JP6138080B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally known gaming machines include a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, and a predetermined game using a game medium such as a medal. There is a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  For example, as a pachinko gaming machine, a display device based on the fact that a game medium launched by a player performing a launch operation passes through a predetermined start area such as a start port provided in the game area of the game board. In general, the identification information starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and thereafter, when the identification information that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the player is generally given a predetermined benefit such as paying out a game ball.

  Also, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, generally, for example, a predetermined effect is executed by outputting a sound as a production effect at a predetermined volume from a speaker or the like while the identification information is variably displayed on the display device, for example. It has come to be.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine described above, the volume of a speaker or the like is set in advance so that the volume is uniform, and basically the player cannot arbitrarily adjust the volume. Therefore, depending on the player, During the process, the preset volume is too high and the sound from the speaker or the like may be bothersome, or conversely, the preset volume may be too low and the sound may be difficult to hear.

  In order to cope with such a point, as a gaming machine, one configured so that a player can change the volume using an operation means has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-223390 A

  However, even in the conventional gaming machine, the period in which the volume can be changed starts after a predetermined time elapses after the identification information is stopped and displayed, without the next variable display of identification information being started. Only when a so-called demonstration display is being performed. Therefore, the player cannot change the sound volume unless the progress of the game is stopped for a predetermined time or longer to enter the demonstration display state.

  That is, since the player can select only one of changing the volume or advancing the game, there is a problem that the volume change is easily felt troublesome. In addition, when the volume is changed, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped, so there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of preventing a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been conceived under the circumstances described above, and provides a gaming machine capable of changing the volume even when a game is in progress, and thus preventing a reduction in operating rate. For the purpose.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Based on the establishment of a predetermined variation start condition, the identification information is variably displayed on the display means, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner on the display means, a predetermined profit can be given to the player A gaming machine,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Sound output means for outputting sounds as the game progresses;
Volume setting means for setting a volume when sound is output by the sound output means based on the operation of the operation means by a player;
Sound output control means capable of causing the sound output means to output sound based on the volume set by the volume setting means;
Stop display number counting means for counting the number of times the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display means;
With
The volume setting means is operated by the player when the number of times counted by the stop display number counting means reaches a predetermined number and the identification information is in the variable display on the display means. On the basis of this, the sound volume can be set.

  According to the present invention, since the volume can be changed even when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner and the game is in progress, the volume can be easily changed without having to stop the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered, and hence it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

In addition , according to the present invention , the player can change the volume while the game is in progress by playing the game a predetermined number of times, so that it is possible to more effectively prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The information processing device further comprises notification means for notifying that the volume can be changed when the number of times counted by the stop display number counting means reaches a predetermined number.

  According to such an embodiment, the player can know that the volume can be changed while the game is in progress by performing a predetermined number of games, which also reduces the operating rate of the gaming machine. Can be more effectively prevented.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
A game board having a game area in which game media can roll;
A starting area provided in the gaming area and through which gaming media can pass;
Production execution means for performing production as the game progresses;
The predetermined variation start condition that allows the variation display of the identification information to be started when the variation display of the identification information based on the passage of the game medium to the start region cannot be executed even though the game medium has passed through the start region. Start memory means capable of storing a plurality of start memory information for determining whether or not to make the stop display mode of the identification information a specific mode until
Based on the start storage information stored by the start storage means, a specific effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect;
When the determination result that the specific effect is to be executed is obtained by the specific effect execution determination means, at least the identification information based on the start memory information stored before the start memory information from which the determination result is obtained Effect execution control means capable of performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute the specific effect when a variable display is being executed in the display means;
With
The sound volume setting means is a case where the start memory information stored by the start memory means is a specific number of memories, and when the specific effect is being executed by the effect execution means, The volume can be set based on the operation means being operated ,
It is characterized in that the volume cannot be set when an effect based on start-up memory information from which a determination result indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is obtained .

  According to such an embodiment, when the identification information is variably displayed based on the start memory information stored before the start memory information from which the determination result indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is obtained. The person can change the volume, and after that, the effect executed together with the variation display of the identification information based on the starting storage information that is the basis for executing the specific effect can be executed at the desired volume. it can. That is, the player can enjoy the effect executed after execution of the specific effect at the best and appropriate volume.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can change the volume even when a game is in progress, and thus can prevent a reduction in operating rate.

1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a game board in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows arrangement | positioning of switches etc. in the game board of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table and the jackpot symbol determination table in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the various variation pattern determination table in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the various game state transfer table in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for effective round number determination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for effective round determination in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for valid period determination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for effect pattern determination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for effect pattern determination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for effect pattern determination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for continuous notice determination in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the volume level determination table brightness | luminance level determination table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effective period alerting | reporting presence determination table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a wave form diagram for demonstrating the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the example of a timing about the opening / closing state of a special prize opening, the effective period, and the alerting | reporting in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effective period setting process performed in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effective round pattern determination process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change time management process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot start interval management process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of invention. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before a big winning opening reopening performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening open process performed in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end interval process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch check process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effective period alerting | reporting data setting process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the pressing operation button operation determination process performed in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jog dial operation determination process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 43 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation pattern determination process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the starting memory | storage number update process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effective period alerting | reporting presence determination process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the probability change game state transition notification presence / absence determination process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start effect determination process performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production process between rounds performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during a round performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end effect process performed in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the brightness | luminance (volume) change effect in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the brightness change effect volume change effect in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the alerting | reporting effect in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for presentation pattern determination in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change of the production selection rate in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation selection range in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration display setting process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation determination process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation pattern determination process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow which changes an effect selection range in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the operation determination process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the production pattern determination process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the flow which changes an effect selection range in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the table for fluctuation pattern determination in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the table for presentation pattern determination in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change of the production selection rate in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the production pattern determination process performed in the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the light guide panel applied to the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  The configuration and operation of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 has a structure in which a glass door 10, a dish unit 11, a launching device 12, a liquid crystal display device 13, and a game board 14 are supported by a base door 15. . The base door 15 supports the discharge unit 16 and the substrate unit 17 on the back side, and is fitted in the opening 181 of the main body 18.

  The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 15 so as to be freely opened and closed. The glass door 10 has an opening 101 formed at the center, and a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 101. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the glass door 10 closed. The glass door 10 is provided with a speaker 21 at the top and lamps 22 at the left and right. The speaker 21 is for performing, for example, voice notification, production, and error notification. The lamp 22 performs various notifications such as effects and announcements.

  The dish unit 11 is for storing game balls, and is disposed on the base door 15 below the glass door 10. The dish unit 11 is configured as a unit in which a lower dish 112 is integrated below an upper dish 111.

  The upper plate 111 is for storing game balls to be launched into a game area 140 described later. The upper plate 111 is provided with a payout opening 113, an operation button 20A, and a jog dial 20B. The payout port 113 is used for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged. The operation button 20A is a so-called “CHANCE button” or “push button” or the like. For example, a CHANCE effect (a so-called cut-in effect or whether or not the movable body is movable) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 described above is used. In order to select whether or not to perform, or when the degree of expectation is notified in the effect of notifying the degree of expectation of the jackpot (for example, the conversation content or character color of the conversation effect), the player presses down the operation. The jog dial 20B is mainly operated to rotate various items desired by the player. In the present embodiment, the jog dial 20B is arranged on the outer periphery of the operation button 20A so as to be rotatable. However, the jog dial may be arranged at a different location from the operation button.

  The lower plate 112 is provided with a payout opening 114. As with the payout port 113, the payout port 114 rents out game balls and pays out game balls (prize balls), and the game balls are discharged when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

  The launcher 12 is for launching a game ball stored in the upper plate 111 in a game area 140 described later. This launching device 12 is provided with a launching handle 122 on the surface side of the panel body 121, and is disposed at the lower right portion of the base door 15.

  The panel body 121 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 11 when the dish unit 11 and the launching device 12 are disposed on the base door 15. On the back side of the panel body 121, a driving device (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided. For example, a firing solenoid is used as the driving device.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 has a lottery lottery result based on winning of game balls to the first start port 34 and the second start port 35, as well as various images related to the game, for example, an identification symbol (decoration symbol) for production, The effect image in the gaming state, the effect image during the big hit, the demonstration effect, and the number of holds are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 13 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 14.

  As the production means, for example, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory is used alone or in combination instead of or in addition to the liquid crystal display device 13. Also good.

  The game board 14 is disposed in front of the base door 15 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 140 in which the launched game ball can roll down. This game area 140 is surrounded by guide rails and is driven with a plurality of game nails.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 includes guide rails 31 and 32, a stage 33, a first start port 34, a second start port 35, a passage gate 36, first and second hold display units 37 and 38. The large winning opening 39, the opening / closing door 40, the general winning openings 41 to 44, and the LED unit 5 are provided.

  The guide rail (outer rail) 31 is arranged so as to surround the game area 140 in order to partition (define) the game area 140. The guide rail (inner rail) 32 is for guiding the game ball together with the guide rail 31 to the upper part of the game board 14, and is arranged inside the guide rail 31 on the left side of the game board 14.

  The stage 33 distributes the flow area of the game balls in the game area 140 and is provided on the upper part of the game board 14. The game ball launched by the launching device 12 flows down the game board 14 while changing its advancing direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown), a stage 33 and the like driven into the game board 14. In this process, a game ball is won in the first start port 34, the second start port 35, the passing gate 36, the big winning port 39, or the general winning ports 41 to 44, and the game ball that has not won the winning ball is an out port 45. Discharged from. The game ball flows down mainly on the left side of the stage 33 because the launching force applied to the game ball is small when the rotation angle of the launch handle 122 is small, while the game ball is played when the rotation angle of the launch handle 122 is large. Since the launch force applied to the ball is large, the ball flows down mainly on the right side of the stage 33. In general, the method of hitting the game ball to the left of the stage 33 is called left-handed, and the method of hitting the game ball to the right of the stage 33 is called right-handed.

  The first start port 34 and the second start port 35 provide a chance to win a big hit lottery on condition that a game ball is won (passed), and the results of the big win lottery are displayed on the first and second special symbol display parts 52 and 53 and the liquid crystal. An opportunity to be displayed on the display device 13 is given.

  The first start port 34 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game board 14. A first start port switch 340 is disposed behind the first start port 34. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 340, a big hit lottery is performed inside the game machine (the board unit 17 in FIG. 2), and a predetermined number of game balls are loaded into the payout port 113 or the payout ball. It is paid out to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 through the outlet 114.

  The second start port 35 is provided directly below the first start port 34, and a second start port switch 350 is disposed behind the second start port 35. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 350, a big hit lottery is performed inside the gaming machine 1 (the substrate unit 17 in FIG. 2), and a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the payout port 113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 through the discharge port 114. The second starting port 35 is determined to be difficult to win by a blade member 46 as an ordinary electric accessory.

  The blade member 46 is rotated in the left-right direction, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in the second start port 35 and a game ball in the second start port 35 cannot be won or difficult. And a closed state can be selected. When the blade member 46 is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (combination of lighting / extinguishing) in the normal symbol display unit 50 to be described later, the blade member 46 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. It becomes easy to enter the ball.

  For example, in the normal symbol game, the hit probability in the low probability state (normal game state) is 1/256, for example, and when this is won, the blade member 46 opens once for 0.3 seconds. The winning probability in the high probability state (short-time gaming state) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member 46 is released three times for 1.3 seconds. Further, the maximum number of winning prizes to the second start opening 35 for one game of the normal symbol game is 8 counts.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory is not limited to the one that rotates the blade member 46 to the left and right, but is, for example, the one in which the tongue-like member moves before and after the game board 14 or the front and rear of the game board 14 and the second member. 2 An opening / closing door that opens and closes the start opening 35 may be used.

  The passing gate 36 provides an opportunity to perform a normal symbol lottery for opening the second start opening 35 and is provided at the left and right center positions of the game board 14. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50 described later. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 50 described later, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. You may make it do.

  In the gaming machine 1, after the big hit game ends, the gaming machine 1 shifts to a normal gaming state or a probability variation gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the normal gaming state. When there is a possibility of shifting at the same time as the probable gaming state, in the short gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery becomes a high probability state, so the winning to the second start opening 35 is supported by the support of the blade member 46 as a normal electric accessory. Becomes easy. This state is a state called “electric support”, and it becomes easy to store the reserved balls of the special symbol game, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game balls by winning the second start opening 35. Since the “electric support” state continues until the next big win is won, the player can win the big win in a short time and with a decrease in the number of game balls being suppressed.

  On the other hand, even when the big hit probability is set to the normal state after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the “electric support” state. The “electric support” state in this case continues until the special symbol display units 52 and 53 display the results of the big hit lottery for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). Such a finite number of “electric support” states is called a “short-time gaming state”.

  The first and second hold display units 37 and 38 are game balls by the first or second start port switches 340 and 350 when the first or second special symbol display units 52 and 53 described later are variably displayed. Is detected, until the first or second special symbol display unit 52 or 53 stops displaying the first or second special symbol, the game to the first or second start opening 34 or 35 Execution (start) of the change display of the first or second special symbol based on the ball entry is suspended. When the first or second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first or second special symbol that has been suspended is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the priority order of the variable display of the first and second special symbols is higher in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol. It should be noted that the corresponding first and second special symbols may be sequentially displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the winning order of the first and second start ports 34 and 35.

  Here, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of variable display suspensions of the first and second special symbols by entering the first start port 34 and the second start port 35 is four respectively. Therefore, the total number of winning holds in both the first and second special symbols, that is, the first starting port 34 and the second starting port 35 is eight in total. When the first special symbol game for the first special symbol is held four times, information on the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is the first special symbol of the main RAM 62 (see FIG. 6). The information of the four special symbol games stored and held as starting memory information in the starting memory area (0) is stored in the first special symbol starting memory area (1) to the first special symbol starting memory area (4). Stored as start memory information. Similarly, when the second special symbol game is held four times, the second special symbol game information corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored in the second special symbol game in the main RAM 62 (see FIG. 6). The information of the second special symbol game for four times stored and held as the start memory information in the symbol start memory area (0) includes the second special symbol start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area ( 4) is stored as starting storage information.

  In addition, in place of the first and second hold display units 37 and 38, or in addition to the first and second hold display units 37 and 38, the liquid crystal display device 13 holds a prize to the first start port 34, In addition, it may be possible to display the winning suspension to the second start opening 35.

  The special winning opening 39 is a portion that is opened in a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and is provided directly below the first starting port 34. The special winning opening 39 is provided with a count switch 390 (see FIG. 4). The count switch 390 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 39, and when a winning game ball is confirmed, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inserted into the payout opening 113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 through the discharge port 114.

  The open / close door 40 controls the special winning opening 39 to be in an open state or a closed state, and is disposed so as to cover the special winning opening 39. That is, the open / close door 40 is driven so as to change into an open state in which a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 39 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won. The opening / closing drive of the special winning opening 39 by the opening / closing door 40 is shifted to the big hit gaming state with the special symbol being in a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53 described later. Done in case.

  Here, the big hit game state includes a state where a game ball can be acquired compared to the normal game state (a big hit game state with a ball) and a state where a game ball cannot be acquired substantially (a big hit game state without a ball). It is. In the present embodiment, the game states other than the big hit gaming state include a normal gaming state in which the big hit winning probability is a predetermined probability and a so-called probability variation gaming state in which the big hit winning probability is higher than the normal gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, a so-called short-time gaming state is provided. The short-time gaming state is a state in which the winning probability in a normal symbol lottery to be described later is high (time-short gaming state 1), a special symbol or a normal symbol whose variation time is shorter than usual (short-time gaming state 2), or normal electric It means at least one of the states (time-short gaming state 3) in which the opening time of the accessory (the blade member 46) is longer than usual. For example, the short-time gaming state includes a state in which a plurality of short-time gaming states in an arbitrary combination among the above-mentioned short-time gaming state 1, short-time gaming state 2, and short-time gaming state 3 proceed simultaneously. In such a short-time gaming state, the possibility of shifting to a big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. Note that the jackpot gaming state that shifts to the probability-changing gaming state after the end of the jackpotless jackpot gaming state may be referred to as “sudden probability change” or “surprise probability”.

  In addition, as a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state, a so-called small hit gaming state may be provided. “Small hit” refers to a hit where there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit gaming state transitioning after winning the small hit. Specifically, when the small hit game state is digested by winning a small hit in the normal gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state is the normal gaming state before the transition to the small hit gaming state. It will remain and will not transition to the probable gaming state. Similarly, when the small hit game state is digested by winning the small hit in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state remains the probability variation gaming state before the transition to the small hit gaming state. There is no transition to the normal gaming state.

  Further, the small hit gaming state can be a state in which the opening / closing door 40 is opened but the opening / closing speed of the opening / closing door 40 is fast and a game ball cannot be obtained substantially. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 40 in the small hit may be the same as or similar to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 40 in the above-described large hitting game state without a ball. As a result, it is difficult for the player to distinguish which hit has been established only by confirming the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 40.

  The open state of the special winning opening 39 by the opening / closing door 40 is that the count value (number of game balls passed) by the count switch 390 (see FIG. 4) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 10) or the opening time is a predetermined time ( For example, it is maintained until about 27 seconds or 0.2 seconds). On the other hand, when the number of game balls passed reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening / closing time of the opening / closing door 40 reaches a predetermined time, the opening / closing door 40 is driven to close the special winning opening 39.

  In the big hit game state, the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 39 are repeated. In the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, the open state of the big winning opening 39 is set to 24 times, 16 times, 8 times, or 2 times. In the big hit game state, it is called a “round game” in which the time from when the big winning opening 39 is opened a predetermined number of times until it is closed is referred to as “round game”. The period during which is closed is called “inter-round game” or “interval”.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a first round (1R) and the second round as a second round (2R). In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is 16, 8, or 2, but the number of rounds is 16 rounds of “16R jackpot” and the number of rounds of 8 rounds is “ A big hit with “8R big hit” and two rounds can also be called “2R big hit”.

  The “16R jackpot” is set to a relatively long time, for example, about 27 seconds, for the maximum winning opening 39 in each round (see “opening pattern 1” shown in FIG. 19A). Therefore, in the case of “16R big hit”, the player can acquire many game balls.

  “8R big hit A” and “8R big hit B” are prepared for “8R big hit”. “8R jackpot A” is set to, for example, approximately 27 seconds, in which the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 39 in each round is relatively long (see “opening pattern 1” shown in FIG. 19A). On the other hand, in the “8R big hit B”, the opening operation of the big prize opening 39 is repeated three times in a relatively short period, for example, and the total opening time of the big winning opening 39 in each round is about 9 seconds. (See “Open pattern 2” shown in FIG. 19B). Thereby, the player can distinguish “8R big hit A” and “8R big hit B” from the open pattern together with the number of rounds.

  “2R big hit A” and “2R big hit B” are prepared for “2R big hit”. “2R jackpot A” is set to a relatively long maximum opening time of the big prize opening 39 in each round, for example, about 27 seconds (see “opening pattern 1” shown in FIG. 19A). On the other hand, “2R jackpot B” corresponds to a jackpot where it is substantially difficult to acquire a game ball, and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 39 in each round is relatively short, for example, about 0.2 seconds. (See “Open pattern 3” shown in FIG. 19C.) Thereby, the player can distinguish “2R big hit A” and “2R big hit B” from the open pattern together with the number of rounds.

  The general winning ports 41 to 44 are used for paying out a specified number of game balls on condition that a game ball is won. Two of these general winning ports 41 to 44 are formed in the lower left part and the lower right part of the game board 14 respectively by arranging decorative members. When the game balls win the general winning ports 41 to 44, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 through the payout port 113 or the payout port 114.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first start port switch 340 and the second start port 35 are located behind the first start port 34, the second start port 35, the big winning port 39, and the general winning ports 41 to 44, respectively. A start port switch 350 and general winning port switches 410, 420, 430, and 440 are provided, and a pass gate switch 360 is provided inside the pass gate 36 to detect each entry or pass. Further, behind the opening / closing door 40 and the blade member 46, a special prize opening solenoid 400 and a normal electric accessory solenoid 460 are disposed, respectively, and the respective movable members are driven.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 5 includes a normal symbol display unit 50, a normal symbol hold display unit 51, a first special symbol display unit 52, a second special symbol display unit 53, and a first special symbol hold display unit. 54, and a second special symbol hold display portion 55.

  The normal symbol display unit 50 determines the lottery result for the “normal symbol game” that determines whether or not to open the second start opening 35 by driving the normal electric accessory (the blade member 46 (see FIGS. 3 and 4)). , And includes two LED lamps 501 and 502. The LED lamps 501 and 502 are displayed in a stopped state after being variably displayed as normal symbols by alternately turning on and off. The blade member 46 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) is a blade member 46 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) when the combination of turning on / off the LED lamps 501 and 502 in the normal symbol display unit 50 is in a predetermined mode. ) Is opened / closed in a predetermined pattern to select the difficulty in entering the ball at the second start port 35.

  The normal symbol hold display section 51 displays the number of times that the variable symbol variable display can be performed by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 511 and 512. Regarding the hold display by the LED lamps 511 and 512, for example, when the hold number is “1”, the LED lamp 511 is turned on and the LED lamp 512 is turned off. When the hold number is “2”, both the LED lamp 511 and the LED lamp 512 are lit. When the hold number is “3”, the LED lamp 511 blinks, the LED lamp 512 is lit, and the hold number is “4”. "LED lamp 511 and LED lamp 512 blink.

  The first and second special symbol display sections 52 and 53 show the results of the big hit lottery for the “special symbol game” and include eight LED lamps 520 and 530, respectively. The first special symbol display unit 52 displays a variation display in response to a start winning at the first starting port 34 and also displays a big hit lottery result based on the winning at the first starting port 34. The second special symbol display unit 53 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the second start opening 35 and also displays the big hit lottery result based on the win at the second start opening 35. The fluctuation display of the first and second special symbol display parts 52 and 53 is performed by repeatedly turning on and off the LED lamps 520 and 530 individually. The result of the big hit lottery is displayed by a display pattern (special symbol) formed by turning on / off the eight LED lamps 520 and 530 of the first and second special symbol display units 52 and 53. In the present embodiment, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” are provided as the stop symbols of the special symbols, and the LED lamps 520 and 530 are turned on and off according to each. The stop symbol is displayed by changing the number.

  A round lamp is provided. When a 16R jackpot occurs, the 16R round lamp is lit. When an 8R jackpot occurs, the 8R round lamp is lit. When a 2R jackpot occurs, 2R For example, the round lamp may be turned on so that it is possible to know which round of big hit has occurred.

  When the big win lottery is won, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the winning gaming state (special gaming state) which is advantageous to the player. It is done. In this win game state, the opening / closing door 40 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is driven and controlled as described above, and the big prize opening 39 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is opened to play the game. The ball is in an acceptable state. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the gaming state is maintained.

  In the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed in the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53, the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is composed of numbers except for specific cases. Identification symbols (decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”. On the other hand, the special symbols that are variably displayed in the first special symbol display unit 52 (see FIG. 5) and the second special symbol display unit 53 (see FIG. 5) are stopped and displayed, and the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is displayed. But the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed. It is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. Specifically, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in one of the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53 in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a big hit that can be obtained by many balls. In such a case, the combination of decorative symbols displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is stopped and displayed in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, a big hit effect image is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  If the player has a small hit game state in which it is difficult to obtain a ball, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the player has hit a small hit may not be displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. .

  The LED lamps 541 and 542 of the first special symbol hold display unit 54 and the LED lamps 551 and 552 of the second special symbol hold display unit 55 are lit, extinguished, or blinking to execute special symbols. Displays the possible number of times (the number of holds) The display forms of the first special symbol hold display section 54 and the second special symbol hold display section 55 correspond to the display of the first and second hold displays 37 and 38, respectively, and the first special symbol hold display. The LED lamps 541 and 542 in the section 54 and the LED lamps 551 and 552 in the second special symbol hold display section 55 display the number of holds by the LED lamps 511 and 512 in the normal symbol hold display section 51. It is the same as the display mode.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
The electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 6 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 7 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 6 includes a main CPU 60, a main ROM 61 (read only memory), a main RAM 62 (read / write memory), an initial reset circuit 63, an I / O port 64, a command output port 65, and a backup capacitor 66. It is connected to various devices and various switches.

  The main CPU 60 is connected to the main ROM 61 and the main RAM 62, and has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 61.

  The main ROM 61 stores various tables in addition to a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 60, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 60 to execute the processes shown in FIGS.

  The main RAM 62 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 60. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 60, other readable / writable storage media can be used instead of the main RAM 62.

  The initial reset circuit 63 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 60.

  The I / O port 64 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 60 and transmits output signals from the main CPU 60 to various devices.

  The command output port 65 transmits a command from the main CPU 60 to the sub control circuit 7.

  The backup capacitor 66 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 62 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 62 when power is interrupted.

  Various devices connected to the main control circuit 6 include solenoid units 400 and 460 and an external terminal plate 80 in addition to the LED unit 5.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 5 is a normal symbol display unit 50 that performs variable display of a normal symbol in a normal symbol game, a normal symbol hold display unit 51, and a special symbol variable display in a special symbol game as described above. The first special symbol display unit 52, the second special symbol display unit 53, the first special symbol hold display unit 54, and the second special symbol hold display unit 55 are included.

  The special prize opening solenoid 400 drives the open / close door 40 to bring the special prize opening 39 into an open state or a closed state. Further, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 460 opens and closes the blade member 46 as the ordinary electric accessory.

  The external terminal board 80 is for transmitting data to an external device 90 such as a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits, or a hall computer managing the gaming machine 1 of the whole hall. It is.

  The various switches connected to the main control circuit 6 include a first start port switch 340, a second start port switch 350, a pass gate switch 360, a count switch 390, a general winning port switch 420, 430, 440, and backup clear. A switch 81 is included. The first start port switch 340 and the second start port switch 350 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when a game ball wins the first and second start ports 34 and 35. The passing gate switch 360 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 36. The count switch 390 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the special winning opening 39. The general winning opening switches 420, 430, and 440 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when a game ball passes through the general winning openings 41 to 44. The back clear switch 81 is for clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 6 is further connected with a payout / firing control circuit 82. The payout / firing control circuit 82 controls the payout device 83 and the launching device 12, and the payout device 83, the firing device 12 and the card unit 84 are connected thereto. The card unit 84 can be transmitted / received to / from the ball lending operation panel 85 that outputs a signal for requesting the card unit 84 to lend a game ball by the player's operation. The payout / launch control circuit 82 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 6 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 84, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 83. The paying device 83 pays out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 82 further supplies electric power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 122 of the launching device 12 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. And control to fire a game ball.

  Such a main control circuit 6 performs a lottery lottery, determines a variation pattern that determines a variation time of a special symbol, and performs control for determining whether or not to shift to a probabilistic gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Do. Further, the main control circuit 6 performs control for determining parameters such as an effective round, an effective time, and an effective period as information necessary for determining whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state. Specific processing of the main control circuit 6 will be described later.

  The sub-control circuit 7 is connected to the main control circuit 6 via the command output port 65 and the command input port 70, and is configured to be supplied with commands from the main control circuit 6. The sub control circuit 7 performs various controls in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 6, and includes a sub CPU 71, a program ROM 72, a work RAM 73, a display control circuit 74, an audio control circuit 75, A lamp control circuit 76 and a backup capacitor 77 are provided.

  The sub CPU 71 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 72. In particular, the sub CPU 71 controls the sub control circuit 7 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 6. Further, the sub CPU 71 has a function as a real time clock (RTC) for measuring the current time. In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 7 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 78 for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 71 inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 78, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 78 normally operates from the power source from the gaming machine 1 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is powered off, the RTC 78 is a backup power source mounted on a power supply board (not shown). Operates with power supplied from As a result, the RTC 78 can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine 1 is powered off. The RTC may be operated by a battery provided on the sub control circuit. As an alternative to RTC, a counter provided in a sub-RAM having a function as a backup RAM may be used as a means for measuring time by counting up every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The program ROM 72 stores a program for controlling the rendering operation of the gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 71 and various tables. As the programs and various tables, those recorded in another computer-readable storage medium can be used instead of the program ROM 72 or in addition to the program ROM 72. As a storage medium in this case, for example, a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge can be used. Further, the above-described program and table may be downloaded from a server external to the gaming machine 1 after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 73.

  The work RAM 73 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 71. As the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 71, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the work RAM 73 or in addition to the work RAM 73.

  The display control circuit 74 is an image CPU (not shown), an image ROM, an image RAM, a VRAM, a CGROM, and a VDP (image data processor) for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 13 and the lighting of the backlight of the liquid crystal display device 13. Consists of The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the data received from the sub CPU 71. The image ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, image data of an animation scene, and the like. The image RAM functions as a work area for image data during image processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores image data read from the image ROM. The image RAM stores information on the light emission luminance set for the backlight. The VRAM functions as a frame buffer for image data. The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the LCD. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71, develops predetermined image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP in the VRAM, and converts the image data expanded in the VRAM to the liquid crystal display device 13. Control to display on the screen.

  The audio control circuit 75 includes an audio CPU (not shown), an audio ROM, and an audio RAM for controlling audio generated from the speaker 21. The voice CPU controls voice output based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71. A large number of audio data is stored in the audio ROM. The sound RAM stores information on the set volume.

  The lamp control circuit 76 includes a lamp CPU, a lamp ROM, and a lamp RAM (not shown) for controlling lighting of various lamps 22 provided in one gaming machine. The lamp CPU controls the lighting of the lamp 22 based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71. The lamp ROM stores a lot of lamp lighting pattern data indicating the lighting pattern of the lamp 22. In the lamp RAM, information on the set light emission luminance is stored.

  The backup capacitor 77 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 62 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the work RAM 62 when power is interrupted.

  The sub control circuit 7 further includes an operation button switch 201 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 20A, a first jog dial switch 202 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to a rotation operation of the jog dial 20B, and a second A jog dial switch 203 is connected. For example, when the operation button switch 201 detects that the operation button 20A is pressed, the operation button switch 201 outputs a signal corresponding thereto. The first jog dial switch 202 and the second jog dial switch 203 output a signal according to the rotation of the jog dial 20B in the right direction, and output the corresponding signal when the jog dial 20B rotates in the left direction. The sub control circuit 7 controls the display control circuit 74, the sound control circuit 75, and the lamp control circuit 76 based on signals output from the operation button switch 201, the first jog dial switch 202, and the second jog dial switch 203. .

  Such a sub-control circuit 7 performs control for changing the volume and brightness, control for notifying that the volume and brightness can be changed, control for notifying the above-described effective period, and the like. . Specific processing by the sub control circuit 7 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a signal can be supplied from the main control circuit 6 to the sub control circuit 7, while a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 7 to the main control circuit 6. It is configured as follows. In another embodiment, the sub-control circuit may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit.

[Big hit judgment table, big hit symbol determination table]
FIG. 7 shows a jackpot determination table and a jackpot symbol determination table. The big hit determination table includes a big hit determination table (normal gaming state) referred to in the normal gaming state and a big hit determination table (probability changing gaming state) referred to in the probability changing gaming state. The jackpot symbol determination table includes a jackpot symbol determination table (first special symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol and a jackpot symbol determination table (second special symbol) corresponding to the second special symbol. These jackpot determination table and jackpot symbol determination table are stored in the main ROM 61.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot determination table (normal game state) and the jackpot determination table (probability game state) define a jackpot determination random number (0 to 299) and a jackpot determination result. According to the big hit determination table (normal gaming state), when the big hit determination random number “0” is extracted during the big hit lottery, the determination result of “big hit” is obtained, and the other big hit determination random number “1” ”To“ 299 ”are extracted, a determination result of“ losing ”is obtained. On the other hand, according to the big hit determination table (probability game state), when the big hit determination random numbers “0” to “9” are extracted during the big win lottery, the determination result of “big hit” is obtained. When the big hit determination random numbers “10” to “299” are extracted, the determination result of “lost” is obtained. Thus, as an example of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability is 1/300 in the normal gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is 10/300 in the probability-changing gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot symbol determination table (first special symbol) and the jackpot symbol determination table (second special symbol) are a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol determination random number (0-9), The jackpot type and the stop symbol (0 to 5) as the jackpot symbol are defined.

  In the big hit symbol determination table (first special symbol), when the big hit determination result is “big hit” and the random number “0” for big hit symbol determination is extracted, “16R big hit” is determined as the big hit type. In addition, “1” is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. In addition, when one of the big hit symbol determination random numbers “1” to “4” is extracted when the big hit determination result is “big hit”, “8R big hit A” is determined as the big hit type, “2” is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. In addition, when the big hit determination result is “big hit”, when any of the big hit symbol determination random numbers “5” to “9” is extracted, “2R big hit A” is determined as the big hit type, “4” is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is “losing”, all of the big hit symbol determination random numbers “0” to “9” can be extracted, but “losing” is determined as the big hit type, and the first special “0” is determined as the symbol stop symbol.

  In the big hit symbol determination table (second special symbol), when the big hit determination result is “big hit”, if any of the random numbers “0” to “4” for big hit symbol determination is extracted, “16R jackpot” is determined, and “1” is determined as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. In addition, when one of the big hit symbol determination random numbers “5” to “6” is extracted when the big hit determination result is “big hit”, “8R big hit B” is determined as the big hit type, “3” is determined as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. In addition, when the big hit determination result is “big hit”, when any of the big hit symbol determination random numbers “7” to “9” is extracted, “2R big hit B” is determined as the big hit type, “5” is determined as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is “losing”, all of the big hit symbol determination random numbers “0” to “9” can be extracted, but “losing” is determined as the big hit type, and the second special “0” is determined as the symbol stop symbol.

  In addition, about the number of rounds which determines the number of stop symbols and the type of jackpot, it is not restricted to what was mentioned above, It may be more or less.

[Variation pattern determination table]
FIG. 8 shows a first special symbol variation pattern determination table, a special first special symbol variation pattern determination table, a second special symbol variation pattern determination table, and a special second special symbol variation pattern determination table. These first special symbol variation pattern determination table, special first special symbol variation pattern determination table, second special symbol variation pattern determination table, and special second special symbol variation pattern determination table are stored in the main ROM 61. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first special symbol variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and is a jackpot type, variation time determination random number (0 to 0). 99), variation patterns (1 to 10), variation time, and variation pattern designation commands (h0 to h9). The special first special symbol variation pattern determination table is also a table relating to the first special symbol, but the number of variations of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) from the end of the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number (for example, 200). This is a table that is referred to every time the number of times is reached. The special first special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a jackpot type, a variation time determination random number (0 to 99), a variation pattern (9, 11), a variation time, and a variation pattern designation command (h9, h10). It stipulates.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the second special symbol variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol, and is a jackpot type, a variation time determination random number ( 0 to 99), a variation pattern (12 to 18), a variation time, and a variation pattern designation command (h11 to h17). The special second special symbol variation pattern determination table is also a table related to the second special symbol, but the number of variations of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) from the end of the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number (for example, 200). This is a table that is referred to every time the number of times is reached. The special second special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a jackpot type, variation time determination random numbers (0 to 99), variation patterns (19, 20), variation times, and variation pattern designation commands (h18, h19). It stipulates.

  For example, in the first special symbol variation pattern determination table, when “16R big hit” is determined as the big hit type and any one of the random numbers “0” to “79” for changing time is extracted, the first special symbol is determined. As the fluctuation pattern, “fluctuation pattern 1” is determined, the fluctuation time is determined to be 60 seconds, and a fluctuation pattern designation command “h0” indicating that is generated. In addition, when “16R big hit” is determined as the jackpot type and any one of the random time for determining the variation time “80” to “99” is extracted, “variation pattern 2” is determined as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. At the same time, the fluctuation time is determined to be 100 seconds, and a fluctuation pattern designation command “h1” indicating that is generated. Even when the big hit type is “8R big hit A”, “2R big hit A”, or “losing”, the corresponding fluctuation can be obtained by extracting the random number for determining the variation time and referring to the first special symbol variation pattern determination table. Pattern designation commands “h2” to “h9” are generated. The variation pattern designation commands “h0” to “h9” generated in this way are transmitted from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

  Further, for example, in the special first special symbol variation pattern determination table, one of “16R big hit”, “8R big hit A”, and “2R big hit A” is determined as the big hit type, and a random time “0” for changing time is determined. When any one of “99” is extracted, “variation pattern 11” is determined as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the variation time is determined to be 60 seconds, and the variation pattern designation indicating that is performed Command “h10” is generated. In addition, when “losing” is determined as the big hit type and any one of the random numbers for determining the variation time “0” to “99” is extracted, “variation pattern 9” is determined as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. At the same time, the fluctuation time is determined to be 100 seconds, and a fluctuation pattern designation command “h9” indicating that is generated. The variation pattern designation commands “h9” and “h10” generated in this way are also transmitted from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

  Further, for example, in the second special symbol variation pattern determination table, when “16R big hit” is determined as the big hit type, and any one of the random numbers for changing time determination “0” to “79” is extracted, As the variation pattern of the special symbol, “variation pattern 12” is determined, the variation time is determined to be 6 seconds, and a variation pattern designation command “h11” indicating that is generated. Also, when “16R big hit” is determined as the big hit type and any one of the random numbers for changing time determination “80” to “99” is extracted, “fluctuating pattern 13” is determined as the changing pattern of the second special symbol. At the same time, the fluctuation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and a fluctuation pattern designation command “h12” indicating that is generated. Even when the big hit type is “8R big hit B”, “2R big hit B”, or “losing”, the corresponding fluctuation can be obtained by extracting the random number for determining the variation time and referring to the second special symbol variation pattern determination table. Pattern designation commands “h13” to “h18” are generated. The variation pattern designation commands “h11” to “h18” generated in this way are transmitted from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

  Further, for example, in the special second special symbol variation pattern determination table, one of “16R big hit”, “8R big hit B”, and “2R big hit B” is determined as a big hit type, and a random time “0” for changing time is determined. When any one of “99” is extracted, the “variation pattern 19” is determined as the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the variation time is determined to be 60 seconds, and the variation pattern designation indicating that is performed Command “h18” is generated. In addition, when “losing” is determined as the big hit type and any one of the random numbers for determining the variation time “0” to “99” is extracted, “variation pattern 20” is determined as the variation pattern of the second special symbol. At the same time, the fluctuation time is determined to be 60 seconds, and a fluctuation pattern designation command “h19” indicating that is generated. The variation pattern designation commands “h18” and “h19” generated in this way are also transmitted from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described variation pattern determination table is referred to without changing according to the number of start memory information, but of course, the number of start memory information is not limited to that. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the above. In this case, for example, it is preferable to refer to a variation pattern determination table in which a shorter variation time is more easily determined as the number of pieces of start storage information is larger. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined based on the number of start memory information of the second special symbol, and determines the variation pattern of the second special symbol. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to at this time may be determined based on the number of start memory information of the first special symbol. In addition, the variation pattern determination table may be one in which one variation pattern is associated with each other according to a big hit determination result that is a big hit or lose, or may be associated with a plurality of variation patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the special first special symbol variation pattern determination table and the special second special symbol variation pattern determination table include special symbols obtained by combining the number of variations of the first special symbol and the number of variations of the second special symbol. The total number of fluctuations (the number of lotteries based on special symbols) is referred to every time it reaches 200 times as an example, but based on only the number of fluctuations of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. May be referred to, or may be referred to according to different numbers of fluctuations. Such a special first special symbol variation pattern determination table and a special second special symbol variation pattern determination table are provided to enable a change operation on the volume and brightness described later during the variation display of the special symbol. .

[Game state transition table]
FIG. 9 shows a game state transition table corresponding to the stop symbols “1” to “5”. These tables are stored in the main ROM 61.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the game state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), the game state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), the stop symbol “3” (8R big hit) The gaming state transition table corresponding to B), the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “4” (2R jackpot A), and the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stopping symbol “5” (2R jackpot B) Game state, information on whether or not to shift to the probable game state as the game state after the end of the jackpot, and the number of time reductions are defined.

  In the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), after the big hit ends when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and not the short-time gaming state (0). If the game state does not shift to the probability change game state (0), 30 times are given as the number of time reductions, while the game state after the big hit ends shifts to the probability change game state (1), the next jackpot Up to a short time is given. In addition, when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 80, the number of time reductions is given until the next big hit, when the game state after the big hit is shifted to the probability variation gaming state (1). In addition, when the game state at the time of jackpot determination is the probability change gaming state (1) and not the short-time gaming state (0), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 80, the number of time reductions is given until the next big hit, when the game state after the big hit is shifted to the probability variation gaming state (1). In addition, when the game state at the time of the big hit determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In the gaming state transition table corresponding to such a stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), the maximum finite number of time reductions is defined as 100 as an example.

  In the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), the big hit ends when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is not the short-time gaming state (0). If the game state does not shift to the probability change game state (0) as a later game state, 10 times are given as the number of time reductions, and the game state after the big hit ends shifts to the probability change game state (1). Is granted. In addition, when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, 30 times are given as the number of time reductions. On the other hand, when the game state after the big hit is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction number is given until the next big hit. Also, if the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and not the short-time gaming state (0), the gaming state after the big hit is always shifted to the probability variation gaming state, and the next jackpot Up to a short time is given. In addition, when the game state at the time of the big hit determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 50, the number of time reductions is given until the next big hit, when the game state after the big hit ends is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1). In the gaming state transition table corresponding to such a stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), the maximum finite number of time reductions is defined as 50 as an example.

  In the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “3” (8R big hit B), the big hit ends when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is not the short-time gaming state (0). If the game state does not shift to the probability change game state (0) as a later game state, 50 times are given as the number of time reductions, and the game state after the big hit is changed to the probability change game state (1) also when the number of time reductions is 50 times. Is granted. In addition, when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In addition, when the game state at the time of jackpot determination is the probability change gaming state (1) and not the short-time gaming state (0), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In addition, when the game state at the time of the big hit determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In the gaming state transition table corresponding to such a stop symbol “3” (8R big hit B), the maximum finite number of time reductions is defined as 100 as an example.

  In the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “4” (2R big hit A), the big hit ends when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is not the short-time gaming state (0). If the game state does not shift to the probability change game state as a later game state (0), the time reduction count is not given as 0 times, and the game state after the big hit ends shifts to the probability change game state (1). Is not granted. In addition, when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), In the case of shifting to the probability change gaming state as the gaming state after the big hit is completed (1), the shorting number is given until the next big hit. Further, when the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and not the short-time gaming state (0), when the gaming state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, 50 times are given as the number of time reductions, while in the case of shifting to the probability changing game state as the gaming state after the big hit (1), 100 times are given as the number of time reductions. In addition, when the game state at the time of the big hit determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In the gaming state transition table corresponding to such a stop symbol “4” (2R big hit A), the maximum finite number of time reductions is defined as 100 as an example.

  In the gaming state transition table corresponding to the stop symbol “5” (2R big hit B), the big hit ends when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is not the short-time gaming state (0). If the game state does not shift to the probability change game state (0) as a later game state, 100 is given as the number of time reductions. On the other hand, if the game state shifts to the probability change game state after the big hit (1), A short time is given until it becomes. In addition, when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is not the probability variation gaming state (0) and is the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In addition, when the game state at the time of jackpot determination is the probability change gaming state (1) and not the short-time gaming state (0), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In addition, when the game state at the time of the big hit determination is the probability variation gaming state (1) and the short-time gaming state (1), the game state after the big hit is not shifted to the probability variation gaming state (0), On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 100, the game state after the jackpot is shifted to the probability change gaming state (1), the time reduction is given until the next big hit. In the gaming state transition table corresponding to such a stop symbol “5” (2R big hit B), for example, the maximum finite number of time reductions is defined as 100 times.

  Note that the number of time reductions given is not limited to the value shown in FIG. 9 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, with respect to the number of time reductions, the number of time reductions that become a finite number may be defined instead of the time reduction until the next big hit.

[Effective Round Number Determination Table]
FIG. 10 shows an effective round number determination table. The effective round number determination table is stored in the main ROM 61. This effective round number determination table can validate the winning timing of such a game ball in order to determine that it shifts to a probabilistic gaming state after the big hit according to the winning timing of the gaming ball at the big winning opening 39. The number of rounds is defined for each jackpot type as the number of effective rounds.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the table for determining the number of effective rounds is a jackpot type, a stop symbol (1 to 5), a random number for determining the number of effective rounds (0 to 99), and the number of effective rounds (0 to 16). Is stipulated. In this table for determining the number of effective rounds, when the stop symbol “1” is determined as the jackpot type “16R jackpot” and any one of the random numbers “0” to “49” for determining the number of effective rounds is extracted, When the number is determined to be the number “16” and one of the effective round number determination random numbers “50” to “74” is extracted, the effective round number is determined to be “8” and the effective round number determination random number “75”. When any one of “−98” is extracted, the effective round number is determined to be “4”, and when the effective round number determining random number “99” is extracted, the effective round number is determined to be “0”. . Further, in the effective round number determination table, when the stop symbol “2” is determined as the jackpot type “8R jackpot A” and any one of the effective round number determination random numbers “0” to “49” is extracted, When the effective round number “4” is determined and any one of the effective round number determining random numbers “50” to “74” is extracted, the effective round number “2” is determined and the effective round number determining random number “ When any of “75” to “99” is extracted, the number of effective rounds is determined to be “1”. Also, in the table for determining the number of effective rounds, when the stop symbol “3” is determined as the jackpot type “8R jackpot B” and any one of the random numbers for determining the number of effective rounds “0” to “74” is extracted, When the effective round number “8” is determined and any of the effective round number determining random numbers “75” to “99” is extracted, the effective round number “4” is determined. Further, in the effective round number determination table, when the stop symbol “4” is determined as the jackpot type “2R jackpot A” and any one of the effective round number determination random numbers “0” to “99” is extracted, The effective round number is determined to be “1”. Further, in the effective round number determination table, when the stop symbol “5” is determined as the big hit type “2R big hit B” and any one of the effective round number determining random numbers “0” to “94” is extracted, When the effective round number “2” is determined and any one of the effective round number determining random numbers “95” to “99” is extracted, the effective round number “1” is determined.

  In the table for determining the number of effective rounds according to the present embodiment, the number of effective rounds is defined for each type of stop symbol. For example, the same number of effective rounds may be used regardless of the type of stop symbol. Further, in any type of stop symbol, the effective round number may be “0” depending on the extracted random number for determining the effective round number, or there is always an effective round number of 1 or more. You may do it.

[Valid Round Decision Table]
FIG. 11 shows an effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbols “1” to “5”. The effective round determination table defines which order of the effective round numbers is determined as the effective round when the effective round number is determined. These effective round determination tables are stored in the main ROM 61.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R jackpot), the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R jackpot A), the stop symbol “3” ( Effective round determination table corresponding to 8R jackpot B), effective round determination table corresponding to stop symbol “4” (2R jackpot A), effective round determination table corresponding to stop symbol “5” (2R jackpot B) Defines the number of effective rounds, random numbers for determining effective rounds (0 to 15), and effective rounds.

  In the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), when the effective round number “16” is determined and any of the effective round determination random numbers “0” to “15” is extracted. All rounds are determined as effective rounds. When the effective round number “8” is determined and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “0” to “3” is extracted, the even-numbered round is determined as the effective round and is used for determining the effective round. When any of the random numbers “4” to “7” is extracted, the odd-numbered round is determined as the effective round, and any of the effective round determining random numbers “8” to “11” is extracted 1 to 8th first half rounds are determined as effective rounds, and when any one of the random numbers for determining effective rounds “12” to “15” is extracted, the 9th to 16th second half as effective rounds are extracted. Round is determined. When the effective round number “4” is determined and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “0” to “7” is extracted, the first, sixth, eleventh, and sixteenth rounds are determined as the effective rounds. If any of the valid round determination random numbers “8” to “15” is extracted, the third, seventh, eleventh, and fifteenth rounds are determined as the valid rounds.

  In the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), when the effective round number “4” is determined and any of the effective round determination random numbers “0” to “1” is extracted When the even-numbered round is determined as the effective round and any one of the random numbers for determining the effective round “2” to “3” is extracted, the odd-numbered round is determined as the effective round and is used for determining the effective round. When any one of the random numbers “4” to “5” is extracted, the first to fourth first rounds are determined as the effective rounds, and any one of the random numbers for determining the effective rounds “6” to “7” is extracted. In the case where the fifth and eighth latter half rounds are determined as the effective rounds and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “8” to “9” is extracted, When the fifth and seventh rounds are determined and one of the valid round determination random numbers “10” to “11” is extracted, the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth rounds are determined as valid rounds, and are valid. When any one of the round determination random numbers “12” to “15” is extracted, the first, second, and seventh to eighth rounds are determined as effective rounds. When the effective round number “2” is determined and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “0” to “3” is extracted, the first and second rounds are determined as the effective rounds, and the effective rounds are determined. When any of the determination random numbers “4” to “7” is extracted, the third to fourth rounds are determined as effective rounds, and any one of the effective round determination random numbers “8” to “11” is determined. If it is extracted, the fifth to sixth rounds are determined as effective rounds, and if any of the random numbers for determining effective rounds “12” to “15” is extracted, the seventh to eighth rounds are determined as effective rounds. Round is determined. When the effective round number “1” is determined and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “0” to “1” is extracted, the first round is determined as the effective round, and the effective round is determined. When any one of the random numbers “2” to “3” is extracted, the second round is determined as the effective round, and any one of the random numbers for determining the effective round “4” to “5” is extracted The third round is determined as the effective round, and when any of the effective round determination random numbers “6” to “7” is extracted, the fourth round is determined as the effective round, and the effective round When any of the determination random numbers “8” to “9” is extracted, the fifth round is determined as the effective round, and any of the effective round determination random numbers “10” to “11” is extracted. In this case, the sixth round is determined as the effective round, and when any of the effective round determination random numbers “12” to “13” is extracted, the seventh round is determined as the effective round, When any of the valid round determining random numbers “14” to “15” is extracted, the eighth round is determined as the valid round.

  In the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “3” (8R big hit B), when the effective round number “8” is determined and any of the effective round determination random numbers “0” to “15” is extracted In addition, all rounds are determined as effective rounds. When the effective round number “4” is determined and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “0” to “3” is extracted, the odd-numbered round is determined as the effective round, and the effective round determining When any of the random numbers “4” to “5” is extracted, the first to fourth rounds are determined as the effective rounds, and any of the effective round determining random numbers “6” to “7” is extracted. In this case, the fifth to eighth rounds are determined as the effective rounds, and when any of the effective round determination random numbers “8” to “9” is extracted, 1, 3, 5, When the seventh round is determined and any one of the random numbers for determining the effective round “10” to “11” is extracted, the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth rounds are determined as the effective round, and the effective round Decision abuse When any one of “12” to “13” is extracted, the 1st, 2nd, 7th to 8th rounds are determined as the effective rounds, and any one of the random numbers for determining the effective rounds “14” to “15” is selected. Are extracted, the third to sixth rounds are determined as effective rounds.

  In the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “4” (2R jackpot A), the effective round number “1” is determined, and one of the effective round determination random numbers “0” to “7” is extracted. When the first round is determined as the effective round and any of the effective round determination random numbers “8” to “15” is extracted, the second round is determined as the effective round.

  In the effective round determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “5” (2R big hit B), when the effective round number “2” is determined and any of the effective round determination random numbers “0” to “15” is extracted In addition, all rounds are determined as effective rounds. In addition, when the effective round number “1” is determined and any one of the effective round determining random numbers “0” to “7” is extracted, the first round is determined as the effective round and is used for determining the effective round. When any of the random numbers “8” to “15” is extracted, the second round is determined as the effective round.

  In the effective round determination table of the present embodiment, the effective round can be determined, but it is possible to determine the opening timing of the valid winning opening 39, for example, the 10th and 15th opening. It may be.

[Validity determination table]
FIG. 12 shows an effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbols “1” to “5”. The effective period determination table defines how much time and in what range the period corresponding to each round is determined as the effective time and effective period when each effective round is executed. These effective period determination tables are stored in the main ROM 61.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), the stop symbol “3” ( Effective period determination table corresponding to 8R jackpot B), effective period determination table corresponding to stop symbol “4” (2R jackpot A), effective period determination table corresponding to stop symbol “5” (2R jackpot B) Defines the number of effective rounds, a random number for determining an effective period (0 to 99), an effective time, and an effective period.

  In the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), the effective rounds included in any of the effective round numbers “16”, “8”, and “4” are executed. In this case, when the valid period determining random number “0” is extracted, the valid period in the valid round is determined to be 27 seconds and the valid period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 27 seconds. In other words, in this case, the entire one round in which the special winning opening 39 is opened is the valid period. When any one of the valid period determining random numbers “1” to “16” is extracted, the valid period in the valid round is determined to be 9 seconds and the valid period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 9 seconds. When any one of the random numbers “17” to “32” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is determined to be 9 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 6 to 15 seconds, and the effective period determining random numbers “33” to “ 48 ”is extracted, the effective time in the effective round is determined to be 9 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 9 to 18 seconds, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers“ 49 ”to“ 64 ”is determined. When extracted, the effective time in the effective round is 9 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 12 to 21 seconds, and when any of the effective period determining random numbers “65” to “80” is extracted, Effective time in the effective round is 9 seconds Effective period is determined in the range of 18 to 27 seconds. If any one of the valid period determining random numbers “81” to “82” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is determined to be 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 3 seconds. When any one of the random numbers “83” to “84” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is determined to be 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 3 to 6 seconds, and the effective period determining random numbers “85” to “ 86 ”is extracted, the effective time in the effective round is determined to be 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 6 to 9 seconds, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers“ 87 ”to“ 88 ”is determined. When extracted, when the effective time in the effective round is 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 9 to 12 seconds, and any of the effective period determining random numbers “89” to “90” is extracted, Valid time in valid round is valid in 3 seconds When the interval is determined to be in the range of 12 to 15 seconds, and any one of the valid period determination random numbers “91” to “92” is extracted, the valid period in the valid round is 3 seconds and the valid period is 15 to 18 seconds. When any one of the valid period determination random numbers “93” to “94” is extracted, the valid time in the valid round is determined to be 3 seconds and the valid period is determined to be in the range of 18 to 21 seconds. When any one of the valid period determining random numbers “95” to “96” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is determined to be 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 21 to 24 seconds. When any of “97” to “98” is extracted, the effective time in the effective round is determined to be 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 24 to 27 seconds. On the other hand, when the valid period determining random number “99” is extracted, it is determined that the valid time in the valid round is 0 seconds and there is no valid period. In other words, in this case, the entire round in which the special winning opening 39 is open becomes the ineffective period.

  In the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), the effective period determining random numbers “0” to “7” are executed when the effective round included in the effective round number “4” is executed. If any of the above is extracted, the effective time in the effective round is determined to be 10 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 10 seconds, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “8” to “15” is extracted When the effective period in the effective round is 10 seconds and the effective period is determined in the range of 7 to 17 seconds, and any of the effective period determining random numbers “16” to “23” is extracted, When the effective time in the effective round is 10 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 17 to 27 seconds, and any of the effective period determining random numbers “24” to “31” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is effective Time is 10 In the case where the effective period is determined to be divided into the range of 0 to 5 seconds and the range of 22 to 27 seconds, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “32” to “39” is extracted, The effective time is 10 seconds, and the effective period is determined by being divided into a range of 6 to 11 seconds and a range of 16 to 21 seconds. When any of the valid period determining random numbers “49” to “59” is extracted when the effective round included in the effective round number “4” is executed, the effective time in the effective round is 5 When the effective period is determined in the range of 0 to 5 seconds in seconds and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “60” to “79” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 5 seconds. When it is determined within the range of 10 to 15 seconds and any one of the valid period determining random numbers “80” to “99” is extracted, the valid time in the valid round is 5 seconds and the valid period is 22 to 27 seconds. Determined to range. When any of the valid period determining random numbers “0” to “24” is extracted when the valid round included in the valid round number “2” is executed, the valid time in the valid round is 10 When the effective period is determined in the range of 5 to 15 seconds in seconds and any of the effective period determining random numbers “25” to “49” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 10 seconds and the effective period is When it is determined within the range of 15 to 25 seconds and any one of the valid period determining random numbers “50” to “74” is extracted, the valid time in the valid round is 5 seconds and the valid period is 3 to 8 seconds. If any one of the random numbers for determining the effective period “75” to “99” is extracted, the effective time in the effective round is determined to be 5 seconds and the effective period is determined to be 13 to 18 seconds. . In addition, when one of the valid period determining random numbers “0” to “49” is extracted when the valid round corresponding to the valid round number “1” is executed, the valid time in the valid round is 10 When the effective period is determined in the range of 17 to 27 seconds in seconds and any of the effective period determining random numbers “50” to “99” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 5 seconds and the effective period is It is determined in the range of 22 to 27 seconds.

  In the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “3” (8R big hit B), the effective period determining random numbers “0” to “4” are executed when the effective round included in the effective round number “8” is executed. Is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 6 seconds, the effective period is determined at the first and second open periods, and the effective period determining random numbers “5” to “9” are selected. Is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 6 seconds and the effective period is determined at the first and third open periods, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “10” to “14” is extracted. In the case where the effective period in the effective round is 6 seconds and the effective period is determined at the second and third open periods, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “15” to “44” is extracted , When valid in the relevant round Is determined to be the first open period in 3 seconds, and any one of the effective period determination random numbers “45” to “74” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 3 seconds. Is determined in the second open period and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “75” to “99” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 3 seconds and the effective period is the third open period. To be determined. The open eye means the order of opening in one round as can be understood from the waveform of the open pattern 2 shown in FIG. When any of the valid period determining random numbers “0” to “10” is extracted when the valid round included in the valid round number “4” is executed, the valid time in the valid round is 6 If the effective period is determined in the first and second open periods in seconds, and one of the effective period determining random numbers “10” to “9” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is effective in 6 seconds When the period is determined at the first and third open periods and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “20” to “29” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 6 seconds and the effective period is 2 If any of the valid period determination random numbers “30” to “49” is extracted in the third and third open periods, the effective period in the effective round is 3 seconds and the effective period is the first open period. Determined by the eye and determined the validity period When any of the random numbers “50” to “69” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 3 seconds and the effective period is determined as the second open period, and the effective period determining random numbers “70” to “70” If any of “99” is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is 3 seconds and the effective period is determined to be the third open.

  In the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “4” (2R jackpot A), the effective period determining random numbers “0” to “89” are executed when the effective round corresponding to the effective round number “1” is executed. If any of the above is extracted, the effective period in the effective round is determined to be 27 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 27 seconds, and any one of the effective period determining random numbers “90” to “94” is extracted. If the effective period in the effective round is 10 seconds and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 10 seconds, and any of the effective period determining random numbers “95” to “99” is extracted, The effective time in the effective round is 10 seconds, and the effective period is determined to be in the range of 17 to 27 seconds.

  In the effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “5” (2R big hit B), when the effective round is included in either the effective round number “1” or “2” and the effective round is executed. When any one of the valid period determining random numbers “0” to “99” is extracted, the valid time in the valid round is determined to be 0.2 seconds and the valid period is determined to be in the range of 0 to 0.2 seconds. . That is, in this case, an entire round in which the special winning opening 39 is opened in a relatively short time is a valid period.

  In addition, in the plurality of effective period determination tables described above, tables that change the ratio (distribution ratio) of distributing effective periods according to the number of effective rounds (effective corresponding to stop symbol “2” and stop symbol “3”). (Period determination table) and a table in which the distribution rate does not change (an effective period determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1”). The rate may be changed or may not be changed. Further, in the effective period determination table corresponding to “16R big hit” which is the stop symbol “1” described above, it is specified that the effective period is 0 seconds, but the effective period is 0 for all types of big hits. It may be specified that the time is seconds, or that the open period of all effective rounds in which the special winning opening is open is the effective period. Further, in this embodiment, since a specific effective period is determined by referring to the table for each round, the effective period is different for each round. By determining, you may determine so that the effective period of all the effective rounds may become the same. Further, the effective period may be determined based on the effective round (effective round) instead of the effective round number. Moreover, you may provide another kind regarding an effective period.

[Direction pattern determination table]
13 to 15 show various effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the first decorative design and the second decorative design. The effect pattern determination table includes the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol that the sub CPU 71 displays on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 6 and received by the sub control circuit 7. It is a table for determining a production pattern. The effect patterns of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol correspond to the variation patterns of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and are executed according to the variation time indicated by the variation pattern designation command. It has become. Each of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is internally associated with each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is displayed in conjunction with the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, in the liquid crystal display device 13, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are not displayed so as to be distinguishable, but are displayed as a unified decorative symbol. These effect pattern determination tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the first decorative design effect pattern determination table and the second decorative design effect pattern determination table include a variation pattern designation command (h0 to h19), an effect determination random number (0 to 99), and And the production pattern. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the volume change flag is ON), the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the luminance change flag is ON), and the first decorative symbol effect. The pattern determination table (when the luminance / volume change flag is ON) includes a value of a continuous notice counter, which will be described later, a change pattern designation command (h6 to h10), an effect determination random number (0 to 99) and an effect pattern. It prescribes. In the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the volume change flag is ON), the second decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the luminance change flag is ON), and the second decorative symbol effect pattern determination Tables for use (when the luminance / volume change flag is ON) are not provided, but these tables may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the first decorative design effect pattern determination table, if any of the effect determination random numbers “0” to “49” is extracted based on the variation pattern designation command “h0”, the effect When “big hit effect 1” is determined as the pattern and any one of random numbers “50” to “99” for effect determination is extracted, “hit effect 2” is determined as the effect pattern. Similarly, when based on the variation pattern designation commands “h1” to “h5”, “big hit effect 3” to “hit effect 12” are determined as the effect patterns. When any of the effect determination random numbers “0” to “49” is extracted based on the variation pattern designation command “h6”, “lost effect 1” is determined as the effect pattern, and the effect determination random number “ When any of “50” to “99” is extracted, “losing effect 2” is determined as the effect pattern. Similarly, when based on the variation pattern designation commands “h7” and “h8”, “lost effect 3” to “lost effect 6” are determined as the effect patterns. When any of the effect determination random numbers “0” to “39” is extracted based on the variation pattern designation command “h9”, “volume change loss effect 1” is determined as the effect pattern. In this “volume change loss effect 1”, an effect operation screen (volume selection screen) that allows the volume to be changed while the decorative design is being displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 is displayed, and finally the decorative design is stopped. The mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the loss. Further, when any of the effect determination random numbers “40” to “79” is extracted based on the variation pattern designation command “h9”, “brightness change loss effect 1” is determined as the effect pattern. In the “brightness change loss effect 1”, an effect operation screen (brightness selection screen) is displayed that allows the brightness change operation to be performed while the decorative symbol is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and finally the decorative symbol is stopped. The mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the loss. When any of the effect determination random numbers “80” to “99” is extracted based on the variation pattern designation command “h9”, “special lose effect 1” is determined as the effect pattern. In the “special lose effect 1”, an effect operation screen (a volume selection screen and a brightness selection screen) is displayed that allows a change operation for both the volume and the brightness during the decorative pattern variation display on the liquid crystal display device 13. Specifically, the stop pattern of the decorative symbol is displayed as a stop pattern corresponding to the loss. When any of the effect determination random numbers “0” to “99” is extracted based on the variation pattern designation command “h10”, “special jackpot effect 1” is determined as the effect pattern. In the “special jackpot effect 1”, an effect operation screen (a volume selection screen and a brightness selection screen) that allows both the volume and the brightness to be changed during the display of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 13 is displayed. Specifically, the decorative pattern stop mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the big hit. As shown in FIG. 13, in the second decorative design effect pattern determination table, it is defined that the effect pattern is determined in the same manner.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the volume change flag is ON) is a case where the value of a continuous notice counter described later is sequentially subtracted from “3”, and is used as a continuous notice flag described later. Referenced when “volume change flag” is ON. Similarly, the first decorative design effect pattern determination table (when the brightness change flag is ON) is a case where the value of the continuous notice counter is sequentially subtracted from “3”, and a “brightness change flag” is set as a continuous notice flag described later. Referenced when ON. In the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the volume change flag is ON) and the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the luminance change flag is ON), the effect determination random numbers “0” to “99” are stored. Regardless of which is extracted, it is basically defined that one effect pattern can be determined based on the value of the continuous notice counter and the variation pattern designation command.

  In the first decorative design effect pattern determination table (when the volume change flag is ON), when the value of the continuous notice counter is “3”, if the change pattern designation command is “h6”, the effect pattern is “Last volume change first half loss”. If the production 1 is determined and the variation pattern designation command “h7”, the “volume change first half loss production 2” is decided as the production pattern. If the variation pattern designation command “h8”, the production pattern “volume change” is determined. If the first half lose effect 3 is determined and the variation pattern designation command is “h9”, “volume change first half lose effect 4” is determined as the effect pattern. That is, in this case, an effect operation screen (volume selection) corresponding to the volume change first half loss effect that enables the sound volume change operation during the decorative symbol change display based on the first of the three pieces of start memory information. Screen) is displayed, and finally, the decorative pattern stop mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the loss. Further, when the value of the continuous notice counter is “2”, if the variation pattern designation command is “h6”, “volume change second half loss production 1” is determined as the production pattern, and the variation pattern designation command “h7” is used. If there is, “volume change latter half loss production 2” is determined as the production pattern, and if the variation pattern designation command “h8”, “volume change latter half loss production 3” is decided as the production pattern, and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h9”. ”Is determined as the production pattern“ volume change second half loss production 4 ”. That is, in this case, an effect operation screen corresponding to a volume change latter half loss effect that enables a sound volume change operation during the decorative symbol variation display based on the second of the three pieces of start memory information (volume selection) Screen) is displayed, and finally, the decorative pattern stop mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the loss. Further, when the value of the continuous notice counter is “1”, if the variation pattern designation commands “h0” to “h5” and “h10” are used, the production patterns “volume change result display jackpot effect 1” to “volume” are set. If the change result display jackpot effect 6 "and the" volume change result display jackpot effect 7 "are determined and the fluctuation pattern designation commands" h6 "to" h9 ", the" volume change result display loss effect 1 "to" The volume change result display loss effect 4 ”is determined. That is, in this case, the volume change result display jackpot effect or volume change result display loss that enables the volume change operation during the decorative symbol variation display based on the last three pieces of the start memory information three. An effect operation screen (volume selection screen) corresponding to the effect is displayed. Finally, after the result of changing the volume is set, the stop pattern of the decorative pattern is displayed as a stop pattern corresponding to the big hit or loss. As shown in FIG. 14, in the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the luminance change flag is ON), it is stipulated that the effect pattern related to the luminance change is similarly determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the first decorative design effect pattern determination table (when the luminance / volume change flag is ON) is a case where the value of the continuous notice counter described later is sequentially subtracted from “4”, and the continuous notice described later. The flag is referred to when the “brightness / volume change flag” is ON. Note that, in the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the luminance / volume change flag is ON), it is basically a continuous notice regardless of which of the effect determination random numbers “0” to “99” is extracted. It is defined that one effect pattern can be determined based on the counter value and the variation pattern designation command.

  In the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (when the luminance / volume change flag is ON), if the value of the continuous notice counter is “4” and the variation pattern designation command is “h6”, the effect pattern is “brightness change”. If the first half loss effect 1 is determined and the variation pattern designation command “h7”, “brightness change first half loss effect 2” is determined as the effect pattern, and if the variation pattern designation command “h8”, the effect pattern “ If the brightness change first half loss effect 3 is determined and the variation pattern designation command is “h9”, “brightness change first half loss effect 4” is determined as the effect pattern. That is, in this case, an effect operation screen (brightness selection) corresponding to the first half of the brightness change that allows the brightness to be changed during the decorative symbol change display based on the first of the four pieces of start memory information. Screen) is displayed, and finally, the decorative pattern stop mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the loss. When the value of the continuous notice counter is “3”, if the variation pattern designation command is “h6”, “brightness change second half / volume change first half loss production 1” is determined as the production pattern, and the variation pattern designation command If it is “h7”, “Luminance change second half / Volume change first half loss production 2” is determined as the production pattern, and if the variation pattern designation command “h8”, the luminance pattern second half / volume change first half loss production is determined. If “3” is determined and the variation pattern designation command is “h9”, “Luminance change second half / Volume change first half loss effect 4” is determined as the effect pattern. That is, in this case, an effect operation screen (luminance selection) corresponding to a brightness change latter half loss effect that enables an operation to change the brightness during decorative display variation display based on the second of the four pieces of start memory information. Screen) and an effect operation screen (volume selection screen) corresponding to the first half of the volume change losing effect enabling the volume change operation are sequentially displayed, and finally the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponds to the losing mode. Is displayed. Further, when the value of the continuous notice counter is “2”, if the variation pattern designation command is “h6”, “volume change second half loss production 1” is determined as the production pattern, and the variation pattern designation command “h7” is used. If there is, “volume change latter half loss production 2” is determined as the production pattern, and if the variation pattern designation command “h8”, “volume change latter half loss production 3” is decided as the production pattern, and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h9”. ”Is determined as the production pattern“ volume change second half loss production 4 ”. That is, in this case, an effect operation screen (volume selection) corresponding to the volume change latter half loss effect that enables the sound volume change operation during the decorative symbol variation display based on the second of the four start memory information. Screen) is displayed, and finally, the decorative pattern stop mode is displayed as a stop mode corresponding to the loss. Further, when the value of the continuous notice counter is “1”, if the variation pattern designation commands “h0” to “h5” and “h10” are used, the “brightness / volume change result display jackpot effect 1” to “ If “brightness / volume change result display jackpot effect 6” and “brightness / volume change result display jackpot effect 7” are determined and change pattern designation commands “h6” to “h9”, the “brightness / volume change” Result display loss effect 1 ”to“ luminance / volume change result display loss effect 4 ”are determined. That is, in this case, a brightness / volume change result display jackpot effect or brightness that enables the brightness and volume to be changed during the decorative symbol variation display based on the last four pieces of the start memory information.・ Volume change result display An effect operation screen (brightness / volume selection screen) according to the loss effect is displayed, and finally the change result of the brightness and volume is set, and the stop pattern of the decorative pattern is a big hit or lose It is displayed as the corresponding stop mode.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured so that the luminance change and volume change can be changed for the continuous notice during the display of the variation of the first decorative symbol. You may comprise so that it may become. In addition, the effects relating to “first half” and “second half” are defined as the effect patterns for luminance change and volume change, and these “first half” and “second half” are those during which the special symbol fluctuates once. This means that the “brightness change loss effect” or “volume change loss effect” to be executed is executed in two steps, the first half and the second half. For example, if the “brightness change first half losing effect” is executed during the first change among the special symbols changing twice, the “brightness changing second half losing effect” is executed during the second change. The same applies to the “volume change first half loss effect” and the “volume change second half loss effect”.

[Continuous notice decision table]
FIG. 16 shows a continuous notice determination table (three start memories) corresponding to the case where the start memory information is three, and a continuous notice determination table (four start memories) corresponding to the case where the start memory information is four. It shows. The continuous notice determination table determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice related to the volume change or the brightness change based on the jackpot determination result included in the start opening winning command transmitted from the main control circuit 6 and received by the sub control circuit 7. It is a table for determining whether. The continuous notice determination table (three start memories) and the continuous notice determination table (four start memories) are a jackpot determination result, a random number for determining a continuous notice (0 to 99), and execution / non-execution related to a continuous notice. Is stipulated. These continuous notice determination tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the continuous notice determination table (three startup memories), when the big hit determination result is “16R big hit”, any of random numbers “0” to “29” for continuous notice determination is extracted. Then, the continuous notice is determined as “execution”, while if any of the random numbers “30” to “99” for continuous notice determination is extracted, the continuous notice is determined as “non-execution”. In addition, when the jackpot determination result is “other jackpot” other than “16R jackpot”, if any of the random numbers “0” to “9” for continuous notice determination is extracted, the continuous notice is set to “execute”. On the other hand, if any of the random numbers “10” to “99” for continuous notice determination is extracted, the continuous notice is determined as “non-execution”. Further, when the big hit determination result is “losing”, when the continuous notice determination random number “0” is extracted, the continuous notice is determined as “execution”, while the continuous notice determination random number “1” to When any one of “99” is extracted, the continuous notice is determined as “non-execution”. As shown in FIG. 16, the continuous notice determination table (four start memories) similarly defines that “execution” or “non-execution” is determined for the continuous notice.

  In the present embodiment, when there are three pieces of start memory information, continuous notice of either volume change or brightness change can be executed, and when there are four pieces of start memory information, the volume change and the luminance are changed. Although continuous notice according to both changes can be executed, it is of course possible to use the reverse pattern, or to change both the volume and brightness even if the start memory information is 3 or 4. It may be possible to execute a continuous notice in response. Further, in this embodiment, when “execution” of the continuous notice is determined in the case where there are three pieces of start-up storage information, the selection is made with the selection rate of ½ for the continuous notice of volume change and brightness change. However, the selectivity may be different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, a continuous notice determination table (three start memories) and a continuous notice determination table (start) are basically made using only the first start memory information corresponding to the winning at the first start port 34. 4 memories), but using only the second start memory information corresponding to the winning to the second start port, or both the first start memory information and the second start memory information It may be used to refer to a continuous notice determination table (three start memories) or a continuous notice determination table (four start memories). Further, as the number of start memory information is larger, it may be difficult to determine “execution” of continuous notice, or “execution” of continuous notice is determined with the same probability regardless of the number of start memory information. You may do it.

[Volume level determination table, brightness level determination table]
FIG. 17 shows a volume level determination table and a luminance level determination table. The volume level determination table defines volume levels (1 to 5), volume, and setting data (volume data 1 to 5). The brightness level determination table defines brightness levels (1 to 5), brightness, and setting data (brightness data 1 to 5). The volume level determination table and the luminance level determination table are stored in the program ROM 72.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the volume level determination table, for example, when volume level “1” is selected, “volume data 1” that is the minimum volume is determined as setting data, and volume level “3” is set. When selected, “volume data 3” that is a reference value (initial value) is determined as setting data, and when volume level “5” is selected, “volume data 5” that is the maximum volume is set data. As determined. In the luminance level determination table, for example, when the luminance level “1” is selected, “luminance data 1” that is the lowest luminance is determined as the setting data, and when the luminance level “3” is selected, the reference “Luminance data 3” that is a value (initial value) is determined as setting data, and when the luminance level “5” is selected, “luminance data 5” that is the maximum luminance is determined as setting data. Note that the volume level and the luminance level are not limited to five levels as shown in FIG. 17, but can be appropriately changed to more levels or fewer levels.

[Effective period notification table]
FIG. 18 shows an effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbols “1” to “5”. The effective period notification presence / absence determination table defines information for determining whether or not to notify that there is an effective period during the effective round and for determining the notification timing. These effective period notification presence / absence determination tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit A), the effective period notification presence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), the stop symbol Effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to “3” (8R big hit B), effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to stop symbol “4” (2R big hit A), stop symbol “5” (2R big hit B) The effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to stipulates the number of effective rounds, a validity period notification presence / absence determination random number (0 to 99), and a notification type.

  In the effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “1” (16R big hit), the effective period notification presence / absence determination is made when any of the effective round numbers “16”, “8”, or “4” is determined. When any one of random numbers “0” to “79” is extracted, “all notification” is determined as a notification type, and any one of validity period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “80” to “90” is extracted. Then, “notification only in the first half” is determined as the notification type, and when one of the valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “91” to “92” is extracted, “notification only in the second half” is determined as the notification type and effective. When any one of period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “93” to “94” is extracted, “last effective round notification” is determined as the notification type, and valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “95” to “99” are determined. When any one is extracted, "Non-notification" is determined as a class. In “all notifications”, an effect of notifying that effect is executed in all determined effective rounds. In “notification only in the first half”, an effect of notifying that there is an effective period in the effective round in the first half of the determined effective rounds is executed. For example, when the effective round is “1”, “4”, “7”, “8” and “notification only in the first half” is determined, the notification is made in the effective rounds “1”, “4”. The effective rounds “7” and “8” are not notified. Similarly, in the “notification only in the second half”, an effect of notifying that there is a valid period in the second half of the determined effective round is executed. For example, when the effective round is “1”, “4”, “7”, “8” and “notify only in the second half” is determined, the effective rounds “7”, “8” are notified. The effective rounds “1” and “4” are not notified. In the “last effective round notification”, an effect of notifying that there is an effective period only during the last effective round among the determined effective rounds is executed. In “non-notification”, the effect of notifying that effect is not executed in all the determined effective rounds.

  In the effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “2” (8R big hit A), when the effective round number “4” is determined, the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “0” to “2” When any one is extracted, “all notification” is determined as the notification type, and when any one of the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “3” to “5” is extracted, “notification only in the first half” is selected as the notification type. Is determined, and any one of the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “6” to “12” is extracted, “notification only in the latter half” is determined as the notification type, and the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “13” to When one of “19” is extracted, “final effective round notification” is determined as the notification type, and when any of random numbers “20” to “99” for determining effective period notification is extracted, the notification type is extracted. "Non-notification" is determined. In addition, when the number of effective rounds “2” is determined, when any one of the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “0” to “1” is extracted, “all notification” is determined as the notification type, When any of the valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “2” to “8” is extracted, “notification only in the first half” is determined as the notification type, and the validity period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “9” to “14” are determined. When any one is extracted, “notification only in the second half” is determined as the notification type, and when any one of the valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “15” to “99” is extracted, the notification type is “non-notification”. Is determined. When the effective round number “1” is determined, when the effective period notification presence / absence determination random number “0” is extracted, “all notification” is determined as the notification type, and the effective period notification presence / absence determination random number is determined. When any one of “1” to “9” is extracted, “final effective round notification” is determined as the notification type, and any one of the valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “10” to “99” is extracted. Then, “non-notification” is determined as the notification type.

  In the effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “3” (8R big hit B), when the effective round number “8” is determined, the effective period notification determination random numbers “0” to “74” When any one is extracted, “all notifications” is determined as the notification type, and when any of random numbers “75” to “99” for determining validity period notification presence / absence is extracted, “non-notification” is set as the notification type. It is determined. Further, when the effective round number “4” is determined, when any one of the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “0” to “89” is extracted, “all notification” is determined as the notification type, When any one of the valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “90” to “99” is extracted, “non-notification” is determined as the notification type.

  In the effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “4” (2R jackpot A), the effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “0” to “94” are determined when the effective round number “1” is determined. When either one is extracted, “start 3 second notification” is determined as the notification type, and when one of the valid period notification presence / absence determination random numbers “95” to “99” is extracted, “end 3” is set as the notification type. Second notification "is determined. In the “start 3 second notification”, an effect of notifying that there is a valid period for only 3 seconds from the start of the valid period during the valid round is executed. Similarly, in “notification of end 3 seconds”, an effect of notifying that there is an effective period only for 3 seconds before the end of the effective period in the effective round is executed.

  In the effective period notification presence / absence determination table corresponding to the stop symbol “5” (2R big hit B), when the effective round number “2” or “1” is determined, the effective period notification presence / absence determination random number “0” to When any of “99” is extracted, “all notifications” is determined as the notification type.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the notification related to the effective period during the effective round, an effect is provided to notify that there is an effective round as a definitive advance notice in the jackpot start interval before the start of the first round. There is a case. As notification regarding such a definite advance notice, for example, it may be notified as an advance notice that it will be notified when the validity period is reached before the start of the first effective round. Good. In addition, before performing notification related to the first effective period, it may be notified as a definitive advance notice that it will be notified when the effective period is reached in at least some effective rounds. . Further, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where an effect of notifying whether or not notification related to the effective period is to be performed as an uncertain advance notice is executed before the start of the first round. If notification related to such unconfirmed advance notice is made before the start of the first round, even if it becomes an effective round, for example, if it is “non-notification”, notification related to the effective period is performed. In addition, there may be no notification corresponding to a valid round, for example, “start 3 second notification”. As the notification related to the effective period, it may be notified suddenly when the effective period starts. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, various notification types are defined for each stop symbol, but the correspondence between the stop symbol and the notification type is not limited to the content shown in FIG. Can be changed. For example, “all notification” may be always selected regardless of the stop symbol, or “non-notification” may be always selected. Moreover, in this embodiment, all the effective rounds are collected and the notification type is determined, but the notification types may be made different for all effective rounds or some effective rounds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the liquid crystal display device 13, when it becomes clear during the jackpot that the transition to the probability variation gaming state is made, that is, a notification related to the effective period is given, and a large amount is displayed during the effective period. When a game ball wins the winning opening 39, the entry screen (second effect screen) in the second effect mode indicating the probability variation game state is displayed as the screen indicating the game state after the jackpot ends regardless of the number of times. On the other hand, if it is not known during the big hit that the game will change to the probability variation gaming state, the entry screen (first effect screen) in the first effect mode is displayed. Even in the case of the first effect mode, for example, the display contents are changed depending on whether or not the number of times is given, and an effect screen suggesting that the player is in a different game state is displayed. May be. Further, even in the case of the second effect mode, the display contents may be varied according to the number of times given and the effect screen suggesting that the player is in a different game state may be displayed. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the short-time gaming state continues even after digestion after digesting the short-time number corresponding to the maximum finite number of times (100 times in this embodiment) defined according to the stop symbol. If it is, the transition from the second effect mode to the first effect mode may be made, and the fact that the game state is probable change may be notified. Further, in the first effect mode, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times, if neither the probability variation gaming state nor the time-saving gaming state is present, it indicates the non-probability variation gaming state or the non-time-short gaming state. You may make it display 3 effect mode (3rd effect screen). The number of time reductions may or may not be displayed. Even if it becomes clear during the big hit that the game will change to the probability variation game state, if it is not in the short-time game state, a fourth effect screen different from the first to third effect screens described above may be displayed.

[Open pattern of the big prize opening]
FIGS. 19A to 19C show opening patterns 1 to 3 of the special winning opening 39. As shown in FIG. 19A, in the opening pattern 1, the special winning opening 39 is opened once per round, and the opening time per round is about 27 seconds, which is relatively long. This release pattern 1 is repeatedly executed over a maximum of 16 rounds in the 16R big hit of the stop symbol “1”. In addition, the release pattern 1 is repeatedly executed over a maximum of 8 rounds in the 8R big hit A of the stop symbol “2”. Furthermore, the release pattern 1 is repeatedly executed over a maximum of two rounds in the 2R big hit A of the stop symbol “4”. As shown in FIG. 19 (B), in the opening pattern 2, the special winning opening 39 is repeatedly opened three times in a relatively short cycle, and the opening time per round is about 3 seconds and one round. The total opening time is about 9 seconds. Such an opening pattern 2 is repeatedly executed over a maximum of 8 rounds (24 times as the actual number) in the 8R big hit B of the stop symbol “3”. As shown in FIG. 19C, in the opening pattern 3, the special winning opening 39 is opened once per round, and the opening time per round is relatively short, about 0.2 seconds. Such an opening pattern 3 is repeatedly executed over a maximum of two rounds in the 2R big hit B of the stop symbol “5”.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit flow is as follows: time corresponding to the big hit start → big hit start interval (at this time, the big winning opening 30 is closed) → the big winning opening 39 with an open pattern corresponding to the stop symbol → Opening time corresponding to the interval between rounds (At this time, the big winning opening 30 is closed) → Again, the big winning opening 39 is opened with the opening pattern corresponding to the stop pattern →… → After the end of the final round The time corresponding to the jackpot end interval (the jackpot 39 is closed at this time) has elapsed → the jackpot end. Here, the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is uniformly determined, for example, 1 second or 3 seconds, but may be changed according to the number of rounds and the stop symbol. Also, the time corresponding to the big hit start interval and the big hit end interval may be changed according to the stop symbol.

  FIG. 20A shows an example of the timing of notification regarding the open / close state of the big prize opening, the effective period, and the effective period in the case of 8R big hit A, and FIG. An example of the timing of notification regarding the open / close state of the special prize opening, the effective period, and the effective period is shown.

  In the big hit of 8R big hit A shown as an example in FIG. 20A, the big winning opening 39 is repeatedly opened eight times, the number of effective rounds is “4”, and the effective round is set to an even number round. . That is, the second round, the fourth round, the sixth round, and the eighth round are effective rounds. For example, the effective period in the second effective round is in the range of 0 to 10 seconds, the effective period in the fourth round is in the range of 22 to 27 seconds, and in the sixth effective round. Different effective periods and effective times can be set for each effective round so that the effective period is in the range of 17 to 27 seconds, and the effective period in the effective round of the eighth round is in the range of 0 to 5 seconds. . At this time, for example, if “notification only in the first half” is set as the notification type, two rounds corresponding to the first half of the second round, the fourth round, the sixth round, and the eighth round as shown in FIG. A notification to that effect is made during the effective period of the effective rounds of the first and fourth rounds.

  Also, during the big hit of 8R big hit B shown as an example in FIG. 20B, the big prize opening 39 is generally repeatedly opened eight times, but the big prize is repeated three times in a shorter cycle during the round. The mouth 39 is opened. That is, the special winning opening 39 repeats the first open eye, the second open eye, and the third open eye in order in a round. The effective round is set to the second round, the fourth round, the sixth round, and the eighth round. For example, the effective period during the second round is assigned to the first and second open rounds. The valid period during the fourth round is assigned to the first and third open periods, and the valid period during the sixth round is assigned only to the first open stage. The effective period during the effective round is assigned only to the third open eye. That is, even during the big hit of 8R big hit B, different valid periods and valid times (open eyes) can be set for each valid round. For example, if “all notifications” is set as the notification type, as shown in the figure, effective periods (open eyes) in the second, fourth, sixth and eighth effective rounds, as shown in FIG. A notification to that effect is given.

[Main processing executed by main CPU]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 60 of this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 60 first performs an initialization process (S10). In this processing, the main CPU 60 performs backup restoration processing, initialization setting processing, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a random value update process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 60 updates the initial value random number counter, the variation time determination random number counter, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs timer update processing (S12). In this process, the main CPU 60 updates various timers such as a timer for synchronizing the main CPU 60 and the sub CPU 71, and a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a special symbol control process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 60 extracts the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value based on the detection signals from the first start port switch 340 and the second start port switch 350 and stores them in the main ROM 61. A process for determining whether or not the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery) has been won, determining whether or not the special symbol is stopped, with reference to the big hit determination table and the big hit symbol determination table, and storing the determination result in the main RAM 62 Do. This special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a normal symbol control process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 60 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 360, refers to a normal symbol winning table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 61, and wins the normal symbol lottery. Or not, and the result of the determination is stored in the main RAM 62.

  When the normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member 46 as an ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, so that a game ball can easily enter the second start opening 35.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a symbol display device control process (S15). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53 according to the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 62 in S13 and S14. Then, a process for storing a control signal for driving the normal symbol display unit 50 in the main RAM 62 is performed. The main CPU 60 transmits a control signal to the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53. The 1st special symbol display part 52 or the 2nd special symbol display part 53 carries out the variable display and stop display of a special symbol based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display unit 50 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops based on the received control signal.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs game information data generation processing (S16). In this process, the main CPU 60 generates data relating to game information to be transmitted to the external device 90 (for example, a hall computer or a calling device).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs port output processing (S17). In this process, the main CPU 60 outputs a signal for driving and controlling the opening / closing door 40 at the special winning opening 39 and the blade member 46 at the second start opening 35.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs command output processing (S18). In this process, the main CPU 60 transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 7 (sub CPU 71).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a payout process (S19). In this process, the main CPU 60 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a first starting port 34, a second starting port 35, and general winning ports 41 to 44. The payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 82. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S11 and repeats the processes of S11 to S19.

[System timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 60 of this embodiment. The system timer interrupt process is a process executed by interrupting the main process even when the main CPU 60 is executing the main process.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 60 performs a register saving process (S20). In this process, the main CPU 60 saves the running program stored in the register.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a random number update process (S21). In this process, the main CPU 60 updates a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, an effective round number determination random number counter, an effective round determination random number counter, an effective period determination random number counter, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a validity period setting process (S22). This valid period setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs switch input processing (S23). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not signals are input to the first and second start port switches 340 and 350, the general winning port switches 420, 430, and 440.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a register restoration process (S24). In this process, the main CPU 60 restores the saved program to the register. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Validity period setting process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a validity period setting process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This valid period setting process is executed as a subroutine of the system timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not a later-described control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open (S30). If it is determined in S30 that the control status flag is not a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open (S30: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open (S30: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the next process.

  Next, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not it is a valid period setting timing (S31). The valid period setting timing means a time when the valid round is indicated and the special winning opening opening time timer indicates the valid period. If it is determined in S31 that it is the valid period setting timing (S31: YES), the main CPU 60 sets a value of “01H” in the valid period flag (S32), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the effective period setting timing (S31: NO), the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the value of the effective period flag is set to “01H” (S33). When the value of the effective period flag is set to “01H”, the effective period is controlled, and when it is set to “00H”, the effective period flag is controlled.

  If it is determined in S33 that the value of the validity period flag is not set to “01H”, that is, “00H” (S33: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the valid period flag is set to “01H” (S33: YES), the main CPU 60 sets the value of “00H” to the valid period flag (S34) and ends this subroutine. To do.

[Special symbol control processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process executed by the main CPU 60 of this embodiment. This special symbol control process is executed as a subroutine of the main process. In FIG. 24, the numerical values drawn on the sides of S <b> 41 to S <b> 48 indicate control state flag values corresponding to these processes, and this control state flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 62. In accordance with the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 62, the main CPU 60 executes one process corresponding to that value, and thereby the special symbol game proceeds. Further, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to execute each process based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in S41 to S48 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 60 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each process. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing each process, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the main CPU 60 also executes the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 at a predetermined cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main CPU 60 executes a process of loading a special symbol control state flag (S40).

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol memory check process (S41). This special symbol memory check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes special symbol variation time management processing (S42). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines that the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, and a predetermined variation time has elapsed in the previous special symbol variation (when the special symbol variation is suspended). ), A value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of S43 is performed. This special symbol variation time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol display time management process (S43). The main CPU 60 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of winning, the main CPU 60 sets the value (03H) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of S44 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 60 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. That is, when it is not a win, the main CPU 60 sets to execute the process of S48. This special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes jackpot start interval management processing (S44). In this process, the main CPU 60 opens the big winning opening 39 read from the main ROM 61 when the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. The data to be stored is stored in the main RAM 62. The main CPU 60 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 62 and supplies a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid 400. As described above, the main CPU 60 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, a big hit game is executed in which a round game providing a predetermined advantageous game state (a game state in which the open state and the closed state of the big prize opening 39 are repeated) is repeated 16 times, 8 times, or 2 times. It will be. Then, the main CPU 60 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, about 27 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S46. The jackpot start interval management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening (S45). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before the special prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 60 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 60 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 27 seconds, about 9 seconds, or 0.2 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S46. This waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special winning opening opening process (S46). When the control status flag is a value (04H) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 60 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “10”), and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions (the big prize opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 60 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 62 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening open number (the final round) is satisfied. When the main CPU 60 determines that it is the final round, the main CPU 60 sets the value (06H) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, while if it is not the final round, the value indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening (05H) is set in the control state flag. The process for opening the special prize opening will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes jackpot end interval processing (S47). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flag to a value (06H) indicating the jackpot end interval, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the main CPU 60 controls the value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end to the control state. Set to flag. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S48. This jackpot end interval process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol game end process (S48). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S41. When the special symbol game end process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine. This special symbol game end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flag to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “07H” when the game state is not the big hit gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is lost. Are sequentially set, the processes of S41, S42, S43, and S48 shown in FIG. 24 are executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is the big hit, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flag in order of “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”. Accordingly, the processing of S41, S42, S43, and S44 shown in FIG. 24 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flag in the order of “04H” and “05H”, thereby performing the processing of S46 and S45 shown in FIG. 24 at a predetermined timing. Will be executed and a jackpot game will be executed. When the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, the processing of S45, S47 to S48 shown in FIG. 24 is executed at a predetermined timing by sequentially setting “04H”, “06H”, “07H”. The jackpot game will end.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage check process executed by the main CPU 60 of this embodiment. This special symbol memory check process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check (S50). If it is determined in S50 that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check (S50: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S51. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol storage check (S50: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine.

  In S51, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining the presence or absence of the startup storage information. In this processing, when it is determined that there is no special symbol game start memory information (S51: NO), that is, the first special symbol start memory region (0) to the first special symbol start memory region (4) or the second special symbol. When no data is stored in the start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S52. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is start memory information (S51: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S53 because start memory information corresponding to at least one of the first and second special symbols exists.

  In S52, the main CPU 60 performs a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 62. Furthermore, the state in which the number of special symbol game start memory information (the first special symbol start memory region or the second special symbol start memory region in which the jackpot determination random number is stored) is “0” for a predetermined time (for example, 27 seconds) If maintained, a value for permitting execution of the demonstration display is set as the demonstration display permission value. Then, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7. As a result, in the sub control circuit 7, the demonstration display is executed on the liquid crystal display device 13. When this demonstration display process is finished, the main CPU 60 finishes this subroutine.

  In S53, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of start memory information corresponding to the second special symbol is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the number of pieces of start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area (4). When it is “0”, that is, when it is determined that no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) (S53: NO), the process proceeds to S54. . On the other hand, when the number of start memory information corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, when data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined (S53: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S55.

  In S <b> 54, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the fluctuation of the second special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. Here, when it is determined that data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), there is at least start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area (4). However, since only the presence / absence of the start memory information is confirmed in S51, the start memory information corresponding to the first special symbol may or may not exist. That is, there may be both start memory information corresponding to the first special symbol and start memory information corresponding to the second special symbol, but S54 gives priority to the processing of the start memory information corresponding to the second special symbol. (A priority is given to a lottery winning by winning a prize (electric support prize) to the second start opening 35). When this process ends, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S56.

  In S55, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. That is, since the start memory information exists and the start memory information corresponding to the second special symbol does not exist, the main CPU 60 determines that only the start memory information corresponding to the first special symbol exists. Therefore, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a variation state number (01H) indicating that the variation is the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S56.

  In S56, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of a counter (game number counter) for counting the number of games (S57).

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes special symbol memory transfer processing (S58). In this process, if the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 60 converts each of the data in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) to the first special symbol. When the special symbol starting memory area (0) to the first special symbol starting memory area (3) is shifted (stored) and the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, the second special symbol starting memory is stored. A process of shifting (storing) each of the data in the area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) to the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (3). Run.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a big hit determination process (S59). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the jackpot determination table, and the value extracted as the jackpot determination random number (the jackpot determination random number value) matches the value associated with the “big hit” (the jackpot determination value). It is determined whether or not. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the big hit is higher than that in the normal gaming state, a large number of jackpot determination random numbers corresponding to “big hit” are defined. The big hit determination table (probability game state) is referred to. Thereby, when the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared to the normal state. The main CPU 60 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is “0” in the normal gaming state, that is, the jackpot determination random number value is “0” in the normal gaming state or the jackpot determination random number value in the probability variation gaming state. If it is “0-9”, the big hit determination result is “big hit”. That is, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. Thus, by the process of S59, either “big hit” or “losing” is determined as a result of the special symbol game.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes special symbol determination processing (S60). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) and is extracted at the time of starting winning, and the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol are determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value and the jackpot determination result in the special symbol start storage area set in (1). The determined jackpot type and stop symbol are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 as jackpot symbol data or stop symbol data. As a result, a symbol designation command corresponding to these symbol data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes special symbol variation pattern determination processing (S61). In this process, the main CPU 60 selects the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the jackpot type determined in the process of S60 and the value of the game number counter. Then, the main CPU 60 determines a variation pattern based on the variation time determination random value extracted from the variation time determination random value counter and the selected variation pattern determination table, and includes a variation including data indicating the variation pattern. The pattern designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, and based on the data indicating the variation pattern, the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display. In the part 53, the special symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern determination process basically refers to the first special symbol variation pattern determination table or the second special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the value of the number counter indicates, for example, 200, 400, 600,... As the number of games, the special first special symbol variation pattern determination table or the special second special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Is referenced. In other words, every time the special symbol game is played 200 times, the table can be switched to a special table that allows the volume and brightness to be changed.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs special symbol variation time setting processing (S62). In this process, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern in the waiting time timer.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes an effective round pattern determination process (S63). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines the number of valid rounds, valid rounds, and valid periods. This effective round pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variation display (S64). When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Valid Round Pattern Determination Processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an effective round pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 60 of this embodiment. This effective round pattern determination process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol memory check process.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit (S70). When it is determined that the game is not a big hit but a loss (S70: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a big hit (S70: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of the next S71.

  In S71, the main CPU 60 executes a valid round number determination process. In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the table for determining the effective round number shown in FIG. 10 and determines whether the effective CPU is effective based on the stop symbol (big hit type) determined in S60 and the extracted random number for determining the effective round number. Determine the number of rounds.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a valid round determination process (S72). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the effective round determination table shown in FIG. 11 and determines a round to be effective based on the determined effective round number and effective round determination random value.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a validity period determination process (S73). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the effective period determination table shown in FIG. 12 and, for each of the effective rounds, for each round based on the determined effective round number and effective period determining random value. Determine the validity period including the validity time.

  Next, the main CPU 60 sets effective round pattern data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 based on the determination results in the processes of S71 to S73 (S74). Here, based on the effective round pattern data set in the main RAM 62, the main CPU 60 manages the effective period during the big hit.

  Next, the main CPU 60 sets a valid round pattern command corresponding to the valid round pattern data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S75), and then ends this subroutine. The valid round pattern data is data indicating the number of valid rounds, valid rounds, and the time when the valid rounds are executed as the valid period. As a result, a valid round pattern command including valid round pattern data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation time management processing executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This special symbol variation time management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management (S80). If it is determined that the value (01H) indicates the special symbol variation time management (S80: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S81. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not the value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management (S80: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S81, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined in S81 that the waiting time timer is “0” (S81: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S82. On the other hand, when it is determined that the waiting time timer is not “0” (S81: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine.

  In S82, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management in the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 60 sets a symbol stop command (S83). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) symbol stop command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. The symbol stop command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a symbol stop command. As a result, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 recognizes the symbol stop.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes processing for setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time after determination (S84). In this processing, the main CPU 60 performs processing for storing the post-confirmation waiting time in an area functioning as a waiting time timer in the main RAM 62. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This special symbol display time management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process (S90). When it is determined that the control state flag is the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process (S90: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S91. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process (S90: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S91, when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. The process which determines whether or not is performed. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S91: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S92. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S91: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine.

  In S92, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit (S92: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S93. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (S92: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S98.

  In S93, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the game state flag in the main RAM 62. At this time, if the gaming state flag is a value indicating the probability variation gaming state / short time gaming state, the value is cleared, and the value indicating the non-probability variation gaming state (normal gaming state) / non-short time gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. The Rukoto.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the game number counter (S94).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer as a jackpot start interval time corresponding to the special symbol (S95).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a jackpot start command corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the main RAM 62 (S96). In this processing, the big hit start command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 so that the sub CPU 71 recognizes the big hit start.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (03H) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 62 (S97). When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S98, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the game number counter. Thereby, the number of games is counted.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 62 is “0” (S99). When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S99: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S104. When the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S99: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S100.

  In S <b> 100, the main CPU 60 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs again the process of determining whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 62 is “0” (S101). When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S101: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S102. On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S101: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S104.

  In S <b> 102, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the game state flag in the main RAM 62. In this process, if the value of the gaming state flag indicates a probability variation gaming state, the main CPU 60 sets the probability variation gaming state and the value indicating the non-time saving gaming state as the gaming state flag, and indicates the probability variation gaming state. If not, a value indicating the non-probability changing gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state is set as a gaming state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the short time end command data in the main RAM 62 (S103). The short time end command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a short time end command, so that the sub CPU 71 recognizes the short time end.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag of the main RAM 62 (S104). When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Big hit start interval management processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a big hit start interval management process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This jackpot start interval management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating a big hit start interval management process (S110). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process (S110: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S111. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process (S110: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S111, the main CPU 60 determines whether the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0” when the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start management process. Processing to determine whether or not. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S111: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the processing of S112, while when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S111: NO), the main CPU 60 This subroutine ends.

  In S <b> 112, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value of the main RAM 62. In the present embodiment, for example, if the big hit type is “16R big hit”, since it is 16 rounds, “16” is set. Note that the upper limit value for the number of winning prize opening counter is synonymous with the number of rounds, and is managed separately from the value of the opening number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 62 (S113).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting open / close pattern data for each round according to the type of jackpot symbol (S114). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets open / close pattern data indicating the open patterns 1 to 3 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) display commands data during the opening of the big prize opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S115). In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the first round. The special winning opening open command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special winning opening open display command.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a waiting time management process before reopening a big winning opening in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag of the main RAM 62 (S116).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the big prize opening prize counter in the main RAM 62 (S117).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time corresponding to the special winning opening opening number counter (number of rounds) in the main RAM 62 (S118).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data for opening the big prize opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S119).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a valid period setting timing (S120). When it is determined that it is the valid period setting timing (S120: YES), that is, when the valid period is to be set at the start of the first round, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S121. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the valid period setting timing (S120: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S121, the main CPU 60 sets a value of “01H” in the validity period flag, and ends this subroutine.

[Waiting time management process before reopening of big prize opening]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening (S130). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening (S130: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S131. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control status flag is not the value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening (S130: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine.

  In S131, the main CPU 60 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management processing is “0” when the control status flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management processing before the big winning opening reopening. A process of determining whether or not 0 ″ is performed. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S131: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the processing of S132, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S131: NO), this subroutine is terminated. .

  In S <b> 132, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the special prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S133). In this case, the display command data during opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. The special winning opening open command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special winning opening open display command. This special winning opening open display command includes an instruction to the sub CPU 71 to add 1 to the value of the round counter.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening opening process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 62 (S134).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the big prize opening prize counter in the main RAM 62 (S135).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 62 (S136).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S137).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs processing for determining whether or not it is a valid period setting timing (S138). When it is determined that it is the effective period setting timing (S138: YES), that is, when the effective period should be set at the start of the next round, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S139. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the valid period setting timing (S138: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S139, the main CPU 60 sets a value of “01H” in the validity period flag, and ends this subroutine.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This special winning opening opening process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening opening process (S140). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the big prize opening process (S140: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S141. If it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (04H) indicating the big prize opening process (S140: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S <b> 141, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter is “10” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 60 determines that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more (S141: YES), the process proceeds to S144. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big prize winning prize counter is not “10” or more (S141: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S142.

  In S142, the main CPU 60 performs a special winning opening / closing process according to the set opening / closing pattern data for each round. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of opening / closing the special winning opening 39 according to the open / close pattern data for each round set in S114. Specifically, according to the open pattern for each round, the process of closing and opening the special winning opening 39 after waiting for time is repeated to perform the process of opening and closing the special winning opening 39 multiple times during a predetermined round. Can do. For example, if the opening pattern set in S114 is the opening pattern 2 in FIG. 19B, a process of opening the special winning opening 39 three times every 3 seconds is performed during one round. In the case of the opening pattern 1 shown in FIG. 19A, a process of opening the special winning opening 39 for 27 seconds is performed during one round.

  Next, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the waiting time timer as the big prize opening time timer is “0” (S143). When the main CPU 60 determines that the waiting time timer of the predetermined area functioning as the big winning opening opening time timer in the main RAM 62 is “0” (S143: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the processing of S144. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the waiting time timer is “0” (S143: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine. That is, when the main CPU 60 determines that the big prize opening winning counter is “10” or more, or when the big winning opening opening time timer is determined to be “0”, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the processing of S144, When it is determined that the winning opening winning counter is not “10” or more and when it is determined that the large winning opening opening time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is ended.

  In S144, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the big prize closing data. In this process, the main CPU 60 closes the big prize opening solenoid 400 based on the data read from the main ROM 61 in order to close the big prize opening.

  Next, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the value of the validity period flag is set to “01H” (S145). When it is determined that the value of the valid period flag is not set to “01H”, that is, set to “00H” (S145: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S147. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the valid period flag is set to “01H” (S145: YES), the main CPU 60 sets the value of “00H” to the valid period flag (S146).

  Next, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening count is equal to or greater than the upper winning opening limit upper limit (S147). In this process, the main CPU 60 compares the value of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening stored in the main RAM 62 with the value of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is equal to or greater than the upper limit of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening. A process of determining whether or not the upper limit of the number of times of opening is equal to or greater is performed. When it is determined that the winning opening opening count upper limit is exceeded (S147: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S151. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the number of winning openings, (S147: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S148.

  In S <b> 148, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the interval display time between rounds in the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before reopening a big winning opening in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 62 (S149).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting display command data between rounds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S150). The inter-round display command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as an inter-round display command. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S151, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the big hit end interval display time in the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (06H) indicating the big hit end interval process in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag of the main RAM 62 (S152).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the big hit end display command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S153). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the big hit end display command data in the case of the big hit. The jackpot end display command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a jackpot end display command. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Big hit end interval processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end interval process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This jackpot end interval process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 62 is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval process (S160). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval process (S160: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S161. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H) (S160: NO), the main CPU 60 ends the present subroutine.

  In S161, the main CPU 60 determines whether the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the big hit end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 62 is a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H). Processing to determine whether or not. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S161: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S162. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S161: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S162, the main CPU 60 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 62 in the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting control data after the big hit in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S163). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the gaming state transition table shown in FIG. 9 and determines whether or not the jackpot determination state (before transitioning to the jackpot gaming state) and whether or not the transition to the probability changing gaming state occurs. After completion, control data indicating the gaming state and the number of time savings is set. Specifically, the main CPU 60 sets a value indicating the probability change time or non-probability change time in the game state flag, or clears the value of the game state flag and sets a value indicating non-probability change time. If the number of time reductions is a finite number, a value corresponding to the finite number of times is set in the time reduction number counter. Then, the main CPU 60 sets control data indicating the gaming state and the number of time reductions in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 as a command. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol game end processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game end process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This special symbol game end process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 62 is a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process (S170). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process (S170: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S171. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process (S171: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S171, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check in the main RAM 62 as a control state flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Switch input processing]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing switch input processing executed by the main CPU 60 of this embodiment. This switch input process is executed as a subroutine of the system timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the main CPU 60 executes prize ball-related switch check processing (S180). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 390, the general winning opening switches 420, 430, and 440, the first starting port switch 340, and the second starting port switch 350. In other words, it is determined whether or not these switches have detected a game ball. When the main CPU 60 determines that there is an input from the count switch 390, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter. Further, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter when it is determined that the general winning opening switch 420, 430, 440 has been input. When the main CPU 60 determines that there is an input from the first start port switch 340 and the second start port switch 350, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol related switch check process (S181). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not there is an input from the first start port switch 340 or the second start port switch 350. This special symbol related switch check processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a normal symbol related switch check process (S182). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input from the pass gate switch 360, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected. If it is not determined to be the upper limit, a hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random value counter of the normal symbol game, and further, the normal symbol determination random value counter The normal symbol determination random number value is extracted from the main symbol 62 and stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes an abnormality-related switch check process (S183). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, for example, whether or not it is detected that the open / close switch of the glass door 10 is opened and the glass door 10 is opened. When an abnormality is detected, the main CPU 60 performs a process for notifying the abnormality, and if no abnormality is detected, the main CPU 60 keeps it as it is. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special design related switch check processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a special symbol related switch check process executed by the main CPU 60 of the present embodiment. This special symbol related switch check process is executed as a subroutine of a switch input process.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not a start winning for the first start port 34 has been detected (S190). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input from the first start port switch 340. If it is determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 340 (S190: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S191. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no input from the first start port switch 340 (S190: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S197.

  In S191, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of start memory information of the first special symbol is four or more. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the number of the start memory information of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 4 or more (S191: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S204. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more (S191: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S192.

  In S192, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of pieces of start memory information of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the reserved number of the first special symbol stored in the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs various random value acquisition processes (S193). In this processing, the main CPU 60 determines the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the rendering condition determination random value, the variation time determination random value, the effective round number determination random value, the effective round determination random value, The random number value for determining the valid period is extracted from the corresponding counter and stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 62. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random numbers acquired by starting winning during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1). To the first special symbol start storage area (4).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting the first special symbol variation state data (S194). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a winning effect determination process (S195). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to execute an effect corresponding to the start winning, such as changing the display mode of the holding ball.

  Next, the main CPU 60 sets the first start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S196). The first start port winning command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, so that the sub CPU 71 indicates that the first start port 34 has won a prize or the jackpot determination result. Recognize the success or failure. The data of the first start opening winning command includes data for executing the winning effect, for example, the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S204.

  In S197, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not a start winning for the second start opening 35 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input from the second start port switch 350. If it is determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 350 (S197: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S198. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no input from the second start port switch 350 (S197: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S204.

  In S198, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not there are four or more pieces of start memory information for the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the number of start memory information of the second special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the number of reservations is 4 or more (S198: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S204. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more (S198: NO), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S199.

  In S199, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of pieces of start memory information of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved special symbols stored in the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs various random value acquisition processing (S200). In this processing, the main CPU 60 determines the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the rendering condition determination random value, the variation time determination random value, the effective round number determination random value, the effective round determination random value, The random number value for determining the valid period is extracted from the corresponding counter and stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 62. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values acquired by winning a start during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the second special symbol start storage area (1). To the second special symbol start storage area (4).

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting second special symbol variation state data (S201). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62.

  Next, the main CPU 60 executes a winning effect determination process (S202). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to execute an effect corresponding to the start winning, such as changing the display mode of the holding ball.

  Next, the main CPU 60 sets the second start port winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S203). The second start port winning command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, so that the sub CPU 71 indicates that the second start port 35 has won a prize or the jackpot determination result. Recognize the success or failure. The data of the second start opening winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, an effect of changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed as an effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S204.

  In S <b> 204, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning at the special winning opening 39 is detected. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the count switch 390 has been input. When it is determined that the count switch 390 has been input (S204: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S205. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no input from the count switch 390 (S204: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In S205, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter.

  Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a big prize opening command indicating that the big prize opening 39 has been won (S206). The grand prize winning command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, so that the sub CPU 71 recognizes that the big winning prize mouth 39 has won.

  Next, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the value of the validity period flag is set to “01H” (S207). When it is determined that the value of the valid period flag is not set to “01H”, that is, set to “00H” (S207: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the valid period flag is set to “01H” (S207: YES), the main CPU 60 proceeds to the process of S208.

  In S208, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the probability change game state transition data indicating that the game state after the big hit is set to the probability change game state is already set as the control data. If it is determined that the probability variation gaming state transition data has already been set (S208: YES), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation gaming state transition data has not yet been set (S208: NO), the main CPU 60 performs processing for setting the probability variation gaming state transition data (S209).

  Next, the main CPU 60 sets a probability variation gaming state transition command including probability variation gaming state transition data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S210). The probability change gaming state transition command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, so that the sub CPU 71 recognizes that it shifts to the probability change gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. When this process ends, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

  In the present embodiment, various commands set by the main CPU 60 are output to the sub-control circuit 7 by the process of S18 in FIG. 21, but the sub-control circuit 7 in each process of the subroutine executed by the main CPU 60. May be output.

[Main process executed by sub CPU]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the sub CPU 71 performs initialization processing in response to power-on (S300). With this process, the sub CPU 71 is initialized.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number update process (S301). In this process, the sub CPU 71 stores random numbers stored in the work RAM 73 (effect determination random number, continuous notice determination random value, validity period notification presence / absence determination random value, prefetch effect determination random number, jackpot effect determination. For updating various counters for extracting a random number for use and a random number for determining a stop symbol).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes command analysis processing (S302). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of analyzing the command received from the main control circuit 6 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 73. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes display control processing (S303). In this processing, the sub CPU 71 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 13 to the display control circuit 74. In the display control circuit 74, a VDP (not shown) reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 71. Are superimposed and displayed on the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a sound control process (S304). In this process, the sub CPU 71 executes a process for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 21.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a lamp control process (S305). In this process, the sub CPU 71 executes a process for controlling the light emission of various lamps 22 and the like. When this process is finished, the sub CPU 71 again moves to the random number update process of S301, and repeatedly executes each process of S301 to S305.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. Even when the sub CPU 71 is executing the main process, the command reception interrupt process may be executed by interrupting the main process.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the register (S310). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for storing the received command in the reception buffer of the work RAM 73 (S311).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for restoring the register (S312). In this processing, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for returning the value saved in S310 to each register. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined cycle such as 2 ms, for example, and even when the sub CPU 71 is executing the main process, the main process may be interrupted and executed.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the register (S320). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a timer update process (S321). In this process, the sub CPU 71 stores an effective period notification timer, an effective period notification preparation timer, a press operation button operation enable timer, a press operation button operation enable preparation timer, a jog dial operation enable timer, and a jog dial operation enable preparation timer stored in the work RAM 73. To update various timers.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a valid period notification data setting process (S322). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting data for informing the effective period. The effective period notification data setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a pressing operation button operation determination process (S323). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation button 20A has been operated. The pressing operation button operation determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a jog dial operation determination process (S324). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the jog dial 20B has been operated. The jog dial operation determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for restoring the register (S325). In this processing, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for returning the value saved in S320 to each register. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Valid period notification data setting process]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a valid period notification data setting process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This valid period notification data setting process is executed as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification preparation flag is “ON” (S330). This effective period notification preparation flag is a value that is set to ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 depending on whether or not there is a waiting time until the effective period is notified. When it is determined that the valid period notification preparation flag is not “ON” (S330: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S336. On the other hand, when it is determined that the valid period notification preparation flag is “ON” (S330: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S331.

  In step S331, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the valid period notification preparation timer is “0”. This effective period notification preparation timer is a timer for measuring the waiting time until the effective period is notified. When the value of the valid period notification preparation timer is “0” (S331: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S332. On the other hand, when the value of the valid period notification preparation timer is not “0” (S331: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S332, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting effective period notification data for notifying the effective period in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S332).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the effective period notification flag to “ON” (S333). The effective period notification flag is a value that is set ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 according to whether or not the effective period is notified.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the notification period in the effective period notification timer (S334). The valid period notification timer is a timer for measuring the time for reporting the valid period.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the valid period notification preparation flag to “OFF” (S335). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S336, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification flag is “ON”. When it is determined that the valid period notification flag is not “ON” (S336: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effective period notification flag is “ON” (S336: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S337.

  In S <b> 337, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the valid period notification timer is “0”. When the value of the valid period notification timer is “0” (S337: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S338. On the other hand, when the value of the valid period notification timer is not “0” (S337: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S338, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting effective period non-notification data for instructing not to notify the effective period in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S338).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the effective period notification flag to “OFF” (S339). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Press operation button operation determination processing]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the pressing operation button operation determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This pressing operation button operation determination process is executed as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a volume selection screen is being displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 (S340). If it is determined that the volume selection screen is not being displayed (S340: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S344. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume selection screen is being displayed (S340: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S341.

  In S341, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the volume level has been determined. If the volume level has not been determined (S341: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S342. On the other hand, if the volume level has already been determined (S341: YES), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S342, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the operation button 20A has been pressed based on the detection signal from the operation button switch 201 corresponding to the operation button 20A. When it is determined that the pressing operation of the operation button 20A has not been performed (S342: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 20A has been pressed (S342: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S343.

  In step S <b> 343, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data for determining the volume level indicated by the arrow on the volume selection screen in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. Thereby, the volume of the speaker 21 is determined. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S <b> 344, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a luminance selection screen is being displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. If it is determined that the luminance selection screen is not being displayed (S344: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S348. On the other hand, if it is determined that the brightness selection screen is being displayed (S344: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S345.

  In S345, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the luminance level has been determined. If the luminance level has not been determined (S345: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S346. On the other hand, when the luminance level has been determined (S345: YES), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In S346, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the operation button 20A has been pressed based on the detection signal from the operation button switch 201 corresponding to the operation button 20A. If it is determined that the operation button 20A has not been pressed (S346: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation button 20A has been pressed (S346: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S347.

  In S347, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data for determining the luminance level indicated by the arrow on the luminance selection screen in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. Thereby, the light emission luminance of the various lamps 22 is determined.

  In S348, the sub CPU 71 executes a process based on the operation of the operation button 20A as another pressing operation. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Jog dial operation determination processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a jog dial operation determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This jog dial operation determination process is executed as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a volume selection screen is being displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 (S350). If it is determined that the volume selection screen is not being displayed (S350: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S354. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume selection screen is being displayed (S350: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S351.

  In S351, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the volume level has been determined. When the volume level has not been determined (S351: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S352. On the other hand, if the volume level has already been determined (S351: YES), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S352, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the jog dial 20B has been rotated based on detection signals from the first jog dial switch 202 and the second jog dial switch 203 corresponding to the jog dial 20B. When it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B has not been performed (S352: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B has been performed (S352: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S353.

  In step S <b> 353, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data for moving the arrow in the predetermined area of the work RAM 73 in accordance with the operation result of the jog dial 20 </ b> B on the volume selection screen. Thereby, a change operation is performed on the volume of the speaker 21. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S <b> 354, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the luminance selection screen is being displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. If it is determined that the luminance selection screen is not being displayed (S344: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S358. On the other hand, if it is determined that the brightness selection screen is being displayed (S354: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S355.

  In S355, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the luminance level has been determined. If the luminance level has not been determined (S355: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S356. On the other hand, when the luminance level has been determined (S355: YES), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. That is, when the volume level and the brightness level have been determined, various operations cannot be accepted. In the present embodiment, in the case of one brightness change effect or volume change effect, various operations are not accepted once the brightness or volume is determined. It may be accepted at any time.

  In S356, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the jog dial 20B has been rotated based on detection signals from the first jog dial switch 202 and the second jog dial switch 203 corresponding to the jog dial 20B. When it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B is not performed (S356: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B has been performed (S356: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S357.

  In S357, processing for setting data for moving the arrow in the brightness selection screen in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 in accordance with the operation result of the jog dial 20B is performed. Thereby, a change operation is performed on the luminance of the various lamps 22. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S358, the sub CPU 71 executes processing based on the operation of the jog dial 20B as other operations. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.
[Command analysis processing]
42 and 43 are flowcharts showing command analysis processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This command analysis process is executed as a subroutine of the main process.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the sub CPU 71 determines whether there is a received command (S360). In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a reception command (S360: YES), it moves to the process of S361, and if it determines that there is no reception command (S360: NO), it ends this subroutine.

  In step S361, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for reading the received command data. In this process, the sub CPU 71 reads a command stored in the reception buffer.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command (S362). In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a variation pattern designation command (S362: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S363 and determines that the reception command is not a variation pattern designation command (S362: NO). , The process proceeds to S365.

  In S363, the sub CPU 71 executes effect pattern determination processing based on the variation pattern designation command. In the effect pattern determination process, an effect pattern including a decorative display variation display mode is determined. This effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a start memory number update process (S364). By this processing, the number display mode of the start storage information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 is updated. This starting memory number updating process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S365, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a symbol designating command (S365: YES), the process proceeds to S366, and when it is determined that the received command is not a symbol designating command (S365: NO), S367. Move on to processing.

  In S366, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining a stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the symbol designation command. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S367, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a start opening prize command. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a start opening prize command (S367: YES), the process proceeds to S368, and if the received command determines that the received command is not a starting opening prize command (S367: NO). , The process proceeds to S369.

  In S368, the sub CPU 71 executes a start memory number update process. By this processing, the number display mode of the start storage information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 is updated. This starting memory number updating process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S369, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the received command is a valid round pattern command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a valid round pattern command (S369: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S370 and determines that the received command is not a valid round pattern command (S369: NO). , The process proceeds to S371.

  In S370, the sub CPU 71 executes a validity period notification presence / absence determination process. In this process, it is determined whether or not to notify the effective period. The effective period notification presence / absence determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S371, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a probability change gaming state transition command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a probability change gaming state transition command (S371: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S372 and determines that the reception command is not a probability change gaming state transition command (S371: S371). NO), the process proceeds to S373.

  In S372, the sub CPU 71 executes a probability variation gaming state transition notification presence / absence determination process. In this process, it is determined whether or not to notify the transition to the probability variation gaming state. The probability variation gaming state transition notification presence / absence determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S373, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the received command is a big hit start command. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a big hit start command (S373: YES), the process proceeds to S374, and if it is determined that the received command is not a big hit start command (S373: NO), S375 Move on to processing.

  In S374, the sub CPU 71 executes a big hit start effect determination process. In this process, the effect at the start of the big hit is determined. The jackpot start effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S375, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received command is an inter-round display command. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is an inter-round display command (S375: YES), the process proceeds to S376, and if the received command is determined not to be an inter-round display command (S375: NO). , The process proceeds to S377.

  In S376, the sub CPU 71 executes an inter-round effect determination process. In this process, the effect in the interval between rounds is determined. This inter-round effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S377, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a display command for opening the big prize opening. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a display command during opening of the big prize opening (S377: YES), it moves to the process of S378 and determines that the received command is not a display command during opening of the big prize opening. In the case (S377: NO), the process proceeds to S379.

  In S378, the sub CPU 71 executes an effect process during the round. In this process, an effect during the round in which the special winning opening 39 is open is determined. This in-round effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S379, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a big hit end display command. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a jackpot end display command (S379: YES), it moves to the process of S380 and determines that the received command is not a jackpot end display command (S379: NO). , The process proceeds to S381.

  In S380, the sub CPU 71 executes a jackpot end effect process. In this process, the effect at the end of the big hit is determined. This jackpot end effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S381, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a big prize winning command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a big prize opening prize command (S381: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S382 and determines that the received command is not a big prize opening prize command (S381: NO), the process proceeds to S383.

  In S <b> 382, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter in the work RAM 73. According to this processing, the value of the big prize winning prize counter of the work RAM 73 is displayed on the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 as the number of winning prizes during the big hit.

  In step S383, the sub CPU 71 performs processing corresponding to the received other command. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment. This effect pattern determination processing is executed as a subroutine of command analysis processing.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the sub CPU 71 extracts a random number for effect determination (S390). Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S391). In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S391: YES), it moves to the process of S392 and determines that it does not correspond to the first special symbol (S391: NO). ), That is, if it is determined that the change pattern designation command corresponds to the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S398.

  In S392, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is “ON”. The continuous notice flag is a value that is set to ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 in order to identify whether or not an effect relating to volume change or brightness change is performed, and the value of a continuous notice counter described later is greater than zero. In this case, it becomes “ON”. In addition, the type of continuous notice flag corresponds to “brightness change flag” indicating an effect corresponding only to luminance change, “volume change flag” indicating an effect corresponding to only volume change, and both luminance change and volume change There is a “brightness / volume change flag” indicating the effect. If it is determined that the continuous notice flag is not “ON” (S392: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S393. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice flag is “ON” (S392: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S394.

  In S393, the sub CPU 71 refers to the first decorative design effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 13), and performs a process of determining the effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command and the extracted effect determination random value. Do. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S402.

  In S394, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15) according to the type of the continuous notice flag, receives the received variation pattern designation command, the extracted effect determination random number value, and further continuously. An effect pattern is determined based on the value of the notice counter. The continuous notice counter is a subtraction counter provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 in order to instruct the order of effects related to volume change or brightness change. In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 3 or 0 to 4 is used as an example. It can be taken.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the continuous notice counter (S395). Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is “0” (S396). When the value of the continuous notice counter is “0” (S396: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S397. On the other hand, when the value of the continuous notice counter is not “0” (S396: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S402.

  In step S397, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the corresponding continuous notice flag to “OFF”. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S402.

  In S398, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the continuous notice flag is not “ON” (S398: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S401. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice flag is “ON” (S398: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S399.

  In S399, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the corresponding continuous notice flag to “OFF”. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the continuous notice counter (S400). That is, in the present embodiment, accompanying the continuous variation display of the first decorative design, an effect related to the volume change or the luminance change can be executed, but when the second decoration design is displayed, the volume change or the luminance change is performed. It is stipulated that the production is not executed. As another embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect related to a volume change or a brightness change during continuous variation display of the second decorative symbol.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the second decorative design effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 13), and performs a process of determining the effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command and the extracted effect determination random number. (S401).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S393, S394, or S401 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S402). Thereby, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect screen according to the effect pattern is displayed in conjunction with the variable display of the decorative symbols. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Starting memory count update processing]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the start memory number update process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This starting memory number updating process is executed as a subroutine of the command analysis process.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start port winning command based on winning in the first start port 34 has been received (S410). In this process, if it is determined that a start port winning command based on winning in the first start port 34 has been received (S410: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S411. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start port winning command based on the winning to the first start port 34 is not received (S410: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S419.

  In step S <b> 411, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of storing first start storage data in the first start storage area of the work RAM 73 as start storage information corresponding to the first decorative symbol (first special symbol).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is “ON” (S412). If it is determined that the continuous notice flag is not “ON” (S412: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S413. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice flag is “ON” (S412: YES), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In S413, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the start storage data in the first start storage area satisfies a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is a condition in which three or more items including the current start storage data are stored, other than the current start storage data stored in the first start storage area, corresponding to the loss. Satisfaction. As another embodiment, it may be specified that the condition is satisfied even when there are two or more start-up storage data or when the start-up storage data other than this time includes a big hit. When it is determined that the start storage data in the first start storage area satisfies the predetermined condition (S413: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S414. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start storage data in the first start storage area does not satisfy the predetermined condition (S413: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In S414, the sub CPU 71 extracts a random number for determining the continuous notice. Then, the sub CPU 71 refers to the continuous notice determination table (see FIG. 16) according to the number of start memory data, and determines the big hit determination result (hit type) included in the start memory data stored this time and the continuous notice determination extracted. Based on the random number value for use, a process for determining whether or not to produce the effect related to the continuous notice is performed (S415).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute the effect related to the continuous notice based on the determination result of S415 (S416). When the effect related to the continuous notice is executed (S416: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S417. On the other hand, when the effect related to the continuous notice is not executed (S416: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In S417, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the number of start memory data stored in the first start memory as the value of the continuous notice counter. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the continuous notice flag corresponding to the determined continuous notice to “ON” (S418). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In step S419, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 35 has been received. In this process, if it is determined that a start port winning command based on winning in the second start port 35 has been received (S419: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S420. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start port winning command based on the winning to the second start port 35 has not been received (S419: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S421.

  In step S <b> 420, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for storing second start storage data in the second start storage area of the work RAM 73 as start storage information corresponding to the second decorative symbol. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S421, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol. If the change pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S421: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S422. On the other hand, when it is not the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol, that is, when the received command is the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special symbol (S421: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S422. .

  In S422, the sub CPU 71 updates the start storage data in the first start storage areas 1 to 4. Specifically, the start storage data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the first start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the start storage data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in a different storage area, but the data stored in the first start storage area 1 is erased. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S423, the sub CPU 71 updates the start storage data in the second start storage areas 1 to 4. Specifically, the start storage data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the second start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the start storage data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in a different storage area, but the data stored in the second start storage area 1 is erased. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Valid period notification presence / absence determination processing]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a validity period notification presence / absence determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This valid period notification presence / absence determination processing is executed as a subroutine of command analysis processing.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of extracting a valid period notification presence / absence determination random number value (S430).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining an effective period notification presence / absence determination table (see FIG. 18) as a reference table based on the stop symbol indicated by the received symbol designation command (S431).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the determined effective period notification presence / absence determination table, and determines all effective rounds based on the number of effective rounds acquired from the effective round pattern command and the extracted effective period notification presence / absence determination random numbers. A process of determining the notification type is performed (S432). In addition, you may make it determine the alerting | reporting mode (whether it alert | reports an effective period, alerting | reporting timing) for every round used as an effective round.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the corresponding notification pattern data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 based on the determined notification type and the effective round pattern data acquired from the effective round pattern command (S433). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Probability game state transition notification presence / absence determination processing]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a probability-change gaming state transition notification presence / absence determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This probability variation gaming state transition notification presence / absence determination processing is executed as a subroutine of command analysis processing.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification flag is “ON” (S440). When it is determined that the valid period notification flag is not “ON” (S440: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the valid period notification flag is “ON” (S440: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S441.

  In S <b> 441, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the probability change gaming state transition notification data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. Thereby, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, it is possible to display an effect screen indicating the transition to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the big hit.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “ON” as the value of the probability change gaming state transition notification flag set in the work RAM 73 (S442). This probability change gaming state transition notification flag indicates that the probability variation gaming state transition notification data has been set, and is set to ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 so that the probability variation gaming state transition notification data is not set many times. This value is “ON” when notification is made. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. Thereby, in this embodiment, unless it is alert | reported that it is an effective period, the alert | report to the effect change game state will not be performed.

[Big hit start production decision processing]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a big hit start effect determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment. This jackpot start effect determination process is executed as a subroutine of a command analysis process.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the round number counter (S450). This round number counter is an addition counter provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 to count the number of rounds executed according to the type of jackpot at the time of jackpot start. Can be taken.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an effective round during the big hit based on the effective round pattern data acquired from the effective round pattern command (S451). If it is determined that there is an effective round during the big hit (S451: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S452. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no effective round during the big hit (S451: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S455.

  In S452, the sub CPU 71 executes a prior notice notification determination process. In this advance notice notification determination process, for example, a predetermined random value is extracted and a lottery is performed, and it is determined whether or not to notify that there is an effective round during the big hit as a prior notice. The advance notice includes, for example, a confirmed advance notice that a valid round is available with a probability of 20% by a definitive message, a message that confesses without a confirmed advance notice with a probability of 80%, etc. An indeterminate advance notice can be provided that indefinitely suggests whether or not there is a valid round.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not to perform notification related to the advance notice that there is an effective round (S453). If it is determined that the notification related to this advance notice is to be executed (S453: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S454. On the other hand, when it determines with not alerting | reporting regarding a prior notice (S453: NO), sub CPU71 transfers to the process of S455.

  In S <b> 454, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data related to the advance confirmation notice in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S <b> 455, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data relating to the unconfirmed advance notice in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. According to such a process, even when the notification related to the unconfirmed advance notice is executed, the effective round may or may not actually exist during the big hit. Thereby, the player can raise the expectation with respect to an effective round.

[Round-to-round production processing]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an inter-round effect process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This inter-round effect process is executed as a subroutine of command analysis process.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification flag is “ON” (S460). When it is determined that the valid period notification flag is not “ON” (S460: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S464. On the other hand, when it is determined that the valid period notification flag is “ON” (S460: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S461.

  In S461, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting valid period non-notification data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 to forcibly end the notification of the valid period at the end of the round. Thereby, in the interval between rounds, it will be in the state where notification of an effective period is not once performed even in the situation where an effective round remains.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the effective period notification timer (S462).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “OFF” in the effective period notification flag (S463). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S467.

  In S464, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification preparation flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the valid period notification preparation flag is not “ON” (S464: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S467. On the other hand, if it is determined that the valid period notification preparation flag is “ON” (S464: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S465.

  In S465, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the valid period notification preparation timer.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “OFF” to the effective period notification preparation flag (S466).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting effect data corresponding to the value indicated by the round number counter in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S467). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Direction processing during round]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the in-round effect process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This round effect processing is executed as a subroutine of command analysis processing.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the round number counter (S470).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the big prize winning prize counter (S471).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the round number counter corresponds to the order of rounds in which the notification of the effective period is performed (effective period notification round) (S472). When it is determined that the value of the round number counter does not correspond to the effective period notification round (S472: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S479. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round number counter corresponds to the effective period notification round (S472: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S473.

  In S473, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for determining whether or not there is a waiting time before the effective period is notified. If it is determined that there is a waiting time before notification of the effective period (S473: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S477. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no waiting time before notification of the effective period (S473: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S474.

  In S474, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting effective period notification data for notifying the effective period in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to a period for informing the effective period in the effective period notification timer (S475).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “ON” in the effective period notification flag (S476). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S479.

  In S477, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting a value corresponding to the waiting time until the notification of the effective period is started in the effective period notification preparation timer.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “ON” in the effective period notification preparation flag (S478).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting effect data corresponding to the value indicated by the round number counter in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S479). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Big jackpot effect processing]
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end effect process executed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment. This jackpot end effect processing is executed as a subroutine of command analysis processing.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification flag is “ON” (S480). If it is determined that the valid period notification flag is not “ON” (S480: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S484. On the other hand, when it is determined that the valid period notification flag is “ON” (S480: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S481.

  In step S <b> 481, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting effective period non-notification data for instructing not to notify the effective period in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. Thereby, at the time of the end of jackpot, it will be in the state where notification of an effective period is not carried out.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the effective period notification timer (S482).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “OFF” to the effective period notification flag (S483). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S487.

  In S484, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effective period notification preparation flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the valid period notification preparation flag is not “ON” (S484: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S487. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effective period notification preparation flag is “ON” (S484: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S485.

  In S485, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the effective period notification preparation timer.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “OFF” in the effective period notification preparation flag (S486).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting “0” in the big prize opening winning counter (S487).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the probability variation gaming state transition notification flag is “ON” (S488). When it is determined that the probability variation gaming state transition notification flag is not “ON” (S488: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S490. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation gaming state transition notification flag is “ON” (S488: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S489.

  In S <b> 489, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting second effect mode transition notification data for displaying the entry screen of the second effect mode indicating that the game state is the probability variation game state in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S490, the sub CPU 71 indicates the first effect mode transition notification data for displaying the entry screen of the first effect mode that does not clearly suggest or completely suggest that the game state is the probability variation game state. Perform processing to set to. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Display example when changing brightness (volume)]
FIG. 52 shows the flow of the display screen when changing the luminance (volume) in this embodiment as an example. In this display example, for convenience of explanation, the game flow is such that no new start win is generated, but of course, a start win can occur at any time.

  As shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, the decorative symbol 1000 is being displayed in a variable manner, and the decorative symbol 1000 is, for example, a reach display of “5- ↓ -5”. It is an aspect.

  At this time, for example, when the number of games corresponding to the number of changes in the special symbol is, for example, a predetermined number of times of 200, 400,..., As shown in FIG. A brightness selection screen 1010 including a message such as “Rotate the jog dial to select the brightness and change the brightness with the button PUSH!” Is displayed as a loss effect or a special jackpot effect. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (D), the display area 131 displays the message 1020 “READY GO!” Together with the decorative design to be displayed in a variable manner, and prompts the user to change the brightness before the decorative design is stopped. Thus, an indicator 1030 indicating the time limit is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52 (E), the display area 131 displays a bar meter 1040 of a predetermined color that schematically represents the luminance level, and an arrow (↑) 1050 for indicating a bar corresponding to the luminance level. The

  At this time, the player can change the position of the arrow (↑) 1050 to a desired luminance level by rotating the jog dial 20B as shown in FIG. 52 (F). Thereafter, when the player depresses the operation button 20A within the time limit, the brightness level indicated by the arrow (↑) 1050 is set in the lamp control circuit 76 as shown in FIG. 52 (G). . Thereby, the brightness | luminance of various lamps 22 is changed.

  When the brightness change setting is completed, in the display area 131, as shown in FIG. 52 (H), the brightness selection screen is switched again to the reach display screen of the decorative design 1000, and finally, for example, in FIG. 52 (I). As shown in the figure, the variation display of the decorative symbol 1000 is finished, and the stop symbol 1000A is displayed.

  Similarly, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, the volume selection screen 2010 may be displayed. In this case, as shown as an example in FIG. 52 (E ′), the volume selection screen 2010 also displays an indicator 2030 indicating the time limit, a bar meter 2040 schematically representing the volume level, an arrow (↑) 2050, and the like. However, for the bar meter 2040 that schematically represents the volume level, the color scheme may be different from that of the bar meter 1040 on the luminance selection screen.

  In the luminance change loss effect, only the luminance selection screen 1010 is displayed, and in the volume change loss effect, only the volume selection screen 2010 is displayed. However, when the special jackpot effect and the special loss effect are selected, the decorative design is displayed. The luminance selection screen 1010 and the volume selection screen 2010 described above are displayed in order during the display of 1000 fluctuations. The display order of the luminance selection screen 1010 and the volume selection screen 2010 may be any of the previous orders. Further, the luminance selection screen and the volume selection screen may be a single display screen, and the luminance and volume may be changed together.

[Display example when changing brightness and volume for continuous notice]
FIG. 53 shows, as an example, the flow of the display screen at the time of luminance change and volume change according to the continuous notice in the present embodiment. In this display example as well, for convenience of explanation, the game flow is such that a new start winning (a winning of a game ball to the starting opening) does not occur. Of course, a starting winning can occur at any time.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (A), in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, four pieces of the stored number of start memory information are displayed in the display mode 1001 of “watermelon”, and the decorative symbol 1000 is stopped in the stop display state. The symbol 1000A is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is started based on one of the four pieces of start storage information, the display mode 1001 of “watermelon” is changed from four to three. Subtracted to display.

  At this time, when the brightness change first half loss effect is determined based on the start memory information, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), as in the case shown in FIG. 52 described above, “the brightness is obtained by rotating the jog dial. A brightness selection screen 1010 including a message such as “Select the button and change the brightness with the button PUSH!” Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 53D, a message 1020 “READY GO !!” is displayed in the display area 131 together with the decorative pattern 1000 to be displayed in a variable manner and the display mode 1001 of “watermelon” indicating the number of reserved items. The At this time, an indicator indicating the time limit is not displayed, but the time limit is internally measured.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 53E and 53F, as in the case shown in FIG. 52, the display area 131 corresponds to the luminance level and a bar meter 1040 of a predetermined color that schematically represents the luminance level. An arrow (↑) 1050 for pointing to the bar is displayed, and the player can change the position of the arrow (↑) 1050 to a desired luminance level by rotating the jog dial 20B. .

  At this time, if the luminance change latter half / volume change first half losing effect is determined based on the next start-up storage information, as shown in FIG. Based on one of the pieces of start memory information, the decorative display of the decorative symbol 1000 is started, and the “watermelon” display mode 1001 is subtracted from three to two. Then, as shown in FIGS. 53 (H) and (I), when the player depresses the operation button 20A within the time limit while the decorative symbol 1000 is being displayed, the player is indicated by an arrow (↑) 1050. The brightness level is set in the lamp control circuit 76. Thereby, the brightness | luminance of various lamps 22 is changed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53 (J), in the display area 131, the decoration symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and “the volume is selected by rotating the jog dial and the volume is changed with the button PUSH. A volume selection screen 2010 including a message such as “!” Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (K), a message 2020 “READY GO !!” is displayed in the display area 131 together with a display pattern 1001 of “watermelon” indicating the decorative symbols to be variably displayed and the number of reserved items. . Even at this time, an indicator indicating the time limit is not displayed, but the time limit is internally measured.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 53 (L) and 53 (M), the display area 131 has a bar meter 2040 schematically representing the volume level in a color different from the predetermined color and a bar corresponding to the volume level. An arrow (↑) 2050 is displayed, and the player can change the position of the arrow (↑) 2050 to a desired volume level by rotating the jog dial 20B.

  At this time, if the volume change second half losing effect is determined based on the next start storage information, as shown in FIG. 53 (N), in the display area 131, two start operations are performed together with the volume selection screen 2010. Based on one of the stored information, the decorative display of the decorative symbol 1000 is started, and the display mode 1001 of “watermelon” is subtracted from two to one. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (O), when the player presses the operation button 20A, the volume level indicated by the arrow (↑) 2050 is set in the voice control circuit 75. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (P), after the player presses down the operation button 20A, the decorative symbol 1000 is stopped and a stop symbol 1000A corresponding to the loss is displayed. At this time, level information 1002 indicating the luminance (brightness) level currently set in the lamp control circuit 76 and the volume level set in the sound control circuit 75 is displayed in a part of the display area 131. The

  After that, if, for example, the brightness / volume change result display loss effect is determined based on the next start memory information, the display area 131 displays the last start memory information as shown in FIG. 53 (Q). Based on this, the variation display of the decorative symbol 1000 is started. At this time, in the effect to be executed, various lamps 22 emit light and sound is emitted from the speaker 21 based on the luminance (brightness) level and volume level indicated in the level information 1002 displayed in the display area 131. .

  After that, if the brightness / volume change result display jackpot effect is determined in the display area 131 based on the last remaining start storage information, as shown in FIG. The stop symbol 1000A corresponding to is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, such setting operations for luminance change and volume change are possible when there are four or three pieces of start memory information, and are realized by a continuous notice effect pattern similar to a so-called pre-read effect. . It should be noted that the time limit for changing the brightness and the time limit for changing the volume may be the same time or different times. In addition, the volume selection screen is not displayed during the variation display of the decorative pattern that will ultimately be a big hit, but by passing on the previous production pattern, the final “big hit” or “lost” The volume selection screen may be displayed until the stop symbol is displayed so that the volume can be changed. Of course, the display order of the luminance selection screen and the volume selection screen may be any of the first. An indicator indicating the time limit may be displayed.

[Display example when valid period notification]
FIG. 54 shows the flow of the display screen at the time of notification of the effective period in this embodiment as an example.

  As shown in FIGS. 54A and 54B, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, a stop symbol 1000A such as “7-7-7” corresponding to “big hit” at the time of big hit is displayed. The letter of winning is displayed.

  At this time, if there is an effective round in the big hit round and the advance confirmation notice is determined, as shown in FIG. 54C, the display area 131 when the first round is started is displayed. Displays a message 3000 such as “I will inform you of the validity period!”.

  Thereafter, when a state corresponding to the valid period in the valid round is entered, a message indicating the current state such as “valid period” is displayed in the lower left corner portion 3001 of the display area 131 as shown in FIG. 54 (D). The At this time, in the lower right corner portion 3002 of the display area 131, the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 39 during the round is displayed. By confirming such a message and the number of winnings, the player recognizes whether or not there has been a winning at the big winning opening 39 during the effective period, that is, whether or not the player will enter the probable gaming state after the end of the big hit. be able to.

  Then, when a prize is actually received at the special winning opening 39 during the effective period, as shown in FIG. 54 (E), a message 3003 such as “Probability change confirmed!” Is displayed in the display area 131. In addition, a message such as “Probability change confirmed” is also displayed in the lower right corner portion 3002 of the display area 131. Thereafter, when the big hit ends, as shown in FIG. 54 (F), a message 3004 such as “second mode entry” is displayed as the entry screen of the second effect mode indicating the transition to the probability variation gaming state. Thereby, the player can recognize more reliably that it will transfer to a probability change game state.

  On the other hand, when there is an effective round in the big hit round, but the unconfirmed advance notice is determined, as shown in FIG. 54 (C ′), the display area 131 when the first round is started is displayed. , A message 3000 ′ such as “May notify the effective period !?” is displayed. Note that such a message 3000 'may be displayed even when there is no valid round in the big hit round.

  Thereafter, even if the state corresponds to the valid period during the valid round, as shown in FIG. 54 (D ′), the lower left corner portion 3001 of the display area 131 indicates that the current state is in the valid period. Messages are not displayed. Therefore, in this case, the player cannot recognize whether or not there has been a winning at the big winning opening 39 during the effective period, that is, whether or not the game will shift to the probability changing gaming state after the big hit.

  Further, even if there is a winning at the big winning opening 39 during the effective period, as shown in FIG. 54 (E '), a message or the like indicating confirmation of probability change is not displayed in the display area 131. Thereafter, when the big hit ends, as shown in FIG. 54 (F '), a message 3004' such as "first mode entry" is displayed as the entry screen in the first effect mode. Thereby, the player can raise the expectation that it may shift to a probability variation gaming state.

  As a modification example of the effective period notification, as shown in FIG. 54 (C ″), when the next round to be started falls within the predetermined period of the interval between rounds, The message 3000 "such as" I will inform you of the validity period! "May be displayed.

  According to the present embodiment, since the brightness and volume can be changed even when the decorative symbol is variably displayed and the game is in progress, the brightness and volume can be easily changed without stopping the progress of the game. Can be changed. Thereby, since the progress of the game is not hindered, it is possible to effectively prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In addition, since the player can change the brightness and volume while the game is in progress every time the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, the player tries to continue the game until such brightness and volume can be changed. Since the consciousness to work also works, it is possible to more effectively prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In addition, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, a screen that prompts the user to change the brightness and volume before the decorative symbol is stopped is displayed. It is possible to surely know that the volume can be changed, and this can also effectively prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In addition, when the decorative symbol is in the variable display based on the start memory information stored before the start memory information from which the determination result indicating that the effect related to the continuous notice is executed is obtained, The volume can be changed, and after that, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed based on the start memory information that is the basis for executing the effect related to the continuous notice, the continuous notice is given with the desired brightness and volume. You can watch the last performance. That is, the player can enjoy the final presentation by the continuous notice with the best and appropriate brightness and volume.

  Next, the configuration and operation of a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the same or similar components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. FIGS. 55 to 64 show the results according to another first embodiment, FIGS. 65 to 67 show the results according to another second embodiment, and FIGS. 68 to 71 show the results according to another third embodiment. FIG. 72 shows another embodiment according to the fourth embodiment.

[Variation Pattern Determination Table in Other First Embodiment]
FIG. 55 shows a first special symbol variation pattern determination table and a second special symbol variation pattern determination table in another first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 55, the first special symbol variation pattern determination table and the second special symbol variation pattern determination table define basically the same contents as those shown in FIG. The jackpot type is not stipulated in detail, and “big hit” and “losing” are stipulated simply as the jackpot determination result. Note that “h0” to “h7” are defined as the variation pattern designation commands.

  The variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 55 is provided separately for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but one variation pattern is not divided into the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A determination table may be used. In addition, although two different variation patterns are associated with each of “big hit” and “losing” of the big hit determination result, the types of variation patterns may be more or less than that, Different variation patterns may be associated depending on the type of jackpot such as “16R jackpot” or “8R jackpot”. When different variation patterns are provided according to the big hit type, the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern may be different. For example, one variation pattern determination table is assigned to the first special symbol, but a plurality of tables may be assigned.

[Production Pattern Determination Table in Other First Embodiment]
FIG. 56 shows an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol in the other first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 56, the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol defines basically the same contents as those shown in FIG. “Production A” to “Production H” are defined as production patterns according to the designated commands (h0 to h7). “Production A” to “Production H” are production modes at least partially different from each other.

  Note that the first decorative design effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56 associates three types of effect patterns with one variation pattern, but there are more or less types of effect patterns. Moreover, different effect patterns may be associated with each variation pattern. Moreover, although the 1st decoration design effect pattern determination table and the 2nd decoration design effect pattern determination table are each provided one each, you may provide multiple about any one or both tables. The first decorative design effect pattern determination table and the second decorative design effect pattern determination table may be combined into one table. Although there is no particular description about the specific effect mode, for example, as the various effects, it is of course possible to execute the effect related to the brightness change described above, the effect related to the volume change, and the effect of continuous notice related to the change in the brightness and the volume. It is.

[Change of production selection rate in other first embodiment]
FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the change in the effect selection rate in the other first embodiment, corresponding to each of the first decorative design effect pattern determination table and the second decorative design effect pattern determination table. The changeable range of the production pattern selection rate is shown. As shown in FIG. 57, when changing the selection rate of the production pattern corresponding to the first decorative design production pattern determination table, a settable range (0 to 20) of a first production change counter described later, and addition / subtraction The value (−10 to +10) is used. For example, in the case of changing the selection rate of the effect pattern based on the first decorative design effect pattern determination table, if the value of the first effect change counter is “0”, “−10” is added / subtracted. Correspondingly, if the value of the first effect change counter is “10”, “± 0” corresponds as the addition / subtraction value, and if the value of the first effect change counter is “20”, the addition / subtraction value is “+10”. Will respond. In addition, when changing the selection rate of the effect pattern based on the second decorative design effect pattern determination table, the second effect change described later is larger than the case based on the first decoration design effect pattern determination table. A counter settable range (0 to 100) and an addition / subtraction value (−50 to +50) are used. In the case of changing the selection rate of the effect pattern based on the second decorative effect effect pattern determination table, for example, if the value of the second effect change counter is “0”, “−50” is added / subtracted. Correspondingly, if the value of the second effect change counter is “50”, “± 0” corresponds as the addition / subtraction value, and if the value of the first effect change counter is “100”, the addition / subtraction value is “+50”. Will respond.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect selection range when an effect pattern is determined using the table shown in FIG. 56 and the addition / subtraction value of the range shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 58, for example, when determining the effect pattern based on the change pattern 1 (change pattern designation command “h0”), the value of the first effect change counter is “10” and the addition / subtraction value “± 0” is set. In this case, as the production selection ranges of “Production A”, “Production B”, and “Production C”, ranges of random numbers for production determination “0-19” and “20-39” respectively defined in the table of FIG. , And “40 to 99” are not changed, and the ranges correspond to the respective production selection rates “20%”, “20%”, and “60%”. On the other hand, when determining the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 1, if the value of the first effect change counter is “5” and the addition / subtraction value is “−5”, “effect A”, “effect B”, and “ As the effect selection range of effect C, the range of random numbers for effect determination “0-19”, “20-39”, and “40-99” respectively defined in the table of FIG. "0-14", "15-34", and "35-99", respectively. Thereby, the production selection ranges of “production A”, “production B”, and “production C” are ranges corresponding to the production selection rates “15%”, “20%”, and “65%”. Similarly, when determining the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 1, if the value of the first effect change counter is “15” and the addition / subtraction value is “+5”, “effect A”, “effect B”, and “effect As the effect selection range of “C”, the effect determination random number ranges “0 to 19”, “20 to 39”, and “40 to 99” respectively defined in the table of FIG. 56 are added and subtracted to “+5”. Accordingly, the values are changed to “0-24”, “25-44”, and “45-99”, respectively. Thereby, the production selection ranges of “production A”, “production B”, and “production C” are ranges corresponding to the production selection rates “25%”, “20%”, and “55%”. Thus, when the effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern 1, if the addition / subtraction value is a value other than ± 0, the effect selection rate of “effect B” does not change, but “effect A” and “ The production selection rate of “Production C” will change. The same applies to the case where the effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern 3. That is, in the case of the fluctuation pattern designation commands “h0” and “h2” (variation patterns 1 and 3), if the addition / subtraction value is negative, the production selection rate of “production A” decreases and the production selection of “production A” The production selection rate of “Production C” increases as the rate decreases. The opposite is true when the addition / subtraction value is positive.

  As shown in FIG. 58, for example, when determining the effect pattern based on the change pattern 2 (change pattern designation command “h1”), the value of the first effect change counter is “10”, and the addition / subtraction value “± 0” is set. In the case of “effect D”, “effect E”, and “effect F”, the effect selection random number ranges “0 to 39” and “40 to 40” defined in the table of FIG. 59 ”and“ 60 to 99 ”are not changed, and the ranges correspond to the respective production selection rates“ 40% ”,“ 20% ”, and“ 40% ”. On the other hand, when determining the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 2, if the value of the first effect change counter is “5” and the addition / subtraction value is “−5”, “effect D”, “effect E”, and “ As the production selection range of production “F”, ranges “0 to 39”, “40 to 59”, and “60 to 99” of the random numbers for production determined respectively in the table of FIG. 56 are added and subtracted values “−5”. "," Will be changed to "0-42", "43-57", and "58-99", respectively. Thereby, the production selection ranges of “production A”, “production B”, and “production C” are ranges corresponding to the production selection rates “43%”, “15%”, and “42%”. Similarly, when determining the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 2, if the value of the first effect change counter is “15” and the addition / subtraction value is “+5”, “effect D”, “effect E”, and “effect As the effect selection range of “F”, the range of random numbers for effect determination “0 to 39”, “40 to 59”, and “60 to 99” respectively defined in the table of FIG. 56 are added and subtracted to “+5”. Accordingly, the values are changed to “0 to 36”, “37 to 61”, and “62 to 99”, respectively. Thereby, the production selection ranges of “production D”, “production E”, and “production F” are ranges corresponding to the production selection rates “37%”, “25%”, and “38%”. As described above, when the effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern 2, if the addition / subtraction value is a value other than ± 0, the effect selection rate of all the corresponding effects changes. The production selection rate will change the most. The same applies to the case where the effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern 4. That is, in the case of the fluctuation pattern designation commands “h1” and “h3” (variation patterns 2 and 4), if the addition / subtraction value is negative, the production selection rate of “production E” decreases and the production selection of “production E” A value obtained by halving the reduced rate is added to “effect D” and “effect F”, respectively, thereby increasing the effect selection ratio of “effect D” and “effect F”. The opposite is true when the addition / subtraction value is positive. In the present embodiment, when the set addition / subtraction value is an odd number, the “effect D” is added or subtracted more than the “effect F”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 58, for example, when the effect pattern is determined based on the change pattern 5 (change pattern designation command “h4”), the value of the second effect change counter is “50” and the addition / subtraction value “± 0”. In the case of “effect G” and “effect H”, there is no change in the effect selection random number ranges “0 to 49” and “50 to 99” respectively defined in the table of FIG. The range corresponds to each production selection rate “50%”. On the other hand, when determining the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 5, if the value of the second effect change counter is “0” and the addition / subtraction value is “−50”, the effect selection of “effect G” and “effect H” is selected. As the rate, the range of random numbers for effect determination “0 to 49” and “50 to 99” respectively defined in the table of FIG. 56 is “− (no specified)” and “ 0 to 99 ". Thereby, the production selection range of “production G” becomes 0 according to the production selection rate “0%”, while the production selection range of “production H” is a range corresponding to the production selection rate “100%”. Become. When determining the effect pattern based on the same variation pattern 5, if the value of the second effect change counter is “100” and the addition / subtraction value is “+50”, the effect selection rate of “effect G” and “effect H” 56, the range of random numbers for effect determination “0 to 49” and “50 to 99” respectively defined in the table of FIG. 56 is “0 to 99” and “− (no specification” depending on the addition and subtraction value “+50”. ) ". Thereby, the production selection range of “production H” becomes 0 according to the production selection rate “0%”, while the production selection range of “production G” is a range corresponding to the production selection rate “100%”. Become. As described above, when the effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern 5, if the addition / subtraction value is a value other than ± 0, the effect selection rate of “effect G” and “effect H” changes. When the value is minimum or maximum, only one of the “effect G” and “effect H” effects is selected. The same applies to the case where the effect pattern is determined based on the variation patterns 6-8. Note that a table defining a range as shown in FIG. 57 may be provided, and the selection range of the effect pattern may be changed based on the table.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the other first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the register (S500), and then executes a timer update process (S501).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a demo display setting process (S502). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a predetermined setting related to a demonstration display capable of displaying the effect selection rate change screen. The demonstration display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes an operation determination process (S503). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation button 20A and the jog dial 20B are operated. This operation determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for restoring the register (S504). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Demo display setting process]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a demo display setting process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the other first embodiment. The demo display setting process is executed as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the demonstration display flag is “ON” (S600). This demonstration display flag is a value that is set ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 depending on whether or not the demonstration display is being performed. When it is determined that the demonstration display flag is not “ON” (S600: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S601. On the other hand, when it is determined that the demonstration display flag is “ON” (S600: YES), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 601, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the effect selection rate change screen display flag to “OFF”. The effect selection rate change screen display flag is a value that is set ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 according to whether or not the effect selection rate change screen can be displayed. The effect selection rate change screen display flag includes a first effect selection rate change screen display flag corresponding to the first decorative symbol and a second effect selection rate change screen display flag corresponding to the second decorative symbol. It is set to “OFF” by the process of S601. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Operation judgment processing]
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing an operation determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the other first embodiment. This operation determination process is executed as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 61, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the first effect selection rate change screen display flag is “ON” (S700). When it is determined that the first effect selection rate change screen display flag is not “ON” but “OFF” (S700: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S706. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first effect selection rate change screen display flag is “ON” (S700: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S701. In this case, the first effect selection rate change screen is displayed.

  In step S701, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the jog dial 20B has been rotated based on detection signals from the first jog dial switch 202 and the second jog dial switch 203 corresponding to the jog dial 20B. If it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B has not been performed (S701: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B has been performed (S701: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S702.

  In S702, the sub CPU 71 changes the value of the first effect change counter in accordance with the operation result of the jog dial 20B on the first effect selection rate change screen. For example, the value of the first effect change counter is subtracted when the jog dial 20B is rotated in the clockwise direction, and is added in the counterclockwise direction. Of course, the reverse aspect may be sufficient.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the operation button 20A has been pressed (S703). If it is determined that the operation button 20A has not been pressed (S703: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 20A has been pressed (S703: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S704.

  In step S <b> 704, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the first effect selection rate change screen display flag to “OFF”. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the second effect selection rate change screen display flag to “ON” (S705). Thereby, it switches to the display of the 2nd production selection rate change screen from the 1st production selection rate change screen. The first effect selection rate change screen and the second effect selection rate change screen are partial screens displayed in the same screen, but are selected when determining the effect pattern according to the first decorative design described above. The rate is the first selection rate, and the items that can be changed as the second selection rate as the selection rate when determining the effect pattern according to the second decorative design are meant to be different screens. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S706, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the second effect selection rate change screen display flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the second effect selection rate change screen display flag is “OFF” instead of “ON” (S706: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S711. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second effect selection rate change screen display flag is “ON” (S706: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S707. In this case, the second effect selection rate change screen is displayed.

  In S707, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the jog dial 20B has been rotated based on detection signals from the first jog dial switch 202 and the second jog dial switch 203 corresponding to the jog dial 20B. When it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B is not performed (S707: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S709. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation operation of the jog dial 20B has been performed (S707: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S708.

  In S708, the sub CPU 71 changes the value of the second effect change counter according to the operation result of the jog dial 20B on the second effect selection rate change screen. The value of the second effect change counter is subtracted when the jog dial 20B is rotated in the clockwise direction, and is added in the counterclockwise direction, like the first effect change counter described above. Of course, the reverse aspect may be sufficient.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the operation button 20A has been pressed (S709). When it is determined that the operation button 20A has not been pressed (S709: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation button 20A has been pressed (S709: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S710.

  In S710, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the second effect selection rate change screen display flag to “OFF”. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In S711, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the demonstration display flag is “ON”. If the demonstration display flag is determined to be “OFF” instead of “ON” (S711: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S714. On the other hand, if the demonstration display flag is determined to be “ON” (S711: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S712.

  In step S712, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for determining whether or not the operation button 20A has been pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 20A has not been pressed (S712: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation button 20A has been pressed (S712: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S713.

  In S713, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the first effect selection rate change screen display flag to “ON”. Thereby, the first effect selection rate and the second effect selection rate can be changed. In the other first embodiment, the first effect selection rate and the second effect selection rate can be changed only during the demonstration display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a big hit game, etc. It may be changed in another state. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In step S714, the sub CPU 71 executes processing based on other operations. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of the other first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a received command (S800). In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a reception command (S800: YES), it moves to the process of S801, and if it determines that there is no reception command (S800: NO), it ends this subroutine.

  In step S801, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for reading the received command data.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command (S802). In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a variation pattern designation command (S802: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of S803 and determines that the reception command is not a variation pattern designation command (S802: NO). , The process proceeds to S804.

  In S803, the sub CPU 71 executes effect pattern determination processing based on the variation pattern designation command. In this effect pattern determination process, the effect pattern is determined using the effect pattern determination table and the effect change counter shown in FIGS. This effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S804, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a symbol designating command (S804: YES), the process proceeds to S805, and if it is determined that the received command is not a symbol designating command (S804: NO), S806. Move on to processing.

  In step S <b> 805, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining a stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the symbol designation command. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

  In step S806, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining whether or not the received command is a demonstration display command. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a demo display command (S806: YES), the process proceeds to S807, and if it is determined that the received command is not a demo display command (S806: NO), S808. Move on to processing.

  In step S807, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the demonstration display flag to “ON”. By this processing, a demonstration display screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine. On the demonstration display screen, items related to the explanation of the gaming machine, an example of the production, a request for button operation, and the like are displayed.

  In step S808, the sub CPU 71 performs processing corresponding to the other received command. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing effect pattern determination processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of the other first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the demonstration display flag is “ON” (S900). If it is determined that the demonstration display flag is not “ON” (S900: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the demonstration display flag is “ON” (S900: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S901.

  In step S901, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the demonstration display flag to “OFF”. Thereby, the display of the demonstration display screen is stopped and a screen corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts an effect determination random value (S902). Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S903). In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S903: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S904 and determines that it does not correspond to the first special symbol (S903: NO). ), That is, if it is determined that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S905.

  In step S904, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining an effect pattern based on the first decorative design effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56, the extracted effect determination random number, and the value of the first effect change counter. Thereby, based on the addition / subtraction value corresponding to the value of the first effect change counter changed during the demonstration display, the effect changed to the effect selection rate desired by the player is easily performed. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S906.

  In step S <b> 905, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for determining an effect pattern based on the second decoration effect effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 56, the extracted effect determination random number, and the value of the second effect change counter. Even in this case, based on the addition / subtraction value corresponding to the value of the second effect change counter changed during the demonstration display, the effect changed to the effect selection rate desired by the player is easily performed. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S906.

  In step S <b> 906, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting data corresponding to the effect pattern determined in step S <b> 904 or S <b> 905 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. Thereby, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect screen according to the effect pattern is displayed in conjunction with the variable display of the decorative symbols. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Display example when changing the production selection rate]
FIG. 64 shows, as an example, the flow of the display screen when changing the effect selection rate in the other first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 64A and 64B, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, the decorative symbol 1000 that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, for example, “5-6-7” is stopped. Assume that the symbol 1000A is displayed.

  At this time, if the start storage information is not held and a state where there is no next variation display or start winning prize has passed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. An effect selection rate change screen 4000 including a message such as “Press to determine the effect appearance rate!” Is displayed.

  In the effect selection rate change screen 4000, as shown in FIG. 64 (D), a first effect selection rate change screen 4001 corresponding to the first decorative symbol and a second effect selection rate change corresponding to the second decorative symbol. A screen 4002 is included. The first effect selection rate change screen 4001 includes a bar meter 4001A indicating an addition / subtraction value (-10 to +10), an arrow (↓) 4001B for indicating the addition / subtraction value according to the position of the bar meter, and a numerical value display section 4001C indicating the addition / subtraction value itself. Is displayed. Similarly, on the second effect selection rate change screen 4002, a bar meter 4002A indicating an addition / subtraction value (−50 to +50), an arrow (↓) 4002B for indicating the addition / subtraction value depending on the position of the bar meter, and a numerical display indicating the addition / subtraction value itself. Part 4002C is displayed. In addition, when the first effect selection rate change screen 4001 and the second effect selection rate change screen 4002 are displayed, a message 4003 such as “Select a numerical value by jog and decide with a button!” Is displayed together with these change screens. Is displayed.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 64 (E), first, the first effect selection rate change screen 4001 is in a valid screen state, and the player operates the jog dial 20B to rotate the first effect selection rate change screen 4001. By changing the position of the arrow (↓) 4001B, the addition / subtraction value related to the first effect selection rate can be changed. The added / subtracted value after the change is displayed on the numerical value display portion 4001C of the first effect selection rate change screen 4001.

  After that, when the operation button 20A is pressed by the player, the effective screen state is switched from the first effect selection rate change screen 4001 to the second effect selection rate change screen 4002. Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (F), the player operates the jog dial 20B to change the position of the arrow (↓) 4002B on the second effect selection rate change screen 4002 to thereby change the second effect selection rate. The addition / subtraction value according to can be changed. The added / subtracted value after the change is displayed on the numerical value display portion 4002C of the second effect selection rate change screen 4002. In this way, the player can switch the first effect selection rate change screen 4001 and the second effect selection rate change screen 4002 as effective screen states each time the operation button 20A is pressed.

  In the display example shown in FIG. 64F, the addition / subtraction value related to the first effect selection rate is changed to “−5”, and the addition / subtraction value related to the second effect selection rate is changed to “+40”.

  According to the other first embodiment as described above, only one standard production pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 56 corresponds to each of a plurality of types of production defined in the production pattern determination table. The effect selection rate of the effect desired by the player can be changed based on the numerical range of the effect determining random number to be performed, the extracted effect determining random value, and the addition / subtraction value changed during the demonstration display. it can. In other words, since there is no need to provide a plurality of performance pattern determination tables used as standard, it is not necessary to secure an excessive storage capacity or to perform complicated table switching control. It is possible to easily realize a mechanism capable of changing the rate to make a desired effect easy to appear.

  In addition, when the player selects an effect pattern associated with the variation display of the first decoration symbol or the variation display of the second decoration symbol, the player adds or subtracts the first effect selection rate corresponding to the first decoration symbol, By changing the addition / subtraction value related to the second effect selection rate corresponding to 2 decorative symbols, it is possible to easily make a desired effect pattern appear, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest in the effect.

[Operation judgment processing]
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing an operation determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of another second embodiment. In this operation determination process, in addition to the processes of S700 to S714 similar to those shown in FIG. 61, the processes of S720 and S721 are executed. In the following, for the sake of convenience, the flow of processing related to S720 and S721 will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 65, if the sub CPU 71 determines in S712 that the operation button 20A has not been pressed (S712: NO), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation button 20A has been pressed (S712: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S720.

  In S720, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the change permission flag is “ON”. The change permission flag is a value that is set ON / OFF to indicate whether or not the change of the effect selection rate is permitted depending on whether or not the number of times the decorative symbol has changed (the number of games) has reached a predetermined number. . When it is determined that the change permission flag is not “ON” (S720: NO), that is, when the change of the effect selection rate is not permitted, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S721. On the other hand, when it is determined that the change permission flag is “ON” (S720: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S713.

  In step S <b> 721, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting change impossibility notification data for notifying that the effect selection rate cannot be changed in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. As a result, a message indicating that the effect selection rate cannot be changed is displayed if the number of changes in the decorative symbol (the number of games) has not reached the predetermined number even during the demonstration display, and the effect selection rate (effect appearance) Rate) will not be changed. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing effect pattern determination processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of another second embodiment. In this effect pattern determination process, in addition to the process of S900-S906 similar to what is shown in FIG. 63, the process of S910-S914 is performed. In the following, for the sake of convenience, the flow of processing related to S910 to S914 will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 66, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the change permission flag is “ON” (S910). When the change permission flag is determined to be “ON” (S910: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S900. On the other hand, when the change permission flag is determined to be “OFF” instead of “ON” (S910: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S911.

  In step S <b> 911, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the variation count counter in the main RAM 62. The variation count counter is a subtraction counter for counting the number of variations so that the sub CPU 71 can recognize that the number of variations (the number of games) of the decorative symbol has reached, for example, 100 or 200 as a predetermined number.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the variation count counter is “0” (S912). When the value of the variation count counter is “0” (S912: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S913. On the other hand, when the value of the variation count counter is not “0” (S912: NO), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S900.

  In step S <b> 913, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the change permission flag to “ON”. That is, the change permission flag is not set to “ON” unless the number of changes in the decorative symbol reaches the predetermined number.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a predetermined value in a variation count counter (S914). The predetermined value here corresponds to, for example, the number of times the decorative symbol has been changed (number of games) defined as 100 times or 200 times. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S900.

[Display example when changing the production selection rate]
FIG. 67 shows, as an example, the flow of the display screen when changing the effect selection rate in another second embodiment. In this display example, when the number of changes (the number of games) of the decorative symbol 1000 has reached a predetermined number, the flow is as shown in FIGS. 67 (A) to (F), and the above-described FIGS. 64 (A) to (F). Although the flow is the same, when the number of changes (the number of games) of the decorative symbol 1000 has not reached the predetermined number, a display screen shown in the flow of FIGS. 67 (G) to (I) appears. That is, when there is no hold of the start memory information and there is no next variation display or start winning prize for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 67 (G), the display area 131 has a demonstration based on the change impossible notification data. As the display screen, a screen 4000 ′ including a message such as “You can change the effect appearance rate with XXX rotation!” Is displayed. At this time, even if the jog dial 20B or the operation button 20A is operated, as shown in FIG. 67 (H), the display area 131 displays a screen 4000 ”including a message such as“ Cannot be changed ”. As shown in FIG. 67 (I) again, a screen 4000 ′ including a message such as “You can change the production appearance rate by XXX rotation!” Is displayed.

  According to such other second embodiment, the player can change the effect selection rate of the desired effect based on the addition / subtraction value by continuing the game until the predetermined number of times is reached. After changing the production selection rate, the screen 4000 ', 4000 "as described above is displayed even if an operation for the change is performed. Therefore, the production selection rate is changed again by other players without permission. Can be prevented, and so-called nuisance can be prevented.

  Also, the player can change the effect selection rate if the display of the demo is displayed every time the number of games reaches the predetermined number of times, so the player can play the game until such a time when the effect selection rate can be changed. Since the consciousness to continue is also working, it is possible to more effectively prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

[Variation Pattern Determining Table in Other Third Embodiment]
FIG. 68 shows a special symbol variation pattern determination table in another third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 68, in the other third embodiment, the first and second special symbol variation pattern determination tables define basically the same contents as those shown in FIG. 55 described above. However, they are not divided as corresponding to the first and second special symbols, but are provided as one table.

[Decoration design pattern determining table in other third embodiment]
FIG. 69 shows a decorative symbol effect pattern determination table in another third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 69, the decorative symbol effect pattern determination table basically defines the same contents as those shown in FIG. 56 described above, but this decorative symbol effect pattern determination table is also the first one. And it is not divided | segmented as a thing corresponding to each of a 2nd decoration design, but is provided as one table.

[Change of production selection rate in other third embodiment]
FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a change in the effect selection rate in another third embodiment, corresponding to each of the first decorative design effect pattern determination table and the second decorative design effect pattern determination table. The changeable range of the production pattern selection rate is shown. As shown in FIG. 70, when changing the selection rate of the production pattern corresponding to the first decorative design production pattern determination table, the same range as that shown in FIG. When changing the selection rate of the effect pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol effect pattern determination table, the settable range (0-40) of the second effect change counter and the addition / subtraction value (-20 to +20) are used. It has become. For example, in the case of changing the effect pattern selection rate based on the second decorative design effect pattern determination table, if the value of the second effect change counter is “0”, “−20” is added / subtracted. Correspondingly, if the value of the second effect change counter is “20”, “± 0” corresponds as the addition / subtraction value, and if the value of the first effect change counter is “40”, the addition / subtraction value is “+20”. Will respond. According to this, for example, in the case of being based on the second decorative design rather than the first decorative design, the amount by which the effect selection rate changes according to the addition / subtraction value is increased, but only one of the effects is selected. The situation does not occur.

[Production Pattern Determination Processing in Other Third Embodiment]
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing effect pattern determination processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of another third embodiment. In this effect pattern determination processing, processing substantially similar to that shown in FIG. 63 is executed, but instead of the processing of S904 and S905 shown in FIG. 63, the processing of S920 and S921 is executed. ing. In the following, for the sake of convenience, the processing of S920 and S921 will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 71, when it is determined in S903 that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S903: YES), the process proceeds to S920, and it is determined that it does not correspond to the first special symbol (S903). : NO), that is, if it is determined that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S921.

  In S920, the sub CPU 71 refers to the decorative symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 69 and performs a process of determining the effect pattern based on the extracted effect determination random number and the value of the first effect change counter. Thereby, based on the addition / subtraction value corresponding to the value of the first effect change counter changed during the demonstration display, the effect changed to the effect selection rate desired by the player is performed at the time of the variable display of the first decorative symbol. It becomes easy. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S906.

  Also in S921, the sub CPU 71 refers to the decorative design effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 69 and performs a process of determining the effect pattern based on the extracted effect determination random number and the value of the second effect change counter. Do. Even in this case, the effect changed to the effect selection rate desired by the player based on the addition / subtraction value corresponding to the value of the second effect change counter changed during the demonstration display is displayed when the second decoration symbol is displayed in a variable manner. It becomes easy to be done. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S906.

  According to the third embodiment as described above, the table defining information necessary for determining the effect pattern is gathered as one decorative symbol effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. Even if the processing corresponding to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is distinguished, each of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol can be determined only by referring to one decorative symbol effect pattern determination table. The corresponding production selection rate can be changed. That is, in the other third embodiment, the storage capacity can be used more efficiently.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment so that various modifications may be demonstrated below.

  FIG. 72 shows a light guide panel. As shown in FIG. 72, a light guide panel 132 is disposed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device. The light guide panel 132 is formed in a long bowl shape, and has a short side portion located on both left and right sides and a long side portion located on both upper and lower sides. An LED (1) 1321 is arranged on the short side portion of the light guide panel 132 so that light can be emitted from the side surface of the light guide panel 132. The LED (2) 1322, LED (3) 1323, and LED (4) 1324 are arranged at approximately equal intervals on the long side portion of the light guide panel 132 so that light can be irradiated from the side surface of the light guide panel 132.

  The planar portion of the light guide panel 132 is divided into a peripheral region surrounding the central region, a left region of the central region, a middle region of the central region, and a right region of the central region. In the left region, middle region, and right region of the central region, pattern images for displaying, for example, characters and graphics are formed by cutting the light guide panel 132 or the like.

  The principle of light-emitting display of the light guide panel 132 is as follows. For example, in the left region of the central region of the light guide panel 132, a pattern image of the pattern “A” is formed so as to guide only the light from the LED (2) 1322 to the front side, and the LED (2) 1322 is formed. When “” is lit, the symbol “A” is lit and displayed. In addition, a pattern image of the pattern “B” is formed in the middle area of the central area so that only the light from the LED (3) 1323 is guided to the front side, and the pattern “B” is turned on when the LED (3) 1323 is turned on. “B” is displayed. In addition, a pattern image of the symbol “C” is formed in the right region of the central region so that only the light from the LED (4) 1324 is guided to the front side, and when the LED (4) 1324 is turned on, the symbol “C” “C” is displayed. Further, the entire peripheral area of the light guide panel 132 is different from the central area so that a uniform pattern image appears only in accordance with the light from the LED (1) 1321.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 72 (A), when only the LED (2) 1322 is in the lighting state, only the symbol “A” is displayed in a light emitting manner in the left region of the central region of the light guide panel 132. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 72B, when only the LED (1) 1321 is in a lighting state, a pattern image appears in the peripheral area of the light guide panel 132, but a pattern image is issued and displayed in the central area. It will never be done. Thus, the player can visually recognize the decorative symbols and the like displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device through the central area of the light guide panel 132. In addition, as shown in FIG. 72C, when all the LEDs (1) to (4) 1321 to 1324 are in a lighting state, a pattern image appears in the peripheral region of the light guide panel 132 and the left side of the central region. The symbols “A”, “B”, and “C” as pattern images are displayed in the order of the region, the middle region, and the right region. Accordingly, the player visually recognizes the decorative symbols displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display device through the central area while visually recognizing the patterns “A”, “B”, and “C” as the pattern images. be able to.

  According to such a light guide panel 132, the symbols “A” and “B” as pattern images on the light guide panel 132 corresponding to at least three decorative symbols displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device. , “C” can be displayed, and depending on the type of decorative design, each of the symbols “A”, “B”, and “C” can be displayed independently or in combination. The interest of the game can be further enhanced by displaying the pattern of the corresponding area immediately before the stop and immediately after the stop.

  Moreover, according to such a light guide panel 132, it is possible to notify the degree of jackpot expectation in accordance with the number and combination of symbols to be lit and displayed. For example, if all the symbols “A”, “B”, and “C” are displayed on the light guide panel 132 while the special symbol is changing, “big hit” is confirmed, and only one of the symbols emits light. When displayed, it is possible to adopt a notification mode such as notification of confirmation of “losing”. In addition, such a light guide panel may have a two-layer structure.

  Moreover, as a modification, for a valid period, for example, when there are a plurality of large winning openings such as a first winning opening and a second winning opening, a big hit corresponding to at least one of the large winning openings An effective period may be set during the round. For example, the validity period may be set only during the big hit round corresponding to the second grand prize winning opening out of the first big winning prize opening and the second big winning prize opening. With regard to the setting of such an effective period, either one of the big winning openings is always open during the big hit, or there is no time for both of the big winning openings to be closed. When the game machine is used in an open state, if the opening time of the final stage of one of the big winning openings is set to the valid period, the probable gaming state can be promptly terminated while quickly getting a ball.

  In addition, as a modification, a rotating body and a croon (winning ball sorting device) are provided inside the grand prize winning opening, and a normal area and a specific area are provided for the rotating body and the croon, and an effective period or ineffective only in the specific area. It may be set to be a period, and when a specific area is won in the effective period, the game may be shifted to a probability change gaming state.

  As a modified example, an operation unit is connected to the sub-control circuit, and the player operates the operation unit so that the player can set the valid period and the non-valid period at the time of opening the big prize opening on the sub-control circuit side. May be arbitrarily settable.

  As a modification, the sub-control circuit side may be able to set the probability and timing for notifying the effective period.

  Also, as a modification, the sub-control circuit can manage the time and day of the week by using an RTC. In a plurality of gaming machines installed in island units in a so-called hall, for example, once per hour It is good also as the specification set to the state set to the state which alert | reports an effective period, or the time which an effective period is easy to alert | report on a weekday, and an effective period is difficult to alert | report on a holiday. According to this, it is possible to change the pitch rate according to the time zone and the day of the week.

  In addition, as a modification, based on game history information such as the number of shot balls, number of jackpots, number of acquired balls, etc. during a big hit or in a specific period, the length and timing of the valid period, and the probability and timing of reporting the valid period are different. It may be allowed.

  Further, as a modified example, by using an RTC, it may be set to execute a specific effect all at once in a plurality of gaming machines installed on an island basis. For example, a plurality of gaming machines installed on an island basis have a specification that does not notify whether or not to shift to a probable gaming state on the display screen after the end of jackpot, and the stop mode of special symbols and decorative symbols, After not knowing whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state, the RTC is used for a predetermined period (for example, every hour or every day) for a predetermined period (for example, every 5 minutes), You may make it perform the production | presentation which announces the expectation degree about what is called a latency (latency probability change game state). According to this, on the island where a plurality of gaming machines are installed, the notification effect as described above is performed, so that it is possible to promote the extension of the operating state of the gaming machines that are in operation. If there is no gaming machine, the player can be urged to sit.

  In addition, as a modification, an operation unit is connected to the sub-control circuit, and the player operates the operation unit to select whether or not there is a latent notification, to set the reliability of the latent notification effect, or to make various notices. The player may arbitrarily set the appearance rate and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice (specific effect) based on the jackpot lottery result indicated by the start memory information is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of this, a process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice (specific effect) may be performed based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (variation pattern) indicated by the startup storage information.

  Further, in the above embodiment, until the final effect (the effect indicating the determination result of luminance or / and volume) is displayed, that is, until the final effect in the continuous notice (continuous effect) is performed, the luminance or / In addition, an effect capable of changing the brightness or / and volume may not be executed in the effect to be executed together with the special symbol change display before the final effect is performed. . In the above embodiment, when the brightness and volume are actually changed, in the case of a change effect performed during one change display of the decorative symbol, the next change display start after the change effect is performed. In the case of continuous notice (change effect performed over multiple variable displays), it is changed before the start of the variable display corresponding to the final effect, but is not limited to this, The luminance and volume may be changed immediately after the determination, or may be changed after the timing described above.

(Appendix)
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to a player.

  In the so-called pachinko machine, based on the fact that the game medium launched on the game area has passed through a predetermined start area such as a start port provided on the game area of the game board by the player performing a launch operation. Based on the fact that the identification information (special symbol, etc.) on the display device starts variably displaying, and the variably displayed identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (big hit game) There is something that shifts to (state).

There are a normal mode and a special mode as specific modes of identification information. In the normal mode, after the end of the specific gaming state (after the jackpot is over), it shifts to the normal gaming state. Patent Document A describes what shifts to a special gaming state (probability changing gaming state) that is easier to shift to a specific gaming state than the normal gaming state after the gaming state ends (see Patent Document A below).
(Patent Document A) JP-A-2006-320654

  However, in the pachinko machine, since whether or not to shift to the special gaming state is determined according to the stopped identification information, the special gaming state and the specific gaming state are shifted regardless of the skill of the player. There is no room for the player's skill to intervene in the transition between the gaming state and the specific gaming state, and there is a drawback that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived under the circumstances described above, and can provide room for the player's technology to intervene with respect to the transition of the special game state or the specific game state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be improved from the above viewpoint.

1 gaming machine 13 liquid crystal display device (display means, production execution means)
14 game board 20A operation button (operation means)
20B Jog dial (operating means)
21 Speaker (sound output means)
22 Lamp (light emitting means)
34 1st starting port (starting area, first passing area)
35 Second starting port (starting region, second passing region)
52 1st special symbol display part (1st display means)
53 Second special symbol display section (second display means)
60 main CPU (stop display number counting means, specific game state transition judging means)
62 Main RAM (starting storage means)
71 Sub CPU (volume setting means, sound output control means, luminance setting means, light emission control means, stop display number counting means, specific effect execution determination means, effect execution control means, numerical value acquisition means, change value setting means, first change Value setting means, second change value setting means, effect selection means)
72 Program ROM (Direction selection rate defining means)
73 Work RAM (starting storage means)
74 Display control circuit 75 Audio control circuit (volume setting means, sound output control means)
76 Lamp control circuit (luminance setting means, light emission control means)
83 Dispensing device (profit giving means)
140 gaming area 340 first start port switch (first detection means)
350 Second start port switch (second detection means)

Claims (3)

Based on the establishment of a predetermined variation start condition, the identification information is variably displayed on the display means, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner on the display means, a predetermined profit can be given to the player A gaming machine,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Sound output means for outputting sounds as the game progresses;
Volume setting means for setting a volume when sound is output by the sound output means based on the operation of the operation means by a player;
Sound output control means capable of causing the sound output means to output sound based on the volume set by the volume setting means;
Stop display number counting means for counting the number of times the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display means;
With
The volume setting means is operated by the player when the number of times counted by the stop display number counting means reaches a predetermined number and the identification information is in the variable display on the display means. Based on this, the volume can be set. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising notification means for notifying that the volume can be changed when the number of times counted by the stop display number counting means reaches a predetermined number. . A game board having a game area in which game media can roll;
A starting area provided in the gaming area and through which gaming media can pass;
Production execution means for performing production as the game progresses;
The predetermined variation start condition that allows the variation display of the identification information to be started when the variation display of the identification information based on the passage of the game medium to the start region cannot be executed even though the game medium has passed through the start region. Start memory means capable of storing a plurality of start memory information for determining whether or not to make the stop display mode of the identification information a specific mode until
Based on the start storage information stored by the start storage means, a specific effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect;
When the determination result that the specific effect is to be executed is obtained by the specific effect execution determination means, at least the identification information based on the start memory information stored before the start memory information from which the determination result is obtained Effect execution control means capable of performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute the specific effect when a variable display is being executed in the display means;
With
The sound volume setting means is a case where the start memory information stored by the start memory means is a specific number of memories, and when the specific effect is being executed by the effect execution means, The volume can be set based on the operation means being operated ,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the volume cannot be set when an effect based on start-up memory information from which a determination result indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is obtained. .

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