JP6236419B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In conventional gaming machines, determination information is acquired when a game ball enters the starting port, and a special symbol determination is performed based on the determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player. Is called. When the special symbol determination is performed, the special symbol change display is performed, and then the special symbol stop display indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is performed. A jackpot game is executed when a special symbol (specific special symbol) indicating a determination result of the special game determination that the special game is executed is stopped.

  By the way, when the game ball enters the start port while the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the determination information is stored as the hold data. When the hold data is stored, the hold image corresponding to the hold data is displayed in a predetermined area in the image display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, based on the stored hold data, the determination result of the special symbol determination performed based on the reserved data before the special symbol determination based on the reserved data is performed. Is determined (preliminary determination) whether or not “execute special game”. Here, if the determination result of the preliminary determination is “execute special game”, the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the preliminary determination is changed to a special display mode different from the normal display mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as the timing at which the display mode of the hold image changes from the normal display mode to the special display mode, when the hold data is stored or when the hold data is waiting, etc. Multiple types are set. In addition, there are a plurality of special display modes of the reserved image, and the special display mode may change from one special display mode to another. Thus, the interest of a game improves by changing the display mode of a hold display variously.

JP 2012-83892 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the player can recognize the change after the display mode of the reserved image is changed, the player cannot recognize the change process.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fun of gaming.

The gaming machine of the present invention comprises a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player, a holding means capable of holding the right of the special game determination to a predetermined number, and the right Before the special game determination is made, a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game, and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect means including a display means, The effect executing means is capable of displaying a reserved symbol corresponding to the right on the display means, and determining the reserved symbol displayed in a predetermined display mode as the prior determination. On the basis of the result, it is possible to change to a specific display mode that suggests that the special game is likely to be performed, and when changing the reserved symbol to the specific display mode, The reserved symbol There is a case where the predetermined display mode is gradually changed to the specific display mode, and when the reserved symbol is not changed to the specific display mode, the reserved symbol is changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode. The display may be returned to the predetermined display mode after being gradually changed . When the reserved symbol is changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode, the fact that the display has changed to the specific display mode is notified. The notification effect is performed, and the specific display mode includes a plurality of display modes having different possibilities of the special game.
In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the effect execution means changes the reserved symbol to the first display mode among the plurality of display modes, the reserved symbol is changed from the predetermined display mode to the first display mode. When the display pattern is gradually changed to the display mode, the reserved symbol is gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the second display mode different from the first display mode and then returned to the predetermined display mode. There are times when the display mode is changed to the first display mode.
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player, and a holding means capable of holding the right of the special game determination to a predetermined number The predetermined effect means including the display means includes an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, and the effect execution means is capable of displaying a reserved symbol corresponding to the right on the display means. When the special game determination is made for the right, it is possible to display a pseudo hold symbol that is the same as or different from the hold symbol corresponding to the right, and the pseudo display displayed in a predetermined display mode. It is possible to change the reserved symbol to a specific display mode that suggests that the special game is likely to be performed, and when changing the pseudo reserved symbol to the specific display mode, The stationary symbol may be gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode, and when the pseudo hold symbol is not changed to the specific display mode, the pseudo hold symbol is changed to the specific display mode. When the pseudo hold symbol changes from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode, the fact that the display has changed to the specific display mode is notified. The specific display mode includes a plurality of display modes that are different from each other in the possibility that the special game is performed.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the effect execution unit changes the pseudo hold symbol to the first display mode among the plurality of display modes, the pseudo hold symbol is changed from the predetermined display mode to the predetermined display mode. When gradually changing to the first display mode, and gradually changing the pseudo hold symbol from the predetermined display mode to a second display mode different from the first display mode, the predetermined display mode After returning to, there are times when the first display mode is changed.

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

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the kind of command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a handshake meeting notice process. It is a figure which shows an example of a throwing kiss notice process. It is a figure which shows an example of a background image notice process. It is a figure which shows an example of a bomb warning process. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between the icon display aspect of a normal aspect, a 1st special aspect, and a 2nd special aspect, and a jackpot winning expectation degree, (b) is the icon of the object icon of a handshake meeting notice, and a non-object icon It is a figure which shows an example of a display mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between icon display mode classification and change production. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between a background image change process and jackpot winning expectation degree. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between a bomb classification and jackpot winning expectation degree, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between an appearance character at the time of an explosion, and a corresponding effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the time flow of the change production in which a bomb warning is performed. It is a figure showing the mode of generation | occurrence | production, a shift, and disappearance of a pending | holding icon and the icon during a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure showing a mode before handshake meeting notice occurs. (A) is a figure showing a state in which the hold icon subject to the handshake meeting notice is displayed in the third special mode 11, and (b) is the hold icon displayed before the hold icon subject to the handshake meeting notice. (C) is a diagram showing the appearance of the handshake meeting venue related to the handshake meeting notice, (d) is a handshake character and escort relating to the handshake meeting notice. It is a figure showing a mode that the character appeared. It is a figure showing a mode that the hold icon used as the object of handshake meeting notice is waiting. It is a figure showing a mode that the hold icon used as the object of handshake meeting notice is waiting. It is a figure showing a mode that the handshake meeting notice is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the handshake meeting notice is performed. (A) is a figure showing a state immediately before the handshake meeting notice ends, and (b) to (c) are figures showing a state after the handshake meeting notice is finished. It is a figure showing a mode that the handshake meeting notice is performed. (A) is a diagram showing a handshake meeting notice, (b) is a figure just before the handshake meeting notice is finished, and (c) to (d) are after the handshake notice is finished. It is a figure showing a mode. (A)-(d) is a figure showing a state in which a handshake meeting notice is being performed, (e) is a figure showing a state immediately before the handshake meeting notice is finished, and (f)-(g) are handshake meeting notices. It is a figure showing the mode after complete | finishing. (A) is a diagram showing the state before the throwing kiss notice is performed, (b) is a diagram showing the appearance of the character related to the throwing kiss notice, and (c) is the character relating to the throwing kiss notice targeting the heart. It is a figure showing a mode that it flew toward the icon. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which a heart hits an icon subject to a throwing kiss notice, and (b) is a state in which the display mode of the icon is changed by the throwing kiss notice and the change is being notified. FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a state after the throwing kiss notice ends. (A) is a diagram showing the state before the throwing kiss notice is performed, (b) is a diagram showing the appearance of the character related to the throwing kiss notice, and (c) is the character relating to the throwing kiss notice targeting the heart. It is a figure showing a mode that it flew toward the icon. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which a heart hits an icon subject to a throwing kiss notice, and (b) is a state in which the display mode of the icon is changed by the throwing kiss notice and the change is being notified. Figure, (c) is a view showing the state after the throwing kiss notice is finished, (d) is the state that the display mode of the icon is not changed by the throwing kiss notice, and it is informed that the change has not been made. (E) is a figure showing a state after the throwing kiss notice ends. It is a figure showing a mode before a background image notice occurs. It is a figure showing a mode before a background image notice occurs. It is a figure showing a mode before a background image notice occurs. It is a figure showing a mode that the background image turning effect of the background image notice is performed. (A)-(b) is a figure showing a mode that the background image announcement effect of the background image notice was successful, (c) is a figure showing a mode that the background image notice is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the background image notice is performed. (A) is a figure showing a mode that it developed from the 1st background image to the 3rd background image, (b)-(e) is a figure showing a mode that a background image notice is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the background image rolling effect of the background image notice failed. It is a figure showing a mode that the background image preview of other embodiment is performed. (A) is a figure showing a mode before a bomb notice occurs. (B)-(f) is a figure showing a mode that the bomb warning is performed, (g) is a figure showing a mode after the bomb warning is completed. It is a figure showing the mode after the bomb notice ends. (A) is a figure showing a mode before a bomb notice occurs. (B)-(f) is a figure showing a mode that the bomb notice is performed. (A) is a figure showing a situation where a bomb notice is being performed, and (b) to (d) are figures showing a state after the bomb notice is finished. It is a figure which shows an example of a change production determination table.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention (also referred to as “this embodiment”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine Y includes an outer frame 1, a game board mounting frame 2A that is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 1, a glass frame 2B that is rotatably supported with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A, A game board 3 having a game area 3A in which game balls flow down is provided.

  The outer frame 1 is fixed to an island facility of a game store via a fixing member (for example, a nail or a stopper).

  The game board mounting frame 2A is detachably connected to the outer frame 1 via the first hinge mechanism part 7a on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism part 7a. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 2A is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 1, the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A Maintenance can be performed.

  The glass frame 2B is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 2A via the second hinge mechanism portion 7b on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7b. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 2B is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A, the game area 3A of the game board 3 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed.

  An opening (window) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 2B, and a transparent member (a glass plate, an acrylic plate, or the like) is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 3A is visible through the opening and the transparent member.

  Around the opening of the glass frame 2B, a sound output device 33 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 35 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and a game ball payout device 60 (not shown) described later are paid out. An upper plate 50 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls, and a lower plate 51 for receiving and storing game balls that have not entered the upper plate 50 and have flowed into a predetermined ball flow path (not shown). And a firing operation device 4 capable of performing an operation for firing a game ball.

  The audio output device 33 is provided at intervals in the upper two portions of the glass frame 2B, and produces an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Further, a plurality of frame illumination devices 35 are provided around the opening, and an effect by illumination is performed by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

  The upper plate 50 has a game ball storage section 50a (not shown) inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 4, and a ball feed solenoid 50b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. Is provided. When the game balls stored in the storage section 50a of the upper plate 50 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 50b (see FIG. 2), the game balls are moved one by one to the game board mounting frame 2A side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 50b. Sent out.

  In addition, an effect button device 37 </ b> A and a selection button device 38 </ b> A functioning as an input device for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects are provided side by side on the front side portion of the upper plate 50. .

  The effect button device 37A moves the effect button 37 in the vertical direction, an effect button 37 that can perform an operation such as a determination operation, an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 2) that detects an operation on the effect button 37, and the effect button 37. An effect button drive motor 37b (see FIG. 2) is provided to allow the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

The production button 37 is in a normal state as shown in FIG. 1 and a projection state in which the production button drive motor 37b moves (projects) to a position above the non-projection state according to the production. (Not shown) and a state when detecting a pressing operation can be changed between a pressing state (not shown) which is a position below the non-projecting state.
In the non-projecting state, the production button 37 is a state in which only the tip portion slightly protrudes upward from the surface around the upper plate 50. In the projecting state, the effect button 37 is more than the non-projecting state from the surface around the upper plate 50. Is a state of protruding upward several times (about 7 to 10 times).

  The selection button device 38A has a cross key 38 capable of performing a selection operation and the like, and a cross key detection switch 38a connected to the cross key 38 to detect an operation on the cross key 38 (see FIG. 2). Is provided so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  Further, a lending / returning operation unit 70 (not shown) that can perform a lending operation of game balls and a return operation of a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided on the right side of the upper plate 50. . When a lending button 71 (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 70 is operated, the remaining amount of the storage medium received by a ball lending machine 73 (not shown) attached to the gaming machine is subtracted to lend gaming balls. When the return button 72 (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 70 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine 73.

  Between the upper plate 50 and the lower plate 51, a ball passage for guiding game balls that cannot fit into the upper plate 50 to the lower plate 51 is formed. Further, a lower plate full detection switch 51a for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 51 is provided in the middle of the ball flow path, and the lower plate 51 is detected to be full by the lower plate full detection switch 51a. During the period, the game ball payout device 60 stops paying out the game balls.

  The firing operation device 4 includes a base 5 (not shown) fixed to the glass frame 2B, a launch handle 40 rotatably provided on the base 5, and a player's hand touching the launch handle 40. A touch sensor 40a to detect (see FIG. 2) and a firing volume 40b (see FIG. 2) including a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 are provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 40a that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 40, the ball feed solenoid 50b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The game board mounting frame 2A has a game board mounting part (not shown) for mounting the game board 3, a game ball launching device 41 (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 3A, and a game A lock mechanism 6 for locking the panel mounting frame 2A and the glass frame 2B in a closed state and an open detection switch 42a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the opening of the glass frame 2B are provided.

  The game ball launching device 41 includes a launching member for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 41b (see FIG. 2) for driving the launching member, and an upward slope from the launching member toward the lower left end of the game board. And a stopper for stopping the game ball at the launch position that is the inclined lower end of the launch rail. When the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 50b is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 3A by the operation of the launch member.

  The lock mechanism 6 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 2B. When a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the game board mounting frame 2A is unlocked, and the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed. The lock of 2B is released and the glass frame 2B can be opened and closed.

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 3, a curved inner rail 8B, a curved outer rail 8C positioned outside the inner rail 8B, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 3a 8D is provided. A launch ball guide path is formed between the inner rail 8B and the outer rail 8C to guide the game ball launched by the game ball launching device 41 to the upstream portion of the game area 3A. In addition, an out-out port 17 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 3A to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 2A).

  Near the center of the game area 3A, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 8A that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space is formed inside the decorative frame 8A.

  Below the game area 3A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 10 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. 10 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 10a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. It is.

  A game gate 11 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the decoration frame 8A in the game area 3A (above the big prize opening 15 to be described later), and the game that has passed through this game gate 11 When the ball is detected by the normal gate detection switch 11a (see FIG. 2), a normal symbol winning lottery described later is performed.

  Below the game area 3A, there is provided a first start port 13 through which a game ball can always win (enter), and the game ball that has won (entered) the first start port 13 has a first start port. When detected by the detection switch 13a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. In addition to the payout of the winning ball, a big hit lottery (special game determination) of a first special symbol, which will be described later, is performed.

  Directly under the first starting port 13, the game ball is in a closed state (basic form) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the fact that a lottery was won for a normal symbol). Is provided with a second start-up port control device 14A that is converted into an open state (special mode) in which a winning (pick-up) is possible or easy.

  The second start port control device 14A includes a second start port 14 that allows a game ball to win (enter) and a second start port detection that detects the winning (entrance) of the game ball to the second start port 14. A switch 14a, a movable member 14c that converts (variably) the second start port 14 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the movable member 14c are provided. When the second start port 14 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 14 is open, the game ball wins ( Is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball that wins (enters) the second start port 14 is detected by the second start port detection switch 14 a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are awarded from the game ball payout device 60. It has come to be paid out as. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a big win lottery of the second special symbol described later is performed.

  A closed state above the guiding member 8D and downstream of the right-hand general gate 11 is that it is impossible to win (win) a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special symbol jackpot lottery). A large winning opening control device 15A is provided which is converted from the (basic mode) to an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (pick-up).

  The big prize opening control device 15A has a big prize opening 15 through which a game ball can win (win), and a big prize opening detection switch 15a for detecting the winning of the game ball (winning) into the big prize opening 15. An open / close member 15c for converting (variing) the special winning opening 15 between a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening / closing solenoid 15b for opening / closing the open / close member 15c. When the grand prize opening 15 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 15 is open, the game ball wins ) Is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball that has won (entered) the big prize opening 15 is detected by the big prize opening detection switch 15a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. It is.

The first start port 13 can be won (entered) through the left area of the game area 3A, but can be won through the right area of the game area 3A. (Entering ball) is impossible.
In addition, the winning (winning) to the second start opening 14 is provided only in the right area of the game area 3A, the normal gate 11 that triggers the control of the second start opening 14 to the open state, Although it is possible to win a game ball through the right area of the game area 3A (win), it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball through the left area of the game area 3A. Yes. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state to be described later, it is better to fire a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed”) toward the right area of the game area 3A.
In addition, the winning (entry) to the big winning opening 15 can be won (entering) a game ball through the right area of the game area 3A, but the game ball passing through the left area of the game area 3A. Winning (balling) is impossible.
That is, the first start port 13, the second start port 14, and the big winning port 15 can play game balls separately.

  On the lower left side outside the game area 3A, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 are displayed. The normal symbol hold display 25, the round number display 26 for displaying the number of round games when a later-described jackpot state (special game state) occurs, and the jackpot state (special game state), and the short-time game A right-handed indicator 27 is provided to encourage right-handing during the state.

  The first special symbol display 20 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the big win lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 13. The second special symbol display 21 displays (notifies) the result of the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 14. The normal symbol display 22 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the lottery of the normal symbol that is performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the normal gate 11. It is a vessel.

  The first special symbol jackpot lottery (bonus determination) is to obtain a jackpot symbol determination random value when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 13, and the acquired jackpot symbol determination random value It is to determine whether or not it is a “big hit” by comparing with the big hit determination value. When the first special symbol jackpot lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 20 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and a stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time. Is called. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The jackpot lottery for the second special symbol (decision determination) is that when a game ball wins (wins) the second starting port 14, a jackpot symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired jackpot symbol determination random value This corresponds to determining whether or not the jackpot determination value is compared with the jackpot determination value. When the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 21 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and the stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time. Is called. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  Note that the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink in a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of LEDs are turned on in a mode (a mode indicating the type of special symbol) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery. That is, the type of jackpot, which will be described later, can also be determined by the lighting state of the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means a state in which the right to execute the big win state (special game state) is obtained in the big special lottery drawing of the first special symbol or the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol. . The “hit state (special game state)” refers to a game state in which a round game in which the big prize opening 15 is opened in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times).

  Note that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 15 in each round game are determined in advance, but a predetermined number of game balls in the big prize opening 15 even before reaching the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time. When (for example, 10) wins (enters a ball), one round game ends. That is, the “hit state (special game state)” is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot states (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol winning lottery means that when a game ball passes through the general gate 11, the winning symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired winning symbol determination random number value is compared with the winning determination value. This corresponds to determining whether or not there is. When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display 22 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of LEDs are lit in a mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (a mode indicating the type of the normal symbol). That is, the hit type described later can be determined by the lighting state of the LED of the normal symbol display 22.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” refers to a state in which a right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a normal symbol winning lottery. The “winning state (auxiliary game)” means a gaming state in which the second start port 14 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, although the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 14 in the hit state (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, even before the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time are reached, the second starting port 14 When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) wins (wins), the winning state (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the “hit state (auxiliary game)” is a game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed (start condition is easily established). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of hit states (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the first special symbol jackpot lottery (the first special symbol of the first special symbol) that is stored when a game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 13 is won. This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “first hold”) for performing the variable display), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of the first hold. In the present embodiment, up to four first holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the second special symbol jackpot lottery (the second special symbol of the second special symbol is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 14). This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “second hold”) for performing the variable display), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second hold. In the present embodiment, up to four second suspensions are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  In addition, when there is one second hold, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is lit, and when there are two second holds, two LEDs of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 Lights up. When there are three second holds, the left LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 blinks and the right LED lights. When there are four second holds, the second special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 24 flash.

  In the following description, the term “first hold number” may be expressed as “first hold number” and the term “second hold number” as “second hold number”.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and is used for performing a lottery drawing (normal symbol variation display) of a normal symbol stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the general gate 11. It is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “general map hold”), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of general map hold. In the present embodiment, up to four ordinary map holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one common symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is lit, and when there are two common symbol hold indicators, the two LEDs on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are lit. In addition, when there are three common symbol holds, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 blinks and the right LED is lit. Two LEDs flash.

  In the following description, the phrase “the number of ordinary maps reserved” may be expressed as “the number of ordinary maps reserved”.

  The round number display 26 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is for displaying the number of round games when a big hit state (special game state) occurs, and is a predetermined number indicating the number of round games at the start of the big win state. In this mode, the LED is turned on, the LED is continuously turned on during the jackpot state, and the LED is turned off at the end of the jackpot state. For example, if the number of round games is a big hit game of 4 times, the first and third LEDs from the left will light, and if the number of round games is a big hit game of 16 times, only the fifth LED from the left Lights up.

The right-handed indicator 27 is composed of a single LED, and displays a display (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed display”) that prompts the player to hit the right in the jackpot state (special game state) and in the short-time game state. The LED lights up during the jackpot state (special game state) and during the short-time game state.
The right-handed indicator 27 starts lighting the LED at the start of the opening effect in the jackpot state, and continues to light the LED during the jackpot state, regardless of the type of jackpot. When the transition is made after the end, the LED is turned off when the short game state ends. In addition, if the jackpot is won during the short game state at that time, the LED is continuously turned on. Moreover, if it is a case where it does not transfer to a time-saving game state after a jackpot state, LED will be light-extinguished at the time of the end of a jackpot state. That is, once the LED of the right-handed display 27 starts to be turned on, the LED is continuously turned on until the gaming state to be right-handed (a big hit state, a short-time gaming state) is completed.

  In addition, the 1st special symbol display 20 and / or the 2nd special symbol display 21 can be comprised also by 7 segment LED. For example, if a special symbol jackpot lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped if it is lost. It ’s a good idea to repeat “ It should be noted that since the change display of the last change display is displayed at the time of starting the change display of the special symbol, it is easy to grasp that the change display is started by starting from turning off the LED.

An image display device 30 including a liquid crystal display is provided in the interior of the effect space, and a movable effect member 36A is provided in the upper part of the effect space.
The image display device 30 corresponds to the display means of the present invention.

The image display device 30 displays various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, there is a customer waiting demonstration effect executed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, or the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 performed when the special symbol variation display is performed. is there.
This effect design corresponds to the predetermined design of the present invention.

  In addition, the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 includes three columns of variable display areas such as a left area, a center area, and a right area, and the first effect symbol TZ1 and the first effect symbol TZ1 displayed in each variable display area. By scrolling the two effect symbols TZ2 and the third effect symbol TZ3 in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed in a variable manner.

  The production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are composed of symbols indicating numbers from “1” to “8”, for example, and are special symbols executed by the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21. Corresponding to the variable display, the variable symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. That is, the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started in response to the start of the change display of the special symbol, and the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is stopped in response to the stop of the change display of the special symbol. ing. In addition, as design symbols TZ1 to TZ3, symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” may be provided in addition to symbols indicating numbers.

Specifically, the special control fluctuation pattern designation command (or start opening prize designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110 is received by the effect control board 120, and the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command (or start opening prize designation command) is received. The display unit 300 is determined by causing the image display device 30 to output an effect image (an image including the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3) corresponding to the determined change effect pattern. The effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed in a variable manner.
The effect control board 120 corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention.

  In the stop display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big hit lottery. The big hit mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same design symbols such as “777” or a regular design combination such as “357”, and the loss mode is any other mode. is there. In addition, the mode of the variable display of the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is not limited to this, and may be one that scrolls in the left-right direction or one that rotates (spins) on the spot.

  Specifically, when a predetermined fluctuation time (time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern) has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 indicate a predetermined lottery lottery result. The stop display is performed for a predetermined time in the manner.

In the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, various effect images such as a reach effect, a background image, a character, and a variable effect such as a movie are displayed on the image display device 30 according to the result of the big hit lottery. So, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot is increased.
This variation effect (including the variation display of the effect symbol) corresponds to the specific effect of the present invention.

Here, the reach effect is to give a player a sense of expectation for winning a big hit, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols fluctuate. This means a variation mode. For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 of “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot (the jackpot result mode), two left and right regions This is a mode in which the first effect symbol TZ1 and the third effect symbol TZ3 are temporarily stopped at “7”, and the remaining second effect symbol TZ2 is changing in the central region.
It should be noted that this reach production (becomes a reach state) corresponds to a specific display mode of a predetermined symbol of the present invention.

  “Temporary stop” means that the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are shaken small, or the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are deformed to a small extent, so that the player feels that the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped. It is an aspect (not completely stopped).

In the present embodiment, there are five types of reach effects: “normal reach effect”, “long reach effect”, “SP reach effect”, “SPSP reach effect”, and “full rotation reach effect”.
The SP reach production corresponds to the first production of the present invention, and the SPSP reach production corresponds to the second production of the present invention.

  “Normal reach effect” is a state in which the background image before the normal reach effect is displayed, two effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are temporarily stopped in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one effect symbol in the center region It is a reach effect in which TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate.

  “Long reach effect” means that two effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are temporarily stopped in the left and right regions, and the remaining one effect symbol TZ1 to TZ3 is fluctuated in the central region, before the long reach effect. This is a reach effect in which a movie (moving image, animation, etc.) of a relatively short time (short) different from the background image flows.

The “SP reach effect” is longer than the movie related to the long reach effect while the two effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 temporarily stop in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one effect symbol TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuates in the central region. Reach production where time movies (movies, animations, etc.) flow.
This SP reach production corresponds to the second production of the present invention.

“SPSP reach production” means that two production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are temporarily stopped in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one production symbol TZ1 to TZ3 is fluctuating in the central region and is longer than the movie related to the SP reach production. It is a reach production in which time (long feature) movies (movies, animations, etc.) flow.
Note that the SPSP reach production corresponds to the special production of the present invention.

  The “full rotation reach effect” is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed in a state in which all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot are prepared. In the present embodiment, it is a reach effect that is executed only when winning in the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation degree for winning the jackpot for the reach effect is higher in the order of normal reach effect <long reach effect <SP reach effect <SPSP reach effect <full turn reach effect (decision of jackpot).

In addition, the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 displays a first hold icon display area 301 for displaying the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1) that is the current first hold number. A second hold icon display area 303 for displaying the number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2), which is the current number of second hold, and a special symbol being executed (effect design TZ1) The changing icon display area 302 for displaying the changing icon corresponding to (related to) the changing display of ˜TZ3) is formed.
16 to 43, the second hold icon display area 303 is not shown.

  The first hold icon display area 301 is partitioned in the form of a first display section 301a, a second display section 302b, a third display section 302c, and a fourth display section 302d from the side close to the changing icon display area 302. In each of the display units 301a to 301d, the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1) is displayed. That is, the number of first hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the first hold number (U1).

  The first display unit 301a displays a first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 301b displays the first special symbol second. A first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display is executed is displayed, and a first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed third is displayed on the third display unit 301c. Is displayed on the fourth display portion 301d, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth is displayed.

  Specifically, the production control board 120 receives the first start opening winning designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, and the first start opening winning designation command is received. Based on this, the hold icon is determined, and the image control unit 160 outputs the determined hold icon to the image display device 30, whereby the first hold icon is newly displayed on the display unit 300. Further, based on the fact that the effect control board 120 has received the special figure variation pattern transmitted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the image control unit 160 displays a hold icon for updating the hold icon in the image display device 30. The display of the first hold icon is updated and displayed on the display unit 300.

The second hold icon display area 303 has substantially the same configuration as the first hold icon display area 301, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
Each hold icon (first hold icon, second hold icon) corresponds to the hold symbol of the present invention.

The changing icon display area 302 corresponds to the first hold icon or the first hold icon displayed on the first display portion 301a of the first hold icon display area in response to the start of the change display of the special symbols (effect designs TZ1 to TZ3). 2 When the second hold icon displayed on the first display portion 303a of the hold icon display area moves (shifts), the change icon is displayed, and the change display of the special symbols (effect designs TZ1 to TZ3) is displayed. At the end, the change icon disappears (erases).
In addition, you may make the said fluctuation | variation icon disappear in the middle of the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol (effect | production symbols TZ1-TZ3).
Note that this variation icon corresponds to the pseudo hold symbol of the present invention.

  Specifically, the production control board 120 receives the special figure fluctuation pattern transmitted at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the fluctuation icon is determined, and the image control unit 160 is determined. By causing the image display device 30 to output the variation icon, the variation icon is displayed on the display unit 300.

  The movable effect member 36A can perform a light emission effect by emitting light from the panel illumination device 34 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.), and the panel drive device 36 configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like. It is possible to perform a movement effect by moving up and down.

  Specifically, during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 executed by the image display device 30, light is emitted with a predetermined light emission color, or the effect is moved from the standby position located above to the effect position located below. By doing so, a light emission effect and a movement effect are performed. In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 37. FIG.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 2 </ b> A and the game board 3, a main control device 110 </ b> A (not shown) having a main control board 110 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and a command from the main control board 110. Effect control including a payout control device 130A (not shown) having a payout control board 130 for controlling the game ball payout device 60 and an effect control board 120 for controlling the effect in response to a command from the main control board 110. A device 120A (not shown), a power supply device 180A (not shown) incorporating a power supply board 180 for supplying power supply voltage to various control devices, and for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the gaming machine A game information output terminal board 100 (see FIG. 2) is provided.

(Control configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of an overall block diagram of the gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, and a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and an input for main control. Port and output port. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator 111, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c, and controls the controlled device or performs arithmetic processing. A predetermined command based on the result is transmitted to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, or the like.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate commands (data) only in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication with the payout control board 130 is configured such that commands (data) can be communicated in both directions.

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a universal gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 14a, a large winning opening detection switch 15a, and a payout control board. 130 etc. are connected. Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 through the input port, and control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 15b, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, and a first special display. The symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, the round number indicator 26, the right-handed indicator 27, and the game information output terminal board 100 are connected. Via the output port, drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, game information notified from the game information output terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer), etc. Is output.

  The payout control board 130 controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110 and also controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 130b that stores a payout program and the like, a payout RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an input port and an output port for the payout control board, and the like. The payout CPU 130a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 130c, thereby paying out the game ball The device 60 is controlled, or a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, or the like.

  To the input port of the payout control board 130, an open detection switch 42a, a lower pan full detection switch 51a, a payout ball detection switch 60a provided in the game ball payout device 60, a touch sensor 40a, a launch volume 40b, and the like are connected.

  In the payout control board 130, when an opening detection signal indicating that the glass frame 2B is opened is input from the opening detection switch 42a, an error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. In the effect control board 120, when an error designation command is received, an error notification is performed.

  In addition, when the payout control board 130 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 40a, the firing solenoid 41b is allowed to be energized and the firing volume 40b is used. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 has been changed by the detection signal, the firing solenoid 41b is driven to fire the game ball so that the firing intensity according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 is obtained. It has become.

  The launching solenoid 41b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to a rotating shaft, and the launching member rotates to launch a game ball by rotating the rotating shaft. The operation of the firing solenoid 41b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator (not shown), so the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99. .9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  A payout motor 60 b provided in the game ball payout device 60 is connected to the output port of the payout control board 130. When the payout control board 130 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout motor 60b is driven to control paying out a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 60a pays out a predetermined number of game balls. When it is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is ended.

  The effect control board 120 receives a command from the main control board 110 and controls an effect related to the game. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 120b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 120m that includes a sub RAM 120c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an audio processor 150a, audio data, and the like. An audio control unit 150 including a stored audio ROM 150b, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 160a as an image processor, a CGROM 160b in which image data and the like are stored, and drawing data generated from the image data are temporarily stored. An image control unit 160 including a VRAM 160c having a frame buffer and the like, an overall control unit 140 that controls the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 in an integrated manner, a panel illumination device 34, a frame illumination device 35, and a panel Drive device 36 and performance A lamp / drive control unit 170 that controls the output button drive motor 37b and the like, an input port for output control, an output port, and the like are provided.

  The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator 121, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs the arithmetic processing related to the presentation while using the sub RAM 120c as a work area, thereby receiving it from the main control board 110. In accordance with the input signals from the command and the effect button detection switch 37a and the cross key detection switch 38a, control is performed for causing the various control units (the general control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 170) to execute various effects (data). Or command).

  An effect button detection switch 37a, a cross key detection switch 38a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 120. On the effect control board 120, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 37 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 37a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 38 has been operated from the cross key detection switch 38a. When a signal (up button detection signal, left button detection signal, down button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

  The overall control unit 140 includes an overall CPU 140a that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 140b that stores an overall control program, an overall RAM 140c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

  The overall CPU 140a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads an overall control program stored in the overall ROM 140b, and performs an operation process related to the effect while using the overall RAM 140c as a work area, thereby producing an effect control unit. In accordance with commands received from 120 m, etc., control (data and command output, etc.) for causing the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 to execute various effects, and voice / sound output from the audio output device 33 Control for changing the volume (volume value) and control for changing the luminance (luminance value) of the image display device 30 and various lamps / LEDs are performed.

  The general ROM 140b is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of a group of drawing control commands, and an animation of an effect pattern. Anime patterns and animation scene information are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. Various information such as a duty ratio that is a luminance parameter of the image display device 30 is included.

  The voice control unit 150 includes a voice processor 150 a and a voice ROM 150 b and is connected to the voice output device 33. The voice control unit 150 outputs voice data, music data (BGM, SE) and the like in accordance with the display of the image display device 30 based on the various production data (including commands) transmitted from the production control unit 130m. The control which outputs from 33 is performed.

  The image control unit 160 includes a VDP 160a, a CGROM 160b, and a VRAM 160c. The image control unit 160 performs control to display a predetermined image on the image display apparatus 30 in response to a command (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a).

  The VDP 160a generates drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on a command (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a) and image data stored in the CGROM 160b. The image data is material data representing an individual image such as an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 30, for example, an effect symbol image, a background image constituting a background of the effect symbol, a character image, and a serif image. . On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 160b includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 160b is read in units of image data by the VDP 160a, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  The CGROM 160b stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 160b may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 160c is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 160c has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a), a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 30, and the like.

  The frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  Therefore, the VDP 160a draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 160b in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 160c based on an instruction (display list) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a), and the frame buffer. Drawing data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the area, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the read drawing data, and is output to the image display device 30 to display various images.

  The VDP 160a is supplied with an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown). By dividing the operation clock, a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization) for synchronizing with the image display device 30 is obtained. Signal) is generated and output to the image display device 30.

  Further, a general-purpose board 190 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it is connected between the image control unit 160 and the image display device 30. The general-purpose substrate 190 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 30 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is used. It absorbs the difference in resolution between when it is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected.

  The lamp / drive control unit 170 includes a lamp CPU 170a that performs calculation processing, a lamp ROM 170b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 170c that serves as a work area during the calculation processing, an input / output port, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 170a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 170b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 170c as a work area. In accordance with a command received from the control unit 120m, control for causing a controlled device such as various lighting devices and various driving devices to perform a predetermined effect is performed (data and commands are output).

  The panel illumination device 34, the frame illumination device 35, the panel drive device 36, the production button drive motor 37b, and the like are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit, and the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 130a). Based on the various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the panel lighting device 34 and the lighting device 35, the lighting device 35 performs lighting control by controlling the lighting of various LEDs, the panel driving device 36, For example, a movement effect is performed by performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid of the effect button drive motor 37b.

  The power supply board 180 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y (the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and various electronic components). The power supply board 180 detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power failure detection signal 182 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 183 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 when power is interrupted (power failure).

  The power interruption detection circuit 182 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 183 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine is energized, and the power supply voltage for backup stored in the capacitor when the power interruption (power failure) occurs is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 or the payout control. Supply to the payout RAM 130c of the substrate 130. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 130c are retained even in the event of a power failure (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power failure (power failure) occurs after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the effect control board 120.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described.

In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the special symbol jackpot lottery, and “non-temporary gaming” as the state relating to the movable member 14c included in the second starting port 14. State "and" short-time gaming state ". The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states related to the movable member 14c (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. . That means
(1) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state),
(2) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(3) In the case of “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state),
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state” (third specific gaming state).
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. In the form, it will be referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” is a big win in the special symbol jackpot lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. For example, a gaming state in which the winning probability is set as low as 1 / 397.2. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of the jackpot is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set as high as 1 / 39.7, for example. Say. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is referred to as “ordinary jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means that, in a normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the general gate 11, the average variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result This is a gaming state in which the time is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and the opening time of the second start port 14 when winning is easily set. For example, when a game ball passes through the general gate 11, a normal symbol winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display 22 displays a variation of the normal symbol. For example, the display is stopped after 30 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 14 is controlled to be in an open mode for 0.2 seconds, for example, after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 11 The opening time of the second start port 14 is set to be shorter than the “non-short game state” and the opening time of the second start port 14 when winning in the win is set to 2.6 seconds, for example, longer than the “non-short game state” Refers to the game state. Further, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery is set as low as, for example, 1/128. In the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set low. For example, it is set as high as 127/128. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 11 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 14 is more easily controlled in the open mode. Thus, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is advantageous in comparison with the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 14 and the normal symbol lottery winning probability. Is set. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 14 and the normal symbol lottery winning probability is advantageous.

(Type of jackpot)
Next, the type of jackpot will be described.

  In the present embodiment, “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, and “third jackpot” are the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the first start port 13. As the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 14, there are “first jackpot” and “second jackpot”.

  The “first jackpot” is a jackpot that executes the first jackpot game in which the opening / closing member 15c is operated to open the prize winning opening 15 from 1 round game to 16 round games until 29.5 seconds per round game. It is.

However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 15 before the opening time elapses, one round game is finished. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends. After the first jackpot game is over, the above-described second specific game state is set until the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is displayed 10,000 times.
In the second specific gaming state, the probability of winning a big hit before 10000 jackpot lotteries are performed in the second specified gaming state (high probability gaming state) until the special symbol change display is performed 10,000 times. Since it is extremely high, it can be said that the second specific gaming state continues substantially until the next jackpot lottery is won.

  The “second jackpot” is a jackpot that executes the second jackpot game in which the opening / closing member 15c is operated to open the jackpot 15 from 1 round to 4 round games for 29.5 seconds per round game. is there.

  However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 15 before the opening time elapses, one round game is finished. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends. In addition, after the end of the second jackpot game, the above-described first specific game state is set until the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is displayed 100 times.

  “Third jackpot” is a jackpot that executes the third jackpot game in which the opening / closing member 15c is operated to open the winning prize opening 15 from 1 round game to 4 round games until 29.5 seconds per round game. It is.

  However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 15 before the opening time elapses, one round game is finished. When the fourth round game ends, the third jackpot game ends. In addition, after the end of the second jackpot game, the above-described second specific game state is set until the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is displayed 10,000 times.

  “Second jackpot” and “third jackpot” have the same number of round games of four, but the game states set after the end of the jackpot game are different.

  It should be noted that the number of variable display times (in the present embodiment, the above 100 times or 10,000 times) of the specific game state (the first specific game state, the second specific game state, etc.) set after the jackpot game is referred to as “high It may be expressed as “probable number of games” or “short time”.

  In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpots, but the number is not limited to three, and may be fewer or more than three. The opening time of the opening / closing member 15c is 29.5 seconds regardless of which jackpot (first jackpot to third jackpot), but the opening time may not be 29.5 seconds, Different opening times are possible.

(Per hit type)
Next, the winning type will be described.

  In the present embodiment, there are “first win” and “second win” as winning types that can be won in the winning lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the ordinary gate 11, and the winning lottery is executed. If the gaming state at the time of being played is a non-short-time gaming state, it will be “first win”, and if the gaming state at which the winning lottery is executed is a time-short gaming state, it will be “second winning”.

  “First hit” means that the first hit game is executed in which the movable member 14c is operated to open the second start port 14 once until 0.2 seconds.

  However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the second start opening 14 before the opening time elapses, the first winning game is ended. Unlike the jackpot game, the gaming state is not changed (set) after the winning game ends.

  “Second hit” is a second hit game in which the movable member 14c is operated to open the second start port 14 to 2.6 seconds, to close to 1.5 seconds, and to open again to 2.6 seconds. It is per execution. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 14c is opened twice.

  However, when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the second start opening 14 before the opening time elapses, one opening is ended. When the second opening is finished, the second winning game is finished. Unlike the jackpot game, the gaming state is not changed (set) after the winning game ends.

  As described above, in the “short-time gaming state”, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 14, and the player can advantageously play the game without consuming the game ball than the “non-short-time gaming state”. It is possible to proceed.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of main processing of the main control board 110 in the present embodiment.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 180, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads the activation program from the main ROM 110b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a updates the special figure fluctuation random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol composed of the reach determination random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. .

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110 in the present embodiment.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 ms) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the opening and closing member 15c, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the opening and closing time of the movable member 14c. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start port opening timer counter, and the start port closing timer counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the special figure variation pattern determination random value, the hit determination random number value, the hit symbol random number value, the common symbol variation pattern determination random number value. A specific random number update process such as is performed.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter has made one round), the random number counter is returned to 0 and the corresponding initial value random number value is set as a new cyclic initial value. To update the random number.

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a receives the jackpot determination initial value random number value, the jackpot symbol determination initial value random number value, the hit symbol determination initial value random value, and the hit symbol determination initial value random number value in the same manner as in step S30. Update the initial random number to be updated.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this input control processing, the main CPU 110a is controlled by various switches such as a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a general gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 14a, and a large winning opening detection switch 15a. It is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input. If it is determined that a detection signal has been input, each control corresponding to the various switches that have input the detection signal is performed. If it is determined that no detection signal is input, the input control process is terminated.

  Specifically, when the main CPU 110a determines that a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the main CPU 110a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the detection signal from the normal gate detection switch 11a has been input, the counter value of the general map hold number counter for counting the general map hold number (G) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). It is determined whether or not. If the main CPU 110a determines that the counter value of the usual figure pending number counter is smaller than 4, the main CPU 110a updates the counter value of the usual figure pending number counter by adding "1". Further, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c in order to update the number of general symbols hold (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25.

  Then, the main CPU 110a stores the random numbers indicated by the hit determination random number counter, the normal symbol determination random number counter, and the normal variation pattern determination random number counter in the normal symbol holding storage area.

  The normal symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and various random numbers are stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored. . In each storage unit, an area is divided for each stored random number.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input, the main CPU 110a adds and updates the start port prize ball counter by “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the counter value of the first hold number counter that counts the first hold number (U1) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). When the main CPU 110a determines that the counter value of the first hold number counter is smaller than 4, the main CPU 110a updates the counter value of the first hold number counter by adding “1”. Further, the main CPU 110a sets special symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c in order to update the first hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23. .

  The main CPU 110a then determines the jackpot determination random number value indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter, the special symbol determination random number value indicated by the special symbol determination random number counter, the reach determination random number value indicated by the reach determination random number counter, and the special figure variation. The random number value for special figure fluctuation pattern determination indicated by the random number counter for pattern determination is acquired. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are collectively referred to as “special pattern determination information”.

  Further, the main CPU 110a performs the first preliminary determination based on the special figure determination information. In this first pre-determination, first start winning information for indicating in advance the determination result of the special figure determination information of the first start port 13 acquired this time is determined.

Then, the main CPU 110a stores the acquired special symbol determination information in the first special symbol storage area.
The first special symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the special figure determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which random numbers are not stored. It will be remembered. In each storage unit, an area is divided for each stored random number.

  And main CPU110a sets the 1st start opening prize designation | designated command based on the 1st start prize information determined by 1st prior determination to the transmission data storage area for production.

  Thereby, the first start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the first start opening prize specifying command, and the effect control board 120 that has received the first start opening prize specifying command receives the first start opening prize specifying command. Analyzing the command and executing a predetermined notice effect over one or more variable displays executed before the start of the special symbol variable display corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command. Pre-reading effects such as a continuous notice effect or a hold change notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold icon can be executed.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 14a has been input, the start CPU award ball counter is incremented by "1" and updated, and the second start port entrance prescribed counter is updated to " 1 ”is added and updated. The second starting entrance counting rule counter counts the number of winnings to the second starting entrance 14 in one hit game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of winning (entering) balls to the second start opening 14 for a single winning game is limited.

  The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the counter value of the second hold number counter that counts the second hold number (U2) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). When the main CPU 110a determines that the counter value of the second hold number counter is smaller than 4, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the counter value of the second hold number counter and updates it. Further, the main CPU 110a sets special symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c in order to update the second hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold indicator 24. .

  And main CPU110a acquires special figure determination information, and performs 2nd prior determination based on special figure determination information. In this second pre-determination, second start winning information for indicating in advance the determination result of the special figure determination information of the second start port 14 acquired this time is determined.

Then, the main CPU 110a stores the acquired special figure determination information in the second special symbol holding storage area.
The second special symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the special figure determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which random numbers are not stored. To go. In each storage unit, an area is divided for each stored random number.

  And main CPU110a sets the 2nd start opening prize designation | designated command based on the 2nd start prize information determined by 2nd prior determination to the transmission data storage area for production.

  Accordingly, the second start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the second start opening prize specifying command, and the effect control board 120 that has received the second start opening prize specifying command receives the second start opening prize specifying. Analyzing the command and executing a predetermined notice effect over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before the special symbol variable display corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command is started. Pre-reading effects such as a continuous notice effect or a hold change notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold icon can be executed.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 15a has been input, the main CPU 110a adds predetermined data to the big prize mouth ball counter used for a prize ball and updates it. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the mouth 15 is added and updated. This round winning counter (C) counts the number of winnings to the big winning opening 15 in one round game. This is because in this embodiment, the number of winning (entering) balls to the big winning opening 15 for a single round game is limited.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special figure special electric control processing for performing jackpot lottery, special symbol display control, opening / closing control of the special winning opening 15 (opening / closing member 15c), gaming state control, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process for performing a lottery, opening / closing control of the second start port 14 (movable member 14c), and the like.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the general map hold number counter for counting the general map hold number (G) is 1 or more, and the counter value of the general map hold number counter is not 1 or more. If it is determined, the ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the counter value of the common figure holding number counter is 1 or more, after subtracting 1 from the counter value of the common figure holding number counter, the first to fourth storage units in the normal symbol holding storage area The stored random number for normal symbol determination is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, a process for determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” is performed.

Thereafter, the normal symbol display 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and when the variation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery display is stopped.

  If the referenced normal symbol determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “win”, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b is driven, and the second start port 14 is controlled to open for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, for example, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 30 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 14 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and when it is “winning”, the second start port 14 is controlled to be released for 2.6 seconds, and 1.5 times After closing for 2 seconds, the opening is controlled again for 2.6 seconds.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a outputs external information data (game information) output from the game information output terminal board 100, drive control data output to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b, the special winning port opening / closing solenoid 15b, and the first special symbol. Display 20, second special symbol display 21, normal symbol display 22, first special symbol hold indicator 23, second special symbol hold indicator 24, normal symbol hold indicator 25, round number indicator 26 and right Data creation processing such as various display control data to be output to the tapping indicator 27 is performed.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing for outputting signals such as the external information data and drive control data created in S600 is performed. Further, a display output process for outputting a signal such as the display control data created in S600 is performed. Further, command output processing for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c to another board is also performed.
Note that the types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 5, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special electricity processing data. In step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch destination address from the loaded special figure special electricity processing data. The process moves to the memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power process data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). The process moves to step S330), and if special figure special power processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special power processing data = 4, the big bonus game end process (step S350) is processed. Move.

  As will be described later, this “special special charge processing data” is a process in each special special symbol control process (special symbol storage determination process, special symbol variation process, special symbol stop process, jackpot game process, jackpot game end process. ) Will be set as necessary.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 110 a performs a special symbol memory determination process for determining a jackpot, determining a special symbol type to be stopped, and determining a variation time of the special symbol.

  Specifically, first, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not data of “1” or more is set in the first hold number (U1) storage area or the second hold number (U2) storage area. When it is determined that data of “1” or more is not set in any of the storage areas of the first hold number (U1) storage area and the second hold number (U2) storage area, the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is set. The special symbol memory determination process is terminated while holding it.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that data of “1” or more is set in the first hold number (U1) storage area or the second hold number (U2) storage area, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination. Specifically, when “1” or more data is set in the second reserved number (U2) storage area, “1” is subtracted from the value stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area. Then, the various random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second special symbol holding storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit.

  At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit”.

  In addition, when data of “1” or more is not set in the second reserved number (U2) storage area and data of “1” or more is set in the first reserved number (U1) storage area, the first After subtracting “1” from the value stored in the reserved number (U1) storage area, one random number value stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol reserved storage area Shift to previous storage.

  Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area or the second special symbol reservation storage area is used. The jackpot symbol is determined based on this.

  Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the jackpot determination, a lost symbol is determined. Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area. Also, an effect designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs processing for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area or the second special symbol reservation storage area To decide. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, the counter value corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol is set in the special symbol time counter. Further, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  The main CPU 110a sets fluctuation display data for causing the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 to perform special symbol fluctuation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area.

  As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 is performed.

  Then, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special power processing data = 0 to the special symbol special power processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation process for determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol variation time determined in step S310 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated while holding the special symbol special power process data = 1. Note that the special symbol time counter corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol set in step S310 is subtracted in step S110.

  When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S310 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21. Thereby, the determination result of jackpot determination will be alert | reported to a player.

  Then, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process for determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “hit symbol” or a “losing symbol”.

  First, the main CPU 110a updates 1 by subtracting 1 from the time reduction counter when the time reduction number> 0. If the time reduction number = 0, the main CPU 110a clears the time reduction game flag, and when the number of high probability games> 0, the high probability game. 1 is subtracted from the number counter and updated, and when the number of high probability games = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  When the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a clears the short-time game flag, the high-probability game flag, the short-time game counter, and the high-probability game counter. The special electricity processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special electricity processing data = 3, preparation is made to move to the big hit game processing subroutine, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

  In step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which of the first jackpot, the second jackpot or the third jackpot is to be executed, and performs a jackpot game process for controlling the determined jackpot.

  Specifically, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot symbol type (stop symbol data) determined in step S310.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot, the opening time of the opening / closing member 15c corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 15b is output to output the opening / closing member 15c. To release. At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a specified number of game balls win (win) during this opening, or when the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (round winning counter (C) = 10 or special gaming timer counter = 0), the big winning opening The drive data output of the open / close solenoid 15b is stopped to close the open / close member 15c. Thereby, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

  When a predetermined number of round games (4 or 16 in this embodiment) are completed, the data stored in the round game number (R) storage area is cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 3. The special electric processing data is set to 4 to prepare for transferring to the jackpot game end processing subroutine, and the jackpot game processing ends.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and determines the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. I do.

  Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S310, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the number of high probability games, the setting of the short / short game flag, and the setting of the short / short time are set. Done.

After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, preparation is made to move to a special symbol memory determination processing subroutine, and the jackpot game end processing is terminated.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of command types transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the present embodiment.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect designating command, various special symbols are determined, and when the variation of the special symbol is started (when variation display is started), the effect designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is sent to the effect control board 120. Sent.

  Specifically, in step S310 (special symbol memory determination process), the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display is started is the transmission data storage area for effect in the main RAM 110c. Set to Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 (output control process) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “variation pattern designation command for the first special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 20, and “MODE” is set to “E1H” and various variations are performed. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is used to designate the first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined at the start of variation of the first special symbol (when variation display is started). The command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, in step S310 (special symbol memory determination process), the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 21. “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations are indicated. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is used to designate the second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the second special symbol variation starts (when the variation display is started). The command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, in step S310, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “first start opening prize designation command” indicates a result of a prior determination based on the winning of a game ball to the first start opening 13, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and various winning information DATA information is set according to the above.

  As for the first start opening winning designation command, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 13, a first starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined first start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120. The

  Specifically, in step S200 (input control process), the first start opening prize designation command corresponding to the determined first start prize information is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700 (output control process), the first start opening prize designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “second start opening prize designation command” indicates the result of a prior determination based on the winning of a game ball to the second start opening 14, and “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and various winning information DATA information is set according to the above.

  As for the second start opening winning designation command, when a game ball wins the second starting opening 14, a second start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined second start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120. The

  Specifically, in step S200 (input control processing), the second start opening prize designation command corresponding to the determined second start prize information is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700 (output control processing), the second start opening winning designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In this embodiment, the “first start opening winning designation command” and the “second starting opening winning designation command” are collectively referred to as “start opening winning designation command”.

  “Round designation command” indicates the number of jackpot round games according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot round games. Is set.

  As for this round designation command, a round designation command corresponding to the number of started round games is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of the round game.

  Specifically, in step S340 (big hit game processing), when a round game is started, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the round designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 (output control processing) is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpot games (special game state) are started, and “MODE” is set to “E6H”.

  As for the opening designation command, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of various jackpot opening.

  Specifically, in step S330 (special symbol stop process), an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  “Ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”.

  As for this ending designation command, an ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when various jackpot endings are started.

  Specifically, in step S340 (big hit game process), an ending designation command corresponding to the big hit type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “common symbol designation command” indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 22, “MODE” is set to “E8H”, and the DATA information is set in accordance with the normal symbol type. Is set.

  As for the ordinary symbol designation command, various ordinary symbols are determined, and when the variation of the ordinary symbol starts (when variation display is started), the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is sent to the effect control board 120. Sent.

  Specifically, in step S400 (ordinary normal power control process), when the normal symbol variation display is started, the universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area. Thereafter, the universal designating command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 (output control processing) is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ordinary pattern variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and the DATA is changed according to the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Information is set.

  The normal pattern variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the normal symbol variation starts (when variation display is started). Is done.

  Specifically, when normal symbol variation display is started in step S400 (ordinary symbol normal power control process), a universal symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the ordinary symbol is stored in the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area for performance. Thereafter, the normal pattern change pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 (output control processing) is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot game. The

  Specifically, when the change display of the special symbol is started in step S310 (special symbol memory determination process), the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J) are changed in step S330 (special symbol stop process). When there is a possibility that the game time designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the main RAM 110c when the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J) are set in step S350 (big hit game end processing). Set in the transmission data storage area for performance. Thereafter, the game state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 (output control processing) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “error designation command” indicates that an error has occurred in the gaming machine Y, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”.

  This error designation command is used to detect various errors (for example, detection of a magnetic detection switch (not shown), detection of a radio wave detection switch (not shown), detection of an open detection switch 42a (see FIG. 2), lower pan full detection switch 51a. When an error is detected (see FIG. 2), when a payout abnormality occurs, an error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when various errors are detected, an error designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the error designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 (output control processing) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Note that the command types illustrated in FIG. 6 are examples, and the command types are not limited to the command types illustrated in FIG. 6, and other commands may be provided. For example, in the present embodiment, the “error designation command” transmits the same “error designation command” no matter which error is detected, but the DATA information is set according to the type of error. In this case, an “error designation command” corresponding to the type of error may be transmitted.

  As described above, when the effect control board 120 receives various commands from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the effect control board 120 (sub CPU 120a, overall CPU 140a) analyzes the received command in the timer interrupt processing of the effect control board 120 performed every 4 ms, and executes commands (data). ) Is generated. Thereafter, the generated various commands (data) are transmitted to the sound control unit 150, the image control unit 160, and the lamp / drive control unit 170.

  The voice control unit 150 receives the command (data) from the effect control board 120 and performs output control of the voice output device 33 based on the received command (data).

  Similarly, the image control unit 160 receives a command (data) from the effect control board 120 to perform image display control in the image display device 30 based on the received command (data), and performs lamp / drive. The control unit 170 receives a command (data) from the effect control board 120 to control lighting of the panel illumination device 34 and the frame illumination device 35 and drive control of the panel drive device 36 and the effect button drive motor 37b. Will do.

(Handshake meeting notice process)
The handshake meeting notice process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the handshake meeting notice process.

  Although not shown, when the production control board 120 receives the start opening prize designation command from the main control board 110, the presentation control board 120 determines whether or not to execute the handshake meeting notice based on the received start opening prize designation command. ing. Then, when it is determined by the effect control board 120 to execute the handshake meeting notice, the handshake meeting notice process is executed.

First, in step S1001, a handshake meeting venue display process and a handshake meeting icon display process are performed. Specifically, the hold icon (hereinafter, “shake handshake”) that is the target of the handshake meeting notice displayed in the first hold icon display area 301 (second hold icon display area 303) in the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. The hold icon for the handshake meeting is changed to the hold icon display form for the handshake meeting notice (third special form 21), and the hold icon that is not the object of the handshake meeting notice (hereinafter referred to as “non-shake meeting notice target hold”). If the icon ") is displayed, the handshake meeting notice non-target hold icon is changed to the hold icon display form (third special form 41) for handshake meeting notice. In addition, after the display mode of the handshake meeting notice target hold icon and the handshake meeting notice non-target hold icon is changed and displayed, the handshake meeting place K and the handshake meeting notice handshake are performed immediately in the vicinity of the changing icon display area 302. The handshake character C1 and the character C2 that protects the handshake character C1 are displayed.
The icon display mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether it is an icon handshake timing. If it is determined that the icon handshake timing is reached, the process proceeds to step S1003. If it is determined that the icon handshake timing is not reached, the process in step S1002 is repeated until it is determined that the icon handshake timing is reached.

  The icon handshake timing is a timing at which the handshake meeting notice target hold icon is shifted and displayed in the changing icon display area 302. That is, it is the timing when the variable display corresponding to the handshake meeting notice target hold icon is started.

  If it is determined that it is an icon handshake timing, handshake operation display processing is performed in step S1003. Specifically, when the hold icon for the handshake meeting notice is shifted to become a changing icon that is the object of the handshake meeting notice (hereinafter referred to as the “changing icon for the handshake meeting notice”), The display mode of the changing icon is changed to the third special mode 11. Immediately after the display mode of the changing icon for the handshake event notice is changed to the third special form 11, the handshake operation display in which the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon for the handshake meeting notice object and the handshake character C1 shake hands is immediately displayed. Do.

  In step S1004, a predetermined dialog display process is performed. Specifically, the handshake character C1 is moving toward the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon for the handshake meeting notice object while the handshake action display of the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon for the handshake meeting notice object is displayed. Display a certain line to speak.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the change effect is successful. If it is determined that the change effect is successful, the process proceeds to step S1006. If it is determined that the change effect is unsuccessful, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  The change squeezing effect is whether or not the color of the changing icon for the handshake meeting announcement object changes by gradually changing the color from the bottom of the changing icon for the handshake meeting announcement object shaking hands with the handshake character C1. This is an effect of scolding (whether or not the display mode of the changing icon for the handshake meeting advance notice changes).

  If it is determined that the change effect is successful, a change effect success effect process is performed in step S1006. Specifically, the color is gradually changed from under the shaking target notice changing icon, and finally the color of the entire icon is completely changed. Then, the handshake meeting notice target changing icon is displayed to make a guts pose. By making such a display, it is notified that the change effect has been successfully produced.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the change change effect has failed, a change change failure effect process is performed in step S1007. Specifically, the color is gradually changed from under the shaking target notice changing icon, but the color of the entire icon is finally returned to the original color and displayed. In addition, the changing icon for the handshake meeting notice is not displayed to make a guts pose unlike the successful performance.

  Next, in step S1008, it is determined whether or not the handshake meeting notice ends. If it is determined that the handshake meeting advance notice ends, the process proceeds to step S1009. If it is determined that the handshake meeting advance notice does not end, the process moves to step S1004.

  In step S1009, a handshake meeting notice end display process is performed. Specifically, the escort character C2 displays an action for exit guidance for the changing icon for the handshake meeting notice target, and the handshake character C1 announces farewell to the changing icon for the handshake meeting notice target (bye-bye). To display that the handshake meeting notice is over. Thereafter, the display of the handshake meeting venue K, the handshake character C1 and the character C2 to be protected is erased, and the display mode of the changing icon for the handshake meeting advance notice corresponds to the color changing from the changing icon for the handshake meeting advance notice. 2 Change and display in special modes 11-15.

  If it is determined in step S1008 that the handshake meeting notice is not completed, the process returns to step S1004, and the processes of steps S1004 to S1008 are performed again. In step S1008, the processes in steps S1004 to S1008 are repeated until it is determined that the handshake meeting notice is finished.

(Explanation of icon display mode)
The icon display mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the icon display mode of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode and the jackpot winning expectation. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of an icon display mode of a target icon and a non-target icon for a handshake meeting advance notice.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, a normal mode and a special mode are set as icon display modes. The normal mode is a standard display mode for icons, and the special mode is a special display mode that suggests or notifies predetermined items set in advance. One type of normal mode is set, and the special mode is classified into a first special mode, a second special mode, and a third special mode. The icon display mode is not limited to the normal mode, the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode, and can be set as appropriate.

  The normal mode is a standard display mode. As shown in FIG. 11A, the shape of the normal mode icon is circular, and the color of the normal mode icon is white.

  The first special mode suggests the jackpot winning expectation and only one type is set. As shown in FIG. 11A, the shape of the icon of the first special mode is circular, and the color of the icon of the first special mode is blinking white. That is, the first special mode can be said to be a state in which the normal mode is blinking. Note that the expectation degree for winning a jackpot suggested by the first special mode is the normal mode <the first special mode.

  The second special mode suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. As the types of the second special mode, five types of the second special mode 11 to the second special mode 15 having different suggested jackpot winning expectations are set.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the icons of the second special mode 11 to the second special mode 15 are the same in the silhouette of one person regardless of the type, and the second special mode 11 to the second special mode 15 are the same. About the color of the icon of 2 special modes 15, it changes with kinds. Specifically, the icon color of the second special mode 11 is white, the color of the icon of the second special mode 12 is green, the color of the icon of the second special mode 13 is red, and the color of the icon of the second special mode 14 Is a zebra pattern, and the color of the icon of the second special mode 15 is rainbow.

  Regarding the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the second special mode, (normal mode <first special mode <) second special mode 11 <second special mode 12 <second special mode 13 <second special mode 14 <second special mode It becomes high in order of aspect 15. Note that the second special mode 15 suggests that the degree of expectation of winning the big hit is 100%, that is, the big win winning is notified.

  In addition, the second special mode 11 to the second special mode 14 can occur for both the hold icon and the changing icon, but the second special mode 15 occurs only for the changing icon. This is because if the hold icon is displayed in the second special mode 15 and the notification of the jackpot winning is informed at the stage where the change display of the special symbol related to the hold icon is not started, the interest of the game may be reduced. The second special mode 15 is not generated for the icon. However, the matter can be set as appropriate, and the hold icon can also be displayed in the second special mode 15.

  The 3rd special mode suggests or reports the predetermined matter about handshake meeting notice. As types of the third special mode, 11 types of the third special mode 11 to the third special mode 15, the third special mode 21 to the third special mode 24, the third special mode 31 and the third special mode 41 are set. Yes. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the third special mode 11 to the third special mode 15 are display modes of the shaking hand meeting notice object changing icon, and the third special mode 21 to the third special mode 24 are the handshake. The third special mode 31 is a display mode of a changing icon that is not a target of the handshake meeting notice (hereinafter referred to as a “non-target handshake notice changing icon”). The 3 special mode 41 is a display mode of the handshake meeting notice non-target hold icon.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the icons of the third special mode 11 to the third special mode 15 are attached to the silhouette of the person who is shaking hands when viewed from the side and around the chest of the silhouette. It consists of a heart. The icons of the third special mode 21 to the third special mode 24 are composed of a silhouette of a person who has taken a predetermined pose from the front and a heart attached to the chest of the silhouette. “Heart” attached in common to the icons of the third special mode 11 to the third special mode 15 and the third special mode 21 to the third special mode 24 indicates that the handshake meeting is subject to notice. .

  The icon shape of the third special mode 31 is composed of the same person silhouette as the changing icon according to the third special mode 11 to the third special mode 15, and the third special mode 11 to the third special mode 31. As in the fifteenth aspect, no heart is attached. The icon shape of the third special mode 41 is also composed of the same person silhouette as the reserved icons according to the third special mode 21 to the third special mode 24. The heart is not attached.

  In addition, for the silhouette portion of the person included in the icons of the third special aspect 11 to the third special aspect 15 and the third special aspect 21 to the third special aspect 24, the second special aspect 11 to the second special aspect 15 and Similarly, a plurality of types of colors are set.

  The color of the silhouette part of the icon according to the third special aspect 11 and the third special aspect 21 is white, the color of the silhouette part of the icon according to the third special aspect 12 and the third special aspect 22 is green, The color of the silhouette part of the icon according to the special aspect 13 and the third special aspect 23 is red, and the color of the silhouette part of the icon according to the third special aspect 14 and the third special aspect 24 is a zebra pattern. The color of the silhouette portion of the icon according to aspect 15 is rainbow.

  The rainbow color is set only for the handshake meeting advance notice target changing icon (third special mode 15) because the handshake meeting advance notice hold icon is displayed in rainbow, and the special symbol related to the handshake meeting advance notice hold icon This is because if the big win is notified at the stage where the change display of the game is not started, the interest of the game may be reduced. However, the matter can be set as appropriate, and a rainbow-colored display mode can be provided for the handshake meeting advance notice target hold icon.

  Further, in this embodiment, the colors related to the shaking handshake announcement non-target changing icon and the handshake meeting non-target holding icon are one type of white, but multiple types are set and the handshake meeting notice target changing Similar to the icon and the handshake event notice target hold icon, it is possible to suggest the jackpot winning expectation degree by color.

As described above, the normal mode and the special mode are set as the display mode of the icon, and the display mode of the icon is changed from the normal mode to the special mode during the game, or from a certain special mode to a different special mode. In this way, the interest of the game is improved.
It should be noted that these special modes as icon display modes correspond to specific display modes that suggest that the special game of the present invention is highly likely to be performed.

(Throwing kiss notice processing)
The throwing kiss notice process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the throwing kiss notice process.

  Although not shown, when the production control board 120 receives the start opening prize designation command from the main control board 110, the production control board 120 determines whether to execute the throwing kiss notice based on the received start opening prize designation command. ing. When it is determined by the effect control board 120 that the throwing kiss notice is executed, the throwing kiss notice process is executed.

  First, in step S1101, character display processing is performed. Specifically, the character C3 related to the throwing kiss notice is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether to perform a throwing kiss operation. If it is determined that the throwing kiss operation is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1103. If it is determined that the throwing kiss operation is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1109.

In step S1103, a throwing kiss motion display process is performed. Specifically, the character C3 performs a throwing kiss and causes the heart H to be thrown toward the icon that is the target of the throwing kiss notice.
This throwing kiss motion display corresponds to the suggestion effect of the present invention.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the icon display mode change is successful, that is, whether or not the icon display mode is changed. If it is determined that the icon display mode change has succeeded, the process proceeds to step S1105. If it is determined that the icon display mode change has failed, the process proceeds to step S1108.

  In step S1105, an icon display mode change process is performed. Specifically, while displaying (generating) a predetermined effect, the display mode (the shape and the color) of the icon that is the target of the throwing kiss notice is changed.

In step S1106, change effect processing according to the display mode after change is performed. Specifically, the change notification image M corresponding to the display mode (second special mode 11 to second special mode 15) after the change of the icon that is the subject of the throwing kiss notice is displayed (change effect).
In addition, the change effect according to the display mode (2nd special mode 11-2nd special mode 15) after the change of an icon is later mentioned using FIG.

  In step S1107, a character success action display process is performed. Specifically, the character C3 is erased after performing the action of the character C3 (the action of spreading both hands with a smile) according to the success of the throwing kiss effect (successful change of the icon display mode).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1104 that the throwing kiss effect has failed, character failure action display processing is performed in step S1108. Specifically, the character C3 is erased after performing the action of the character C3 according to the failure of the throwing kiss effect (failure of the change in the display mode of the icon).

  If it is determined in step S1102 that the throwing kiss motion is not to be executed, a character leaving motion display process is performed in step S1109. Specifically, the character C3 moves away to erase the character C3.

(Description of change production)
The change effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the icon display mode type and the change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the change effect is set corresponding to the second special mode 11 to the second special mode 15.

  When the throwing kiss effect is successful and the icon that is the subject of the throwing kiss changes to the second special mode 11, a change notification image of “Power Up!” Is displayed in white as the change effect.

  When the icon that is the subject of the throwing kiss notice changes to the second special mode 12, a change notification image of “Power Up!” Is displayed in green as a change effect.

  When the icon that is the subject of the throwing kiss notice changes to the second special mode 13, a change notification image of “Power Up!” Is displayed in red as a change effect.

  When the icon that is the subject of the throwing kiss notice changes to the second special mode 14, a change notification image of “Power Up!” Is displayed in a zebra pattern as a change effect.

  When the icon that is the target of the throwing kiss changes to the second special mode 15, a change notification image of “Power Up!” Is displayed in rainbow as a change effect.

  As described above, when the icon that is the target of the throwing kiss changes, depending on the display mode (the second special mode 11 to the second special mode 15) after the change of the icon that is the target of the throwing kiss as a change effect. Since the change notification image is displayed, it is notified that the icon has changed, so that the player can easily recognize that the icon has changed.

(Background image preview processing)
The background image notice process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the background image notice process.

  Although not shown, when the production control board 120 receives the start opening prize designation command from the main control board 110, it determines whether or not to execute the background image notice based on the received start opening prize designation command. ing. Then, when it is determined by the effect control board 120 to execute the background image notice, the background image notice process is executed.

  In this embodiment, the normal background image X0, the first background image X1, the second background image X2, and the third background image X3 are set as the background images. For the background images, FIG. 13 is used. Will be described later.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the second background image X2 is scheduled to be displayed. If it is determined that the second background image X2 is scheduled to be displayed, the process proceeds to step S1211. If it is determined that the second background image X2 is not scheduled to be displayed, the process proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether it is a background image turning effect timing. If it is determined that it is the background image turning effect timing, the process proceeds to step S1203. If it is determined that it is not the background image turning effect timing, the processing in step S1202 is repeated until it is determined that it is the background image turning effect timing. .

The background image turning effect timing is a timing at which a background image turning effect to be described later is performed. In the present embodiment, it is the start time of the variable display corresponding to the hold icon (the previous hold icon) generated immediately before the hold icon that is the subject of the background image notice.
The background image turning effect timing is not limited to the timing of the present embodiment, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the hold icon that is the subject of the background image notice may be shifted to start the change display that starts as the changing icon, or the hold icon that occurs immediately before the hold icon that is the subject of the background image notice ( It may be at the start of the variable display corresponding to the preceding hold other than the previous hold icon).

  In step S1203, it is determined whether the background image turning effect is successful. If it is determined that the background image turning effect is successful, the process proceeds to step S1204. If it is determined that the background image turning effect fails, the process proceeds to step S1210.

The background image curling effect is an effect that describes whether or not the background image changes from the normal background image X0 to the first background image X1, the second background image X2, or the third background image X3. As shown in FIG. 36, the special symbol (“LIVE”, “rushing”, “mode”) is uttered depending on whether or not to stop.
Note that FIGS. 31 to 36 are background image curling effects that ask whether or not to change to the first background image X1, and the first background is shown if it tells whether or not to change to the second background image X2. The special symbol is different from the case where the image X1 is changed or not, and there are three special symbols, “South Island”, “Inrush” and “Mode”. Similarly, in the case of inquiring whether or not to change to the third background image X3, the special symbols are also different, and there are three special symbols of “transcendence LIVE”, “rush”, and “mode”.

  If it is determined that the background image turning effect is successful, background image turning success effect processing is performed in step S1204. Specifically, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that have been variably displayed are stopped in a manner in which three special symbols are aligned. By displaying in this way, it is informed that the background image turning effect has been successful.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the first background image X1 is scheduled to be displayed. If it is determined that the first background image X1 is scheduled to be displayed, the process proceeds to step S1206. If it is determined that the first background image X1 is not scheduled to be displayed, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1206, a first background image display process is performed. Specifically, the character image G11 that notifies that the background image is changed to the first background image X1 is displayed, and then the display of the background image is changed from the display of the normal background image X0 to the display of the first background image X1. Change it.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the background image is scheduled to be promoted. If it is determined that the background image is scheduled to be promoted, the process proceeds to step S1208. If it is determined that the background image is not scheduled to be promoted, the background image notice process ends.

The background image promotion means that the first background image X1 changed from the normal background image X0 further changes to the third background image X3.
In the present embodiment, the change (promotion) from the second background image X2 to the third background image X3 is prohibited, and the change (promotion) from the second background image X2 to the third background image X3. Never do.

  In step S1208, it is determined whether it is a background image promotion timing. If it is determined that it is the background image promotion timing, the process proceeds to step S1209. If it is determined that it is not the background image promotion timing, the process of step S1208 is repeated until it is determined that it is the background image promotion timing.

  In step S1209, a third background image display process is performed. Specifically, the character image G12 notifying that the background image is changed to the third background image X3 is displayed, and the movable effect member 36A is moved (moved) to the effect position. Thereafter, the display of the background image is changed from the display of the background image (the normal background image X0 or the first background image X1) displayed until then to the display of the third background image X3.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1203 that the background image turning effect is unsuccessful, a background image turning failure effect process is performed in step S1210. Specifically, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that have been variably displayed are stopped in such a manner that the special symbols are not aligned. By displaying in this way, it is informed that the background image turning effect has failed.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that the second background image X2 is scheduled to be displayed, it is determined in step S1211 whether or not it is a background image turning effect timing. If it is determined that it is the background image turning effect timing, the process proceeds to step S1212. If it is determined that it is not the background image turning effect timing, the processing in step S1211 is repeated until it is determined that it is the background image turning effect timing. .

  In step S <b> 1212, it is determined whether the background image turning effect is successful. If it is determined that the background image turning effect is successful, the process proceeds to step S1213. If it is determined that the background image turning effect fails, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1213, a background image turning success effect process is performed. The contents of the background image turning success effect are substantially the same as step S1204 described above except that the types of special symbols are different.

  In step S1214, a second background image display process is performed. Specifically, the character image G13 that notifies that the background image is changed to the second background image X2 is displayed, and then the display of the background image is changed from the display of the normal background image X0 to the display of the second background image X2. Change it.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1212 that the background image turning effect has failed, a background image turning failure effect process is performed in step S1215. The content of the background image turning failure effect is substantially the same as step S1210 described above except that the types of special symbols are different.

(Description of background image)
The background image will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the background image change process and the jackpot winning expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, as the background image, the city mode that is the normal background image X0, the LIVE mode that is the first background image X1, the south island mode that is the second background image X2, and the third mode The transcendent LIVE mode which is the background image X3 is set. Moreover, the 1st background image X1-the 3rd background image X3 suggest a jackpot winning expectation degree.

  When the background image is changed from the normal background image X0 to the first background image X1, the expectation of winning the jackpot is 40%, and the background image is changed from the normal background image X0 to the second background image X2. Is that the expectation degree of winning a big hit is 50%, and if the background image is changed from the normal background image X0 to the third background image X3 via the first background image X1, the expected degree of winning a big hit is 60% In the case where the background image is changed from the normal background image X0 to the third background image X3 without passing through the first background image X1, the big win winning expectation is 70%. In other words, the jackpot winning expectation for the background image is (“normal background image X0” <) “normal background image X0 → first background image X1” <“normal background image X0 → second background image X2” <“normal background. Image X0 → first background image X1 → third background image X3 ”<“ normal background image X0 → third background image X3 ”.

  As described above, the first background image X1 having the possibility of promotion and the second background image X2 having a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the first background image X1 having no promotion possibility are provided. Since the 3 background images X3 have a higher degree of expectation for winning the jackpot than the first background image X1 and the second background image X2, even when the first background image X1 is executed, the expectation for the big win is maintained. Can do.

(Bomb notice processing)
The bomb warning process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a bomb notice process.

Although not shown, when the production control board 120 receives the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, it determines whether or not to execute the bomb warning based on the received special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. doing. If it is determined by the production control board 120 that the bomb notice is to be executed, the bomb notice process is executed.
Note that this bomb notice corresponds to the specific effect of the present invention.

First, in step S1301, character & bomb display processing is performed. Specifically, the character C7 having the bomb B is displayed in the vicinity of the changing icon display area 302. Further, after the character C7 having the bomb B is displayed, the character C7 is erased so as to place the bomb B and leave.
The bomb B corresponds to the predetermined symbol of the present invention.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether it is an explosion timing. If it is determined that it is the explosion timing, the process proceeds to step S1303. If it is determined that it is not the explosion timing, the process of step S1302 is repeated until it is determined that it is the explosion timing.

In step S1303, a bomb explosion display process is performed. Specifically, the explosion display of the bomb B is performed.
This explosion display (including a character image display described later) corresponds to a specific display mode of a predetermined symbol of the present invention.

  The bomb B is beating in a predetermined manner (repeating expansion and contraction) from the time it appears (displays) until it explodes. The expectation of winning a big hit differs depending on the combination of the type of the beating mode and the color of the bomb B. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1304, a character image display process corresponding to the effect scheduled to be executed is performed. Specifically, after the explosion of the bomb B, characters corresponding to an effect scheduled to be executed (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding effect) are displayed together with the effect at the time of the explosion.
Note that the characters appearing at the time of explosion and the corresponding effects will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The explosion timing is the timing immediately before the corresponding effect is performed. Therefore, it explodes at the timing immediately before the corresponding effect is performed, and the type of the corresponding effect to be performed immediately after that is notified by the characters that appear at the time of the explosion.

(Explanation of bomb type and appearance characters)
The bomb type and the appearance character will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the bomb type and the jackpot winning expectation. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between characters that appear at the time of explosion and the corresponding effects.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in this embodiment, “black”, “red”, and “golden” are set as bomb colors, and “high-speed”, “medium” are set as beating speeds. "Speed" and "Low speed" are set. The bomb notice suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot based on the combination of the color of the bomb and the beating speed, and informs the type of the corresponding effect to be performed immediately after the appearance character at the time of the explosion.

  If the combination of the bomb color is black and the beating speed is high, the expectation of winning the jackpot is 20%. If the combination of the bomb color is black and the beating speed is medium, the expectation of winning the jackpot If the combination is 40%, the bomb color is black and the beating speed is low, the expectation of winning the jackpot is 45%, and if the bomb color is red and the beating speed is high, If the combination of the jackpot winning expectation is 40%, the bomb color is red and the beating speed is medium, the jackpot winning expectation is 50% and the bomb color is red and the beating speed If the combination is low, the expectation of winning the jackpot is 55%, and if the combination of the bomb color is golden and the beat speed is high, the expectation of winning the jackpot is 50%. color If the combination is golden and the beating speed is medium, the big hit win expectation is 60%. If the combination is golden and the beat speed is low, the big win winning expectation is 80%. It has become. That is, the expectation of winning the jackpot for the bomb type (color, beating speed) is “black / high speed” <“black / medium speed” = “red / high speed” <“black / low speed” <“red / medium speed” = “Golden / high speed” <“Red / low speed” <“Golden / medium speed” <“Golden / low speed”.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the character that appears when the bomb explodes is “chance!”, A reach effect is performed immediately after that as a corresponding effect, and the character that appears when the bomb explodes is “power-up”. "!", The icon change effect is performed as a corresponding effect immediately after that, and if the character that appears at the time of the bomb explosion is "Long!", The long reach effect is performed as the corresponding effect immediately after that, If the character that appears when the bomb explodes is “SP!”, The SP reach effect is performed immediately after that, and if the character that appears when the bomb explodes is “SPSP!” If the SPSP reach effect is performed as the corresponding effect, and the character that appears when the bomb explodes is “To be continued!”, The pseudo-announcement effect (pseudo 2) is performed as the corresponding effect immediately after that, and the bomb If the character that appears at the time of the explosion is “More than that!”, A pseudo-continuous notice effect (pseudo 3) is performed as a corresponding effect immediately after that, and the character that appears at the time of the explosion of the bomb is “Care out!”. In this case, a surprise button effect is performed immediately after that as a corresponding effect.

The pseudo-sequential notice effect means that, in order to make it appear as if a variation display of a plurality of effect symbols has been executed in response to a jackpot determination based on a single winning (entering ball) at the start openings 13 and 14, 1 is a re-variable display in which the variation starts again after all the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are temporarily stopped within the special diagram variation time determined for the winnings (successful balls) to the starting openings 13 and 14 times. It is a variation display of effect symbols in a special mode that is executed once or multiple times.
Note that this pseudo-continuous notice effect (pseudo 2, pseudo 3) corresponds to the first effect of the present invention.

  Here, “pseudo 2” described in FIG. 14B is a display mode of a variation display of the effect symbol that makes it appear as if the re-variation display is executed once and the effect symbol variation display is performed twice. is there. “Pseudo-3” is a display mode of the variation display of the effect symbol that is displayed as if the re-variation display is executed twice and the effect symbol variation display is performed three times.

  The surprise button effect is an effect that causes the player to press the effect button in the protruding state from the non-protruding state that is the normal state when the effect that causes the player to press the effect button is performed. . This surprise button effect is easy to be performed in the second half of the variable effect, and the expectation of winning a big hit is extremely high.

  As described above, in the bomb notice, the winning combination expectation degree is suggested by the combination of the color of the appearing bomb and the beating speed, and the type of the corresponding effect to be performed immediately after is notified by the appearance character at the time of the explosion. For this reason, the player pays attention to the bomb type (color, beating speed) from the time the bomb appears until it explodes, and to the character that appears when the bomb explodes. This can improve the fun of gaming.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the bomb B explodes is immediately before the corresponding effect is performed. Therefore, the fact that the explosion timing is the second half of the variable effect means that the SP is performed relatively late in the variable effect. “SP!”, “SPSP!”, And “Spring attention!” Corresponding to reach production, SPSP reach production, and surprise button production appear, and the timing when bomb B explodes becomes the second half of the fluctuation production ( It can be said that the higher the expectation for winning the jackpot, the higher the expectation.

(Specific examples of hold icon display and variable icon display)
Next, basic hold icon display and changing icon display will be described using specific examples. Note that, as a premise, as shown in FIG. 16A, variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 (variation display of special symbols) is being executed, and the variation icon A00 in the normal mode is displayed in the variation icon display area 302. Is displayed, and the normal display hold icons A01 and A02 are displayed on the first display portion 301a and the second display portion 301b of the first hold icon display area 301.

  Here, when the game ball wins (enters) the first start port 13 and the special figure determination information is stored in the third storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, and the first hold occurs, FIG. As shown in (b), a normal-type hold icon representing the first hold is displayed on the third display unit 301c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the special symbol change display is finished and the special symbol stop display is performed, at that time, when the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped and displayed, the change is made. The changing icon A00 displayed in the middle icon display area 302 is deleted.

  Then, in response to the shift of the special figure determination information to start the next special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 16D, the hold icons A01 to A03 are shifted, and the special symbol variation is performed. In response to the start of display, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Here, the hold icon A01 displayed on the first display section 301a before the shift is shifted to the changing icon display area 302 by the shift, and the second display section 301b and the third display section 301c are shifted before the shift. The hold icons A02 and A03 displayed on are shifted to the first display portion 301a and the second display portion 301b, respectively.

  Thus, icon display is performed in response to the occurrence of the first hold (and the second hold), the end of the special symbol variation display, and the start of the special symbol variation display.

(Specific example of handshake meeting notice)
A specific example of the handshake meeting notice will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the handshake meeting notice when the change effect is performed twice and the change is successful both times will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown to Fig.17 (a), when the normal display hold icons A10-A12 are displayed on the 1st display part 301a-the 3rd display part 301c of the 1st hold icon display area 301, the effect which shows a loss is shown. Assume that the symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 17B to 17C, the hold icons A10 to A12 displayed on the first display unit 301a to the third display unit 301c are the changing icon display region 302, the first While shifting to the display part 301a and the 2nd display part 301b, the fluctuation | variation display of effect symbols TZ1-TZ3 is started. Since the hold icon A10 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the hold icon A10 changes to the changing icon A10.

  Then, when the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 (variable display of the special symbol) is being executed, the game ball wins (enters) at the first start port 13, and the first hold is newly generated. Suppose that the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the occurrence of the first hold, and the effect control board 120 determines that the handshake meeting notice is to be executed.

  In this case, first, the hold icon A13 corresponding to the newly generated first hold is displayed in the third special mode 21, as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18B, the display mode of the changing icon A10 does not change, but the hold icons A11 and A12 corresponding to the preceding hold for the newly generated first hold are the third special mode 41. As shown in FIG. 18C, the handshake meeting venue K appears in the vicinity of the changing icon display area 142 while being partially hidden by the effect EF1.

  In addition, when the handshake meeting notice is executed based on the occurrence of the first hold, the hold icon A13 is displayed in the third special mode 21, and the hold icons A11 and A12 are displayed in the third special mode 41. However, a heart is attached to the chest portion of the silhouette of the person related to the hold icon A13 that is the subject of the handshake meeting notice so that the player can easily recognize the subject of the handshake meeting notice.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the effect EF1 is deleted, the handshake character C1 that performs the handshake according to the handshake meeting notice and the character C2 that protects the handshake character C1 appear at the handshake meeting place K. To do.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and the changing icon A10 is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the effect symbols are displayed. When the change display of TZ1 to TZ3 is started, the hold icons A11 to A13 are shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the first display unit 301a, and the second display unit 301b, respectively. Here, since the hold icon A11 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the hold icon A11 is changed to the changing icon A11, and the display mode is changed from the third special mode 41 to the third special mode 31 with the shift. Change.

  Further, as soon as the changing icon A11 is displayed in the changing icon display area 302, as shown in FIG. 19B, the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon A11 and the handshake character C1 shake hands. Here, since the changing icon A11 is not the target of the handshake meeting notice, no dialogue appears from the handshake character C1, and the display mode (color) of the changing icon A11 does not change.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, when the hold icon A12 of the third special mode 41, the hold icon A13 of the third special mode 21 and the changing icon A11 of the third special mode 31 are displayed, When a game ball wins (enters a ball) at one start port 13, the hold icon A <b> 14 corresponding to the win (enter the ball) is displayed in a normal manner. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the handshake meeting notice is executed, the first start port 13 or the second start opening 14 is won (entered) before the handshake meeting notice ends. This is because execution of the icon change notice is prohibited for the hold icon corresponding to the first hold or the second hold generated by the above. However, the icon change notice for the hold icon corresponding to the first hold or the second hold generated by winning (entering the ball) at the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14 before the handshake meeting notice ends. The hold icon A14 can be displayed in a predetermined special mode.

  As soon as the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 corresponding to the changing icon A11 is finished, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), the guard character C2 performs an operation of checking the clock, and the change display of the effect symbols is performed. To end. When the changing effect design starts to stop, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (b), the escort character C2 performs an exit guidance operation on the changing icon A11 and shakes hands. The character C1 performs an action (bye-bye) to say goodbye to the changing icon A11, and the changing icon A11 is reduced as if leaving. Then, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the changing icon A11 is completely erased, and the handshake character C1 and the escort character C2 return to the standby state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21A, the hold icon A13 that is the subject of the handshake meeting notice is shifted from the first display section 301a to the changing icon display area 302, and the changing icon of the third special mode 11 is displayed. As soon as A13 is reached, the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon A13 and the handshake character C1 shake hands.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when a game ball wins (enters) in the first start port 13 while the handshake event notice is being executed, a hold icon corresponding to the win (enter) A15 is displayed in a normal manner. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the handshake meeting notice is executed, the first start port 13 or the second start opening 14 is won (entered) before the handshake meeting notice ends. This is because execution of the icon change notice is prohibited for the hold icon corresponding to the first hold or the second hold generated by the above. However, the icon change notice for the hold icon corresponding to the first hold or the second hold generated by winning (entering the ball) at the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14 before the handshake meeting notice ends. Can be permitted and the hold icon A15 can be displayed in a predetermined special mode.

  When the shaking icon A13 and the handshake character C1 of the third special mode 11 are shaken, as shown in FIG. 21B, the first line appears from the handshake character C1, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, a change effect is performed in which the color of the changing icon A13 gradually changes from the bottom (here, white to green). Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), a successful change effect is executed in which the color of the changing icon A13 changes completely. When the color change is successful, the changing icon A13 performs a guts pose to perform an operation suggesting the success of the color change (promotion), and the translucent effect EF2 indicating the success of the color change is the changing icon. The changing icon A13 is displayed on A13 so as to be visible.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the shaking icon A13 continues shaking hands with the handshake character C1 in the color (here, green) after changing due to the first change success effect, FIG. As shown in (b), a second dialogue appears from the handshake character C1, and a change effect is produced in which the color of the changing icon A13 gradually changes from below (here, green to red). Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), a successful change effect is executed in which the color of the changing icon A13 is completely changed. When the color change is successful, the changing icon A13 performs a guts pose again and performs an operation suggesting the success of the color change (promotion).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 23A, the reach state is established, the escort character C2 performs an exit guidance operation for the changing icon A13, and the character C1 is separated from the changing icon A13. When a notification operation (bye-bye) is performed and it is informed that the handshake meeting notice is to end, a predetermined reach effect (for example, SP reach effect) is started, as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) to 23 (c). As described above, the handshake character C1 and the escort character C2 are erased, the display mode of the changing icon A13 displayed in the third special mode 13 is changed to the second special mode 13, and the handshake meeting notice ends. .

  As described above, the color of the changing icon (in a broad sense, the display mode) is gradually changed by the advance notice of the handshake meeting, and the change effect of whether or not the color changes is performed. In this way, by displaying the change process so that the color of the changing icon gradually changes, it is possible to easily change the color of the changing icon by letting the player pay attention to the change of the changing icon. It can be recognized and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in one handshake meeting notice, there are two stages (in this case, white → green → red), the color is changed (the display mode is changed), and the handshake meeting notice is displayed as an icon. It can be said that the change of the aspect is displayed in stages. In this way, by displaying the change process of the icon display mode step by step, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the changing icon and easily recognize the change of the changing icon color. Interest can be improved.

Next, using FIG. 17 to FIG. 20 and FIG. 24 to FIG. 25, explanation will be given on the handshake event notice when the change effect is performed twice, the first time the change fails, and the second time the change is successful. .
Note that FIGS. 17 to 20 have been described in the description of the handshake meeting notice in the case where the above-described change effect is performed twice and the change is successful both times, and thus will be omitted.

  After FIG. 20 (c), as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the handshake meeting notice target hold icon A13 is shifted from the first display section 301a to the changing icon display area 302, and the change of the third special mode 11 occurs. When the middle icon A13 is reached, the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon A13 and the handshake character C1 immediately shake hands.

  When the shaking icon A13 and the handshake character C1 in the third special mode 11 are shaken, as shown in FIG. 24B, the first line appears from the handshake character C1, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a change effect is performed in which the color of the changing icon A13 gradually changes from the bottom (here, white to red). And as shown in FIG.24 (d), the color of the changing icon A13 does not change, but the change tingling failure effect which returns to the original color (white) is performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), when the changing icon A13 continues to shake hands with the handshake character C1, a second line appears from the handshake character C1 as shown in FIG. 24 (f). A changing effect is executed in which the color of the changing icon A13 gradually changes from below (in this case, from white to green). Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), a successful change effect is executed in which the color of the changing icon A13 changes completely. When the color change is successful, the changing icon A13 performs a guts pose and performs an operation indicating the success of the color change (promotion).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 25B, the reach state is established, the escort character C2 performs the exit guidance operation for the changing icon A13, and the character C1 is separated from the changing icon A13. When a notification operation (bye-bye) is performed and it is informed that the handshake meeting notice is to end, a predetermined reach effect (for example, SP reach effect) is started, as shown in FIGS. 25 (c) to 25 (d). As described above, the handshake character C1 and the escort character C2 are deleted, the display mode of the changing icon A13 displayed in the third special mode 12 is changed to the second special mode 12, and the handshake meeting notice ends. .

  As described above, after a change change effect is performed in a display mode (here, the third special mode 13) having a high degree of expectation of winning a big hit, the change win effect is unsuccessful, and then the big win expectation is expected rather than the failed change win effect. When the second change effect is performed in the low display mode (here, the third special mode 12), the second change effect is likely to succeed. In this way, even if the change is unsuccessful in the change effect, it is possible to focus attention on the subsequent change effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20 and FIG. 26, a handshake meeting notice in which a change change effect is performed once and the change fails will be described.
Note that FIGS. 17 to 20 have been described in the description of the handshake meeting notice in the case where the above-described change effect is performed twice and the change is successful both times, and thus will be omitted.

  After FIG.20 (c), as shown to Fig.26 (a), the hold icon A13 which is the object of handshake meeting notice is shifted from the 1st display part 301a to the changing icon display area 302, 3rd special mode As soon as 11 changing icons A13 are reached, the silhouette of the person related to the changing icon A13 and the handshake character C1 shake hands.

  When the shaking icon A13 and the handshake character C1 in the third special mode 11 are shaken, as shown in FIG. 26B, the first line appears from the handshake character C1, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a changing effect is executed in which the color of the changing icon A13 gradually changes from the bottom (here, from white to zebra pattern). Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), a change-failure effect is performed in which the color of the changing icon A13 does not change and returns to the original color (white).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the reach state is established, the escort character C2 performs the exit guidance operation for the changing icon A13, and the character C1 is separated from the changing icon A13. When a notification operation (bye-bye) is performed and it is informed that the handshake meeting notice is over, a predetermined reach effect (for example, a normal reach effect) is started, as shown in FIGS. 26 (f) to 26 (g). In addition, the handshake character C1 and the escort character C2 are erased, the display mode of the changing icon A13 displayed in the third special mode 11 is changed to the second special mode 11, and the handshake meeting notice ends.

  As described above, the color of the changing icon gradually changes, but the color change may fail and the color may not change. As described above, the handshake meeting notice starts not only when the color changes but also when the color does not change (so-called “gase effect”), so the handshake meeting notice starts (the handshake meeting place K, the handshake character C1 and the character). If only the display of C2 is performed, it is not known whether or not the color of the changing icon changes, and it is possible to give the player a thrilling feeling and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of lines appear for one handshake meeting notice, and one change effect is executed with the appearance of one line. Therefore, the more lines that appear in a single handshake event notice, the more likely the color change will be, in other words, the higher the chance of winning a big hit (chance up). Focusing on the emergence of words can improve the fun of the game. In addition, even if the color change fails due to a change-handling effect at one handshake event, or even if the desired change is not achieved, if the next line appears, the player's color change (expected to win a big hit) Can maintain a sense of anticipation for an increase in the degree.

  In addition, the greater the number of lines, the greater the chance of a successful color change, which means that the action is performed on the icon for which the handshake event is announced, in other words, the icon subject to the handshake event notification. The longer the time is spent, the higher the chance of a successful color change. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the player pay attention to the action.

  In the present embodiment, it is the color that changes as the target of the handshake meeting notice, but this change target is not limited to the color, and may be the size or shape of the changing icon. Furthermore, the change process can be displayed by appropriately combining a plurality of elements constituting the display mode of the changing icon such as color, size, and shape. When combining multiple elements appropriately, for example, the color changes at the first serif appearance, the size changes at the second serif appearance, and the shape changes at the third serif appearance. It is also possible to change the elements that change according to the order.

  In this embodiment, the handshake meeting notice is performed based on the start opening prize designation command. However, the handshake meeting notice is performed based on the special figure variation pattern designation command (special figure determination information) that is the target of the handshake meeting notice. It is also possible.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the handshake meeting notice is executed at the start of the change display of the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3, but the execution timing of the handshake meeting notice is not limited to this, and according to the production contents of the change production. It can be set appropriately. For example, as another execution timing of the handshake meeting notice, pseudo stop or re-variation of the pseudo-ream, step up of the so-called step-up notice effect, predetermined cut-in notice effect, serif notice effect, appearance of character, or It is possible to appropriately set the SP reach effect or the development effect that develops into the SPSP reach effect, a predetermined movement effect by the panel drive device 36, or the like when the reach state is established.

  In this embodiment, the handshake event notice is performed for the changing icon, but it can also be performed for the hold icon. In this case, for example, the handshake meeting place appears near any one of the first display part 301a to the fourth display part 301d, and is displayed on the first display part 301a to the fourth display part 301d where the handshake meeting place appears. It is also possible to make a handshake meeting advance notice for the hold icon and display the process of color change (change in display mode).

  In addition, when the hold icon is used, each time the hold icon shifts the hold icon display area (the first hold icon display area or the second hold icon display area), the handshake is performed and the handshake meeting is notified in advance. You can also make changes. In this case, the color change until any of the display units (the first display unit 301a to the fourth display unit 301d) is finally shifted to the changing icon display region 302 is displayed in stages. It can be said that.

  Further, as another embodiment for performing the handshake meeting advance notice, for example, during the change display of the production symbol, the handshake character shakes all or some of the icons displayed at that time in order. Thus, a handshake meeting notice can be given to display the process of color change (change in display mode). In this case, for example, it can be performed by determining whether or not to execute the handshake meeting notice for any icon when the fluctuating effect is started, and determining the display mode after the change in execution. .

  In the present embodiment, the icon and the handshake character are shaking hands while the process of the icon color change (display mode change) is displayed. In other words, the icon is the target icon for the color change. Although an action is being executed, some action is performed one or more times before the color change target icon changes color, and after the action ends, the color changes (for example, a predetermined character for the target icon The color of the target icon changes after the kiss is finished, and the color change can be made easier as the number of actions increases.

  In the present embodiment, one handshake meeting notice is executed in one variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, but a plurality of handshake meeting notices are executed in one variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. It can also be made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, while the handshake meeting notice is one handshake, the effect is that one or more lines appear, so the number of lines is attributed to the time of handshake However, for example, in one line, it is possible to change the time during which the handshake is changed by the length of the word in one line by making the contents of production that one or more words are uttered.

  In the present embodiment, the appearing handshake meeting place K, the handshake character C1 and the escort character C2 are set to one type, but a plurality of types are set respectively, and the number of times of serif ( The number of steps for the handshake meeting notice), the time during which the handshake is given (direction time for the handshake meeting notice), and the expected degree of success of the color change can be made different.

In addition, the color change to a color (display mode) with high expectation level of jackpot winning expectation and the color change to a color (display mode) with low expectation level of jackpot winning expectation (probability of successful color change) It can be different.
In this case, the degree of expectation of a successful color change is higher between a color change to a color with a high jackpot winning expectation (display mode) and a color change to a color with a lower jackpot winning expectation (display mode). However, by increasing the color change to a color (display mode) that has a low expectation level for winning big hits, even if the effect of changing to a color (display mode) having a low level of expectation for winning big hits is performed, the color Since the degree of expectation of successful change is high, it is possible to suppress the disappointing feeling that the color (display mode) has a low degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

  Furthermore, the expectation of color change success can be made different depending on the content of the lines. It is also possible to set the speech content according to the type of handshake character. Furthermore, the handshake character can be selected by the player by operating the cross key 38 and the effect button 37 or the like in a preset period such as a customer waiting state.

(Specific example of throwing kiss notice)
A specific example of the throwing kiss notice will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, using FIG. 27 to FIG. 28, a throwing kiss notice when the icon display mode change is successful and the changing icon display mode changes to the third special mode 12 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the hold icon A20 of the second special mode 11 (white) is displayed on the first display portion 301a of the first hold icon display area 301, and the hold of the normal mode is displayed on the second display portion 301b. It is assumed that when the icon A21 is displayed, the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27B, the hold icons A20 and A21 displayed on the first display unit 301a and the second display unit 301b are shifted to the changing icon display region 302 and the first display unit 301a. .

  After that, when the change display of the effect symbol is started, the character C3 related to the throwing kiss notice appears (see FIG. 27B). Since the hold icon A20 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the hold icon A20 changes to the changing icon A20.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), the character C3 performs a throwing kiss action to perform a throwing kiss action that causes the heart H to fly toward a predetermined icon. Here, it is assumed that the heart H is skipped toward the changing icon A20.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28A, when the heart H hits the changing icon A20, a predetermined effect is superimposed on the changing icon A20, and the changing icon A20 becomes difficult or invisible. (Not shown).

  Thereafter, when the predetermined effect is deleted, as shown in FIG. 28B, the display mode of the changing icon A20 changes to the second special mode 12 (green), and the change that is the target of the throwing kiss notice. In the vicinity of the middle icon A20, a change effect is displayed to display a change notification image M1 with “Power Up!” (Character green) corresponding to the display mode after the change. In the present embodiment, the change notification image is configured with an image including characters “power up!” Having a color corresponding to the color of the icon after the change, but the display mode is not limited to this, and the display mode is appropriately set. Can be set to

  Then, the character C3 performs an action corresponding to the successful change of the icon display mode (in FIG. 28B, an action of spreading both hands with a smile), and then erases as shown in FIG. Is done.

  As described above, when the changing icon changes due to the throwing kiss notice, the change notification image is displayed by the image display device 30 to notify that the changing icon has changed, so the changing icon changes to the player. This can be easily recognized, and a reduction in production effect can be suppressed.

Next, using FIG. 29 to FIG. 30, the icon display mode change has succeeded, the changing icon display mode changes to the second special mode 11 and the icon display mode change has failed, and the icon display mode change has failed. The throwing kiss notice in which the icon display mode does not change will be described.
As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the normal display (white) hold icons A30 and A31 are displayed on the first display portion 301a and the second display portion 301b of the first hold icon display area 301, Suppose that the stop display of the effect design showing is performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the hold icons A30 and A31 displayed on the first display unit 301a and the second display unit 301b are shifted to the changing icon display region 302 and the first display unit 301a, respectively. To do.

  After that, when the change display of the effect symbol is started, the character C3 related to the throwing kiss notice appears (see FIG. 29B). Since the hold icon A30 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the hold icon A30 changes to the changing icon A30.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the character C3 performs a throwing kiss to fly the heart H toward a predetermined icon. Here, it is assumed that the heart H is skipped toward the changing icon A30.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the heart H hits the changing icon A30, a predetermined effect is superimposed on the changing icon A30, and the changing icon A30 becomes difficult or invisible. (Not shown).

  Thereafter, when the predetermined effect is deleted, as shown in FIG. 30B, the display mode of the changing icon A30 changes to the second special mode 11 (white), and the change that is the subject of the throwing kiss notice. In the vicinity of the middle icon A30, a change effect is displayed in which a change notification image M2 of “Power Up!” (Character white) corresponding to the display mode after the change is displayed.

  Then, the character C3 is erased as shown in FIG. 30 (c) after performing an action corresponding to the successful change in the icon display mode.

  On the other hand, in the case of a throwing kiss notice that fails to change the icon display mode and the display mode of the changing icon does not change, when a predetermined effect is deleted after FIG. In this way, the display mode of the changing icon A30 does not change, and the character C3 performs an action (a disappointing expression in FIG. 30D) according to the failure of the change of the icon display mode. After that, the data is erased as shown in FIG.

  As described above, even when the throwing kiss operation is performed, the display mode of the changing icon may not change (see FIGS. 29A to 30E). As described above, the throwing kiss operation (throwing kiss notice) is executed not only when the color changes but also when the color does not change (so-called “gase effect”). It is not possible to know whether or not the color of the changing icon changes, and it can give the player a thrilling feeling and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition to the change notification image, the character C3 is also notified that the changing icon has changed by performing a successful action according to the change of the changing icon. In this way, since it is notified that the changing icon has changed between the shape and the character, it is easy for the player to understand that the changing icon has changed.

In the present embodiment, the change notification image is displayed on the image display device 30 to notify that the changing icon has changed. However, the notification is not limited to the image display device 30, and is performed by the audio output device 33. You may make it alert | report by the output of a sound (for example, the output of a "power-up" and a predetermined sound is output by the voice of the character C3), and the lighting effect (for example, change) by the panel lighting device 34 and the frame lighting device 35 May be notified in a dedicated manner), or may be notified by a movement effect (movement of the movable effect member 36A) by the panel drive device 36. Further, all of these devices 30, 33, 34, 35 and 36 can be used, or some of them can be used (for example, the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the panel lighting device). 34 and the frame lighting device 35).
Further, even when the image display device 30 is used, the display mode is not limited to the display mode (display of an image “Power-up!”), And other display modes (“holding has changed!”) Display).

  Further, in FIGS. 27 to 30, specific examples in which the throwing kiss notice is performed for the changing icon have been described, but the throwing kiss notice can be similarly executed for the hold icon.

  Further, in this embodiment, the throwing kiss notice is performed based on the start opening prize designation command. However, when the throwing kiss notice is performed for the changing icon, the special figure variation pattern designation command is used. It is also possible to do this.

  In addition, the change effect is performed with respect to the change in the display mode of the icon performed through the action of throwing kiss by the character C3. However, the change effect is performed suddenly when the icon is shifted, for example, without such an action. This can also be done with respect to changes in the icon display mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, the throwing kiss notice is executed at the start of the change display of the effect symbol, but the execution timing of the throwing kiss notice is not limited to this, and is appropriately set according to the effect contents of the changing effect. can do. Other execution timings of the throwing kiss notice include pseudo stop or re-variation of the pseudo-ream, step-up notice so-called step-up notice effect, predetermined cut-in notice effect, serif notice effect, character appearance, or SP reach It is possible to appropriately set a predetermined moving effect or the like by the panel drive device 36 at the time of execution of the development effect that develops into the effect or the SPSP reach effect, when the reach state is established.

  In the present embodiment, one heart is thrown toward one icon in one throwing kiss notice, and a notice is made as to whether or not the display mode changes once for one icon. However, with a single throwing kiss notice, multiple hearts will be blown toward one icon at the same time or at predetermined time intervals, and a notice will be given as to whether the display mode will change multiple times for one icon. May be performed. In this case, every time the icon display mode changes, it is also possible to notify the change of the icon display mode, and in response to one throwing kiss notice (after the last heart is skipped). ) It is also possible to collectively notify the change of the icon display mode once.

  Furthermore, it is also possible to make a notice as to whether or not the display mode changes for a plurality of icons by skipping a heart toward a plurality of icons in one throwing kiss notice. In this case, it is also possible to perform notification of changes in the icon display mode for all icons whose display mode has changed, and icon display modes for some icons whose display mode has changed. It is also possible to notify the change.

(Specific example of background image notice)
A specific example of the background image notice will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, a background image notice that changes from the normal background image X0 (town mode) to the first background image X1 (Live mode) will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown to Fig.31 (a), when the hold icon A40-A42 of a normal mode is displayed on the 1st display part 301a-the 3rd display part 301c of the 1st hold icon display area 301, the effect which shows a loss is shown. The symbol is stopped and displayed.

  And as shown in FIG.31 (b), while each of the hold | maintenance icons A40-A42 shifts to the changing icon display area 302, the 1st display part 301a, and the 2nd display part 301b, production | presentation symbols TZ1-TZ3. After the variable display is started, a game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 13 and a new first hold is generated, and a first start port winning designation command is generated in response to the occurrence of the first hold. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is determined by the effect control board 120 to execute the background image preview.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), the hold icon A43 corresponding to the newly generated first hold is displayed in the second special mode 11, and as shown in FIG. The holding icons A41 and A42 and the changing icon A40 corresponding to the preceding holding for the generated first holding change to the second special mode 11.

  When the variation display of the effect symbol started in FIG. 31 (b) is completed and the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped as shown in FIG. 32 (a), as shown in FIG. 32 (b). The changing icon A40 is deleted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), each of the hold icons A41 to A43 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the first display portion 301a, and the second display portion 301b, and the change display of the effect symbol is started. Is done.

  When the variation display of the effect symbol started in FIG. 32 (c) ends, and as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped, as shown in FIG. 33 (b). The changing icon A41 is deleted. It is assumed that a game ball wins (wins) the first start port 13 after the situation shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the hold icon A44 related to the winning (winning) is displayed on the third display unit 301c in the second special mode 11.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), each of the hold icons A42 to A44 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the first display unit 301a, and the second display unit 301b, and is subject to the background image notice. When the change display of the effect symbol corresponding to the change display of the special symbol immediately before the change is started (hereinafter referred to as the “change display of the previous effect symbol”), it is subject to the background image notice. The display mode of a certain icon A43 changes to the second special mode 12. Here, since the hold icon A42 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the hold icon A42 changes to the changing icon A42.

  Here, the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the changing icon A42 is started, and the variation display of the effect symbol is one of the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the icon A43 which is the target icon of the background image notice. Since the previous effect symbol is displayed in a varying manner, the background image curling effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. Here, since it has been determined that the background image turning effect is successful, as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (c), as the background image turning effect, a “Live” symbol, a “mode” symbol, and Then, after the “rushing” symbols are temporarily stopped in sequence, they are completely stopped and the special symbols are aligned, and it is notified that the background image is changed to the first background image X1.

  It is assumed that a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 13 after the situation shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 34A, the hold icon A45 related to the winning (winning) is displayed on the third display unit 301c in the second special mode 11.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the changing icon A42 is erased during the stop display of the effect symbol, and as shown in FIG. 35 (b), each of the hold icons A43 to A45 is displayed in the changing icon display. A character image that notifies that the background image is changed to the first background image X1 by shifting to the region 302, the first display unit 301a, and the second display unit 301b, and the variation display (variation production) of the production symbol is started. G11 is displayed. Here, since the hold icon A43 is shifted to the changing icon display area 142, the hold icon A43 is changed to the changing icon A43.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the background image, BGM, and illumination mode are switched from the normal background image X0 (city mode) to the one dedicated to the first background image X1 (Live mode). The background image (first background image X1) notice effect is started. Then, the display mode of the changing icon A43 is changed to the second special mode 13, and the color becomes red.

  Thereafter, the reach state is established as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), it develops to a predetermined reach effect (for example, SP reach effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 36C, a stop display of the effect symbol indicating the big win is performed.

  As described above, in the background image preview, the background image cursing effect that suggests whether or not the background image will be changed can be noticed before the background image is changed, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

Next, using FIG. 31 to FIG. 35 and FIG. 37, the normal background image X0 (town mode) is changed to the first background image X1 (Live mode), and further to the third background image X3 (transcendent LIVE mode). The changing background image notice will be described.
In addition, about FIGS. 31-35, since it demonstrated in description of the background image notice which changes from the above-mentioned normal background image X0 to the 1st background image X1, it abbreviate | omits.

  After FIG. 35 (c), a character image G12 indicating the start of the third background image X3 (transcendence LIVE mode) is displayed during the changing effect in the first background image X1 (LIVE mode) (FIG. 37 (a)). reference). At this time, the display mode of the changing icon A43 is changed to the second special mode 14, and the color becomes a zebra pattern.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the background image, BGM, and illumination mode are switched from those of the first background image X1 (LIVE mode) to those dedicated to the third background image X3 (transcendence LIVE mode). Thus, the background image (third background image X3) notice effect is started.

  Thereafter, the reach state is established as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), it develops to a predetermined reach effect (for example, SPSP reach effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a stop display of the effect symbol indicating the big win is performed.

  As described above, the first background image X1 having the possibility of promotion and the second background image X2 having a higher probability of winning the big hit than the first background image X1 having no possibility of promotion are provided. Since the background image X3 has a higher degree of jackpot winning expectation than the first background image X1 and the second background image X2, even when the first background image X1 is executed, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the jackpot winning. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, a background image notice that fails to produce a background image and does not change from the normal background image X0 (city mode) to any background image (so-called “gase effect”) will be described.

  As shown to Fig.38 (a), when the hold icon A50-A51 of a normal mode is displayed on the 1st display part 301a-the 2nd display part 301b of the 1st hold icon display area 301, the effect which shows a loss is shown. The symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), each of the hold icons A50 to A51 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302 and the first display unit 301a, and the change display of the effect symbols is started. Here, since the hold icon A50 is shifted to the changing icon display area 302, the hold icon A50 is changed to the changing icon A50.

  Here, the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the changing icon A50 is started, and the variation display of the effect symbol is the variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the icon A50 which is the target icon of the background image notice (gase effect). Since it is a display, the background image curling effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. Here, since it is determined that the background image turning effect is unsuccessful, as shown in FIGS. 38 (c) to 38 (f), the “Live” symbol and the “mode” symbol are sequentially displayed as the background image turning effect. After the temporary stop, whisper as if the “rush” symbol is temporarily stopped, other symbols (for example, “8” symbol) will stop, the special symbol will not be aligned, and the background image will not be changed Is done.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (g), the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped and the changing icon A50 is erased, and as shown in FIG. 38 (h), the hold icon A51 is changing. While shifting to the icon display area 302, the effect symbol change display (change effect) is started.

  As described above, the background image turning effect may fail. In this way, the background image notice appears not only when the background image turning effect is successful, but also when the background image turning effect fails (so-called “gase effect”), so that a special symbol appears (for example, “Live”). It is not possible to know whether or not the background image changes only by “entering” and “mode”), and it can give the player a thrilling feeling and improve the fun of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the background image preview is performed based on the start opening prize designation command, but can also be performed based on the special figure variation pattern designation command (special map determination information) that is the target of the background image notice. It is.

  In the present embodiment, the background image preview is executed at the start of the variation display of the effect symbol, but the execution timing of the effect of the background image notification is not limited to this, and is appropriately determined according to the effect contents of the variation effect. Can be set to Other execution timings of these effects include, for example, pseudo stop or re-variation of a pseudo-ream, a step-up notice effect step-up, a predetermined cut-in notice effect, a serif notice effect, the appearance of a character, or SP It is possible to appropriately set a predetermined moving effect by the panel drive device 36 when executing a development effect that develops into a reach effect or an SPSP reach effect, when a reach state is established.

  In the present embodiment, the second background image X2 is prohibited from being promoted (changed) to the third background image X3. However, it may be restricted and may be promoted. For example, in the case of promotion (change) from the second background image X2 to the third background image X3, if the ratio executed is lower than the case of changing to another background image (so-called premium effect), Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the background image is changed as the background image notice, the entire background image is changed, but a part of the background image may be changed. For example, a background image in which a special character appears in the normal background image X0 (city mode), or a background image in which the weather (for example, rain or snow) or the time (for example, evening or night) is changed to the first background image ( (Second background image, third background image).

(Other embodiments of background image notice)
Another embodiment of the background image preview will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 illustrates a background image preview for performing a background image curling effect using a spear image, which is different from the background image curling effect based on a special design executed in the background image preview of the present embodiment.

  As shown to Fig.39 (a), when the hold icon A60-A62 of the normal mode is displayed on the 1st display part 301a-the 3rd display part 301c of the 1st hold icon display area 301, the effect which shows a loss is shown. The symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Then, between the time when the effect symbol is stopped and the next effect symbol variation display is started, the port and starboard that make up the eyelid image F appear at both ends of the display unit 300, Each eyelid is moved toward the center so as to be closed, and the eyelid is closed, and the eyelid image F hides the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, the background image, the icon, and the like (FIG. 39A, FIG. b)). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses in a state where the heel is closed, the port and the starboard are moved to both ends so that the heel opens, and are erased.

Here, when the background image is changed to the third background image X3 (superior LIVE mode) after the background image turning effect is executed, when the eyelid opens, a new change effect (change display of the effect symbol) Apart from the above, a character image G12 indicating the start of the third background image X3 (transcendence LIVE mode) is displayed (see FIG. 39 (c-1)), and then the third background image X3 is displayed as the background image. (See FIG. 39 (d-1)).
In addition, when the background image is changed to the first background image X1 (Live mode) after the background image turning effect is executed, when the eyelid is opened, a new change effect (change display of the effect symbol) is Separately, a character image G11 indicating the start of the first background image X1 is displayed (see FIG. 39C-2), and then the first background image X1 is displayed as the background image (FIG. 39D-2). )reference).
In addition, when the background image is changed to the second background image X2 (south island mode) after the background image turning effect is executed, a new change effect (change display of the effect symbol) is displayed when the eyelid opens. Separately, a character image G13 indicating the start of the second background image X2 (south island mode) is displayed (see FIG. 39 (c-3)), and then the second background image X2 is displayed as the background image. (See FIG. 39 (d-3)).
In addition, after the background image turning effect is executed, none of the first background image X1 (Live mode), the second background image X2 (South Island mode), or the third background image X3 (Transcendent LIVE mode) is executed. When the heel is opened, the character image relating to the background image (mode) is not displayed, and a new variation effect (variation display of effect design) is executed. At this time, the background image is displayed as the normal background image X0 (town mode).

  As described above, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are hidden by the habit image F, but while the habit image F is displayed, the displayed effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are reduced from the upper image F. Thus, the display unit 300 may be moved to a position such as the upper left or upper right of the display unit 300 that does not interfere with the background image turning effect. In this way, it is possible to make it possible for the player to visually recognize the result of the jackpot determination while preventing a decrease in the effect of producing the background image. Further, while the character images G11 to G13 are displayed, the displayed effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are reduced and moved to positions that do not interfere with the background image notice such as the upper left and upper right of the display unit 300. You can also In this way, the player can easily understand the start of the first background image X1, the second background image X2, or the third background image X3, and the first background image X1, the second background image X2, or the third background image X3. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the production effect. The reduction of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 and the movement of the display location can be terminated when the display of the character images G11 to G13 is completed, and can be returned to the original size and the display location.

  Furthermore, the execution timing of the background image turning effect is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, the background image turning effect may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display of the effect design. The background image curling effect may be started when the effect design of the variation effect is stopped.

(Specific example of bomb notice)
A specific example of the bomb notice will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, with reference to FIGS. 15A and 40 to 41A and 41B, a bomb warning effect in which a bomb B (black) explodes during a normal reach effect and develops into an SP reach effect will be described.
“Normal fluctuation” is executed in a period from timing T0 to timing T2 shown in FIG. 15A, “normal reach effect” is executed in a period from timing T2 to timing T4, and in a period from timing T4 to timing T5. “SP reach production” is executed, and then “design stop” is executed in the period from T5 to T6.

  Note that “normal fluctuation” refers to a state in which three effect symbols from the start of variation display of the effect symbols to the reach state are variably displayed.

  In the “symbol fluctuation” in the period from the timing T0 to the timing T2, as shown in FIG. 40A, a fluctuation display corresponding to the changing icon A70 that is the target of the bomb notice is performed.

In the “design variation”, at timing T1, a character C7 having a bomb B (black) appears in the vicinity of the changing icon display area 302 (see FIG. 40B). Thereafter, when the bomb B (black) is placed, the character C7 is erased to leave.
Note that the bomb B in FIGS. 40 to 41 is displayed in black.

  This bomb B (black) is beating (repeats expansion and contraction) so that it explodes during the period from the appearance at timing T1 to the explosion (timing T3 described later). . The combination of the speed of beating and the color of bomb B suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

  In the “normal reach production” from the timing T2 to the timing T4, the reach state in which the two symbols (the left symbol and the right symbol) of the production symbols are stopped and displayed at the same numerical value (6 in this case) is generated (e) in FIG. Reach production is performed.

In the “normal reach effect”, the bomb B (black) explodes at a timing T3 immediately before the “SP reach effect” is performed, and a character image G20 (here “SP!”) Corresponding to the corresponding effect is displayed. Display with explosion effect.
Note that the character image G20 corresponding to the corresponding effect displayed at the time of the explosion suggests the type of the corresponding effect to be performed later (here, “SP reach effect”).

After that, in the “SP reach effect” from the timing T4 to the timing T5, after displaying the character image G30 informing that the “SP reach effect” is executed, the SP reach effect in which the character C8 appears is performed (FIG. 40 (g), see FIG. 41 (a)).
In the “SP reach production”, the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are in a reduced display mode, and the hold icon is not displayed.

In “symbol stop” from timing T5 to timing T6, the changing effect design (middle design) is different from the two effect designs (left design and right design) that have been previously stopped and displayed. The stop display is performed in a state where the numerical values of the three effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are not aligned (see FIG. 41B).
This notifies the player that the change display has been lost.

Next, using FIG. 15 (b), FIGS. 40 to 41 (a), (c), (d), and (e), the bomb B (black) exploded during the normal reach production, and developed into the SP reach production. Furthermore, the bomb notice production that develops into the SPSP reach production will be described.
In the period from timing T10 to timing T12 shown in FIG. 15B, “symbol fluctuation” is executed, in the period from timing T12 to timing T14, “normal reach effect” is executed, and in the period from timing T14 to timing T15. The “SP reach effect” is executed, the “SPSP reach effect” is executed in the period from the timing T15 to the timing T16, and then the “design stop” is executed in the period from T16 to T17.

  In the “symbol fluctuation” in the period from the timing T10 to the timing T12, as shown in FIG. 40A, the fluctuation display corresponding to the changing icon A70 that is the target of the bomb notice is performed.

  In this “design variation”, at timing T11, a character C7 having a bomb B (black) appears in the vicinity of the changing icon display region 302 (see FIG. 40B). Thereafter, when the bomb B (black) is placed, the character C7 is erased to leave.

  This bomb B (black) is beating (repeats expansion and contraction) so that it explodes during the period from the appearance at timing T11 to the explosion (timing T13 described later). . The combination of the speed of beating and the color of bomb B suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

  In “normal reach production” from timing T12 to timing T14, a reach state is generated in which the two symbols (left symbol and right symbol) of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed at the same numerical value (here, 6) (e) in FIG. Reach production is performed.

In the “normal reach production”, the bomb B explodes at a timing T13 immediately before the “SP reach production” is performed, and the character image G20 (here “SP!”) Corresponding to the corresponding production is displayed at the time of the explosion. Display with effects.
Note that the character image G20 corresponding to the corresponding effect displayed at the time of the explosion suggests the type of the corresponding effect to be performed later (here, “SP reach effect”).

Thereafter, in the “SP reach effect” from the timing T14 to the timing T15, after displaying the character image G30 notifying that the “SP reach effect” is executed, the SP reach effect in which the character C8 appears is performed (FIG. 40 (g), see FIG. 41 (a)).
In the “SP reach production”, the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are in a reduced display mode, and the hold icon is not displayed.

In the “SPSP reach effect” from timing T15 to timing T16, after displaying the character image G31 informing that the “SPSP reach effect” is executed, the SPSP reach effect in which the characters C5 and C6 appear is performed. (See FIGS. 41 (c) and (d)).
In the “SPSP reach production”, the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are in a reduced display mode, and the hold icon is not displayed.

In the “symbol stop” from the timing T16 to the timing T17, the changing effect design (middle design) becomes a numerical value different from the two effect designs (the left design and the right design) previously stopped and displayed. Stop display is performed in a state where the numerical values of the two effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are not aligned (see FIG. 41 (e)).
This notifies the player that the change display has been lost.

  Thus, even if “SP!” Appears as an appearance character at the time of explosion, the probability of being executed is lower than when the SPSP reach effect is not executed after the SP reach effect, but after the SP reach effect. An SPSP reach production may be executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15C and FIGS. 42 to 43, the bomb warning effect that the bomb B (red) explodes during the SP reach effect and develops into the SPSP reach effect will be described.
In the period from timing T20 to timing T22 shown in FIG. 15C, “symbol fluctuation” is executed, in the period from timing T22 to timing T23, “normal reach effect” is executed, and in the period from timing T23 to timing T25. The “SP reach effect” is executed, the “SPSP reach effect” is executed in the period from the timing T25 to the timing T26, and then the “design stop” is executed in the period from T26 to T27.

  In the “symbol fluctuation” in the period from the timing T20 to the timing T22, as shown in FIG. 42A, the fluctuation display corresponding to the changing icon A80 that is the target of the bomb notice is performed.

  In the “design variation”, at timing T21, a character C7 having a bomb B (red) appears in the vicinity of the changing icon display area 302 (see FIG. 42B). Thereafter, when the bomb B (red) is placed, the character C7 is erased to leave.

This bomb B (red) is beating (repeats expansion and contraction) so that it explodes during the period from the appearance at timing T21 to the explosion (timing T24 described later). . The combination of the speed of beating and the color of the bomb suggests the expectation of winning the jackpot.
Note that the bomb B in FIGS. 42 to 43 is displayed in red.

  In “normal reach production” from timing T22 to timing T23, the reach state in which the two symbols (left symbol and right symbol) of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same numerical value (here, 7) is generated (d) in FIG. Reach production is performed.

Thereafter, in the “SP reach production” from the timing T23 to the timing T25, after displaying the character image G30 informing that the “SP reach production” is executed, the SP reach production in which the character C8 appears is performed (FIG. 42 (e) (f), see FIG. 43 (a)).
In the “SP reach effect”, the effect symbol is reduced and the hold icon is not displayed.

In this “SP reach production”, the bomb B (red) explodes at a timing T24 immediately before the “SPSP reach production” is performed, and the character image G21 corresponding to the corresponding production (here, “SPSP!”). Is displayed with the explosion effect.
Note that the character image G21 corresponding to the corresponding effect displayed at the time of the explosion suggests the type of the corresponding effect to be performed later (here, “SPSP reach effect”).

Then, in the “SPSP reach effect” from the timing T25 to the timing T26, after displaying the character image G31 informing that the “SPSP reach effect” is executed, the SPSP reach effect in which the characters C5 and C6 appear is performed. (See FIGS. 42B and 42C).
In the “SPSP reach production”, the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are in a reduced display mode, and the hold icon is not displayed.

In the “symbol stop” from timing T26 to timing T27, the changing effect symbol (middle symbol) becomes the same numerical value as the two effect symbols (left symbol and right symbol) that have been previously stopped and displayed. Stop display is performed in a state where the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are aligned to the same numerical value (see FIG. 42D).
As a result, the player is informed that the variation display has won the jackpot.

  As described above, in the bomb warning, when the SP reach effect is performed (immediately before), the bomb B is exploded or not exploded, and when the SP reach effect is performed (immediately before), the bomb B explodes. When the SP reach effect is performed, the probability that the SPSP reach effect is performed is low, and when the bomb B is not exploded when the SP reach effect is performed (immediately before), that is, when it is exploded during the SP reach effect. The probability that the SPSP reach production is performed after the SP reach production is high.

  The combination of the color of the appearing bomb and the beating speed suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot, and the type of corresponding effect to be performed immediately after is notified by the appearance character at the time of the explosion. For this reason, the player pays attention to the bomb type (color, beating speed) from the time the bomb appears until it explodes, and to the character that appears when the bomb explodes. This can improve the fun of gaming.

  Also, the SPSP is used when the explosion occurs at the timing during the normal reach production (for example, the timing of T03 in FIG. 15A) and when the explosion does not occur at the timing during the normal reach production (for example, the case shown in FIG. 15C). Probability of reach production is different. For example, in the case of an explosion at the time of normal reach production, “Power Up!”, “Long!”, “SP!”, “SPSP!”, “Continue!”, “Continue!” Shown in FIG. ”And“ Jumping out! ”Can appear, but if it does not explode and it explodes during the subsequent SP reach production,“ Power-up! ”,“ SPSP! ”,“ Jumping out! ” Since it can only appear, it can be said that the probability that the SPSP reach production is performed is higher than the case where the explosion occurs during the normal reach production.

In addition, although not shown, similarly, the probability of SPSP reach production is higher in the case of no explosion even if it exploded at the timing of normal fluctuation or not. Yes.
The timing during the normal reach production or the timing during the normal fluctuation corresponds to the predetermined timing of the present invention. However, this timing is not limited to these timings. For example, the timing during the long reach production may be used. It may be at the end of the notice effect (Pseudo-2, Pseudo-3). For example, in the case of pseudo 2, the end of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is a variable display after a re-variable display is executed once.

  The type of the corresponding effect is not limited to the type shown in FIG. 14B, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a step-up notice effect or a cut-in notice effect can be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one bomb appears in one bomb notice, but a plurality of bombs may appear in one bomb notice.

  In this embodiment, the bomb notice is performed based on a special figure variation pattern designation command (special figure determination information). However, it may be performed based on a start opening prize designation command that is a target of the bomb notice. Is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the bomb notice is performed for the changing icon, but it can also be performed for the hold icon. In this case, for example, the bomb B may appear near any one of the first display unit 301a to the fourth display unit 301d, and the explosion display may be performed at the explosion timing.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, the change effect performed in the throwing kiss notice is a change effect corresponding to (corresponding to) the icon display mode after the change in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is different in that it is a change effect based on the determination result and the icon display mode type after the change.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a change effect determination table that is referred to when a change effect in a throwing kiss notice is determined. In the change effect determination table, the result of jackpot determination, the icon display mode type, the selection rate for determining the change effect, and the change effect are associated with each other.

  In the second embodiment, when executing the change effect, the effect control board 120 refers to the change effect determination table, and determines the icon display mode type after the change (or the result of the prior determination) and the change (scheduled change). Based on the above, the change effect is determined.

For the type of change production, the character color is “Power Up! (Character White)”, which suggests that the expectation level for winning the jackpot is relatively low, and the expectation level for winning the jackpot is higher than that for white. "Power-up!" (Character green) that suggests that the character color is green, and "Power-up! (Character red)" that the character color suggests that the character's color is more likely to win a big hit than green "The character color suggests that the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than that of red. The character color is" Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern) ", which indicates that the jackpot winning is confirmed. There are five types of colors: “Power Up! (Character rainbow color)” with a rainbow color.
In other words, as the jackpot winning expectation degree, the color of the character increases in the order of white <green <red <zebra pattern <rainbow color (big hit confirmed).
It should be noted that “power up! (Character rainbow color)” as the change effect corresponds to the effect mode having the highest possibility of the present invention.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and “second special mode 11” is determined as the icon display mode type, “Power-Up! (Character white)” is selected at a selection rate of 80%. “Power Up! (Character Green)” is selected at a selection rate of 15%, “Power Up! (Character Red)” is selected at a selection rate of 5%, “Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)”, “Power "Up! (Character rainbow)" is never selected.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and “second special mode 12” is determined as the icon display mode type, “power-up! (Character white)” is selected at a selection rate of 30%. "Power-up! (Character green)" is selected with a 50% selection rate, "Power-up! (Character red)" is selected with a 20% selection rate, "Power-up! (Character zebra pattern)", "Power "Up! (Character rainbow)" is never selected.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and “second special mode 13” is determined as the icon display mode type, “Power-Up! (Character white)” is selected at a selection rate of 20%, "Power Up! (Character Green)" is selected with a selection rate of 20%, "Power Up! (Character Red)" is selected with a selection rate of 50%, and "Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)" is 10%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is never selected.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and “second special mode 14” is determined as the icon display mode type, “power-up! (Character white)” is selected at a selection rate of 10%. "Power Up! (Character Green)" is selected at a selection rate of 15%, "Power Up! (Character Red)" is selected at a selection rate of 25%, and "Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)" is 50%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is never selected.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” and “second special mode 11” is determined as the icon display mode type, “Power-Up! (Character white)” is selected with a selection rate of 50%, "Power Up! (Character Green)" is selected with a selection rate of 20%, "Power Up! (Character Red)" is selected with a selection rate of 19%, and "Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)" is 10%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is selected at a selection rate of 1%.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot” and “second special mode 12” is determined as the icon display mode type, “power-up! (Character white)” is selected with a selection rate of 10%, "Power Up! (Character Green)" is selected with a selection rate of 50%, "Power Up! (Character Red)" is selected with a selection rate of 20%, and "Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)" is 15%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is selected at a selection rate of 5%.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” and “second special mode 13” is determined as the icon display mode type, “Power-Up! (Character white)” is selected at a selection rate of 5%, "Power Up! (Character Green)" is selected with a selection rate of 15%, "Power Up! (Character Red)" is selected with a selection rate of 50%, and "Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)" is 20%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is selected at a selection rate of 10%.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot” and “second special mode 14” is determined as the icon display mode type, “power-up! (Character white)” is selected with a selection rate of 1%, “Power Up! (Character Green)” is selected with a 4% selection rate, “Power Up! (Character Red)” is selected with a 25% selection rate, and “Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)” is 50%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is selected at 20%.

When the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” and “second special mode 15” is determined as the icon display mode type, “Power-Up! (Character white)” is selected with a selection rate of 1%, "Power Up! (Character Green)" is selected with a selection rate of 4%, "Power Up! (Character Red)" is selected with a selection rate of 5%, and "Power Up! (Character Zebra Pattern)" is 40%. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is selected at a selection rate of 50%.
The second special mode 15 corresponds to a specific display mode of the present invention.

  As described above, by performing a change effect determined based on the jackpot determination result and the icon display mode type (displaying a change notification image), it is notified that the changing icon has changed, and the jackpot winning expectation degree Can also be suggested, and a reduction in the production effect can be suppressed.

  Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, when the icon display mode classification changes to the 2nd special mode 11-14, the direction when it changes to the 2nd special mode 15 has the highest jackpot winning expectation degree as a change production. “Power-up! (Character rainbow color)” is easily selected.

  In the second embodiment, the change effect having the highest jackpot winning expectation is set as the effect in which the jackpot is determined. However, the effect may not be the effect in which the jackpot is determined.

  In the second embodiment, the change effect is determined based on the jackpot determination result and the icon display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change effect may be determined based on the variable effect pattern. You may make it determine based on the result of determination.

In the second embodiment, the change notification image is displayed on the image display device 30 to notify that the icon has changed. However, the notification is not limited to the image display device 30, and is performed by the audio output device 33. You may make it alert | report by the output of a sound (for example, the output of a "power-up" and a predetermined sound is output by the voice of the character C3), and the lighting effect (for example, change) by the panel lighting device 34 and the frame lighting device 35 May be notified in a dedicated manner), or may be notified by a movement effect (movement of the movable effect member 36A) by the panel drive device 36. Further, all of these devices 30, 33, 34, 35 and 36 can be used, or some of them can be used (for example, the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the panel lighting device). 34 and the frame lighting device 35).
Further, even when the image display device 30 is used, the display mode is not limited to the display mode (display of an image “Power-up!”), And other display modes (“holding has changed!”) Display).

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  In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-117376), determination information is acquired when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at a start opening, and based on the determination information, A special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and when the special game determination is performed, a notification effect (on the display screen of the image display device based on the determination result of the special game determination ( Fluctuation production) is performed. In recent game machines, there are many game machines having various effects such as a notice effect and a reach effect as a notice effect, and the notice effect and the reach effect are important effects that improve the interest of the game. Such an important production has a problem that there is still room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of the game.

  As a first configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and determination by the determination means Based on the result, the predetermined effect means including the display means includes an effect execution means for performing the predetermined effect, and the effect execution means suggests that there is a high possibility that the special game is performed. It is possible to perform an effect, and after the first effect is performed, it is possible to perform a second effect that suggests that the special game is more likely to be performed than the first effect. In the display means, it is possible to perform a specific effect for displaying a predetermined symbol, and when the first effect is performed in the specific effect, the predetermined symbol is changed to a specific display mode. , The predetermined design There are times when there is no change to the specific display mode, when the predetermined design is changed to the specific display mode, and when the predetermined design is not changed to the specific display mode, The probabilities that the second effect is performed after the first effect is performed are different from each other.

  In addition, as a second configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and the determination unit On the basis of the result of the determination, the predetermined effect means including the display means includes an effect execution means for performing the predetermined effect, and the effect execution means suggests that there is a high possibility that the special game is performed. It is possible to perform a special effect, and it is possible to perform a specific effect for displaying a predetermined symbol in the display means, and in the specific effect, the predetermined symbol is changed to a specific display mode at a predetermined timing. When changing, and when not changing to the specific display mode at the predetermined timing, and when the predetermined pattern is changed to the specific display mode at the predetermined timing, In a case that has not been changed to the specific display manner in serial predetermined timing, different probability of the special effect is made with each other.

  By adopting these first and second configurations, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-83892), a special symbol determination performed based on the reserved data before the special symbol determination based on the reserved data is performed. It is determined whether or not the result is “execute special game” (preliminary determination). If the determination result is “execute special game”, the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the prior determination is normally set. It is changed to a special display mode different from. As the timing at which the display mode of the hold image changes from the normal display mode to a special display mode, a plurality of types are set, such as when the hold data is stored or when the hold data is on standby, There are a plurality of display modes, and the display mode may change from one special display mode to another special display mode. In this way, by changing the display mode of the hold display in various ways, the taste of the game is improved. However, although the display mode of the hold image changes, the player may not notice the change in the display mode of the hold image. If the player cannot notice the change in the display mode of the reserved image, there is a problem that the effect of the presentation due to the change in the display mode of the reserved image is reduced.

As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and the special game determination Holding means capable of holding up to a predetermined number of rights, prior determination means for making a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is made for the rights, and display means The predetermined effect means includes an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, and the effect execution means is capable of displaying a reserved symbol corresponding to the right on the display means, and the reserved symbol. Can be changed to a display mode that suggests that the special game is highly likely to be performed based on the result of the prior determination, and whether or not the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed. Suggestion that suggests When the display pattern of the reserved symbol is changed after the suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to perform a predetermined change effect, and the possibility that the special game is performed is mutually The change effect is performed in any one of a plurality of different effect modes.
Further, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, when the display execution means changes the display mode of the reserved symbol, the display execution unit changes to any one of the display modes including a specific display mode. The special game is performed when the reserved symbol is changed to the specific display mode, rather than when the reserved symbol is changed to a display mode different from the specific display mode. The change effect is likely to be performed in the effect mode that is most likely to be played.
Further, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and the right of the special game determination can be held up to a predetermined number A holding means and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect means including a display means, wherein the effect execution means displays a hold symbol corresponding to the right on the display means. When the special game determination is made for the right, it is possible to display a pseudo-pending design that is the same as or different from the holding design corresponding to the right, and the pseudo-pending design is displayed as the pseudo-pending design. It is possible to change to a display mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that a special game will be performed, and it is possible to perform a suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the pseudo-holding symbol is changed In addition, when the display mode of the pseudo-pending symbol is changed after the suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to perform a predetermined change effect and a plurality of effect modes in which the possibility of the special game being different from each other The change effect is performed in any one of the effect modes.
Further, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, the effect executing means, when changing the display mode of the pseudo hold symbol, any one of a plurality of display modes including a specific display mode And when the pseudo-pending symbol is changed to the specific display mode rather than the display mode different from the specific display mode, the special game The change effect is likely to be performed in the effect mode that is most likely to be performed.

  By doing in this way, the fall of a production effect can be suppressed.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-83892), a special symbol determination performed based on the reserved data before the special symbol determination based on the reserved data is performed. It is determined whether or not the result is “execute special game” (preliminary determination). If the determination result is “execute special game”, the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the prior determination is normally set. It is changed to a special display mode different from. As the timing at which the display mode of the hold image changes from the normal display mode to a special display mode, a plurality of types are set, such as when the hold data is stored or when the hold data is on standby, There are a plurality of display modes, and the display mode may change from one special display mode to another special display mode. In this way, by changing the display mode of the hold display in various ways, the taste of the game is improved. However, although the player can recognize the change after the display mode of the hold image is changed, there is a problem that the player cannot recognize the process of the change.

As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and the special game determination Holding means capable of holding up to a predetermined number of rights, prior determination means for making a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is made for the rights, and display means The predetermined effect means includes an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, and the effect execution means is capable of displaying a reserved symbol corresponding to the right on the display means, and the reserved symbol. Can be changed to a specific display mode that suggests that the special game is likely to be performed based on the result of the prior determination, and the reserved symbol is changed to the specific display mode. When doing The serial holding pattern it possible to gradually change to the specified display mode, the particular display mode includes a plurality of different display modes possibly the special game is performed together.
Further, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, the effect executing means changes the reserved symbol to the first display mode when changing the reserved symbol to the first display mode among the plurality of display modes. There are a time when the display mode is gradually changed and a time when the reserved symbol is gradually changed to a second display mode different from the first display mode and then the first display mode is changed.
Further, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and the right of the special game determination can be held up to a predetermined number A holding means and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect means including a display means, wherein the effect execution means displays a hold symbol corresponding to the right on the display means. When the special game determination is made for the right, it is possible to display a pseudo-pending design that is the same as or different from the holding design corresponding to the right, and the pseudo-pending design is displayed as the pseudo-pending design. It is possible to change to a specific display mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that a special game will be performed, and when changing the pseudo hold symbol to the specific display mode, the pseudo hold symbol is specified. It possible to gradually change the display mode, the particular display mode includes a plurality of different display modes possibly the special game is performed together.
In addition, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, the effect executing means changes the pseudo-holding symbol to the first display mode among the plurality of display modes, when the pseudo-holding symbol is changed to the first display mode. When gradually changing to one display mode, and when gradually changing the pseudo-holding symbol to a second display mode different from the first display mode and then changing to the first display mode There is.

  By doing in this way, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-024767), a special symbol determination performed based on the reserved data before the special symbol determination based on the reserved data is performed. It is determined whether or not the result is “execute special game” (preliminary determination), and if the determination result is “execute special game”, the production mode is specified from the normal normal production mode. The specific effect mode is set in which the degree of expectation that the symbol stop display is performed is higher than the normal effect mode. In this way, the interest of the game is improved by changing the effect mode to the specific effect mode in which the expectation that the stop display of the specific specific symbol is performed is higher than the normal effect mode. However, once the specific effect mode is set, the specific effect mode does not develop into another effect mode, and therefore, the expectation for further execution of the special game is not increased by the setting of the specific effect mode. Therefore, there is a problem that there is still room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of the game.

As a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and the right of the special game determination A holding means capable of holding up to a predetermined number, a pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is made for the right, and a predetermined means including a display means The effect means includes an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, and the effect execution means is capable of displaying a predetermined background image on the display means and displaying the predetermined background image in front of Based on the pre-article determination result, it is possible to change to the first background image or the second background image suggesting that the special game is likely to be performed, and the predetermined background image is the Change to first background image The first background image can be changed to a third background image that suggests that the special game is more likely to be performed than the first background image, When the background image is changed to the third background image after the predetermined background image is changed to the first background image, than when the second background image is displayed, Special games are easy to play.
In addition, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, the effect execution means converts the second background image to the third background image after the predetermined background image has been changed to the second background image. The change to the background image is restricted, and the predetermined background image is changed to the third background image after the predetermined background image is changed to the first background image. The special game is more easily performed when the background image is changed to the second background image.

  By doing in this way, the interest of a game can be improved.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for Jiyan ball game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  Moreover, it should be thought that this Embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

Y gaming machine 10 general winning opening 10a general winning opening detection switch 11 universal gate 11a universal drawing detection switch 13 first start opening 13a first start opening detection switch 14A second start opening control device 14 second start opening 14a second Start opening detection switch 15A Large winning opening control device 15 Large winning opening 15a Large winning opening detection switch 17 Out opening 30 Image display device 33 Audio output device 34 Panel illumination device 35 Frame illumination device 36 Panel drive device 37A Production button device 38A Selection Button Device 110 Main Control Board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
300 Display 301 First Hold Icon Display Area 302 Fluctuating Icon Display Area

Claims (4)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player;
A holding means capable of holding the right of the special game determination up to a predetermined number;
Prior determination means for performing prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed for the right;
A predetermined effect unit including a display unit, and an effect execution unit that performs a predetermined effect;
The production execution means
On the display means, the reserved symbol corresponding to the right can be displayed, and the reserved symbol displayed in a predetermined display mode is displayed on the basis of the result of the prior determination. Can be changed to a specific display that suggests that it is likely to happen,
When changing the reserved symbol to the specific display mode, the reserved symbol may be gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode,
When the reserved symbol is not changed to the specific display mode, the reserved symbol may be gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode and then returned to the predetermined display mode.
When the reserved symbol changes from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode, a notification effect is provided to notify the change to the specific display mode.
The specific display mode includes a plurality of display modes having different possibilities of the special game being played. The production execution means
When changing the hold symbol to the first display mode among the plurality of display modes, gradually changing the hold symbol from the predetermined display mode to the first display mode; and There is a case where the predetermined display mode is gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the second display mode different from the first display mode, then returned to the predetermined display mode, and then changed to the first display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player;
A holding means capable of holding the right of the special game determination up to a predetermined number;
A predetermined effect unit including a display unit, and an effect execution unit that performs a predetermined effect;
The production execution means
The display means can display a holding symbol corresponding to the right, and when the special game determination is made for the right, a pseudo holding that is the same as or different from the holding symbol corresponding to the right It is possible to display the design,
The pseudo-pending symbol displayed in a predetermined display mode can be changed to a specific display mode that suggests that the special game is likely to be performed,
When changing the pseudo hold symbol to the specific display mode, the pseudo hold symbol may be gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode,
When the pseudo hold symbol is not changed to the specific display mode, the pseudo hold symbol may be gradually changed to the specific display mode and then returned to the predetermined display mode.
When the pseudo hold symbol changes from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode, a notification effect is provided to notify that the pseudo display pattern has changed to the specific display mode.
The specific display mode includes a plurality of display modes having different possibilities of the special game being played. The production execution means
When changing the pseudo hold symbol from the predetermined display mode to the first display mode when changing the pseudo hold symbol to the first display mode among the plurality of display modes; When the holding symbol is gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the second display mode different from the first display mode, then returned to the predetermined display mode, and then changed to the first display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein: