JP6179990B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs lottery lottery by variably displaying symbols on an image display device.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, when a game ball enters the starting device, the symbol matching as a big win lottery is performed in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed on the image display device such as a liquid crystal and then stopped and fixedly displayed. A game is played.

  Then, when the result of the symbol matching game is a big hit, a big hit game is performed in which a special electric accessory (big winning device) provided so as to be opened and closed is controlled to be converted from a closed state to an open state with a predetermined opening pattern, The player can gain a great profit.

  By the way, when the symbol related to the big hit lottery is displayed in a variable manner on the image display device, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the symbol variation sound is generated in accordance with the variation of the symbol, thereby enhancing the game's preference. It is like that.

JP 2005-296550 A

However, the conventional symbol fluctuation sound as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is uniform and lacks interest regardless of the gaming state.
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the manner in which the design fluctuation sound is generated. .

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1, is a display means (first special symbol display device 120) that displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner based on the establishment of the starting condition. , The second special symbol display device 122, the main display device 131), and sound control means (effect control board 340, image control board 350, sound) for controlling the symbol fluctuation sound generated in connection with the symbol fluctuation display by the display means. A game machine (game) having an output device 132) and special game generating means (a special winning device process in step S450) for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined winning symbol is displayed on the display means. Machine 100), wherein the occurrence probability of the special game is a predetermined probability, the first game state in which the symbol variation display time is a predetermined time, and the occurrence probability of the special game is the first game state With high probability than, and a second game state shorter than the variation display time of the first game status of the symbols, said sound control means, if it is the first game condition, the the symbol variation sound, the Rukoto is generated as a repetitive music symbols displayed variation is used repeatedly every time varies by the display means (25, 33) can, if it is the second game state , said a symbol variation sound, the can display Rukoto generates a first common music common straddling multiple variations of symbols to be variably displayed by means (Fig. 25), the predetermined condition is satisfied In this case, even if the gaming state is the first gaming state, the symbol variation sound is different from the first common music in that the repeated music is used repeatedly . 2 common music for a predetermined period occurrence of Rukoto (Figure 33) are possible, the second common music in one of the variable display, as the symbol variation sound, but to generate straddling multiple pseudo variation of the symbol It is a summary.

  Incidentally, the names and symbols in the parentheses are examples to show the correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the invention, and the present invention includes the names and symbols in the parentheses. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific means shown in FIG.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the manner in which the design fluctuation sound is generated, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which the big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, hit random number, and hit symbol random number are acquired among the various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration designation | designated command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode change process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the kind of effect mode which concerns on this embodiment, and its content. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of various production modes set on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation sound setting process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the common music execution random number table memorize | stored in subROM340b of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the repetitive music and common music which are performed in connection with the variable display of the production | presentation symbol (special symbol) which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the change effect pattern determination table for big hits memorize | stored in sub ROM340b of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for deviation memorize | stored in sub ROM340b of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation sound setting cancellation | release process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation sound setting process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the "pseudo-ream" which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the repetitive music and common music which are performed in connection with the fluctuation | variation display of the "pseudo ream" which concerns on other embodiment.

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

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 attached to an island facility of a game store, an inner frame 170 rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160, and a front side of the inner frame 170. The inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150 rotatably supported are provided. The inner frame 170 is provided with main mechanisms and components constituting the gaming machine 100, various boards described later, and the like, and a game board 102 in which a game area 106 where game balls flow down is formed is detachably provided. ing. In the glass frame 150, a launch handle device 103 that launches a game ball toward the game area 106 by being rotated, an audio output device 132 that includes a speaker that generates sound such as a pattern fluctuation sound described later, An effect lighting device 134 for emitting a plurality of lamps in a predetermined manner is provided.

  Furthermore, the glass frame 150 is provided with an upper plate 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The upper plate 140 has a first effect button 135 and a second effect for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation. A button 136 and a ball removal button 140a for causing the game ball stored in the upper plate 140 to flow down to the lower plate 141 by a pressing operation are provided. The lower plate 141 is a plate for storing game balls that are disposed below the upper plate 140 and cannot be stored in the upper plate 140. The lower plate 141 is provided with a ball removal lever 141a that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 141 to the outside by a lateral sliding operation. By operating the ball removal lever 141a, the player drops the game ball that cannot be stored because the lower plate 141 is full due to a big hit or the like and drops it into a not-shown ball box or the like. It becomes possible to do. Note that the ball extraction lever 141a may be a pressing type similar to the ball extraction button 140a instead of the sliding type.

  In addition, the upper plate 140 has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down in the direction of the launch handle device 103, and an end (not shown) for receiving the game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope. It has been. Therefore, the game ball received at this receiving port is sent to the firing rail 104 indicated by a broken line and stops at the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 104. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 107 of the launch handle device 103, a game ball is launched into the game area 106 with a predetermined launch intensity according to the turning amount. The firing handle device 103 is provided with an effect handle device 362 (vibrator motor 363, air sending fan 364, flash LED 365, see FIG. 3) for executing a jackpot finalizing notice effect or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the area on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second start winning device 115. It has a downward slope to roll and guide the sphere. That is, the guide plate 116 is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 115 when the second start winning device 115 is in the second mode. It should be noted that at the bottom of the game area 106, an out for discharging the game balls that have not entered any of the first start prize device 112, the second start prize device 115, and the big prize device 117 from the game board 102. A mouth 111 is provided.

  A main display device 131 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, based on the winning game balls of the first start winning device 112 and the second starting winning device 115, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol as a symbol matching game are variably displayed. When the combination of effect symbols (for example, 777) is stopped and fixedly displayed, the big hit is notified as a special symbol lottery result.

  That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device 115, respectively. The display is changed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the variation display of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized.

  In addition, when this effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a sound effect (hereinafter also referred to as a symbol variable sound) for enhancing the effect of the symbol change from the audio output device 132 in accordance with the effect symbol change display. In addition to being generated, by displaying various images, characters, etc. during the variation display of the effect symbol (during the symbol matching game), a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player It is also.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a sub display device 139 is provided at a substantially upper center portion of the main display device 131, and the sub display device 139 relates to an image displayed on the main display device 131. Thus, an auxiliary image of the display image of the main display device 131 is effect-displayed. The sub display device 139 is not limited to the illustrated position, and may be disposed anywhere near the main display device 131. For example, the sub display device 139 may be configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131. Good. In this embodiment, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 are used as liquid crystal display devices. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix. Alternatively, a display device such as a rotating drum may be used.

  Furthermore, a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory used for various effects is provided on the back of the game board 102. The gimmick 109 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and performs various effects by moving in a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game, such as during the display of variation of the effect symbols (during the symbol matching game). The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131.

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

  Here, “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. This is a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with a value corresponding to the given “big hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player. Further, in the main display device 131, as described above, the symbol matching game is performed in which the effect symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner in synchronization with the special symbol variation display of the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The game informs the player of the lottery result more effectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Description of game content>
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First of all, the player is in a normal gaming state where the probability of jackpot is low (a gaming state with a low expectation level for jackpots other than the latent mode and short-time state (high probability state) described later), In order to win a special symbol jackpot, as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 1, the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 is reduced and “left-handed” is performed. A game ball is launched aiming at the first starting prize-winning device 112 located at a so-called “needle” substantially at the center of the game area 106.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in the big hit random number table, a lottery for small hits is also performed. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. "Is determined to be a small hit.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpots. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, three types of big hits are normally prepared as a plurality of types of big hits: 4R big hit (no time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 4R big hit (no time reduction). There are four or more types of jackpots, such as those with different numbers of rounds and those with different opening / closing modes of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 (for example, different opening / closing times and prescribed winning numbers). May be.

  Normally, 4R jackpot has 4 rounds at the time of a big hit game, and the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of winnings (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and the payout of the outgoing ball as a winning ball is a big hit that cannot be expected much (for example, 500 pieces).

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

  The probability variation 4R jackpot has four rounds in the jackpot game, and the open / close door 117b of the big prize device 117 in the round is a game with a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a prescribed prize number (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and although it is not expected to pay out the winning ball as a prize ball (for example, 500 pieces), it is a big hit that gives a high probability game until the next big hit after the big hit game ends is there.

  The opening mode of the big winning device 117 in the probability variation 4R big hit is the same operation as that of the normal 4R big hit, and since the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently has the probability variation 4R big hit and the normal 4R big hit. And cannot be distinguished. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the gaming state has a high probability internally after the jackpot game of the probability variation 4R jackpot, that is, the probability variation 4R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. To do. As will be described later, when the 4R big hit or the probability variation 4R big hit is made, the effect mode performed in the main display device 131 or the like thereafter shifts to the latent probability mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ratio at which the big hit is selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when the game ball enters the electric chew 115. It is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, if the big hit symbol random number obtained when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the 4R big hit is normally selected. The ratio in this case is 100/250, and if it is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if it is “175” to “249”, The probability variation 4R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250.

  On the other hand, if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball is won by Denchu 115 is “0” to “99”, the 4R big hit is usually selected, and the ratio in this case is 100/250, and “100” to “100” 249 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 150/250. Note that the probability variation 4R jackpot is not selected when the electric chew 115 is won.

  Comparing the type of jackpot selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 is 75/250. When the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit is 150/250, and when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio at which the probability variation 16R big hit is selected is higher. Further, when the first start winning device 112 is won, the ratio of the probable 4R jackpot is 75/250, whereas when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the promiscuous 4R jackpot is 0/250 (note that the first winning prize-winning device 112 is 0/250). As shown in the pie chart of FIG. 5 (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or the normal big hit) selected at the time of the one start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 prize is the same (the ratio of the probability variation big hit is 150/250, usually the ratio of big hits is 100/250)).

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

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

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

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

  Short wins are controlled in a second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is open when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery (0.5 seconds x 1 single opening described later, a specified number of winnings) On the other hand, for long, the time during which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is long (described later, 0.1 second × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 double opening, specified) Per winning 9). In the case of the winning symbol random number table, the ratio per short is set to 2/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “0” or “1”, it is determined that the hit is short. The ratio is set to 1/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “2”, it is determined to be long hit.

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

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

  In addition, this winning symbol random number table is used only for the short-time gaming state. When the gaming state is short, when the normal symbol lottery is won, The time and the release mode controlled in the mode of 2 are all performed in a mode in which the game ball is easy to win as in the above-mentioned long hit (0.2 seconds × 3 times + 4 seconds × 1 described later) Opening multiple times, the maximum number of winning prizes is 9).

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

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is short hit (the ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained by the hit symbol random number table of FIG. Since the opening time is short (0.5 seconds × 1 single opening) and it is not easy to win this electric chew 115, the player can make “left-handed” as shown by the arrow A in FIG. Will be maintained. As a result, the game ball rarely wins the electric chew 115 if lucky.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit is long hit (the rate is 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the symbol random number table of FIG. Is long (0.1 second × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 double opening), so when the electric chew 115 is in an open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and “right-handed” "I do.

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

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric chew 115, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the production symbol variation display on the main display device 131 are started based on the winning, and the special symbol jackpot is displayed. A symbol matching game related to the lottery is performed. Note that when the electric chew 115 is in the open state due to a long hit, the game ball wins the electric chew 115 even if the player does not “right hit” and does “left hit” as it is. Although it is possible, the winning efficiency is low compared to the case where the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, and there is a high probability of being disadvantageous for the player.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the main display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second effect button 136. And a player who operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner on the front surface of the main display device 131 in a predetermined manner (the big hit random number value obtained in the big hit random number table in FIG. Various effects such as a ratio of 1/300 when “3” or a ratio of 22/250 when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 2C is “0” to “21”. It is supposed to be executed.

  Further, when a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to a special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, an effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. As will be described later, this effect mode is provided with a plurality of types with different backgrounds, special symbol scrolls, lottery lines, stages, zones, and the like. The effect mode that is set in the main display device 131 in accordance with the execution of the symbol matching game related to the big win lottery is one of these types of effect modes at a predetermined timing (the number of times of special symbol change and the game state). Etc.) and is configured to stay continuously for a predetermined period. Therefore, the player pays attention to the main display device 131 rather than the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122.

  It should be noted that the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the main display device 131) or the big hit or the small hit in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do. In addition, the main display device 131 displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined manner. Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories.

  Thereby, the player can easily confirm how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is consumed by the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 in preference to the first start winning device 112. It has become so.

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

  As described above, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the main display device 131 displays an effect that causes the player to operate the first effect button 135 and the second effect button 136 or the gimmick 109. Various jackpot effects, such as an elaborate effect of operating in a predetermined manner on the front of the screen, are executed, and the opening / closing door 117b of the big winning device (attacker) 117 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the game ball The prize-winning opportunity of the game is greatly increased, and the player can play a jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of game balls and increase the number of possessions. When the big hit game is started, the player turns the operation handle 107 greatly to perform “right-handed”, and the player wins the big winning device 117 with the open / close door 117b located at the lower right of the game area 106 opened. Aim and fire a game ball.

  The big hit is usually a 4R big hit (the big hit symbol random number value obtained in the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2B is “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115, and the ratio is 100/250. ), A round four jackpot game is performed, while the jackpot is a probable 4R jackpot (the jackpot symbol random number value acquired in the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 2B based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is When “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250), a 4-round jackpot game is played in the same manner as a normal 4R jackpot. And after these 4 round jackpot games end, the gaming state shifts to a latent probability mode with a high expectation level of jackpot. In other words, when the mode is shifted to the latent probability mode, it becomes a gaming state in which it is not possible to determine whether the big hit probability is high or low. Therefore, the latent mode has a low probability of big hit for the player. It becomes a gaming state with a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the normal gaming state.

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

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random numbers obtained in the big hit random number table in FIG. 2A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. When the small hit probability is 6/300), a combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the main display device 131, and the big winning device 117 is released a predetermined number of times.

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

  Therefore, when the short-time game is started, as in the case of the big hit game described above, the player operates the normal symbol located at the upper right of the game area 106 in order to perform the “right stroke” by rotating the operation handle 107 greatly. A game ball is launched aiming at the gate 113b. Regardless of whether or not the normal symbol operation gate 113b passes, the “right-handed” game ball finally reaches the guide plate 116, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 rolls on the guide plate 116. Thus, it is guided to win a prize to the electric Chu 115 that is frequently opened. That is, in the short-time game, the player frequently wins the electric Chu 115 which is more advantageous to the player than the first start winning device 112. Furthermore, in the short-time game, since the big hit probability is always high in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game state has a very high expectation degree for the big hit.

  In particular, the reserved memory based on the electric Chu 115 winning is preferentially digested over the first start winning device 112. Therefore, by winning the game ball to the electric Chu 115 that has been released long during the big hit, When entering the short-time state after the game ends, the game is started from the first symbol-matching game (special symbol variation display) after the short-time entry without playing the symbol matching game based on the hold of the first start winning device 112. A symbol matching game based on the electric Chu 115 advantageous to the person is executed. In other words, this means that there is almost no possibility that a symbol matching game based on the hold memory of the first start winning device 112, which is disadvantageous for the player during the short-time game, is performed (the hold memory of the electric Chu 115). The symbol matching game of the first starting prize-winning device 112 is not played unless the game is lost, but game balls frequently win the electric chew 115 in the short time). As a result, the game preference is improved, and as a result, the player can face a short-time game after a big hit with great expectation.

  That is, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the normal gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low, the gaming state in the latent mode in which the jackpot probability is low or high, and the jackpot probability is high. The big hit expectation degree is configured to increase in the order of the short playing time.

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

  If the big hit is a normal 4R big hit or a probable 4R big hit in the short-time game, after the big hit game is over, the gaming state is set to the latent probability mode, and the player rotates the operation handle 107. Play back from “right-handed” to “left-handed”. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 in the game mode other than the big hit and the short time in the normal game state described above and the normal game state described above, the voice output device 132 displays the “handle”. "Please return to the left" is output.

  The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. However, in the present invention, the gaming state is the normal state (low probability of big hit), and the latent mode (low probability of big hit is low). Or a high probability) or a short-time state (high probability of jackpot), that is, depending on the expectation degree of jackpot in the gaming state, the display of variation of the effect symbol (first special symbol) The symbol variation sound generated from the audio output device 132 in connection with the display device 120 and the special symbol variation display performed by the second special symbol display device 122 is appropriately selected and its generation mode changes. Yes. This will be described in detail later.

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

  On the input side of the main control board 310, the first start winning device detection switch 312 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal design operation gates 113a, 113b have entered the game ball. The gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 315 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 317 to be detected and a dish full tank detection switch 313 to detect that the lower dish 141 is full of game balls are connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 310.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main RAM 310c constitutes a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means whose whole or a part is backed up by a backup power source described later. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine 100 is stopped, all or a part of the data stored in the main RAM 310c is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The content is retained.

  Further, the main control board 310 is directly mounted with a RAM clear switch 310d for instructing to erase the contents of data stored in the main RAM 310c on the main board on which the main control unit 400 is configured. When the RAM clear switch 310d is turned on in a predetermined manner when the gaming machine 100 is turned on (eg, turned on simultaneously with turning on the gaming machine 100 and then turned on again), the RAM clear signal is sent to the main control board 310. Is stored in the main RAM 310c. The main control board 310 may be provided with a RAM clear restriction button for preventing the game history from being erased by a third party in such a manner that only a related person can operate.

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

  The effect control board 340 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 340 includes a sub CPU 340a, a sub ROM 340b, and a sub RAM 340c, and is connected to the main control board 310 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 310 to the effect control board 340. . In addition, a first effect button detection switch 335 and second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e are connected to the effect control board 340.

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

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

  The sub CPU 340a receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 340a is configured to recognize this control command. For example, when the sub CPU 340a receives the variation effect start command indicating the effect aspect related to the variation of the effect symbol, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the content of the received variation effect start command, and performs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output device. 132, a command for causing the effect drive device 361, the effect handle device 362, the effect illumination device 134, etc. to execute a predetermined effect is transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The effect driving device 361 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, a variation effect pattern determination table for determining a variation effect pattern based on a variation effect start command received from the main control board 310 (a first variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2 described later, (2nd variation effect pattern determination table, 3rd variation effect pattern determination table), symbol variation sound determination random number for determining whether or not to generate a predetermined symbol variation sound in relation to variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) Tables (a common music A execution random number table and a common music B execution random number table shown in FIG. 24 described later), an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 340b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the lamp control board 360 performs drive control on the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, and the flash LED 365 that constitute the rendering handle device 362 provided in the firing handle device 103. This is a drive control that executes a jackpot finalizing announcement effect that is executed when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery related to winning of the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is determined to be a big hit, In order to notify in advance that the result of the symbol matching game will be a big hit (single notification), the vibrator motor 363 is driven and controlled at a predetermined timing to vibrate the gripping portion of the launching handle device 103, or to send air The fan 364 is driven and controlled to send air from the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103, or the flash LED 365 is driven and controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner (high-speed flash or flashing at high speed). Or flash). The lamp control board 360 is connected to the effect control board 340, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340.

  The image control board 350 is connected to the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the sound output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139. The display control of the image and the output control of the sound in the sound output device 132 are performed. The image control board 350 is a host CPU for performing image display control of the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, and a control process for the host CPU. A host ROM storing programs and the like, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit as an acoustic control means for controlling sound I have.

  The host CPU instructs the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 340. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit (not shown) includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 340, and Audio output control is performed in the audio output device 132. More specifically, the audio output device 132 displays the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) based on a later-described predetermined command (the effect symbol variation effect start command in S1940 of FIG. 19) transmitted from the effect control board 340. The sound effect is generated in which the symbol fluctuation sound generated in connection with the game is generated in a predetermined generation mode according to the gaming state. In addition, the audio output device 132, for example, when producing a big hit game, produces BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., the above-described vibrator motor 363, air sending fan 364 or flash. Along with the time when the LED 365 is driven and controlled, that is, an effect of generating a predetermined sound effect (for example, a notification sound indicating confirmation of a big hit such as “Cuen, Cuen”) is also performed in the big hit confirmation notice effect.

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

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

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

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

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 14, a characteristic process of the present invention will be described with reference to a flowchart regarding the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. This process is performed in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 310 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 310. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Moreover, the process performed by the main control board 310 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 4-14 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in main ROM310b. 4 to 14, processing that is not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In S508, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a compares the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S506 with the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number values stored in the main ROM 310b. Based on the determination, it is determined in advance whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is usually 4R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 4R big hit, small hit, out of reach, or out of reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. Then, when the main determination process is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S509.

  In S509, the main CPU 310a stores, in the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number for the first special symbol lottery acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 in S506 this time. To do. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter, also referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S508. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S512.

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

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

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

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

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

  In S528, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a compares the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S526 with the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number values stored in the main ROM 310b. Based on the determination, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 4R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, small hit, out of reach or out of reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the main determination process is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S529.

  In S529, the main CPU 310a stores, in the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number for the second special symbol lottery acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115 in S526. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S528. The second holding number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S532.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, in S714, the main CPU 310a starts the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S740, and determines whether or not the variation time set in S712 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S740), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S740), the main CPU 310a stops the variation of the normal symbol (S742).

  Then, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “hit” (S746), and if the stopped normal symbol is not “hit” (NO in S746), that is, if it is out of place, This normal symbol processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is “winning” (YES in S746), the main CPU 310a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S748), and then ends this normal symbol processing.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S440, the main CPU 310a executes special symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S440 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S440) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 8, in S800, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the big hit game flag that is set to ON in the below-described stop process is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed, When the big hit game flag is on (YES in S800), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game flag is off (NO in S800), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S801, whether or not the small hit game flag that is set to ON in the stop process described later is on. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is in progress, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S801), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S801), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S802, and the special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 ( It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is being executed.

  If the special symbol is changing in S802 (YES in S802), the process proceeds to S844. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S802), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S804, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 315 is preferentially digested is held. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  When the holding count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S804), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the holding count U2 and updates the holding count U2 (S806). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S526 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S808 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U2 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S804), that is, if the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S810 and the first start winning device detection switch 312 It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  If the hold count U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S810), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S816 and sets a demonstration designation command in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. Here, the demonstration designation command is used to wait for the customer on the main display device 131 with respect to the effect control board 340 based on the fact that the holding times U1 and U2 in the first and second special symbol lotteries become “0”. This command instructs display of the demo screen. The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S810), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S812). At this time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S506 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S814 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 so as to indicate that the hold has been exhausted according to the value of the hold count U1 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820. By the processing of S802 to S814, the reserved memory based on the electric Chu 115 winning is digested in preference to the reserved memory based on the first start winning device 112 winning. The number of holding times U1 and U2 in this special symbol lottery is a parameter set in the start winning device detection switch process described above.

  In S820, the main CPU 310a executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit or not. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot determination process performed in S820 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S820) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in S900, the main CPU 310a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that the gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. When the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state (YES in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S902, selects the big hit random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S904 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 2).

  When the process of S902 or S904 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S906 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process for determining whether or not they are equal to a value indicating “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S908, and determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit based on the big hit random number determination in S906. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S908), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S910, determines the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 310c, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol. The jackpot symbol set for the display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 (usually a jackpot symbol corresponding to any of 4R big hit (no time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction) and probability variation 4R big hit (no time reduction)) This is set (S912), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S908 that it is not a big hit (NO in S908), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S914 and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made (YES in S914), a small hit symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S916), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S914 that it is not a small hit (NO in S914), a loss symbol to be set on the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S918), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 8, next, in S830, the main CPU 310a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S830 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process (S830) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit based on the special symbol set in the big hit determination process, and determines that it is a big hit. In the case (YES in S1000), the process proceeds to S1014, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1002 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1002 that it is a small hit (YES in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1004 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1006 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss, and specifically, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the game ball is the first The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when winning the start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is equal to a predetermined value indicating “reach” or “no reach” This is a process for determining whether or not.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1008, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1006. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1010 and sets the reach table. Set in main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1012 and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 310c.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1016, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1018, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (execution time of effect symbol variation, normal time 8 to 180 seconds, short time 3 to 180 seconds, etc.). Referring to the main RAM 310c, the variation pattern random number (the variation pattern random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is a predetermined variation time. It is a process which determines whether it is equal compared with the value which shows.

  Returning to FIG. 8, next, in S840, the main CPU 310a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S820 and the variation pattern selection processing in S830, and sets it in the main RAM 310c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 340 to start the change effect change effect of the effect symbol. Note that the variable effect start command set in S840 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S842.

  In S842, the main CPU 310a displays the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S820 and the variation pattern selection processing in S830. To start. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S844, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process of S830 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S842.

  If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S844), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S844), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S846 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 310c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S846 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S848.

  In S848, the main CPU 310a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the process of S842, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S850, and executes a stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the in-stop process performed in S850 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S850) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not a short time flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a short time game is in progress. If it is determined that the time-short flag is on (YES in S1100), the process proceeds to S1102, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1104 to determine whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1104), the process proceeds to S1106. In S1106, the main CPU 310a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol has been changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the short-time game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1108. If it is determined in S1100 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1100), or if it is determined in S1104 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1104), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1108. .

  In S1108, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the high probability flag that is turned on in the game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not the high probability game is being performed, and the high probability flag is on. If it is determined (YES in S1108), the process proceeds to S1110, and "1" is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1112 and determines whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”. If the remaining game number X is “0” (YES in S1112), the process proceeds to S1114. In S1114, the main CPU 310a indicates that the remaining game number J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the high-probability game. The high-accuracy flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1116. If it is determined in S1108 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1108), or if it is determined in S1112 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1112), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1116. To do.

  In S1116, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the special symbols set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, and determines that it is not a big hit (NO in S1116). ), The process proceeds to S1118, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is a small hit.

  If the main CPU 310a determines in S1118 that it is a small hit (YES in S1118), the process proceeds to S1120 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1122, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern. Note that the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1122 is set such that the number of rounds (R number) is 2R, the operation pattern in 1R is 0.2 second open × 1.

  Then, when the process of S1122 is completed, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1118 that the main CPU 310a is not a small hit (NO in S1118), the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1116 that the main CPU 310a is a big hit (YES in S1116), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1130 and determines whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit. Then, if it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S1130), the process proceeds to S1134, and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1130 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1130), the process proceeds to S1136, where it is determined that the current big hit is usually a 4R big hit or a probable variation 4R big hit, and the 4R big hit game. Turn on the flag. Then, when the processing of S1134 or S1136 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1140.

  In S1140, the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the remaining game count J of the short-time game and the remaining game count X of the high-probability game, respectively, resets the remaining game count J / X, proceeds to S1142, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process proceeds to S1150 to start a big hit opening.

  Then, the process shifts to S1152, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot opening command set in S1152 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S450, the main CPU 310a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S450) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in S1200, main CPU 310a determines whether or not 4R big hit game flag or 16R big hit game flag is on, and determines that 4R big hit game flag or 16R big hit game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1200), that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played, the process proceeds to S1210, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1210, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1212 and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1212 that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1212), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1212). ), The process proceeds to S1214, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  In S1214, when the number of rounds / actuation pattern is set to 4R big hit or probability variation 4R big hit, the round number (R number) is 4R, the operating pattern in 1R is 29.5 seconds open x 1 Set to. Further, when the big hit is a probable 16R big hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, the operation pattern in 1R is 29.5 seconds open × 1.

  Then, the process shifts to S1215, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit effect command for determining the big hit effect pattern to be executed during the big hit game in the main RAM 310c. Here, the jackpot effect command includes setting information (information such as the type of jackpot) set by the stop process in S850, and the jackpot effect command set in S1215 is output processing (described later). In S480), it is transmitted to the effect control board 340.

  Then, the process shifts to S1216, and the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the big winning device 117, shifts to S1218, and sets the value of the number R of rounds to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1220, and the main CPU 310a starts the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is operated to change the special winning device 117 from the closed state to the open state.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240, determines whether or not the operating time of the special prize device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1240), the process proceeds to S1242, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1242, when the main CPU 310a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1242), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1244 and ends the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1242), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1240, the main CPU 310a checks the winning number of the number counter C by skipping the processing of S1242 when the operating time of the big winning device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1240). The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1246, and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1246, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round, and when the big hit is a probability 16R big hit, it is 16 rounds, and when it is a normal 4R big hit or a probability variable 4R big hit, it is four rounds. It is determined whether or not.

  In S1246, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1246), the big winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1246), the process shifts to S1248, and the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the operation of the big prize winning device 117 is based on the 4R big hit or the 16R big hit. That is, it is determined whether the operation of the current big winning device 117 is based on the big hit or the small hit.

  In S1248, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is a big hit (not a small hit) (YES in S1248), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1250 and starts an ending for performing a big hit end effect. Then, the process shifts to S1252, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the jackpot ending command set in S1252 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1254, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1256, and determines whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined in S1256 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1256), the process proceeds to S1270 to execute a game state setting process described later, while it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1256, NO), this large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1248, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is not big hit (small hit) (NO in S1248), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1260 and sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0” as in S1254 described above. After that, the process proceeds to S1270 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1210, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is not being opened (NO in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1230 and determines whether the big hit is being ended. In S1230, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit ending is being performed (YES in S1230), the process proceeds to S1256.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1230 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1230), the process shifts to S1232, and determines whether or not the big winning device 117 is in operation. That is, it is determined whether the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is in operation and the special winning device 117 is open. In S1232, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1232), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1232). Then, the process proceeds to S1216.

  In S1200, when the main CPU 310a determines that the 4R big hit game flag and the 16R big hit game flag are not on (NO in S1200), the process shifts to S1204 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. To do. In S1204, when the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1204), the main CPU 310a ends the big winning device process. On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is on in S1204 (YES in S1204), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1232.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1270) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. First, in S1300, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1300), the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1300), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1302, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually a 4R big hit (no time reduction). In S1302, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is a normal 4R big hit (YES in S1302), the gaming state setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1302 that it is not normally 4R big hit (no time reduction) (NO in S1302), that is, this time big hit is determined to be a probabilistic 4R big hit (no time reduction) or a probable variation 16R big hit (with time reduction). Since these big hits are big hits that give a high probability game, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1320, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1322, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, “ “10000” is set.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1324, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it is determined that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S1324), proceeds to S1326. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1328, sets “10000”, for example, to the remaining game count J of the short-time game, and ends this gaming state setting process. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 16R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) and high-speed games are awarded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1324 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction is not found (NO in S1324), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is a probability change 4R big hit without time reduction, this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 4R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) is given a high-precision game.

  Here, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the normal 4R big hit and the probability variation 4R big hit, both of which are not given a short time after the big hit game ends, and as a result, the mode shifts to the latent mode described later after the big hit game ends. In this latent mode, it is difficult to distinguish whether or not the game is in a high-probability gaming state in which the jackpot probability is increasing. As a result, after the probability variation 4R big hit game ends, it is hidden that the probability is internally high, and the preference of the game is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 12, when the game state setting process of S1270 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1280, where the small hit game flag or the big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag or 4R big hit game flag) is turned off. Then, the large winning device process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S <b> 460, the main CPU 310 a executes an operation process (electric tulip process) of the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 which is an example of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in S460 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S460) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in S1400, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S700 of the normal symbol process described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1400), the main CPU 310a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1400), the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1402). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1402), the main CPU 310a advances the process to S1422. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1402), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1404 and refers to the above-described time-short flag, so that the current game state is a short-time game state with a high probability of hitting. Is determined (whether or not the time reduction flag is set to ON in S1326 of the gaming state setting process described above).

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1404), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1412 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for opening 0.2 seconds × 3 times + 4 seconds × 1 time is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1404), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1406, and hits determined as “winning” in S746 of the normal symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1406), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1408 and sets the movable piece 115b as 0.1 sec × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 as an open pattern per long of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (NO in S1406), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1410 and sets the movable piece 115b as 0.5 sec.times.1 as an open pattern per short of the electric Chu 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation is set in the main RAM 310c. The main CPU 310a sets the release pattern in S1408, S1410, and S1412, and then proceeds to S1414 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1422, and determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S1414 is completed. That is, whether or not the movement of the opening pattern for releasing the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period has ended, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern ends. judge.

  If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S1422), the process proceeds to S1424, and the main CPU 310a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S1422), the main CPU 310a ends the electric tulip process without performing the process of S1424.

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

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

  Further, the main CPU 310a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S510), second hold number increase command (S530), demo designation command (S816), variable effect start command (S840), and variable effect stop command (S846). By outputting an opening command (S1152), a jackpot effect command (S1215), an ending command (S1252), etc. to the effect control board 340, the contents of the effect in the gaming machine 100 are determined. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 340 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 340. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 340 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 15-30 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM340b. 15 to 30, processing that is not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

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

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1500, the sub CPU 340a receives a command transmitted from the main control board 310, determines execution of an effect or the like based on the received command, and instructs it. A command reception process for setting the command to be executed in the sub RAM 340c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S1500) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S1600, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a demo designation command is received from the main control board 310 (see S816 in FIG. 8).

  If it is determined that a demo designation command has been received and received (YES in S1600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1602 and executes a demo designation command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the demonstration designation command reception process performed in S1602 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a demonstration designation command reception process (S1602) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 17, sub CPU 340a first sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) as demo standby time Td in S1700, and then proceeds to S1710 to set this demo standby time Td. Start measuring. As described above, the demonstration designation command does not have the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 and the main display device 131 does not execute the variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery. Therefore, the measurement time of the demonstration standby time Td represents the elapsed time after the effect symbol variation display is no longer executed on the main display device 131.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1720, and determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td set here has elapsed (see S840 in FIG. 8). As described above, the variation effect start command is a variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery on the main display device 131 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. Therefore, if it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td elapses (YES in S1720), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. If this is not the case, the demonstration command receiving process is terminated. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the variable display of the effect symbol related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1720 that a variation effect start command has not been received (NO in S1720), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state, and proceeds to S1730 to wait for a customer. In order to execute the demonstration production, set the demo flag to ON. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1740, sets a demonstration effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and performs a demonstration on the main display device 131, the audio output device 132, and the like. The execution of the production is started. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the screen of the effect design related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is switched to the demonstration effect screen. Then, when the processing of S1740 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this demonstration designation command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the processing of S1602 is completed, or when the demonstration designation command is not received in S1600 (NO in S1600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1604 and increases the number of holds from the main control board 310. It is determined whether a command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) has been received (see S510 and S530 in FIG. 5).

  If it is determined that a hold number increase command has been received (YES in S1604), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1606 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the processing of S1606, when the sub CPU 340a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the main display device 131 to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery. In addition, 1 is added to the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 340a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the sub RAM 340c to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the main display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1608 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetch process performed in S1608 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S1608) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 18, first, in S1800, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command received in S1604, and this time the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning prize is analyzed. Pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) of a big hit lottery with respect to a holding ball generated based on a winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, that is, holding memory added by 1 to the sub-RAM 340c in S1606 of FIG. , S508 or S528 in FIG. 5) It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit, a small hit, or out of reach.

  In S1800, when it is determined that the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) result is not a big hit, small hit or reach (NO in S1800), that is, the pre-determination result is no reach. In step S1804, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not to execute the hold prefetching effect on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139 in response to the hold storage added to the sub RAM 340c in S1606. A pre-reading preferential effect lottery process performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like is executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1806 and determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch effect is determined in S1806. If it is determined in S1806 that execution of the hold prefetch effect has been decided (YES in S1806), or a big hit lottery pre-determination (first pre-determination or first determination) for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1606 above. 2) When the result is determined to be a big hit, a small win or a reach out (YES in S1800), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1810, and the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning of this time In order to execute the hold pre-reading effect including the addition of the hold display for the hold ball generated based on the winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, a hold pre-read effect command for instructing the image control board 350 is set in the sub-RAM 340c. .

  As a result, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 have the hold prefetching effect related to the big hit lottery based on the hold image corresponding to the hold memory related to the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined prefetch notice mode. Executed. In addition, when the pre-determination information included in the command for increasing the number of holdings indicates that there is no reach loss, when the winning pre-reading effect is executed by lottery and the pre-reading effect is executed, the reserved pre-reading effect is displayed as a fake display. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1806 that the execution of the hold prefetch effect has not been determined (NO in S1806), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1808 and displays the hold image with a normal special symbol in which the hold prefetch effect is not executed. Therefore, a hold display command for instructing the image control board 350 is set in the sub RAM 340c and the main display device 131 is set in order to add a hold display for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1606 of FIG. A normal special image hold image is displayed. Then, when the sub CPU 340a finishes the process of S1808 or S1810, the sub CPU 340a ends the hold prefetching process.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the processing of S1608 is completed, or when the pending number increase command is not received in S1604 (NO in S1604), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1624 and performs the special symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not the variable effect start command set in S840 has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (YES in S1624), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1630 and executes a variation effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S1640 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the variable effect selection process (S1640) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 19, first, in step S1900, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see step S1730 in FIG. 17). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S1900), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1902. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S1904, where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub RAM 340c, and the main display device 131, The sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, etc. terminate the execution of the demonstration effect.

  In other words, in the variation effect selection process, when a variation effect start command is received, in order to execute a variation effect of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is being executed. If this is the case, the demonstration effect that was being executed is terminated. When the processing of S1904 is completed, or when it is determined in S1900 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S1900), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1910 and analyzes the change effect start command, Then, the process goes to S1920 to execute the effect mode change process. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode change process performed in S1920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect mode change process (S1920) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 20, first, in S2000, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the gaming state is short-time based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in S1910. The variation effect start command includes information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability). If it is determined in S2000 that the gaming state is a short time (YES in S2000), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2002, where “1” is set in the mode flag indicating the type of effect mode, and the next In step S2004, “0” is substituted for the mode continuation count value M.

  21 and 22, here, an effect mode that is set in connection with a case where a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 and a special symbol variation display related to the big win lottery is performed. Will be described. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the types of effect modes and their contents, and FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of specific displays of various effect modes on the screen of the main display device 131.

  Referring to FIG. 21, there are 15 types of presentation modes of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment as shown in “Production mode name” in the figure, and these 15 types of presentation modes are “normal A”. “Normal B” “Horizontal Scroll A” “Horizontal Scroll B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Sublimation” “Tanyoshichi Stage” “Tamachan Stage” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” "Soccer zone" "Swimming zone" "land track zone".

  “Normal A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “1”, and “mountain” scenery is used as the background (feature) of the effect symbol that is displayed in a synchronized manner with the special symbol. Is set on the screen of the main display device 131 (see FIG. 22A). “Normal A” is set until the mode continuation count value M reaches “50” or a big hit, or the game state is short as shown in “Continue effect mode” in FIG. Is supposed to stay. Here, the mode continuation count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates. That is, “normal A” as the effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. The period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 (mode continuation frequency value M), the period until the big hit, or the period when the gaming state is shorter It is configured. As shown in FIG. 21, when “normal A” is set, when a winning is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 20%) (S2042 in the rendering mode changing process described later), forced setting (default) After the game machine 100 is turned on (after initialization) or after a big hit (probability variation 16R big hit) after the symbol is stopped (S2852 in a variable effect end process described later), in a short time (S2002 in an effect mode change process described later), or This is when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the mode is “normal B” (S3010 of effect button processing described later).

  “Normal B” is an effect mode that is set when “2” is set in the mode flag, and the landscape of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 22 (b)). “Normal B” as the production mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131 until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” or until the big hit, so that the user stays continuously. It is configured. In addition, when “normal B” is set, when the winning in the mode lottery (the lottery probability is 15%) (S2042), after the completion of the below-described latent probability mode based on the normal 4R jackpot as the forced setting (default) (S2016 in effect mode change processing described later), or when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal A” (S3020 in effect button processing described later). .

  “Horizontal scroll A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “3”, and the landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 22C). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll A” is the same as “normal B” described above. It should be noted that the opportunity when “horizontal scroll A” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 8%) (S2042).

  “Horizontal scroll B” is an effect mode that is set when “4” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 22D). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “horizontal scroll B” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 7%) (S2042).

  “5 lines A” is an effect mode that is set when “5” is set in the mode flag, and “mountain” landscape is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the usual 1 line (see FIG. 22E). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines A” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 line A” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  “5 Line B” is an effect mode that is set when “6” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the usual 1 line (see FIG. 22 (f)). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 lines B” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  The “latency” is an effect mode that is set when “7” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 22 (g)). When “latency probability” is set, a so-called “latency probability change” is suggested in which the jackpot probability is high although the gaming state is not shortened. The trigger when “latency” is set is usually after the 4R big hit or the probability variation 4R big hit symbol stops (S2842 of the variation effect end processing described later). Until the mode continuation count value M reaches “30”, that is, the period until the maximum number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30. On the other hand, when it is set based on the probability variation 4R jackpot, it stays from the setting to the next jackpot, that is, regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). In other words, “latency” as the production mode is such that the stay period is different between the normal 4R big hit and the probability variation 4R big hit when set.

  The “tanuyoshi mode” is an effect mode that is set when “8” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. At the same time, “Tanukichi” as a character frequently appears during the production, and the production is enhanced (see FIG. 22H). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “tanuyoshi mode” is the same as the “normal B”. It should be noted that the opportunity when the “tanuyoshi mode” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2042).

  “Tama-chan mode” is an effect mode that is set when “9” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. “Tama-chan”, who deformed a human girl with a ball as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 22 (i)). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “Tama-chan mode” is the same as the “normal B”. It should be noted that the opportunity when “Tama-chan mode” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  “Mission stage” is an effect mode that is set when “10” is set in the mode flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, A predetermined command (mission) is issued to the player (see FIG. 22 (j)). In the drawing, as an example, “emergency command! Reach“ 7 ”within 5 minutes from now!” Is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 together with the remaining time (3:25), and when this mission is cleared, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) is obtained. Then, the “mission stage” as the production mode is configured to stay continuously for a period of 5 minutes at the maximum after the setting. The opportunity when the “mission stage” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2042).

  “Tennis zone” is an effect mode that is set when “11” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that use “tennis” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 22 (k)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “tennis zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. It should be noted that the opportunity when the “tennis zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  The “baseball zone” is an effect mode that is set when “12” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “baseball” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 22 (l)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “baseball zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “baseball zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  “Soccer zone” is an effect mode that is set when “13” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “soccer” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 22 (m)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “soccer zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “soccer zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  “Swimming zone” is an effect mode that is set when “14” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “swimming” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 22 (n)). The mode of continuation of the effect mode in the “swimming zone” is the same as the “normal B”. The opportunity when the “swimming zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2042).

  The “land zone” is an effect mode that is set when “15” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “land” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 22 (o)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “land zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “land zone” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2042).

  In FIGS. 22A to 22I, (k) to (o), three parallel arrows (vertical or horizontal arrows) described on the screen of the main display device 131 indicate the production symbols. Fluctuation display (scroll) is shown. Further, the type of effect mode (effect mode name), background (feature), effect mode continuation (mode continuation count value M), opportunity (lottery probability), etc. are not limited to the above, and may be changed or added as appropriate. Is possible.

  Returning to FIG. 20, that is, as a result of analyzing the variation effect start command, when it is determined in S2000 that the gaming state is short (YES in S2000), the sub CPU 340a sets “normal A” as the effect mode. Therefore, the mode flag is set to “1” (S2002), and accordingly, the mode continuation count value M is reset to “0” (S2004). As a result of the processing of S2000 to S2004, when the game state is short, the “normal A” is forcibly set as the effect mode regardless of the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol).

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2060, sets “normal A” as the effect mode during the time reduction, and ends this effect mode change process. Note that the processing of S2002 and S2004, and the processing of S2060 performed in connection with S2002 and S2004 (setting of “normal A”) are executed at the first time when the gaming state is changed to a short time, and then subsequently When the time saving continues, these processes are skipped, and the sub CPU 340a immediately ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2000 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2000), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2010, whether or not the mode flag is set to “7”, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the production mode is “latent”. If it is determined that “7” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2012 and determines whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “30”. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 30 after the effect mode is set to “latent”.

  In S2012, when it is determined that the mode continuation count value M is “30” (YES in S2012), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2014, and the gaming state becomes a probable change (a big hit probability is a high probability). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gaming state has not changed reliably (NO in S2014), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2016 and sets “2” in the mode flag. As a result, the setting of the production mode is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2018, substitutes “0” for the mode continuation count value M in response to setting “2” in the mode flag, and resets the mode continuation count value M. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2060, sets “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350, and thereafter ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2012 that the mode continuation count value M is not "30" (NO in S2012), that is, the special mode (production design) changes after the production mode is set to "latent". If the number of times is less than 30 and if it is determined in S2014 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S2014), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode change process.

  Therefore, when the player performs the processing of S2010 to S2018, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) becomes 30 after “latency” is displayed as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131, the effect is displayed. If the mode remains “latent”, the game state can be determined to be certain, and if the production mode is switched from “latent” to “normal B”, it can be determined that the gaming state is normal (not probable). The game taste is improved.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2010 that the mode flag is not set to “7” (NO in S2010), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “latent”, the sub CPU 340a The process proceeds to S2030, and it is determined whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag, that is, whether or not the currently set production mode is “mission stage”.

  If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2030), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2032, and “10” is set in the mode flag in S2046 and S2048 described later. Whether the remaining time Tm of the mission stage that is set to 5 minutes and started measuring is greater than “0”, that is, the execution time of the “mission stage” as the production mode has elapsed 5 minutes. It is determined whether or not.

  If the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is smaller than “0” (NO in S2032), that is, if the execution time of the “mission stage” has elapsed 5 minutes, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2034 and proceeds to the mission stage. Measurement of the remaining time Tm is stopped, and the process proceeds to S2042. On the other hand, if the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0” in S2032 (YES in S2032), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2030 that the mode flag is not set to “10” (NO in S2030), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “mission stage”, the sub CPU 340a , The process proceeds to S2040. In this process, whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “50”, that is, the production mode is “normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A” except “latency” and “mission stage”. "" Horizontal scroll B "" 5 line A "" 5 line B "" Tanyoshichi stage "" Tamachan stage "" Tennis zone "" Baseball zone "" Soccer zone "" Swimming zone " It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 50 since the setting was made (see FIG. 21).

  When it is determined in S2040 that the mode continuation count value M is not “50” (NO in S2040), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode change process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2040 that the mode continuation count value M is “50” (YES in S2040), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2042.

  In step S <b> 2042, the sub CPU 340 a uses the effect mode flags (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll excluding“ latency ”) selected here by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. “B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tamachan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” The mode flag (any one of “1” to “6”, “8” to “15”) is set.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2044 and determines whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag in S2042. If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2044), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2046 and sets the mission stage execution time of 5 minutes to the remaining time Tm. Then, the process proceeds to S2048, and measurement of the remaining time Tm of the mission stage set to 5 minutes is started.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2050, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the mode flag of the effect mode selected in S2042. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2042 that “10” is not set in the mode flag in S2042 (NO in S2044), the sub CPU 340a skips the processing of S2046 and S2048 and proceeds to S2050.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2060, and the production mode selected in S2042 as the production mode (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B” except “latency”). “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tama-chan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” Is set, and then the effect mode changing process is terminated. In the case of NO in S2044, the process of S2050 may be skipped and the process may directly proceed to S2060.

  As is apparent from the above description, in this effect mode change process, when the mode continuation count value M reaches a predetermined number, the current effect mode is the latent mode in which “7” is set in the mode flag, or Except for the mission stage where the mode flag is set to “10” (however, when the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0”), it is changed by lottery (S2042).

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the effect mode changing process of S1920 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1930 and executes a symbol variation sound setting process. Hereinafter, the contents of the symbol variation sound setting process performed in S1930 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation sound setting process (S1930) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 23, in the symbol variation sound setting process, the symbol variation sound generated in association with the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) by the voice output device 132 is generated in a predetermined generation manner according to the gaming state. In step S2300, the sub CPU 340a first sets the game state to be short based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command in step S1910. It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in S2300 that the gaming state is time saving (YES in S2300), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2340 and determines whether the music C flag is off. Here, the music C flag is a flag indicating a setting state of a later-described common music C that is set when the gaming state is a short time. When the music C flag is on, the common music C is set. When the music C flag is off, the common music C is not set.

  If it is determined in S2340 that the music C flag is off, that is, if it is determined that the common music C is not set (YES in S2340), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2342, Common music C, which is executed as one common music that is shared across a plurality of fluctuations of a later-described effect design (special design), is generated as a design change sound generated in connection with the variation display of the effect design (special design) Set to. In the present embodiment, the common music C continues to flow for a period during which the gaming state is short.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2344, sets the music C flag to ON, and ends this symbol variation sound setting processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2340 that the music C flag is not turned off, that is, if it is determined that the common music C has already been set (NO in S2340), the sub CPU 340a sets the symbol variation sound setting. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2300 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2300), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2304 and determines whether or not the gaming state is latent (the big hit probability is high or low probability). That is, it is determined whether or not “7” is set in the above-described mode flag. If it is determined in S2304 that the gaming state is latent (YES in S2304), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2330 and determines whether or not the music B flag is turned off. Here, the music B flag is a flag indicating a setting state of a later-described common music B that is set when the gaming state is latent, and when the music B flag is on, the common music B is set. When the music B flag is off, the common music B is not set.

  If it is determined in S2330 that the music B flag is not turned off, that is, if it is determined that the common music B has already been set (NO in S2330), the sub CPU 340a performs the symbol variation sound setting process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2330 that the music B flag is off, that is, if it is determined that the common music B is not set (YES in S2330), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2332 and plays the game The common music B lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the common music B while the state is latent is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. For example, the determination as to whether or not to execute the common music B in the common music B lottery process is the common shown in FIG. 24B at the timing at which the sub CPU 340a receives the variable effect start command in S1624 of the command reception process. What is necessary is just to acquire the random number for music B execution, and to determine with this acquired random number. Details of this will be described later.

  When the common music B lottery process of S2332 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2334, and determines whether or not the execution of the common music B is determined by the common music B lottery process (S2332) in S2334. If it is determined in S2334 that the execution of the common music B is determined (YES in S2334), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2336, and is generated in connection with the variation display of the latent design effect symbol (special symbol). The symbol fluctuation sound to be set is set to common music B as one common music that is common over a plurality of times (6 to 10 times, see FIG. 24) of the effect symbol (special symbol). Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2338, sets the music B flag to ON, and ends this symbol variation sound setting process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2334 that execution of the common music B has not been determined (NO in S2334), the sub CPU 340a ends this symbol variation sound setting process. The process of NO in S2334 means that the symbol variation sound generated in connection with the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) in the latent game state is executed with the above-described repeated music for each variation. . Note that, as shown in FIG. 24 to be described later, the probability determined as YES in S2334, that is, the probability that the common music B is set in the latent gaming state is 70%, and the probability determined as NO, that is, the latent probability. The probability that repeated music is set in the gaming state is 30%.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2304 that the gaming state is not latent (NO in S2304), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2308 and determines whether or not the music A flag is off. In other words, in S2308, when the gaming state is not short and latent (NO in S2300 and S2304), that is, in the normal gaming state in which the big hit probability is low as the gaming state, It is determined whether or not the A flag is off. Here, the music A flag is a flag indicating a setting state of common music A, which will be described later, which is set at a predetermined ratio by lottery when the gaming state is a normal gaming state (low probability). When the flag is on, the common music A is set, and when the music A flag is off, the common music A is not set.

  If it is determined in S2308 that the music A flag is not turned off, that is, if it is determined that the common music A has already been set (NO in S2308), the sub CPU 340a sets the symbol variation sound setting. The process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the music A flag is off, that is, if it is determined that the common music A is not set (YES in S2308), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2310 and the gaming state is low. The common music A lottery process for determining whether or not the common music A is to be executed is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. As described above, whether or not to execute the common music A in the common music A lottery process is determined in FIG. 24A at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the variable effect start command in S1624 of the command reception process. A random number for execution of the common music A shown may be acquired and determined based on the acquired random number.

  The common music lottery process executed in S2310 and S2332 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the common music execution random number table stored in the sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340, where (A) is the common music A execution random number table, and (B) is the common music B execution. A random number table is shown. Referring to FIG. 24, random numbers for executing common music A or common music B are symbol fluctuations generated by the voice output device 132 in relation to the fluctuation display of effect symbols (special symbols) in a normal or latent game state. It is a random number for determining whether the sound is repeated music or common music (common music A or common music B).

  Here, the repeated music and the common music will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining repetitive music and common music executed in relation to the variation display of the effect design (special design), where (A) shows repetitive music and (B) shows common music. ing. First, repeated music will be described with reference to FIG.

  Repeated music has a higher probability (70) than the latent state when the gaming state is a normal gaming state, that is, when the jackpot probability is low (indicated as “low probability” in FIG. 25A). / 100, see FIG. 24), on the other hand, it is difficult to determine whether the gaming state is a latent probability state, that is, whether the big hit probability is low probability or high probability. ”), The music is repeatedly executed for each variation of the production symbol (special symbol) set with a lower probability (30/100, see FIG. 24) than the normal state.

  More specifically, based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device 115, the variation display of the effect symbol is started as a symbol matching game on the screen of the main display device 131 (FIG. 25). (A) Left column) After that, as shown by an arrow A, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the change display of the effect symbol is stopped and the predetermined effect symbol is fixedly displayed (the right column of FIG. 25A). Thereby, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player. The repetitive music is generated during the period when the effect symbol is variably displayed on the screen of the main display device 131, in other words, during the period when the symbol matching game is being executed. When the display is started, repeated music is generated in synchronization with the start of the variable display, and when the effect design displayed in the variable display is stopped, the repeated music generated in synchronization with the stop is stopped. And during the stop of the effect symbol (interval period from the effect symbol stop to the next fluctuation), the repeated music also maintains the stop state.

  In other words, no music is repeatedly generated during the period in which the effect symbol is stopped. When the variation display of the next effect symbol is started, the music is repeatedly generated with the start of the variation display. . Therefore, as shown by the arrow B, repeated music is repeatedly executed in synchronization with the change every time the effect design (special design) changes by one. In FIG. 25A, as an example, the state in which the effect symbol is changing is indicated by three arrows (the scroll display in the vertical direction of the three symbols), and the stop state of the effect symbol is “123”. Is shown.

  Next, common music will be described with reference to FIG. Common music is usually when the gaming state is latent or short (in FIG. 25B, described as “bottom accuracy”, “latent probability” or “probability changing”), that is, the gaming state is It is music that can be set in any game state and that is executed as one common music that is common across a plurality of variations of the production symbol (special symbol).

  More specifically, based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device 115, the variation display of the effect symbol is started as a symbol matching game on the screen of the main display device 131 (FIG. 25). (B) Left column) After that, as shown by arrow C, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the change display of the effect symbol stops, the predetermined effect symbol is fixedly displayed, and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player (Left column in FIG. 25B). Thereafter, as shown by an arrow D, based on the winning of the game ball to the next first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device 115, the change display of the effect symbol is started again after an interval period, Similarly, such a variation display of the effect symbols is performed a plurality of times (FIG. 25 (B) right middle column to right column).

  Thus, unlike the repetitive music described above, the common music is generated continuously during a period in which the variation display of the effect symbols is executed on the screen of the main display device 131, In other words, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, common music is generated in synchronization with the start of the variation display, and even when the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped (in the interval period) The common music continues to be generated, and after that, when the variation display of the predetermined multiple times of the design symbols is finished, when the variation display of the multiple times of the design symbols stops, the common music that was generated in synchronization with the stop is Stop.

  In other words, in the period in which the variation display of the predetermined effect symbols is executed, the common music is generated not only in the period in which the effect symbols are variably displayed but also in the period in which the effect symbols are stopped. It has become so. Therefore, as shown by the arrow E, the common music is executed as one common music that is common across a plurality of variations of the production symbol (special symbol). In FIG. 25B, as an example, the state in which the effect symbol is changing is indicated by three arrows (the scroll display of the three symbols in the vertical direction), and the effect symbol stop state is “123”. This is indicated by “321”.

  Here, the common music is provided with three types of common music A, common music B, and common music C, such as melody (melody), tone color, genre or rhythm, which are shown in the lower part of FIG. As shown, the common music A is in a normal state (bottom probability), the common music B is in a latent state (latent), and the common music C is in a short state (probability change). In the case of (middle), each is selected. As described above, when the gaming state is the normal state, the jackpot probability is low, when the gaming state is the latent state, the jackpot probability is low or high, and the gaming state is the short-time state Has a high probability of jackpots, and therefore the expectation level for jackpots in each gaming state increases in the order of normal state, latent state, and short-time state. That is, this means that when common music is generated, the expectation level for jackpot is higher in the order of common music A, common music B, and common music C.

  That is, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, common music that occurs over a plurality of fluctuations in the production symbol (special symbol) has a big hit expectation not only in the short-time state but also in the short-time state. It is generated even in a low normal state or a latent state, and can be changed for each gaming state according to the big hit expectation of the gaming state as shown in the lower part of FIG. Yes. With such a configuration, a player can face a game with expectation due to the occurrence of common music even in a gaming state with a low expectation of jackpot, and can also listen to a design fluctuation sound (type of common music). It is possible to easily detect the expectation level (game state) of the jackpot, and as a result, the game taste is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when the symbol variation sound is determined to be either the repeated music or the common music A in the normal gaming state, At the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the change effect start command, one random number value is acquired from 100 random numbers from “0” to “99”.

  Here, in the common music A execution random number table, the period during which the common music A is executed is selected by drawing one of five types of periods in which the number of changes in the design symbol (special symbol) ranges from 2 to 6 times. It is like that. In other words, in the common music A execution random number table, the common music A corresponding to the period of two fluctuations is executed when the acquired common music A execution random number values are “0” to “9”, and the execution ratio thereof. (Lottery probability) is set to 10/100. Further, the common music A corresponding to the period of three fluctuations is executed when the acquired common music A execution random number value is “10” to “17”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 8/100. Is set to Further, the common music A corresponding to the period of four fluctuations is executed when the acquired common music A execution random number value is “18” to “23”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 6/100. Is set to Further, the common music A corresponding to the period of the fluctuation number of 5 is executed when the acquired common music A execution random number value is “24” to “27”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 4/100. Is set to Further, the common music A corresponding to the period of the variation of 6 times is executed when the acquired common music A execution random number value is “28” “29”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 2/100. Is set.

  On the other hand, when the acquired common music A execution random number value is “30” to “99”, the common music A is not executed. In this case, the above-described repetitive music for each change is executed. The execution ratio (lottery probability) is set to 70/100. That is, in the normal gaming state, the ratio (lottery probability) that the common music A is executed is 30/100 regardless of the number of changes in the production symbol (special symbol), and the ratio (lottery probability) that the repeated music is executed is 70/100, and the probability that repeated music is generated is higher than common music A. Therefore, in a normal game state, music is the base repeatedly. Further, when the common music A is generated, the longer the period in which the common music A is executed, that is, the number of changes from the common music A corresponding to the period of two changes is 3, 4, 5, The probability of occurrence of the common music A corresponding to the six periods decreases.

  Next, in the case where the game state is latent, when the symbol variation sound is determined to be either repetitive music or common music B, the common music shown in FIG. In the B execution random number table, as described above, one random number value is acquired from 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the variable effect start command.

  Here, in the common music B execution random number table, the period during which the common music B is executed is longer than the common music A, and the five types of periods in which the number of changes in the design symbol (special symbol) spans 6 to 10 times. Any one of these is drawn. In other words, in the common music B execution random number table, the common music B corresponding to the period of 6 fluctuations is executed when the acquired common music B execution random number values are “0” to “4”, and the execution ratio thereof. (Lottery probability) is set to 5/100. Further, the common music B corresponding to the period of the variation number of 7 is executed when the acquired common music B execution random number value is “5” to “14”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 10/100. Is set to Further, the common music B corresponding to the period of 8 fluctuations is executed when the acquired common music B execution random number value is “15” to “28”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 14/100. Is set to Further, the common music B corresponding to the period of the fluctuation number of 9 is executed when the acquired common music B execution random number value is “29” to “46”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 18/100. Is set to Further, the common music B corresponding to a period of 10 fluctuations is executed when the acquired common music B execution random number value is “47” to “69”, and the execution ratio (lottery probability) is 23/100. Is set to

  On the other hand, when the acquired common music B execution random number value is “70” to “99”, the common music B is not executed. In this case, the above-mentioned repeated music is executed for each variation, and The execution ratio (lottery probability) is set to 30/100. That is, in the latent state, the ratio (lottery probability) that the common music B is executed is 70/100 regardless of the number of changes in the production symbol (special symbol), and the ratio (lottery probability) that the repeated music is executed is 30. Contrary to the above-described normal gaming state, the probability that the common music B is generated is higher than the repeated music. Therefore, the common music is the base in the game state with the probability. Further, when the common music B is generated, the common music B corresponding to the period of six fluctuations is the longer the period in which the common music B is executed, that is, in contrast to the common music A described above. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of common music B corresponding to periods of 7, 8, 9, and 10 fluctuations increases.

  Note that the common music C executed when the game state is short-time is not provided with a common music C execution random number table for executing the common music C by lottery. Therefore, when the game state is short-time, The common music C is continuously executed from the short time start to the short time end.

  That is, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the common music C is continuously generated during the short time period in the short-time gaming state where the big hit expectation is high, and in the latent gaming state where the big hit expectation is lower than the short time. The common music B is generated for a predetermined period by the lottery, and the common music A is generated for the predetermined period by the lottery in the normal gaming state in which the big hit expectation is lower than the probability. Furthermore, comparing the latency and the normal gaming state, the common music B generated in the latent gaming state has a higher appearance rate than the common music A generated in the normal gaming state and is executed for a longer period of time. It has become so. Furthermore, the common music A and the common music B are configured such that one execution period (a period spanning the number of changes in the effect design) can be different.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, common music that occurs in a gaming state with a high expectation level for jackpots can also occur in a gaming state with a relatively low expectation level for jackpots. Even if the player enters a gaming state with a low expectation level of the jackpot, when the symbol variation sound is repeatedly switched from the common music to the common music, the player can face the game with great expectation. Moreover, since the common music is set so as to differ depending on the gaming state having different jackpot expectations, it is possible to grasp whether the current gaming state has a high jackpot expectation level by listening to the type of common music. Since the common music continues longer as the gaming state has a higher level of expectation of jackpot, the longer the duration of the generated common music, the higher the expectation of jackpot . As a result, the game taste is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the common music A lottery process of S2310 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2312, and in S2312, whether or not the execution of the common music A is determined by the common music A lottery process (S2310). judge. If it is determined in S2312 that the execution of the common music A has been determined (YES in S2312), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2314 and is involved in the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) in the normal gaming state. The symbol variation sound to be generated is set to the common music A as one common music that is common across a plurality of times (2 to 6 times, see FIG. 24) of the effect symbol (special symbol). Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2316, sets the music A flag to ON, and ends this symbol variation sound setting process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2312 that execution of the common music A has not been determined (NO in S2312), the sub CPU 340a ends the symbol variation sound setting process. The processing of NO in S2312 means that the symbol variation sound generated in association with the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) in the normal gaming state is executed with the above-described repeated music for each variation. As shown in FIG. 24, the probability of being determined as YES in S2312, that is, the probability of setting common music A in the normal gaming state is 30%, and the probability of being determined as NO, that is, in the normal gaming state. The probability that repeated music is set is 70 percent.

  In the above-described symbol variation sound setting process, the common music C has been described in a mode in which the common music is continuously generated from the beginning to the end of the time-short state period when the gaming state is the time-short state. This is divided into variable display of a predetermined multiple design symbols (special symbols), that is, when the multiple display of the multiple design symbols stops, the common music C is stopped once, and then A mode in which the common music C is generated again only during a period that spans the variable display of the plurality of effect symbols may be repeatedly performed in accordance with the start of the variable display. Furthermore, the multiple display of the effect symbols may be configured to change the number of times as appropriate.

  Further, when the gaming state is a latent state, the number of times of display of variation of the design symbol that the common music B spans is changed depending on whether the jackpot probability is rising or not. (For example, when the jackpot probability is rising, the number of times of variation display of the effect design over which the common music B is straddled is relatively longer than when the probability of hitting is not rising. The common music may be different depending on whether the jackpot probability is rising or not. Furthermore, the common music A, B, C is a period in which the right of the big hit lottery related to the winning of the game ball to the first and second start winning devices 112, 115 is suspended, that is, the variation of the production pattern due to the suspension. The period in which the display is continuously performed may be continuously generated until the continuously displayed variation display of the effect symbol is interrupted (until the suspension is eliminated).

  If the game state changes while the common music is being executed, for example, the game state is normal, and the common music A is performing a predetermined multiple-time presentation symbol (special symbol) variable display. If the game is in the middle or a big win (short time), or the game state is latent and the common music B is executing a predetermined multiple-time production symbol (special symbol) variable display When a normal or big hit (short time) is reached, the execution of the common music A or the common music B may be stopped halfway, and a symbol variation sound may be generated according to the next game state.

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the symbol variation sound setting process of S1930 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1936 and is based on information indicating the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) included in the variation effect start command. Then, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol is executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect pattern selection process performed in S1936 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the variable effect pattern selection process (S1936) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 26, sub CPU 340a first determines in S2600 whether or not the gaming state is short. In S2600, when it is determined that the gaming state is time saving (YES in S2600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2602, and the variable effect pattern stored in the sub ROM 340b for determining the variable effect pattern of the effect symbol. The first variation effect pattern determination table is selected from the determination table. The first variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2600 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2610 and determines whether or not the gaming state is latent. If it is determined in S2610 that the gaming state is latent (YES in S2610), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2612, and the variation effect stored in the sub ROM 340b for determining the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol. The second variation effect pattern determination table is selected from the pattern determination table. The second variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2610 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2610), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2620, and the variable effect stored in the sub ROM 340b for determining the variable effect pattern of the effect symbol. A third variation effect pattern determination table is selected from the pattern determination table. The third variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS. That is, in S2620, when the gaming state is not short and latent (NO in S2600 and S2610), that is, when the gaming state is a normal gaming state with a low probability of jackpot, In this case, the third variation effect pattern determination table is selected.

  Then, as the variation effect pattern determination table, the first variation effect pattern determination table is selected in S2602, the second variation effect pattern determination table is selected in S2612, or the third variation effect pattern determination table is selected in S2620. The CPU 340a proceeds to S2630, and performs the variation effect pattern lottery process for determining the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol using the selected variation effect pattern determination table by a predetermined lottery method using a random number or the like. In this variation effect pattern lottery process, for example, the variation effect pattern determination shown in FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2 is performed at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the variation effect start command in S1624 of the command reception process. For example, a random effect pattern may be obtained and a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol may be determined based on the acquired random number.

  Here, the lottery process of the variation effect pattern executed in S2630 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27A is a jackpot variation effect pattern determination table (first variation effect pattern determination table, second variation effect pattern determination table, third variation effect pattern determination table) stored in the sub-ROM 340b of the effect control board 340. 27-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example, and FIG. 27-2 is a variation effect pattern determination table for detachment stored in the sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340 (first change effect pattern determination table, second change effect pattern determination). It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the table and the 3rd variation production pattern determination table.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2, as described above, the first variation effect pattern determination table is selected when the gaming state is shorter and the jackpot probability is increasing and the probability change is in progress. Whether the second variation effect pattern determination table is in a probabilistic state where the gaming state is latent and the big hit probability is increasing, or is in the low probability that the big hit probability is not increasing Is a random number table that is selected when it is difficult to discriminate, and the third variation effect pattern determination table is a random number that is selected when the gaming state is normal and the probability of a big hit is not increased. These random number tables are provided with a variation effect pattern A, a variation effect pattern B, a variation effect pattern C, and a variation effect pattern D having different types of expectation of jackpot.

  The variation effect pattern A is a variation in which the gimmick 109 described above as the effect agent (movable accessory) that operates in a predetermined operation pattern does not operate and the step-up effect is not performed according to the change display of the effect symbol. It is a production pattern.

  The step-up effect is related to the display of variation in the effect design, and a series of effects with a story progress as a plurality of correlated unit effects are performed step by step. In accordance with (here, steps 1 to 4), that is, an effect suggesting that as the series of effects progresses, the degree of expectation that a big hit will occur increases.

  The variation effect pattern B is a variation effect pattern in which the operation of the gimmick 109 is relatively small (smaller than the variation effect patterns C and D), and the step-up effect proceeds to step 2.

  The variation effect pattern C is a variation effect pattern in which the operation of the gimmick 109 is relatively moderate (larger than the variation effect pattern B and smaller than the variation effect pattern D), and the step-up effect proceeds to step 3.

  The variation effect pattern D is a variation effect pattern in which the operation of the gimmick 109 is relatively large (larger than the variation effect patterns C and D) and the step-up effect proceeds to step 4.

  With reference to FIG. 27A, a case will be described in which the variation display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) related to the current big hit lottery becomes a big hit as a result of the fluctuation production start command analysis. As described above, the sub CPU 340a receives 100 pieces of “0” to “99” set in the first, second, and third changing effect pattern determination tables according to the gaming state at the timing of receiving the changing effect start command. Get one random value from random numbers. Then, when determining the variation effect pattern to be displayed in connection with the variation display of the effect symbol that will be the big hit this time, if the gaming state is in the probability change, the first variation effect pattern determination table is selected, the acquired random value The change production pattern is determined as follows.

  That is, when the random value acquired from the first variation effect pattern determination table is “99”, the variation effect pattern A is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 1/100. Further, when the acquired random number value is “96” to “98”, the variation effect pattern B is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 3/100. Also, when the acquired random number value is “90” to “95”, the variation effect pattern C is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 6/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “0” to “89”, the variation effect pattern D is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 90/100.

  When determining the variation effect pattern related to the big hit, if the game state is latent, the second variation effect pattern determination table is selected, and the variation effect pattern is determined as follows according to the acquired random value. . That is, when the random value acquired from the second variation effect pattern determination table is “95” to “99”, the variation effect pattern A is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 5/100. Further, when the acquired random number value is “85” to “94”, the variation effect pattern B is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 10/100. Also, when the acquired random number value is “70” to “84”, the variation effect pattern C is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 15/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “0” to “69”, the variation effect pattern D is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 70/100.

  Further, when determining the variation effect pattern related to the big hit, if the gaming state is low probability, the third variation effect pattern determination table is selected, and the variation effect pattern is determined as follows according to the acquired random value. . That is, when the random value acquired from the third variation effect pattern determination table is “90” to “99”, the variation effect pattern A is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 10/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “75” to “89”, the variation effect pattern B is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 15/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “50” to “74”, the variation effect pattern C is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 25/100. Further, when the acquired random number value is “0” to “49”, the variation effect pattern D is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 50/100.

  With reference to FIG. 27-2, next, a case will be described in which the variation display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) related to the current big hit lottery is out of place (including the small hit) as a result of the variation effect start command analysis. . Similarly, the sub CPU 340a receives 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” set in the first, second, and third variation effect pattern determination tables in accordance with the gaming state at the timing of receiving the variation effect start command. Get one random value from. Then, when determining the variation effect pattern to be displayed in connection with the variation display of the effect symbol that will be off this time, the first variation effect pattern determination table is selected if the gaming state is definitely changing, and the acquired random value The change production pattern is determined as follows.

  That is, when the random value acquired from the first variation effect pattern determination table is “0” to “89”, the variation effect pattern A is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 90/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “90” to “95”, the variation effect pattern B is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 6/100. Also, when the acquired random number value is “96” to “98”, the variation effect pattern C is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 3/100. Further, when the acquired random number value is “99”, the variation effect pattern D is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 1/100.

  In addition, when determining the variation effect pattern related to the loss, if the gaming state is latent, the second variation effect pattern determination table is selected, and the variation effect pattern is determined as follows according to the acquired random value. . That is, when the random value acquired from the second variation effect pattern determination table is “0” to “69”, the variation effect pattern A is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 70/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “70” to “84”, the variation effect pattern B is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 15/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “85” to “94”, the variation effect pattern C is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 10/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “95” to “99”, the variation effect pattern D is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 5/100.

  In addition, when determining the variation effect pattern related to the disengagement, if the gaming state is inaccurate, the third variation effect pattern determination table is selected, and the variation effect pattern is determined as follows according to the acquired random value. . That is, when the random value acquired from the third variation effect pattern determination table is “0” to “49”, the variation effect pattern A is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 50/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “50” to “74”, the variation effect pattern B is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 25/100. Further, when the acquired random number value is “75” to “89”, the variation effect pattern C is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 15/100. Further, when the obtained random number value is “90” to “99”, the variation effect pattern D is selected, and the setting ratio (lottery probability) is 10/100.

  As is clear from the above description, when determining the variation effect pattern related to the jackpot (see FIG. 27A), the variation effect pattern A is any variation effect pattern determination table (first, second, third variation effect pattern). Also in the determination table), the setting ratio (lottery probability) is the lowest, and this increases in the order of the variation effect pattern B, the variation effect pattern C, and the variation effect pattern D. On the other hand, when determining the variation effect pattern related to the deviation (including the small hit) (see FIG. 27-2), the variation effect pattern A is determined by any variation effect pattern determination table (first, second, and third variation effect pattern determination). Table) also has the highest setting ratio (lottery probability), which decreases in the order of variation effect pattern B, variation effect pattern C, and variation effect pattern D. Therefore, the expected degree of jackpot of each variation effect pattern becomes higher in the order of variation effect pattern A, variation effect pattern B, variation effect pattern C, and variation effect pattern D as shown in the lower part of FIGS. To go.

  Furthermore, when the set ratios (lottery probabilities) for each variation effect pattern A, B, C, D are compared for each gaming state, the variation effect pattern D having the highest jackpot expectation level is found in the variation effect pattern determination table for jackpot. The setting ratio (lottery probability) decreases in the order of the first variation effect pattern determination table (probability change), the second variation effect pattern determination table (latency probability), and the third variation effect pattern determination table (low probability). For the fluctuation effect patterns C, B, A in which the jackpot expectation level becomes lower than that of the fluctuation effect pattern D, the third fluctuation effect pattern determination table (low probability), the second fluctuation effect pattern determination table (latency probability), The setting ratio (lottery probability) decreases in the order of the first variation effect pattern determination table (probability variation). In the variation effect pattern determination table for loss, the variation effect pattern A with the lowest expectation of jackpot is the first variation effect pattern determination table (probability variation), the second variation effect pattern determination table (latency probability), and the third variation. For the variation effect patterns B, C, and D in which the set ratio (lottery probability) increases in the order of the effect pattern determination table (low probability), and the jackpot expectation level sequentially increases from this variation effect pattern A, The set ratio (lottery probability) decreases in the order of the three variation effect pattern determination table (low probability), the second variation effect pattern determination table (latency probability), and the first variation effect pattern determination table (probability variation).

  In other words, the gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the big hit expectation is higher than the first gaming state, and the variation effect pattern is the first variation effect pattern, When there is a second variation effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation than the first variation effect pattern, and the gaming state is the second gaming state, the frequency of executing the first variation effect pattern Is reduced as compared with the case where the gaming state is the first gaming state.

  Referring to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2, more specifically, when the game state is probabilistic, the frequency of executing the variation effect patterns B and C is higher than that when the game state is latent or low probable. (In FIG. 27-1, the appearance ratios of the variation effect patterns B and C are 3/100, 6/100 during probability change, 10/100 during latency, 15/100 during probability, and 15/100 during low probability. , 25/100, in FIG. 27-2, the appearance ratios of the variation effect patterns B and C are 6/100, 3/100 during probability change, 15/100, 10/100 during latency, and 25/100, 15 during low probability. / 100). Alternatively, when the gaming state is latent, the frequency of executing the variation effect patterns B and C is lower than when the gaming state is low probability (in FIG. Appearance ratios are 10/100, 15/100 during latent, 15/100, 25/100 during low probability, and in FIG. 27-2, the appearance ratios of variation effect patterns B and C are 15/100, 10 during latent / 100, low probability 25/100, 15/100).

  The same can be said for the operation of the gimmick 109. That is, the gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the big hit expectation is higher than the first gaming state, and the operation pattern of the gimmick 109 is the first operation pattern. If there is a second action pattern having a higher jackpot expectation than the first action pattern, and the gaming state is the second gaming state, the frequency of executing the first action pattern is: The game state is lowered as compared with the case where the game state is the first game state.

  Referring to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2, more specifically, when the gaming state is probabilistic, the frequency at which the gimmick action is “small” or “medium” is when the gaming state is latent or low probability. (In FIG. 27-1, the appearance ratios of “small” and “medium” are 3/100, 6/100 during probability change, 10/100, 15/100 during latency, and low In the accuracy 15/100, 25/100, the appearance ratio of “small” and “medium” in the gimmick action in FIG. 27-2 is 6/100, 3/100 during probability change, 15/100, 10/100 during latency, Low accuracy 25/100, 15/100). Alternatively, when the gaming state is latent, the frequency at which the gimmick action is “small” or “medium” is lower than when the gaming state is low probability (in FIG. 27-1, the gimmick action is “small”. The appearance ratio of “medium” is 10/100, 15/100 in the latent accuracy, 15/100, 25/100 in the low probability, and the appearance ratio of “small” and “medium” in FIG. 15/100, 10/100, and 25/100, 15/100).

  This is also true for the step-up effect. That is, the gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the big hit expectation is higher than the first gaming state, and the step-up effect is the first step-up effect, When there is a second step-up effect with a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the first step-up effect, and the gaming state is the second gaming state, the frequency of executing the first step-up effect Is reduced as compared with the case where the gaming state is the first gaming state.

  Referring to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2, more specifically, when the gaming state is probable, the frequency at which the step-up effects are “step 2” and “step 3” is low or low in the gaming state. (In FIG. 27-1, the appearance ratio of the step-up effects “Step 2” and “Step 3” is 3/100, 6/100 during probability change, and 10/100 during latent probability. , 15/100, low accuracy 15/100, 25/100, step-up effects in the step-up effect "Step 2" "Step 3" in the probability change 6/100, 3/100, the probability Medium 15/100, 10/100, low probability 25/100, 15/100). Alternatively, when the gaming state is latent, the frequency at which the step-up effects are “step 2” and “step 3” is lower than when the gaming state is low (step up in FIG. 27-1). The appearance ratios of “Step 2” and “Step 3” are 10/100 and 15/100 during the probability, 15/100 and 25/100 during the probability, and the step-up effect is “Step 2” in FIG. Appearance rate of “Step 3” is 15/100, 10/100 during probability, and 25/100, 15/100 during probability.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment configured as described above, when the gaming state has a high jackpot expectation level, the jackpot expectation degree is the highest compared to the gaming state with a relatively low jackpot expectation level. The probability of selecting a high variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern D), gimmick 109 operation pattern (gimmick operation large), and step-up effect (step 4) is high when a big hit is achieved, and is low when a loss occurs. Become. On the other hand, when the game state has a high jackpot expectation level, the variation effect patterns B, C, small, medium and step-up effect step 2 of the variation effect patterns B and C are compared to the game state with a relatively low jackpot expectation level. The probability that 3 will be selected will be lower for both big hits and misses.

  As a result, in a gaming state with a high expectation level for jackpot (short time or latent state), the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern D) with the highest expectation level for jackpot, the operation pattern of gimmick 109 (gimmy operation large), step-up effect The reliability of (Step 4) is further improved, and the player can face the game with great expectation when these effects occur in a gaming state with a high expectation of jackpot. Also, in a gaming state with a high expectation level for big hits, even if the variation effect patterns B, C, D, gimmick motion small, medium, large and step-up effects steps 2, 3, and 4 are selected, no big hit Therefore, it is possible to suppress a waste of time due to a loss of reach in a gaming state with a high expectation level for jackpot (a time due to reach fluctuation longer than usual). Furthermore, when common music (common music B, C) is generated in a gaming state with a high expectation degree of jackpot, the common music is distracted by gimmick action and step-up effects due to wasteful reach. It is also possible to suppress the fact that the user has missed. As a result, the game taste is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when the variation effect pattern lottery process of S2630 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2640, and the variation effect pattern determined by the variation effect pattern lottery process of S2630 (variable effect pattern, gimmick operation, step-up). (Direction) is set. Then, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect pattern selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the variation effect pattern selection processing in S1936 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1940 and sets the effect mode set in the effect mode change processing in S1920 and the symbol variation sound setting processing in S1930. An effect design change effect start command is set based on the made design change sound and the change effect pattern set in the change effect pattern selection process of S1936. In response to the effect symbol variation effect start command, the main display device 131 displays a variation display of the effect symbol based on the selected variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern A, B, C, or D) and matches the variation display of the effect symbol. Step-up effect (steps 1 to 4), sound output (repetitive music or common music) or light emission display by the speaker of the sound output device 132, the lamp or LED of the lighting device for production 134, the gimmick 109 of the production drive device 361 And gimmick production (gimming motion small, medium or large) or the like is executed. Further, when executing the big hit confirmation notice effect, either “handle flash”, “handle vibe” or “handle air” is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the variation effect pattern, the gimmick effect, and the step-up effect have been described as being generated in association with one variation of the effect symbol (special symbol). It is good also as an aspect which generate | occur | produces in connection with the fluctuation | variation of multiple times of a special symbol.

  When the process of S1940 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1942 and executes the hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a, when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed, the first special stored in the sub RAM 340c. 1 is subtracted from the number of symbol lotteries held. Similarly, when the information included in the setting information of the variation effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed, the sub CPU 340a stores the second special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. Subtract 1 from the number of holds.

  Then, the process shifts to S1944, and the sub CPU 340a deletes the hold for instructing the image control board 350 to delete the hold display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol for the hold that is subtracted by 1 in the sub RAM 340c in S1942. A display command is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the hold display (hold icon) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been displayed earliest from the main display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the process of S1944 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the variation effect selection process of S1640 is completed, or when it is determined that the variation effect start command is not received in S1624 (NO in S1624), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1660, It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S846 of the special symbol process in FIG. 8 has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S1650), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1660 and executes a change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S1660 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the variable effect end process (S1660) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 28, first, in step S2800, the sub CPU 340a executes a symbol variation sound setting cancellation process. Hereinafter, the contents of the symbol fluctuation sound setting cancellation process performed in S2800 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation sound setting release process (S2800) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 29, the symbol fluctuation sound setting cancellation process is performed as the common music as the symbol fluctuation sound set in association with the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) in the symbol fluctuation sound setting process (FIG. 23). This is a process for canceling the setting of the common music A, B, C) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. First, in S2900, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the gaming state that has been shortened has been completed. If it is determined that the gaming state that has been in short time has ended (YES in S2900), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2910, and the common music that has been generated in connection with the variable display of the staging state special symbol (special symbol) In order to cancel the setting of C (see S2342) and end the common music C, the music C flag is set to OFF. Then, when the processing of S2910 is completed, or when it is determined in S2900 that the time saving state has not ended (NO in S2900), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2920.

  In step S2920, the sub CPU 340a sets whether or not the music B flag for setting the common music B in relation to the change display of the staged design symbol (special symbol) in the latent state is turned on, that is, the common music B is set. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the music B flag is on and the common music B is set (YES in S2920), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2930 and performs multiple times (6 to 10) as the execution period of the common music B. 24, see FIG. 24), it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the effect symbol (special symbol) has been digested, or whether the gaming state that was incoherent has ended.

  In S2930, when it is determined that the number of times of change has been digested or the gaming state that has been latent has been completed (YES in S2930), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2940 and performs the stage of the latent state (special) In order to cancel the common music B setting (see S2336) that has been generated in connection with the variation display of the symbol and terminate the common music B, the music B flag is set to OFF. When the processing of S2940 is completed, if it is determined in S2920 that the music B flag is off and the common music B is not set (NO in S2920), or the number of changes is digested in S2930. If it is determined that the time saving state has not ended (NO in S2930), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2950.

  In S2950, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the music A flag for setting the common music A in relation to the variable display of the effect design (special design) in the normal state is turned on, that is, the common music A is set. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the music A flag is on and the common music A is set (YES in S2950), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2960 and performs a plurality of times (2-6) as the execution period of the common music A Times, see FIG. 24), it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the effect symbol (special symbol) has been digested or the normal gaming state has ended.

  In S2960, when it is determined that the number of times of change has been exhausted or the normal gaming state has ended (YES in S2960), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2970 and performs the normal state effect symbol (special symbol). In order to cancel the common music A setting (see S2314) that has been generated in connection with the fluctuation display of this and terminate the common music A, the music A flag is set to OFF. When the processing of S2970 is completed, if it is determined in S2950 that the music A flag is off and the common music A is not set (NO in S2950), or the number of changes is digested in S2960. If it is determined that the normal state has not ended (NO in S2960), the sub CPU 340a ends the symbol variation sound setting cancellation processing.

  In other words, in the symbol variation sound setting release processing, when the common music C is set when the sub CPU 340a receives the variation effect stop command in S1650, the sub CPU 340a ends the time reduction (changes to another game state). When the common music C is ended and the common music B is set, the number of changes in the production symbol (special symbol) as the execution period of the common music B is digested or latent. The common music B is ended when the gaming state that has been completed (when transitioning to another gaming state) and the common music A is set. This is a process of ending the common music A when the number of changes in the effect symbol (special symbol) is exhausted or when the normal game state is ended (when the game state is shifted to another game state).

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the symbol variation sound setting cancellation processing of S2800 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2810, and the sub RAM 340c gives an effect symbol variation rendering stop command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. To change the effect display pattern on the main display device 131 and the effect display change display by the set effect mode, and the step-up effect (steps 1 to 4) or the like. , Sound output (repetitive music or common music), light emission display and gimmick effect (gimming operation) by the speaker and sub display device 139 of the audio output device 132, the lamp and LED of the lighting device 134 for the production, and the gimmick 109 of the production drive device 361 (Small, Medium or Large).

  Then, the process shifts to S2820, and the sub CPU 340a sets the effect symbol variation effect stop command in S2810 and terminates the effect symbol variation display, and the value of the mode continuation count value M (see FIG. 21). 1 is incremented. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2840, and based on the analysis result (S1910) of the variable effect start command received in S1624, the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop display of the current effect symbol is normally 4R big hit Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the probability variation 4R big hit.

  In S2840, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is a normal 4R big hit or a probable 4R big hit (YES in S2840), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2842, and after the big 4R big hit or the probable 4R big hit has ended. Then, “7” is set in the mode flag, and “latency” is set as the production mode. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2846 and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “latency”. Then, when the processing of S2846 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this variation effect end processing.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol lottery at this time is not the normal 4R big hit and the probability variation 4R big hit (NO in S2840), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2850 and analyzes the variable effect start command received in S1624. Based on (S1910), it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop of the variable display of the current effect symbol is the probability variation 16R big hit.

  In S2850, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is a probable 16R big hit (YES in S2850), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2852, and after the big hit game for this probable 16R big hit, the mode flag is set to “1”. “Normal A” is set as the production mode. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2854, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A”. Then, when the process of S2854 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the variation effect end process.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the variation effect end process of S <b> 1660 is ended or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command has not been received (NO in S <b> 1650), the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1670 and proceeds to FIG. 11. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1152 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S1670), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1672 and issues an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. And the opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the sound output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131, and the effect of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick are displayed in accordance with the effect display. The sound output by 109, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are performed.

  When the process of S1672 is completed or when it is determined in S1670 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S1670), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1674 and is set in S1215 of FIG. It is determined whether or not a big hit effect command has been received. If it is determined that the jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S1674), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1676 and outputs a jackpot effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub RAM 340c and determined based on the information included in the jackpot effect command (normal 4R jackpot game, probabilistic 4R jackpot game performed after the opening effect until the start of the ending effect or (Effect for each round in the probability variation 16R big hit game) is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the effect during the big hit game, an effect image of a big hit effect pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit (usually 4R big hit, probability variation 4R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit) is displayed on the main display device 131 and the effect. The display of the sub display device 139, the sound output by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109, the light emission display, the gimmick effect, and the like are executed in accordance with the display.

  When the processing of S1676 is completed, or when it is determined in S1674 that the big hit effect command has not been received (NO in S1674), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1678 and in S1252 of the big winning device processing in FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S1678), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1680 and sends an ending effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. The ending effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, in the ending effect of the big hit game, the ending image of the big hit game is produced and displayed on the main display device 131, and the production of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 according to the production display Sound output, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are executed. Then, when the process of S1680 is completed, or when it is determined in S1678 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S1678), the sub CPU 340a ends this command reception process.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the command reception process of S1500 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340, in S1510, the sub CPU 340a operates the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 by the player. Based on the input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Here, the contents of the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing effect button processing (S1510) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. Referring to FIG. 30, first, in S3000, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see S1730 in FIG. 17). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3000), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3005. Transition is made to determine whether the gaming state is short.

  If it is determined in S3005 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S3005), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3010, where “normal” is set as the effect mode in the demonstration effect screen based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “A” selection signal is input. When the “normal A” selection signal is input as the production mode (YES in S3010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3025 and determines whether “2” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal B”.

  If it is determined in S3025 that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (YES in S3025), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3035 and sets the mode flag to “1” as the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal B” to “normal A”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3045.

  On the other hand, if the “normal A” selection signal is not input as the production mode in S3010 (NO in S3010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3020, where the demonstration production is performed based on the operation of the production buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode on the screen. When the “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S3020), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3030 and determines whether “1” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal A”.

  If it is determined in S3030 that the currently set effect mode is “normal A” (YES in S3030), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3040, sets the mode flag to “2”, and sets the effect mode. “Normal B” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal A” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3045.

  In step S3045, the sub CPU 340a resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A” or “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3050, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” or “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350 in the sub RAM 340c, and performs this effect button processing. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3005 that the gaming state is short of time (YES in S3005), in S3020, if the “normal B” selection signal is not input as the effect mode (NO in S3020), in S3025, When it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (NO in S3025), or in S3030, it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal A”. Even in the case (NO in S3030), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect button process.

  That is, by the processing of S3000 to S3050 of the effect button process, when the game effect state is not a short time and the currently set effect mode is “normal A” or “normal B”, the game It is possible to switch the production mode to “normal B” or “normal A” by operating the production buttons 135 and 136. When the currently set production mode is other than “normal A” or “normal B”, or when the game state is short (when the game state is short, “normal A” is forcibly set as the production mode. ), The operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136 relating to the player's selection of the effect mode becomes invalid (see FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3000 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S3000), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is not in a standby state and is not executing a demo effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a The process proceeds to S3060, and it is determined whether or not an effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 in the reach effect or the like is being executed during the display of the effect symbol on the main display device 131 or the like.

  If it is determined that an effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is being executed (YES in S3060), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3065 and is executing the effect button operation instruction effect. The player operates the effect buttons 135 and 136, that is, the player operates the effect buttons 135 and 136 in response to the effect button operation instruction effect, and the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switch 336a. It is determined whether any signal is input from ˜336e.

  If it is determined that any one of the signals is input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e (YES in S3065), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3070 to display an image. A button operation effect command for causing the control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to execute a button operation effect based on the player operating the effect buttons 135 and 136 in response to the effect button operation instruction effect is sent to the sub-RAM 340c. set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that no signal is input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e (NO in S3065), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3075, and the image is displayed. A button non-operation effect for causing the control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to execute a button non-operation effect based on the fact that the player has not operated the effect buttons 135 and 136 without responding to the effect button operation instruction effect. The command is set in the sub RAM 340c.

  Here, in the button non-operation effect, an effect that is less effective and less reliable for the player than the button operation effect is performed. Thereby, it can be made to experience that a production changes with a player's action, As a result, game nature can be improved. The production effect is the degree of effectiveness of the production that suggests the probability of a game result advantageous to the player (for example, a win or big hit), and the reliability is a game result advantageous to the player. It is a barometer of probability.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is not being executed (NO in S3060), or when the processing of S3070 or S3075 ends, the sub CPU 340a The effect button process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the effect button process of S1510 is completed, the process proceeds to S1520, and the sub CPU 340a determines the command set in the sub RAM 340c in the command reception process of S1500, that is, the opening effect command (S1672), the ending effect. Command (S1680), demonstration effect start command (S1740), hold display command (S1808), hold prefetch effect command (S1810), demo effect end command (S1904), effect symbol variation effect start command (S1940), hold erase display command (S1944), such as an effect symbol variation effect stop command (S2810), an effect mode command (S3050), a button operation effect command (S3070), and a button non-operation effect command (S3075). 50 and performs the command transmission processing for transmitting the lamp control board 360.

  By performing this command transmission process, an effect (fluctuation effect pattern A, B, C or D, step-up effect (step display effect) by image display on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139, sound output from the sound output device 132, or the like. Steps 1 to 4), execution of repetitive music, common music, etc.) are instructed to the image control board 350, lamp and LED lighting control by the effect lighting device 134, and operation of the gimmick 109 by the effect driving device 361 The lamp control board 360 is instructed to execute an effect (such as gimmick operation small, medium or large), and the game machine 100 performs various elaborate effects. Then, when the command transmission process of S1520 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, in relation to the display of variation of the production symbol (special symbol), the symbol variation sound is generated according to a predetermined generation mode (every variation) according to the gaming state (low probability, latent probability, probability variation). It is generated with repeated music or a single common music A, B, C) that is common across multiple variations, but this may also be generated in connection with a normal symbol variation display. Good.

  In addition, the symbol variation sound may be generated in a predetermined generation manner according to the effect mode (see FIG. 21). For example, when the production mode is “normal A”, repeated music A, when “normal B” is repeated music B, when “horizontal scroll A” is common music A, and when “horizontal scroll B”. Is common music B, common music C in the case of “5 lines A”, common music D in the case of “5 lines B”, and so on.

  Further, similarly to the symbol fluctuation sound, the lighting control of the lamp and the LED by the effect lighting device 134 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state (low probability, latency, probability variation). . For example, lamps and LEDs are involved in the display of variation of the production symbol (special symbol), and flashing / lighting repeatedly for each variation or flashing / lighting over multiple variations (blinking speed, lighting color, etc. as appropriate) It may be changed according to the state). Then, this lighting control may be generated simultaneously with the above-described symbol variation sound (repeated music for each variation or one common music over a plurality of variations). If comprised in this way, the taste of a game will improve further.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the gaming state is shortened, it is configured to be a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is increased, but this is when the gaming state is shortened Even so, it may be configured to include a low probability state in which the big hit probability does not increase. In this case, in addition to the common music A, B, and C as the above-described symbol fluctuation sound, the common music D for time reduction (low accuracy) may be provided.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 is configured such that when a predetermined abnormality occurs, an error sound for the abnormality is generated from the sound output device 132, and when the error sound overlaps with the symbol variation sound. , It is output in preference to the symbol variation sound (for example, the output of the symbol variation sound is reduced or muted), but the common music and the error sound as the symbol variation sound overlap. In this case, it may be excluded from such voice control. For example, when the common music and the error sound overlap, the output of the common music may be the same as the setting before the occurrence of the abnormality (maintenance of the common music is maintained). However, in this case, depending on the type of the abnormality, for example, when a serious abnormality occurs, the output of the common music may be reduced or muted.

  In the embodiment described above, the symbol variation sound is related to the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) as shown in the symbol variation sound setting process of FIG. 23, and the gaming state (low probability, latent probability, probability variation). ) Is set to one piece of common music (common music A, B, C) that is common across multiple changes or a plurality of times of change, but this is another embodiment. As shown in the symbol fluctuation sound setting process of FIG. 31 according to FIG. 31, it may be set so as to be generated in a predetermined generation manner in relation to the “pseudo-continuous” of the effect symbols.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation sound setting process (S1930) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340 according to another embodiment. In the description of other embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed descriptions of these configurations will be omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 31, in the symbol variation sound setting process according to the other embodiment, the symbol variation sound generated by the audio output device 132 in connection with the variation display of the representation symbol is generated, In step S3100, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the current variation display of the effect symbol is “pseudo-continuous”. Determine. Note that the determination whether or not to change the display of the effect design this time to “pseudo-continuous” is, for example, for executing “pseudo-continuous” at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the change effect start command in S1624 of the command receiving process. It is sufficient to acquire the random number and determine the random number based on the acquired random number.

  Here, the “pseudo train” will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the “pseudo-ream”. “Pseudo-ream” is a form of production effect variation. In short, one variation of the production symbol (one big hit lottery), and a lot of variation (multiple big hit lottery) ). Referring to FIG. 32, as shown in FIG. 32A, the screen of the main display device 131 is based on the winning of one game ball to the first starting winning device 112 or the second starting winning device 115. A variation display (design matching game) of effect symbols is started once. In FIG. 32A, as an example, the state in which the effect symbol is changing is indicated by three arrows (the scroll display in the vertical direction of the three symbols).

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the display of the effect symbols, as shown by an arrow F, the effect symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner are displayed as if the predetermined effect symbols have been fixedly displayed, that is, the jackpot lottery. Pseudo-stop (temporary stop) as the lottery result is confirmed. Here, as shown in (B), the effect design is a form that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and is slightly swung up and down (about a few frames), and is in a completely stopped state. There is no aspect. In other words, in the state shown in (B), the player seems to have confirmed the lottery result of the big hit lottery (in this case, dismissed), but the lottery result of the big hit lottery has not yet been finalized. It becomes. In FIG. 32B, as an example, the temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol is indicated by “123”, and the temporary stop (swing) state of the effect symbol is described above and below the effect symbol. Shown by arrows.

  Then, when a predetermined time (2 to 3 seconds) elapses after the production symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown by an arrow G, the production symbol starts to change again and the second symbol matching game is started. Pretend to be. At this time, as shown in (C), a display of “× 2” appears at the upper right of the screen of the main display device 131. This display indicates the number of times of variation display (pseudo-continuous number) of the effect symbol in the present variation effect, that is, this display informs the player that the “pseudo-ream” is the second time. .

  After the second “pseudo-ream” is started, the illustration symbol is omitted, but in accordance with the above (B) and (C), the effect design repeats the temporary stop and the variable display, and the third and fourth “ The “pseudo-ream” is executed sequentially. When the fourth “pseudo-run” is completed, that is, when the variation display of the effect symbols by a series of “pseudo-run” is finished, the reach is then effected related to the reach. When this reach effect ends, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a variable manner is fixedly displayed as a predetermined symbol as shown in (D), that is, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is finalized. In FIG. 32D, as an example, the confirmed symbol of the effect symbol is indicated by “777” (big hit).

  Here, the jackpot expectation degree related to the “pseudo run” is configured to increase as the number of pseudo runes increases. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous operations is not particularly limited. In the above-described example, the number of pseudo-continuous operations has been described as being generated up to 4 times, but in this case, as shown in the lower part of FIG. When the “pseudo-continuous” occurs, the expected number of jackpots is the lowest when the number of pseudo-runs is 2, and the expected degree of jackpot is the highest when the number of pseudo-runs is 4. In the above example, a typical example of a big win after the fourth pseudo-continuous number is shown. However, this may be a big hit in the second or third pseudo-continuous number, or conversely, This does not exclude the case where the fourth time comes off.

  Returning to FIG. 31, when it is determined in S3100 that the current variation display of the effect symbol is not “pseudo-continuous” (NO in S3100), the sub CPU 340a ends the symbol variation sound setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation display of the current effect symbol is “pseudo-ream” (YES in S3100), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3102 and is involved in the present “pseudo-ream” variation display. The common music lottery process for determining whether or not to execute is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. For example, the determination as to whether or not to execute the common music in the common music lottery process is performed by acquiring a random number for executing the common music at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the variable effect start command in S1624 of the command reception process. The determination may be made based on the acquired random number.

  When the common music lottery process of S3102 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3104, and determines whether or not the execution of the common music is determined by the common music lottery process (S3102) in S3104. If it is determined in S3104 that the execution of the common music has not been determined (NO in S3104), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3106 and generates the symbol variation sound generated in connection with the variation display of the current “pseudo train”. Is set to repeat music to be executed with repeat music for each variation.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 33, description will be given of repetitive music and common music that are generated when the production symbol changes “pseudo-ream”. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining repetitive music and common music, which are related to another embodiment, and are executed in relation to the “pseudo-ream” variation display, wherein (A) is repetitive music, and (B). Indicates common music. First, repeated music will be described with reference to FIG.

  The repetitive music according to another embodiment is music that is repeatedly executed for each one-time pseudo change of the effect symbol in connection with the case where the effect symbol changes “pseudo-continuous”. More specifically, based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device 115, a “pseudo-ream” variable display (hereinafter, “pseudo”) is displayed as a symbol matching game on the screen of the main display device 131. (Also referred to as fluctuation) is started (the left column in FIG. 33 (A)), and then, as shown by the arrow H, when a predetermined time elapses, one pseudo fluctuation of the effect symbol ends and the predetermined effect symbol (out of line) ) Temporarily stops (right column in FIG. 33A). The repeated music is generated during the period when the effect design displays one pseudo variation on the screen of the main display device 131, that is, when the variation display of “pseudo-continuous” is started. The repeated music is generated in synchronization with the start of the variable display, and when the effect symbol displayed in the variable display is temporarily stopped, the repeated music generated in synchronization with the temporary stop is stopped. During the temporary stop of the effect symbol (interval period from the effect symbol temporary stop to the next pseudo fluctuation), the repeated music is maintained in a stopped state.

  In other words, the repetitive music that occurs when the production symbol changes “pseudo-continuous” does not occur during the period when the production symbol is temporarily stopped, and when the next production symbol begins to fluctuate, Music is also repeatedly generated with the start of the variable display. Therefore, as shown by the arrow I, the repetitive music is repeatedly executed in synchronism with the change for each pseudo change of the effect symbol (every effect effect symbol fluctuates one time). .

  Next, common music according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This common music is music that is executed as one common music that is shared across a plurality of pseudo fluctuations of the production symbol in connection with the case where the production symbol changes “pseudo-continuous”. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), on the screen of the main display device 131, a variable display of “pseudo ream” (4 times of pseudo ream) is performed as a symbol matching game (left of FIG. 33 (B)). Column to right column). Note that the display of fluctuation of the “pseudo train” is the same as that in FIG. 32 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted here.

  Thus, the common music according to the other embodiment is continuously generated during a period in which the pseudo variation of the effect design is executed a plurality of times on the screen of the main display device 131, unlike the repetitive music described above. In other words, when the fluctuation display of the “pseudo-ream” is started, the common music is generated in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation display, and the effect design displayed in the fluctuation display is temporarily stopped. Even during (interval period), the common music continues to occur, and after that, when the predetermined variation of the plurality of performance symbols ends and the predetermined performance symbol is finalized as a jackpot lottery result, that is, When the pseudo variation of the effect design for a plurality of times is completely stopped, the common music generated in synchronization with the stop is stopped.

  In other words, in the period when the predetermined variation of the effect symbol is executed, the common music is generated not only during the period when the effect symbol is pseudo-variable but also during the period when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped. It has come to be. Therefore, as shown by the arrow J, the common music according to the other embodiment is executed as one common music that is common across a plurality of pseudo fluctuations of the effect design.

  Here, the common music is provided with three types of common music D, common music E, and common music F, such as melody (melody), tone color, genre or rhythm, which are shown in the lower part of FIG. As shown, the common music D is selected when the number of pseudo-continuous times is 2, the common music E is selected when the number of pseudo-continuous times is 3, and the common music F is selected when the number of pseudo-continuous times is 4. ing. As described above, the jackpot expectation degree related to the “pseudo-run” increases as the number of pseudo-runs increases. Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree related to the “pseudo-run” is equal to 2 3 times, the number of pseudo-continuous times becomes higher in the order of 4 times. That is, this means that when common music is generated in relation to the “pseudo-ream”, the expectation of jackpot is higher in the order of common music D, common music E, and common music F.

  Returning to FIG. 31, when the process of S3106 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the symbol variation sound setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3104 that the execution of the common music has been determined (YES in S3104), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3108, and the dynamic symbol variation display executed in this “pseudo-ream” is a pseudo-ream. It is determined whether the number of times is two. If it is determined in S3108 that the number of pseudo-continuous times is two (YES in S3108), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3110 and is involved in the variation display of the effect symbol executed in this “pseudo-continuous”. The symbol variation sound to be generated is set to the common music D as one common music that is common across the two pseudo variations of the effect symbol. Then, the sub CPU 340a ends this symbol variation sound setting process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3108 that the number of simulated consecutive times is not two (NO in S3108), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3112, and the variation display of the effect symbol executed in the current “simulated sequence” It is determined whether the number of times is three. If it is determined in S3112 that the number of pseudo-continuous times is 3 (YES in S3112), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3114 and is involved in the variation display of the effect symbol executed in this “pseudo-continuous”. The symbol variation sound to be generated is set to common music E as one common music that is common across the three pseudo variations of the effect symbol. Then, the sub CPU 340a ends this symbol variation sound setting process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3112 that the number of pseudo-continuations is not three (NO in S3112), that is, the variation display of the effect symbol executed in this “pseudo-continuous” is determined that the number of pseudo-continuations is four. If so, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3116, and the symbol variation sound generated in connection with the variation display of the effect symbol executed in the “pseudo-ream” this time spans the four pseudo variations of the effect symbol. And common music F as one common music. Then, the sub CPU 340a ends this symbol variation sound setting process.

  Therefore, according to the setting of the symbol variation sound according to another embodiment configured as described above, the common music generated across a plurality of pseudo variations of the production symbol related to the “pseudo-ream” is simulated. It is generated regardless of the number of consecutive times and, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 33, can be changed for each number of simulated consecutive times in accordance with the big hit expectation degree in the “pseudo-continuous”. With such a configuration, even if the player is a “pseudo-ream” with a low expectation of jackpot, the player can face the game with expectation due to the occurrence of common music, and the design variation sound (type of common music) As a result, it is possible to easily detect the degree of expectation of jackpot (the number of pseudo-reams) and, as a result, the gaming machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment can have substantially the same effects, such as an improvement in game taste. .

  In the symbol variation sound setting process according to the other embodiment described above, the common music lottery process of S3102 is executed even when the number of pseudo-continuous times is four. In the case of four times, the sub CPU 340a immediately shifts to S3116 without going through the common music lottery process of S3102, and generates the symbols related to the change display of the effect symbols executed in this “pseudo-ream”. The fluctuating sound may be forcibly set to the common music F as one common music that is common across the four pseudo fluctuations of the effect design. With such a configuration, when the number of pseudo-reams with the highest degree of expectation for big hits is 4, common music is always generated, and as a result, the game taste is improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the demonstration screen on the main display device 131 is performed as shown in FIG. 8 (S816) and FIG. 17 (S1720), as the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device ( There is no start-up memory of the electric Chu) 115, and the main display device 131 does not execute the variable display of the effect symbols related to the big hit lottery (the first and second special symbol display devices 120, 122 special symbols related to the big hit lottery). In addition to this, there is no start memory of the normal symbol operation gates 113a, 113b, and the normal symbol display device 118 hits the normal symbol related to the lottery. It may be displayed when a predetermined time has passed since the change display is not executed. That is, the display of the demonstration screen may be made on condition that the change of both the effect symbol (special symbol) and the normal symbol is stopped.

  Whether the gaming state has become probable when the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30 (the mode continuation count value M is “30”) after the production mode is set to “latent”. Although it is determined whether or not (S2012, S2014 in FIG. 20), the mode continuation count value M is not limited and may be set to 50 times or 20 times, for example. In addition, the setting time of the mission stage in the case of shifting to the mission stage is set to 5 minutes (residual time Tm, S2046 in FIG. 20), but this setting time is not limited and is set to, for example, 7 minutes or 3 minutes. You may do it.

  In the present invention, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but includes a revolving type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, and the like that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. It can also be applied to other game machines.

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As is apparent from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the common music that occurs in a gaming state with a relatively high expectation degree of jackpot and the repetition that occurs in a gaming state with a relatively low expectation degree of jackpot. The common music can be generated by switching to music repeatedly even in a gaming state with a relatively low expectation level. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention A.

◇ Invention A
(1) Display means (first special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122, main display device 131) for variably displaying a predetermined symbol on the basis of establishment of the starting condition, and symbol variation by the display means A gaming machine (gaming machine 100) comprising sound control means (effect control board 340, image control board 350, sound output device 132) for controlling symbol fluctuation sound generated in connection with display, wherein the sound control means When the gaming state is the first gaming state, repeated music generating means for generating the symbol variation sound as repeated music that is repeatedly used every time the symbol variably displayed by the display means varies. (Sound output device 132, symbol variation sound setting process of S1930) and when the gaming state is a second gaming state different from the first gaming state, the symbol variation A common music generating means (symbol changing sound setting process of the sound output device 132, S1930) for generating a sound as common music that is common over a plurality of fluctuations of the symbols that are variably displayed by the display means; When the condition is satisfied, even if the gaming state is the first gaming state, the symbol variation sound is replaced with the repeated music by the repeated music generating means, and the common music generating means A gaming machine comprising music switching means (S2314, S2336 of symbol variation sound setting processing) for generating music as a predetermined period.

  In addition, special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the display means is provided, and the second game state is more special than the first game state. It is good also as a gaming state with a high expectation degree in which occurrence occurs. Moreover, repeated music is not limited to the occurrence of multiple variations or variations less than one variation, not just one variation of a symbol. Furthermore, the common music is not limited to one and may be plural.

  (2) Provided with special game generating means (a special winning device process in step S450) for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the display means, and the second game state is: The common music generated when the game state has a higher expectation level in which the special game is generated than the first game state, the plurality of types of the common music are provided, and the game state is the first game state. And the common music that is generated when the gaming state is the second gaming state, the gaming machine according to (1).

  (3) Special game generating means (a special winning device process in step S450) that generates a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the display means, and a predetermined effect is achieved by operating. When the predetermined effect is established with the effect agent to be performed (gimmick 109), the effect agent control means (effect) that causes the effect agent to operate in a predetermined operation pattern in relation to the variation of the symbol that is variably displayed by the display means. A control board 340, a lamp control board 360, and an effect driving device 361). The operation pattern includes a first action pattern and a second action having a higher expectation that the special game is generated than the first action pattern. And when the gaming state is the second gaming state, the rendering agent control means uses the first action pattern to produce the rendering agent. The frequency to operate the gaming machine according to the playing state is characterized by decreasing as compared with a case that is a first gaming state (1) or (2).

  (4) Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the display means (a big winning device process in step S450), and a plurality of unit effects correlated with each other. A step-up effect that suggests that a series of performances having a story nature will progress by being performed in stages, and that the degree of expectation that the special game will occur increases according to the progress of the series of performances, and a predetermined condition When the above is established, it comprises effect execution means (effect control board 340, image control board 350, main display device 131) for executing the step-up effect in relation to the change in the symbols variably displayed by the display means. The up effect includes a first step up effect and a second step up with a higher expectation that the special game will occur than the first step up effect. When the game state is the second game state, the effect execution means indicates the execution frequency of the effect by the first step-up effect, and the game state is the first game state. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the gaming machine is lowered as compared with the case of the above.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention A, common music generated in a gaming state with a relatively high expectation of a special game is generated even in a gaming state with a relatively low expectation of a special game. Therefore, even if the player enters a gaming state in which the expectation of the special game is low, the player may face a game with great expectations when the pattern fluctuation sound is repeatedly switched from common music to common music. it can. Moreover, since the common music is provided so as to differ depending on the gaming state with different expectation level in which the special game is generated, the current gaming state is expected to generate the special game by identifying the type of the common music. It is possible to grasp whether or not is high. In other words, the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention can change the manner in which the symbol variation sound is generated according to the gaming state, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  In addition, when the gaming state is relatively high in the expectation level of the special game, the performance of the stage actor having a low expectation level in the special game and the execution frequency of the step-up effect are relatively high in the expectation level of the special game. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of symbol fluctuations related to the action of the stage actor with a low expectation level of the special game and the step-up effect, which takes longer than the normal symbol fluctuations. As a result, in a gaming state where the expectation of special games is high, it is possible to suppress waste of time due to useless effects with low expectation of special games.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine 120 ... 1st special symbol display apparatus (display means)
122 ... Second special symbol display device (display means)
131 ... main display device (display means, effect execution means)
132. Audio output device (sound control means, repetitive music generation means, common music generation means)
340 ... effect control board (sound control means, effect actor control means, effect execution means)
350: Image control board (sound control means, effect execution means)
360 ... Lamp control board (director control means)
361 ... Production drive device (production effect control means)

Claims (1)

Display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol based on the establishment of the start condition;
A sound control means for controlling a symbol fluctuation sound generated in connection with a symbol fluctuation display by the display means;
A special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined winning symbol is displayed on the display means,
A first game state in which the probability of occurrence of the special game is a predetermined probability and the variation display time of the symbol is a predetermined time;
A second game state in which the probability of occurrence of the special game is higher than that in the first game state, and the symbol variation display time is shorter than that in the first game state;
The sound control means is
Wherein when the first has become gaming state, the symbol variation sound can Rukoto generates a repetitive music symbols displayed fluctuations are repeatedly used every time varies by the display means,
Wherein when the second has become gaming state, the symbol variation sound, it is Rukoto generates a first common music common straddling multiple variations of symbols to be variably displayed by the display means Can
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, even if the gaming state is the first gaming state, the symbol variation sound is replaced with the first common music instead of the repeated music being repeatedly used. Second common music different from that can be generated for a predetermined period of time ,
The second common music is
In the one variation display, the gaming machine is characterized in that the symbol variation sound is generated over a plurality of pseudo variations of the symbol .