is finished and the roaring effect using the predetermined motif is ended, for a predetermined period of time (for example, after the electric chew 115 is opened, the electric chow 115 being opened is opened). You may make it perform the effect using this motif continuously for the period until the variation | change effect for special 2 which concerns on a prize of a game ball is started, or the period until an expectation degree notification effect is started).

That is, the following is mentioned as other invention B relevant to this embodiment.
(3) The special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122) and the game ball can be changed from the first state where it is difficult to win to the second state where it is easy to win, A variable winning device (second winning winning device detection switch 315) for detecting that a ball has been won is provided, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device. A special symbol lottery is performed by suspending a predetermined special symbol on the special symbol display device after the second starting prize-winning device (electrical chew) 115) and the winning ball detecting means detect a game ball. When a special symbol lottery means (special symbol processing in step S440) for finalizing and displaying the result and when the special symbol lottery means displays a predetermined jackpot symbol on the special symbol display device, the player Special game generating means for generating a particularly advantageous special game (large winning device processing in step S450), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), and entry detection for detecting that a game ball has entered. A normal symbol operating device (normal symbol operating gates 113a, 113b) having means (gate detection switches 330a, 330b) and a predetermined symbol on the normal symbol display device when the ball detecting means detects a game ball. A normal symbol lottery means (normal symbol processing in step S430) for confirming and displaying the lottery result of the normal symbol by stopping the normal symbol after variably displaying, and the normal symbol lottery means gives a predetermined hit symbol to the normal symbol display device. Control means for changing the variable prize-winning device from the first state to the second state for a set time set in advance when the finalized display is displayed. (Electric tulip process in step S460) and whirling effect execution means for executing a whirling effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes the winning symbol during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (swing effect setting in step S2930) Processing), and the roaring effect is configured using a predetermined motif ("fire system""watersystem""windsystem""lightningsystem""solarsystem"), A gaming machine that executes an effect using the predetermined motif for a predetermined period even after the execution of the roaring effect by the roaring effect executing means ends.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention B, the performance output is not lowered even in the game progress after the end of the roaring effect.
In addition, in the plurality of types of performance stages shown in FIG. 23, the probability that an expectation suggestion effect (expectation notification effect) with a high degree of expectation is performed increases from the upper “normal A” to the lower step. May be.

That is, the following is mentioned as other invention C relevant to this embodiment.
(4) The special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122) and the game ball can be changed from the first state where it is difficult to win to the second state where it is easy to win, A variable winning device (second winning winning device detection switch 315) for detecting that a ball has been won is provided, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device. A second start winning device (electrical chew) 115) and special symbol display control means for variably displaying a predetermined special symbol on the special symbol display device when the winning ball detecting means detects a game ball (step S440) Special symbol processing) and a special game generation that generates a special game advantageous to the player when the special symbol display control means confirms and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol on the special symbol display device. Means (large winning device processing in step S450), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), and a ball entry detection means (gate detection switches 330a, 330b) for detecting that a game ball has entered. Normal symbol operating device (normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b) and normal symbol display control means for variably displaying a predetermined normal symbol on the normal symbol display device in response to detection of the game ball by the entrance detection means ( Normal symbol processing in step S430) and when the predetermined symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device by the normal symbol display control means, the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state in advance. Control means (electric tulip process in step S460) that changes only for the set set time, and effects related to the special symbol fluctuation display are reduced. Is a gaming machine (game machine 100) provided with a variation effect display control means (variation effect selection process in step S1740) executed by displaying on a predetermined effect display device (image display device 131). The effect display control means includes an effect stage selection means for selecting one of the effect stages from among a plurality of kinds of effect stages according to a predetermined game condition (the processes in steps S2200 to S2250 in the stage lottery process), and the effect stage. Effect stage setting means for causing the effect stage selected by the selection means to stay for a predetermined period, setting an effect corresponding to the selected effect stage, and displaying the effect on the effect display device (the process of step S2260 in the stage lottery process) And the winning ball detecting means detects that a game ball has won the variable winning device. When the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball is displayed in a variable manner, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed as a result of the variable display, and the expected degree of occurrence of the special game is suggested in a predetermined manner. The expectation suggestion effect (holding change, percentage display, pseudo-ream, character change, group change) executed by the expectation suggestion effect means The special game is generated when the expectation level notification effect is performed at a predetermined other effect stage in the plurality of types of effect stages. A gaming machine characterized by a high probability of performing a highly anticipated performance.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention C, the expectation level of the expectation suggestion effect can be changed in association with each effect stage, so that each effect stage can be given meaning. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the player's expectation for the big hit, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  It should be understood that the terms used in this specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

100 ... gaming machine 113a, 113b ... normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating device)
115 ... Second start winning device (electric Chu, variable winning device)
118 ... Normal symbol display device (ordinary symbol display device)
120 ... 1st special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
122 ... 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
131 ... Image display device (effect display device)
315: Second start winning device detection switch (winning ball detecting means)
330a, 330b ... Gate detection switch (entrance detection means)

Claims (1)

A special symbol display device;
The game ball can be changed from a first state in which a game ball is difficult to win to a second state in which a game ball is easy to win, and has a winning ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has won, and the winning ball detection means is used to win a game ball. A variable winning device that, when detected, pays out a predetermined number of prize balls;
Special symbol display control means for variably displaying a predetermined special symbol on the special symbol display device when the winning ball detection means detects a game ball;
Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to a player when a predetermined big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device by the special symbol display control means;
An ordinary symbol display device;
A normal symbol actuating device comprising a ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered,
A normal symbol display control means for variably displaying a predetermined normal symbol on the normal symbol display device when the incoming ball detecting means detects a game ball;
Control that changes the variable winning device from the first state to the second state for a preset time when a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device by the normal symbol display control means. Means,
Fluctuation effect display control means for executing the effect related to the variable display of the special symbol by displaying it on at least a predetermined effect display device;
The usual the tilt effect about the result of fluctuations display of symbols, and at least the effect display device game machine and a tilt effect display control means for executing by displaying on,
The variation effect display control means includes:
Production stage selection means for selecting any production stage from a plurality of types of production stages according to predetermined game conditions;
Effect stage setting means for causing the effect stage selected by the effect stage selecting means to stay for a predetermined period, setting an effect corresponding to the selected effect stage, and causing the effect display device to display the effect stage;
The roaring effect displays an effect related to the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, and an effect using a predetermined motif separately from the effect,
Production using the motif is provided in a plurality of types in association with the production stage,
The roaring effect display control means is
Skill effect setting means for setting the resurrection effect using the motif corresponding to the effect stage stayed by the effect stage setting means,
A turning effect executing means for executing the turning effect set by the turning effect setting means ,
A gaming machine , wherein after the display of variation of the normal symbol is finished and the roaring effect using the motif is finished, the effect using the motif is continuously performed for a predetermined period .