JP6322269B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a highly interesting performance. In the gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed. When it is determined that a special game is to be executed, the special game is executed. The gaming machine 1 can execute the second effect as an effect based on the result of the determination, after executing the first effect a plurality of times, and execute the second effect without executing the first effect. When the suggesting effect to be suggested is executed, the second effect can be executed without executing the first effect. [Selection] Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game and executes an effect based on the determination result.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at the starting port, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the image indicating the determination result is displayed in a variably displayed manner. Various effects are executed in (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2013-183830A

  By the way, the production performed in the conventional gaming machine is not necessarily highly interesting, and there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a highly interesting performance.

The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.
The gaming machine according to the present invention executes a special game when it is determined by the determining means that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and when the special game is executed. Special game execution means, and effect execution means for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means, wherein the effect execution means is a first reach effect and a second reach that can be executed after the first reach effect. An effect, a third reach effect that can be executed after the second reach effect, a suggestion effect that suggests that the third reach effect is executed, and a specific effect that expects the special game to be executed; And the specific effect is executed before the start of the first reach effect and when the specific effect is executed during the first reach effect. Multiple times If you row, being capable of performing the third reach demonstration without executing the second reach demonstration, in a state that is not running the specific effect, a pre Ki示唆effect during the execution of the second reach demonstration When executed, the third reach effect can be executed without executing the specific effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an effect with high interest.

Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Schematic for explaining a configuration example of the second big prize opening 19 Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game Screen diagram showing a screen configuration example of the liquid crystal screen 5 Time chart to explain the pseudo-continuous production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the production | presentation actors 71 and 72 and the production | presentation effect performed using these production | presentation actors 71 and 72 at the time of a normal game state Time chart for explaining the effect production performed in the normal gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect production performed using the production effects 71 and 72 in the probability variation gaming state. Time chart for explaining the effect production performed in the probable gaming state Screen diagram for explaining the first mode transition effect Screen diagram for explaining the second mode transition effect Flow chart illustrating the flow of mode transitions associated with the lightning zone Screen view showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect in which the transition to the lightning zone is started before the change is started (part 1) Screen view showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect in which the transition to the lightning zone is started before the change starts (part 2) Screen diagram showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone immediately after the start of the change (part 1) Screen view showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that shifts to the lightning zone immediately after the start of the change (part 2) Screen (Part 1) showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone via the storm mode before the change starts Screen view showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone via the storm mode before the change starts (part 2) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode transition pattern selection table List for explaining special symbols Flow chart illustrating the flow of performance in the low base state A screen diagram showing a specific example of a series of effects in which a loss is notified by normal reach after the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol stops (Part 1) Screen (Part 2) showing a specific example of a series of effects in which a loss is notified by normal reach after the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol stops Screen (Part 1) showing a specific example of a series of productions that shift to enemy hideout mode immediately after the start of the change, and then develop into enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo-attack Screen (Part 2) showing a specific example of a series of effects that shift to enemy hideout mode immediately after the start of the change, and then develop into enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo-ream of the enemy pseudo-ream Screen (Part 3) showing a specific example of a series of effects that shift to enemy hideout mode immediately after the start of the change, and then develop into enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo pseudo-attack A screen shot showing a specific example of a series of effects that shift to night mode in the second pseudo-renegation series and develop into enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo-series (Part 1) Screen shot showing a specific example of a series of effects that shift to night mode in the second pseudo-renegation series and develop into enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo-series (Part 2) Screen diagram showing a specific example of a series of effects that the assault symbol stops during the second character SP reach of the enemy pseudo-interrupt symbol pattern and develops into an enemy group assault reach (Part 1) Screen view showing a specific example of a series of effects that the assault symbol stops during the enemy's pseudo-second-sequence character SP reach and develops into an enemy group assault reach (Part 2) Screen view showing a specific example of a series of productions in which the assault symbol stops during the second enemy character SP reach of the enemy pseudo-ream symbol and develops into an enemy group assault reach (Part 3) A screen diagram showing a specific example of a series of productions in which the assault symbol stops during the character SP reach without performing a pseudo-ream effect and develops into an enemy group assault reach (part 1) A screen diagram showing a specific example of a series of productions in which the assault symbol stops during the character SP reach without developing a pseudo-ream effect and develops into an enemy group assault reach (Part 2) Screen (Part 1) showing a specific example of a series of effects where the allied pseudo-continuous symbols stop and develop into character SP reach Screen (Part 2) showing a specific example of a series of productions where the allied pseudo-continuous symbols stop and develop into character SP reach Screen (Part 3) showing a specific example of a series of productions where the allied pseudo-continuous symbols stop and develop into character SP reach The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the gaming machine 1 is provided. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the image sound control board 140 Block diagram illustrating the configuration of main RAM 103 and various information stored in main RAM 103 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. 51 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step 13 of FIG. 51 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection processing in step S162 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the notice effect pattern selection processing in step S163 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 Detailed flowchart of image output control processing in step 41 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration example of gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2 provided with a prize or a combination related to determination and a frame member 3 surrounding the gaming board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to a launching device (not shown). The lower plate 29 stores game balls as prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 1. When the player operates the take-out button 23, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 opens and the game balls are opened. Discharged. In addition, these dishes 28 and 29 may be comprised with one dish.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 clockwise, the game ball guided from the upper plate 28 to the launching device has a hitting force corresponding to the rotation angle of the lever 21 to play a game area. 10 to the top position. The game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls change along the game board 2 while changing their moving direction by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Fall. When the player operates the stop button 22, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped.

  When a “left strike” is performed in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak ball striking force, and the left area in the game area 10 is changed as illustrated by the arrow 31. Flow down. On the other hand, when the “right hit” is performed in a state where the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is shot with a relatively strong hitting force, and the right side in the game area 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32. Down the area.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a winning and determining role. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 16, and the electric tulip 17 are used as a prize and a prize. , And a second grand prize opening 19 is provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first large winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the second large winning port. A winning can be made by entering any of the winning openings 19. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as an ordinary electric accessory is operating. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12) and wins, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player, The determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later. At this time, when a symbol (a jackpot symbol) indicating that it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed is displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, if a symbol (losing symbol) indicating that it is determined not to execute the jackpot game is displayed, the jackpot game is not executed.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The first big prize opening 13 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the first big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the first big prize opening 13. The first big winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the plate is operated to open the first big winning opening 13. A jackpot game is executed. During the jackpot game, the first condition is satisfied until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, nine game balls are awarded to the first grand prize opening 13 or 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the first big prize opening 13 is opened). A round game that is closed after the special winning opening 13 is kept open is executed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The second big prize opening 19 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. During the jackpot game, following the multiple round games in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened, the short opening round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened shortly, or the second big prize opening 19 is opened long. A long open round game is executed.

  In the short open round game, for example, the second grand prize winning port 19 is kept open until the predetermined condition such that 0.1 second elapses after the second big prize winning port 19 is opened and then closed. The On the other hand, in the long open round game, for example, there are predetermined conditions such that 29.5 seconds elapse after the second big prize opening 19 is opened, or nine game balls win the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is kept open until it is filled and then closed.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. In this way, the second start port 12 is in a state where the game ball is difficult to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operating (basically, the game ball does not pass), whereas the electric tulip 17 As a result of the operation, the game ball easily passes. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Example of configuration of rendering means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 and the frame member 3 are provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, a fist role 71, an enemy role 72, and the like for performing various effects. It has been. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the frame member 3 includes a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 39).

The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided on the back side of the game board 2 at a predetermined interval from the game board 2. An opening is formed in the game board 2 so as to divide the game area 10 into a left area and a right area, and the player can display the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter referred to as “liquid crystal screen”) through the opening. 5 ”) is visible.
On this liquid crystal screen 5, for example, a decorative symbol for informing the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image (hold icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. The icon indicating that the symbol is being displayed is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting effect sounds such as music, voice, and sound effects in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 or asynchronously. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the speaker 24 in the present embodiment includes an upper left speaker 241 provided at the upper left of the frame member 3, an upper right speaker 242 provided at the upper right of the frame member 3, and a lower portion of the frame member 3. And a lower speaker 243 provided in the main body. The upper right speaker 242 is provided at a position close to the enemy character 72 that imitates the great monkey who is the boss of the enemy group (see FIG. 1). For this reason, it is possible to give the player the impression that the enemy character 72 is jealous by outputting a predetermined sound (for example, a voice of a monkey roaring) from the upper right speaker 242.

  Both the fist role 71 and the enemy role 72 are directing effects configured to be movable, and perform various effects by both or one of movement and light of the character itself. The structure of these accessories 71 and 72 and the production (composition production) by these actors 71 and 72 will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

[Configuration example of input means]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as input means for the player to input. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production key 27 is a cross key for the player to perform, for example, a selection operation. It consists of a right key for indicating the right. In the gaming machine 1, there may be an effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27. The effect buttons 26 and the effect keys 27 are also used for various setting operations.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination, thereby determining the first special symbol determination. Inform the results. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination, thereby determining the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. The first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 have a “big hit symbol” indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost”. A “losing symbol” indicating that it is present is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the round indicator 48 opens the first big prize port 13 and the second big prize port 19 during the jackpot game. Displays the pattern (number of rounds).

  In the following description, when the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 are not distinguished, these symbols are collectively referred to as “special symbols” and are displayed as normal symbols. The symbol displayed on the container 45 is called “ordinary symbol”. Also, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called “first special symbol”, the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called “second special symbol”, and both of them are called. It may be distinguished.

[Internal configuration example of second big prize opening 19]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the second big prize opening 19. A first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19 (see FIG. 1). Further, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the second big prize opening 19 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 116, a V prize opening switch 117, a discharge switch 118, a second blade member 192, and the like. Yes.

  The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19. The V winning opening switch 117 detects entry of a game ball into the V area 195. The discharge switch 118 detects entry of a game ball into the lost area 196. The second blade member 192 guides the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening switch 116 to the V area 195 or the loss area 196.

  When the big hit game is not being performed or during the round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened, the second big prize opening 19 is closed by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is the second blade member. It is blocked by 192 (see FIG. 4A). In contrast, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 19 is opened, first, the first blade member 191 is rotated to open the second big prize opening 19 (see FIG. 4B). As a result, the second big prize opening 19 is temporarily changed from the difficult entry state where the game ball is difficult to enter to the easy entry state where it is easy to enter. In the state shown in FIG. 4B, the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 19 is guided to the lost region 196 by the second blade member 192 via the discharge switch 118.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of opening of the second big prize opening 19, the second blade member 192 opens the V region 195 for the set time (see FIG. 4C). ) Is maintained, and the closed position (see FIG. 4B) for closing the V region 195 is returned. For this reason, while the second grand prize opening 19 is opened by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is opened by the second blade member 192, the game ball enters the V region 195 (hereinafter referred to as “V”). Also called "winning").

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “per short opening” in which the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 are operated in an operation mode in which entry of a game ball into the V region 195 is difficult, There are two types of jackpots, “per long opening” that operates the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 in an operation mode in which a game ball can easily enter. “Short opening per win” is a jackpot where a short opening round game is performed in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened short and the set time for the second blade member 192 to operate is short (for example, 0.1 second). The “per long opening” is a big hit in which a long open round game is performed in which the above-mentioned second set-up time 19 for operating the second blade member 192 is long (for example, 10 seconds).

  The V winning opening switch 117 detects a game ball entering the V area 195 and functions as a so-called probability change switch. If the game ball wins V during the long open round game in which the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are opened long, the game is controlled in a “probability changing game state” to be described later after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, when the game ball does not win V during the long open round game in which the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are opened long, or the short open round in which the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are opened short. When a game is played, the game is controlled in a “time-short game state” to be described later after the jackpot game ends.

  Up to this point, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 has been described based on FIGS. 1 to 4, but the configuration illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 is merely an example and may be another configuration. In other embodiments, for example, the first grand prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 may be configured as one big prize opening. In another embodiment, the game is controlled in the “probability changed gaming state” after the jackpot game is over when the second winning prize port 19 and the V region 195 are not provided and the probability change symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the game may be controlled in the “normal game state” after the jackpot game is over.

[About the game flow]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls the game in any one of the “normal game state”, “probability game state”, and “time-short game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and the electric chew support function is not provided. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/300). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, about 1/143). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/300). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  Comparing each gaming state with respect to the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol in the “probable gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” is relatively short compared to the variation time of the special symbol in the “normal gaming state” Easy to set to time.

  In addition, the probability determined to execute the special game, the probability determined to open the second start port 12, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the open time of the second start port 12 shown in the description of each gaming state are simply It is an example, and it goes without saying that other probabilities and times may be used.

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game is referred to as a “low base state”.

  The game ball hit by the player to the right can win the second starting port 12 without winning the first starting port 11. However, in the low base state, the second start port 12 is difficult to be opened, and even if it is opened, the opening time is short. For this reason, when the game is controlled in a low base state (in this embodiment, “normal game state” corresponds to this), the player performs a game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11. Become.

  When the game ball left-handed in the normal gaming state wins the first start port 11, the first special symbol determination is executed, and the first special symbol determination result is displayed after the first special symbol is variably displayed. As the first special symbol to be shown, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol indicating the per short opening is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol (see FIG. 5A), a short opening round game in which the second big winning opening 19 is opened shortly during the jackpot game is performed. . In this short open round game, the game ball basically does not win a V. Therefore, after the jackpot game is finished, if the jackpot is not determined midway, the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed, for example. The game is controlled in the “short-time gaming state” until it is played 100 times (see FIG. 5B).

  On the other hand, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol indicating the long opening per game is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol (see FIG. 5C), a long open round game in which the second big winning opening 19 is opened long during the jackpot game is played. Done. In this long open round game, since both the second large winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are long open, the player can easily make a V-winning game ball simply by making a right strike. When the game ball wins V, after the jackpot game is over, if it is not determined that the jackpot is on the way, “probability game state” until the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 150 times, for example. Thus, the game is controlled (see FIG. 5D).

  If the game ball does not win V during the long open round game in which the second big winning opening 19 is long open, the game is controlled in the “short-time game state” after the big hit game ends (FIG. 5 (E)).

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the “normal gaming state” to the “probability gaming state” (or “time-short gaming state”), that is, when the low base state shifts to the high base state, the first start port 11 It becomes easier for the second starting port 12 to win the game ball than the second starting port 12. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the high base state, the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second starting port 12. For this reason, in the “probability changing gaming state” and the “short time gaming state”, the second special symbol determination is basically executed as described above.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 16 in the “probability game state”, the normal symbol determination is performed. As described above, in the normal symbol determination in the “probability game state”, it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened at a ratio of 12/12, and in addition, the open time of the second start port 12 is relatively long ( (In this embodiment, 1.6 seconds × 3 times). For this reason, the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 easily wins the second starting port 12 and the second special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state. Therefore, in the “probability game state”, the player can easily win a jackpot compared to the “normal game state”.

  When the right-handed game ball wins the second start port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the second special symbol is variably displayed, the second special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is shown. Is stopped. Here, when it is determined by the second special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not to be executed, “losing symbol” is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the “jackpot symbol” indicating the long-open game is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol (see FIG. 5 (F)), and the V prize during the long-open game is displayed. As a condition, after the jackpot game is over, the game is again controlled in the “probability game state”.

  On the other hand, even if 150 second second symbol determinations (or first special symbol determinations) are made after the transition to the “probability changed gaming state”, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed once, 150 After the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the “probability changing gaming state” to the “normal gaming state” (see FIG. 5G).

  When the game shifts to the “short-time game state” after the jackpot game is over, since the player is in a high base state like the “probability game state”, the player must play the game by hitting the right side of the second starting port 12. become. When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is displayed. Stopped display. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the “big jackpot symbol” indicating the long open per game is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol (see FIG. 5 (H)), and the V prize in the long open round game is displayed. After the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled in the “probability game state”. On the other hand, even if 100 special symbol determinations (basically, the second special symbol determination) is made, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed once, a special indicating the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the “short-time gaming state” to the “normal gaming state” (see FIG. 5I).

[Screen configuration example of LCD screen 5]
FIG. 6 is a screen diagram illustrating a screen configuration example of the liquid crystal screen 5. When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the low base state, as illustrated in FIG. 6, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the decorative symbol display area 50, the hold icon display area 51, the icon display area 52, and the radar notice area 53 are displayed. , A state display area 54, a pseudo-continuous number display area 55, and a small symbol display area 56 are formed.

(About the decorative symbol display area 50)
The decorative symbol display area 50 is a display area in which a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination is displayed. In the decorative symbol display area 50, the decorative symbol is variably displayed along with the variation display of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed along with the special symbol stop display.

  When the player is left-handed while the game is controlled in the low base state, and the game ball wins the first starting port 11, based on the acquired information (such as a big hit random number) acquired according to the winning After the first special symbol determination is executed and the first special symbol is variably displayed, the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. On the other hand, in the decorative symbol display area 50, the following effects are performed.

  That is, first, as the first special symbol variable display is started, the decorative symbol variable display in the decorative symbol display area 50 is started. Specifically, in the decorative symbol display area 50, for example, a part of the decorative symbol symbol sequence consisting of a number sequence in which the numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction from the bottom to the top is 3 in the horizontal direction. When the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the decorative symbol variable display is started so that these symbol columns scroll from top to bottom (for example, FIG. 24A). And (B)).

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of scrolling, before all the decorative symbols stop, for example, the left symbol that is the decorative symbol in the left column is pseudo-stopped, and the right symbol that is the decorative symbol in the right column is also The simulation is stopped (see, for example, FIGS. 24C and 24D). Here, the “pseudo stop” means that the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 (for example, one of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol row) is kept on the spot without being completely stopped. Say. Thus, when the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped, these decorative symbols are not the same symbol (for example, two symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbol and four symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbol) ) Is not a reach. When the reach is not established as described above, three decorative symbols (for example, “254”) for notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” with the stop display of the first special symbol. Are displayed on the active line after a false stop.

  Note that when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, each decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 is also completely stationary. Therefore, in the following description, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. In order to clearly distinguish the accompanying stop display of the decorative symbol from the above “pseudo stop”, it may be called “main stop”.

  On the other hand, in the decorative symbol display area 50, when the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped, reach is established (see, for example, FIGS. 29C and 29D). When the reach is established in this way, the player is given a sense of expectation that the same decorative design as the reach design (left design and right design) will stop between the reach design as the middle design and be aligned. Reach production is performed.

  The reach effect will be described in detail later. When the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the variable display of the first special symbol is started is “losing”, the variable display of the first special symbol is being displayed. The reach effect is performed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the three decorative symbols indicating reach lose eyes (for example, “343”) are stopped in order to notify the loss in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the reach effect is not performed, the three decorative symbols showing the above-mentioned disjointed eyes are permanently stopped with the stop display of the first special symbol. As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not to be executed, a lost notification effect is executed in which the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a manner showing a loss, and then the actual stop is made to notify the loss.

  When this loss notification effect is executed, the jackpot game is not executed, and if the right of the first special symbol determination is reserved, the first special symbol determination and the variable display of the first special symbol are immediately started. The

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big jackpot”, the reach effect is executed during the variable display of the first special symbol, and the jackpot is displayed with the stop display of the first special symbol (For example, a doublet such as “333” or “777”), the three decorative symbols are fully stopped. As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the hit notification effect is executed in which the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating the jackpot and then stopped in real time to notify the jackpot. When the hit notification effect is executed, the jackpot game is executed.

  By the way, in the case where a specific reach production such as a character SP reach production (hereinafter abbreviated as “character SP reach”) or an enemy group assault reach production (hereinafter abbreviated as “enemy group assault reach”) is performed after reach establishment. The decorative symbol display area 50 may be temporarily changed by reducing the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol and moving them to the upper right corner of the screen (for example, FIGS. 32 (G) to (I)). reference). On the other hand, when the normal reach effect (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal reach”) is being performed, the decorative symbol display area 50 is not changed.

  The normal reach, the character SP reach, and the enemy group assault reach will be described in detail later, but the normal reach is a reach production with a relatively low reliability for the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “hit reliability”) (for example, reliability) : About 2%), the character SP reach is a reach production with a higher hit reliability than the normal reach (for example, reliability: about 15%), and the enemy group assault reach is a higher hit reliability than these two reach productions Is a high reach production (for example, reliability: about 40%).

  In the following description, an effect of variably displaying a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display region 50 or a region where the decorative symbol display region 50 is changed is referred to as a “variable effect”.

(About the hold icon display area 51)
The hold icon display area 51 (hereinafter abbreviated as “hold area 51”) is an area in which a hold icon indicating that the first special symbol determination is put on hold is displayed, and a radar notice imitating the surface of the planet. It is formed above the region 53. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 in a situation where the special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display cannot be started immediately such as during the special symbol variation display or the big hit game, the first special The right of symbol determination is suspended up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment).

  As described above, when the right of the first special symbol determination is reserved, the same number of the hold icons as the number of the hold of the first special symbol determination indicated by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 is displayed in the hold area 51. . FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which four hold icons are displayed in the hold area 51 in order to suggest that the hold number of the first special symbol determination is “4” which is the maximum. In FIG. 6, in order to express the order in which the hold icons are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, numbers are assigned to the hold icons. In practice, a hold icon that does not include numbers is displayed. In addition, when a specific reach effect such as character SP reach or enemy group assault reach is developed, the hold icon is hidden.

(About icon change effects)
By the way, the hold icon is normally displayed as a white hold icon. On the other hand, when the hold icon is displayed in the hold area 51, an icon change effect in which the color of the hold icon changes may be performed. When this icon change effect is performed, the white hold icon changes to a hold icon of a color that suggests a jackpot reliability such as blue, yellow, green, red, gold, and rainbow colors. The colors other than the white color exemplified here are arranged in order from the low jackpot reliability. The rainbow color can only be selected if it is a “big hit”. Gold color and red color are easy to select when they are “big hit” or when they are “lost”, but the special symbol variation time is set to a relatively long time. Green is easy to select when it is a “big hit” or when it is “lost” and the special symbol variation time is set to a medium time. Blue or yellow is easily selected when it is “lost” or when it is “lost” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time.

In addition, although the case where a single icon change effect is performed has been described as an example here, for example, a white hold icon changes to a blue hold icon, and then changes to a red hold icon, There may be a case where a plurality of icon change effects are performed for one hold icon.
In addition, here, a case has been described in which the color of the hold icon, which was white when the display of the hold icon is started, changes to another display color, but the display color of the newly displayed hold icon is different from the beginning. May be the display color.

  Here, the icon change effect performed as the hold icon target has been described, but the icon change effect may be performed for the region icon as a target. Further, after the icon change effect is performed for the hold icon, when the hold icon is moved to the icon display area 52 and displayed as the icon, the icon change effect for the icon is displayed. May be performed.

(About the icon display area 52)
The icon display area 52 (hereinafter abbreviated as “the area 52”) is an area for displaying the icon as a variation suggestion image that suggests that the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The icon is displayed in the area 52 with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. For example, the icon is deleted from the area 52 immediately before the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. However, the erasing timing of the icon is not limited to this, and for example, an effect suggesting a loss during the variation display of the first special symbol (for example, an effect in which three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating a loss) The icon may be erased at the same time.

  On the other hand, when the next variable display of the first special symbol is started in a state where the hold icon is displayed in the hold region 51, the change to the hold region 51 is started with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. The displayed first hold icon (hold icon including the number “1” closest to the area 52: see FIG. 6) is shifted from the hold area 51 to the area 52, and the hold icon is newly added. It will be displayed as an icon. At this time, if other hold icons are displayed in the hold area 51, these hold icons are shifted to the left in the hold area 51.

(About radar notice area 53)
The radar notice area 53 is an area in which an effect image (radar notice image) suggesting the possibility of developing a reach effect with a relatively high jackpot reliability called “enemy group assault reach”, which will be described later, is displayed. This radar notice image suggests the above possibility by the color of the planet and the number of enemy characters located on the planet.
In the following description, an effect that suggests the possibility of development to “enemy group assault reach” using a radar notice image is referred to as a “radar notice effect”.

(Weak radar notice effect)
When the possibility of developing into “enemy group assault reach” is not suggested, that is, when the radar notice effect is not performed, a radar notice image in which no enemy character exists on the blue planet is displayed (for example, FIG. 26). (See (B) to (I)). On the other hand, when it is suggested that the possibility of developing into “enemy group assault reach” is relatively low, a weak radar notice effect that displays a radar notice image in which a few enemy characters appear on the blue planet (For example, see FIGS. 31A and 31B).

(Medium radar notice effect)
Also, when suggesting that the possibility of developing into “enemy swarming reach” is moderate, a radar warning image is displayed in which a moderate number of enemy characters are located on a planet that has changed from blue to green. A middle radar notice effect is performed (see, for example, FIG. 32C).

  When the middle radar warning effect is performed after the weak radar warning effect is performed, the color of the planet changes from blue to green as illustrated in FIGS. 32 (B) and (C). At the same time, a medium radar notice effect will be performed in which the number of enemy characters on the planet increases to a medium level.

(Strong radar notice effect)
In addition, when suggesting that there is a relatively high possibility of developing into an “enemy group assault reach”, a strong radar warning effect is displayed that displays a radar warning image in which many enemy characters are located on the red planet. (For example, see FIG. 27B).

  FIGS. 27 (A) and 27 (B) illustrate how the strong radar warning effect is performed in a state where the weak radar warning effect and the middle radar warning effect are not performed. After being performed, a strong radar warning effect is performed, after a strong radar warning effect is performed after a medium radar warning effect is performed, or after a weak radar warning effect and a medium radar warning effect are performed Sometimes done.

  In this way, when there is a possibility of developing into “enemy group assault reach” or in some cases where there is no possibility, it will be developed into “enemy group assault reach” by executing the above radar warning effect. It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation of the situation, and the player can easily recognize at an early stage how likely it is to develop into an “enemy group assault reach”.

(About the status display area 54)
The state display area 54 is an area where the effect mode name of the effect mode is displayed. In the gaming machine 1, a plurality of effect modes having different types such as a background (background image) displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and an appearing character are prepared, and the state display area 54 includes these effect modes. An effect mode name indicating which effect mode is staying is displayed. Note that the characteristics of each effect mode and changes in the effect mode will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

(Pseudo station number display area 55)
The pseudo-continuous number display area 55 is information indicating the pseudo-continuous number indicating the number of pseudo-variations in the decorative symbol display area 50 (in this embodiment, characters such as “× 2” and “× 3”). Is displayed. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be performed before or after reach establishment. This pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner multiple times in the decorative symbol display area 50 during the single variable display of the special symbol.

(Pseudo-continuous production)
FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining the pseudo-continuous production. When the variation effect using the decorative symbol develops to the pseudo second sequence, first, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, first, the pseudo one sequence that displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner for a time shorter than the variation time of the special symbol. An eye variation effect (shown as “short variation” in FIG. 7) is performed. Then, for example, after the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped in the final stage of the fluctuating first-stage variation effect, a special symbol called a pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped as a middle symbol (for example, FIG. 7 (A) and FIG. 26 ( E) to (G)). As described above, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped as the middle symbol, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are restarted, and the scroll display of the decorative symbols in each column is restarted, and the pseudo second-stage variation effect is produced. It is started (see, for example, FIGS. 7A and 26G to 27A). When the pseudo second-sequence variable display is started in this way, as shown in FIG. 27A, a character indicating a pseudo-sequence number such as “× 2” (indicating that it is a pseudo-second sequence). Character) is displayed in the pseudo-continuous number display area 55.

  On the other hand, when the pseudo-continuous effect develops to the pseudo-third sequence, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the middle symbol after the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped at the end of the pseudo-second variation effect. As shown in FIG. 7B and FIGS. 27E to 27G. In this way, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is restarted as the middle symbol, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are restarted, and the scroll display of the decorative symbols in each column is resumed, and the pseudo third-sequence variation effect is produced. The process is started (see, for example, FIG. 7B and FIG. 28A). In this way, when the variable display of the pseudo third series is started, as shown in FIG. 28A, the character indicating the pseudo series number such as “× 3” (indicating that it is the pseudo third series). Character) is displayed in the pseudo-continuous number display area 55.

(About the small symbol display area 56)
Returning to the description of FIG. 6, the small symbol display area 56 displays a small symbol indicating whether or not the first special symbol and the decorative symbol are being variably displayed. In the small symbol display area 56, as the first special symbol and decorative symbol variation display is started, the small symbol variation display is started (see, for example, FIGS. 24A and 24B). Then, as the first special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped and displayed, the small symbols are also stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (see, for example, FIG. 25 (I)).

  In addition, this small symbol is horizontal so that a symbol sequence consisting of a number sequence in which the numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction from bottom to top is displayed so that a part of the symbols constituting the symbol sequence is displayed. It is the same as the decorative symbol of each column displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 in that the three columns are displayed in the direction. On the other hand, the small symbol is smaller than the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 (see, for example, FIG. 24D), and the display area is fixed to the small symbol display area 56. Is different.

  Although not shown in the figure, the left symbol and the right symbol among the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 are highly decorative in which a character specific to the numeral is added to the numeral. The small symbols are different from the above-mentioned decorative symbols in that the small symbols are composed of numerals only and are low in decorativeness. In addition, the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 may be hidden during a predetermined period except when the variable display starts and when it ends, whereas the small symbol is basically Will not be hidden.

  In addition, the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 may be restarted after being displayed in a pseudo stop, whereas the small symbol is not restarted from such a pseudo stop. In this respect, it is different from the decorative design. In addition, if a small symbol is displayed in a manner indicating reach during the reach production, the small symbol may be smaller than the decorative symbol, indicating that the first special symbol or the variation of the decorative symbol is being displayed. May not be clearly identifiable. For this reason, at least until the timing immediately before the hit notification effect or the loss notification effect is performed, the small symbols are scroll-displayed without being displayed in the reach mode (see, for example, FIG. 25).

[Configuration Example of Fist Object 71 and Enemy Object 72]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 8, a configuration example of the fist role 71 and the enemy role 72 will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the composition of the effect actors 71 and 72 and the accessory effect performed using these effect actors 71 and 72 in the normal gaming state.

(Configuration example of the fist role 71)
In the present embodiment, the fist role 71 is configured as a production role imitating a human arm (see FIG. 8C), and is arranged in a space between the game board 2 and the liquid crystal screen 5. Yes. The fist role 71 is usually arranged at an initial position below the liquid crystal screen 5 so that only the tip of the fist can be seen from the opening of the game board 2 (see FIG. 8A). On the other hand, the fist character 71 can move in a direction approaching the enemy character 72, and from the initial position (the tip portion is located near the center of the liquid crystal screen 5) to the first effect position. (See FIG. 8B) and when moving from the initial position to the second effect position (the tip is located at the upper right end of the liquid crystal screen 5) (see FIG. 8C). There is. Although not shown in FIG. 8, the fist role 71 has a built-in fist role lamp 711 (see FIG. 39) made up of a plurality of LEDs and the like. When the object 71 is located at the first effect position or when the fighting object 71 is located at the second effect position, light is emitted in a predetermined light emission pattern. Note that the fist role lamp 711 may emit light during the movement of the fist role 71.

(Configuration example of enemy character 72)
In the present embodiment, the enemy character 72 is configured as a production character imitating the top of the great monkey's neck, and is arranged at a position close to the upper right speaker 242 in the upper right part of the frame member 3 (FIG. 1). reference). The enemy character 72 has a neck portion 721 that imitates the neck portion of the great monkey and a face portion 722 that imitates the upper portion from the neck of the great monkey (see FIG. 8C). The face portion 722 is configured to be rotatable counterclockwise with respect to the neck portion 721 fixed to the frame member 3.

  The enemy character 72 does not operate when the fist item 71 moves from the initial position to the first effect position, and operates when the fist item 71 moves to the second effect position. Specifically, the face 722 rotates counterclockwise as the fist object 71 moves from the initial position to the second effect position (see FIGS. 8A and 8C). Thereby, the player can be given an impression that the neck of the enemy character 72 is twisted by the attack of the fist character 71, and the effect using the fist character 71 and the effect using the enemy character 72 are synergistic. Depending on the effect, it is possible to obtain a high performance effect.

  The neck portion 721 incorporates, for example, a first enemy role lamp 723 configured with a plurality of LEDs (see FIG. 39), and the face portion 722 includes a plurality of LEDs, for example. The second enemy lamp 724 (see FIG. 39) to be used is incorporated. When the face part 722 rotates, the enemy object 72 emits the first lamp 723 of the enemy object in a predetermined light emission pattern, so that the cross section of the neck part 721 emits light (see FIG. 8C). The two lamps 724 emit light with a predetermined light emission pattern, so that both eyes of the face 722 are illuminated (see FIG. 8C). In this way, by causing the lamps 723 and 724 to emit light in accordance with the operation of the enemy character 72, the operation of the face 722 can be effectively produced.

[About the effect production]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, various kinds of effect production are executed using both or one of the fist role 71 and the enemy role 72.

(Function effect production at the start of change in the normal gaming state using the fist role 71)
FIG. 9 is a time chart for explaining the effect effect performed in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 9A shows the effect effect performed using the fist role 71 in the normal gaming state. It is a time chart for demonstrating.

  In the normal gaming state, when the first special symbol determination is executed and the variation display of the first special symbol is started, the fist role 71 is used for the purpose of suggesting that a hit notification effect may be performed. There is a case where an effect production at the start of change is performed (see FIGS. 8A and 8B and FIG. 9A). Specifically, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. In such a case, whether or not to execute the effect production at the start of change is determined, for example, by lottery using a production random number. Here, when it is determined to execute the effect production at the start of change, when the change in the start of the change in which the funeral object 71 moves from the initial position to the first effect position and the fist effect lamp 711 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern. An effect production is executed.

  In this way, when the fluctuating start character effect using the fist character 71 is performed, the enemy character 72 is not used, as shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. Since the accessory 71 also moves only to the first effect position (because the moving distance is short), it is possible to give the player an impression that it may be a chance.

(Direction notification effect using fist role 71 and enemy role 72)
FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram for explaining a winning notification character effect using the fist character 71 and the enemy character 72. FIG. 9 (B) is a time chart for explaining the winning notification combination effect.

  In the present embodiment, during the display of variation of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol in the normal gaming state, the winning notification effect effect (FIG. 5) suggests that the winning notification effect is executed immediately before the winning notification effect is executed. 8 (C)) may be executed. Specifically, an effective period in which the button operation on the effect button 26 is valid starts before a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds before) in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the jackpot (for example, a doublet) (FIG. 9). (See (B)). During the period from the start to the end of the effective period, a button image imitating the production button 26, a word for prompting the button operation (for example, “press!” Or “hit!”), And the remaining time of the effective period A button effect for displaying the gauge image shown is performed (see FIG. 28F). On the other hand, when the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period, the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the first variable display of the first special symbol is started is “big hit”. In this case, a hit notification character effect using both the fist character 71 and the enemy character 72 is executed.

  In this hit notification function effect, as shown in FIG. 8C, the fist role 71 moves from the initial position to the second effect position and the fist role lamp 711 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern. . In addition, the face part 722 of the enemy object 72 rotates and the enemy object first lamp 723 and the enemy object second lamp 724 emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, respectively, and the cross section of the eye part of the face part 722 and the neck part 721. Emits light. In the winning notification role effect, the fist role lamp 711, the enemy role first lamp 723, and the enemy role second lamp 724 all emit light in rainbow colors.

  As described above, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, a doublet such as “777”) indicating that the winning combination is produced by performing the hit notification role effect in which the fist role 71 and the enemy role 72 are interlocked with each other. Can feel that they have won a big hit by defeating the enemy with their own operation, and can achieve a high production effect.

  In addition, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the variable display of the first special symbol is started is “losing”, the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period. Even if it does, a hit notification character effect will not be performed. That is, the fist object 71 and the enemy object 72 do not operate.

  In addition, when button operation is not performed within said effective period, for example, a hit alerting agent effect is automatically performed at the timing which an effective period ends. In addition, since the hit notification actor effect is an effect that suggests in advance that the hit notification effect for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol in a manner of notifying the jackpot, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the loss. It is not executed when the loss notification effect to be executed is executed. That is, even when the loss notification effect is executed, the button effect is executed prior to the loss notification effect. Even if the player performs a button operation in response to the button effect, The notification character effect is not executed. In this case, an effect display different from the effect display (for example, an effect display indicating that the player character defeats the enemy character) performed when the hit notification character effect is performed (for example, a state in which the player character is defeated by the enemy character). Effect display) is performed on the liquid crystal screen 5.

  In addition, the hit notification role effect using the fist role 71 and the enemy role 72 is not limited to the normal game state, but is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit when the game is controlled in the probability variation game state. This is similarly performed during the variable display of the second special symbol (or the first special symbol) to be performed (see FIG. 11B).

  However, in the normal gaming state, the hitting notification effect is performed according to the button operation of the player in the enemy group assault reach, whereas in the probability variation gaming state, the hitting is performed according to the button operation by the player. There are a case where a notification character effect is performed and a case where a notification character effect is automatically performed regardless of whether or not the player has operated a button. In other words, in the probability variation gaming state, there are cases where an effective period in which button operation is effective occurs and when it does not occur, prior to the winning notification effect production. In this way, by performing the hitting notification effect production without the button operation by the player, the player can feel the feeling that the big hit has come suddenly, and the player feels both surprise and joy, You can enjoy the game with the big hit games that will be played afterwards.

(Function effect production in the probabilistic gaming state using the fist character 71)
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an accessory effect performed using the effect actors 71 and 72 in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 11 is a time chart for explaining the accessory effect performed in the probability variation gaming state.

(About prior judgment)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the case where a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 during the display of the variation of the special symbol in the normal gaming state, the variation of the special symbol in the probability variation gaming state (or the short-time gaming state). Even when a game ball wins at the second starting port 12 during display, it is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of rights for second special symbol determination according to the winning.
As described above, when the right of the second special symbol determination is suspended, a prior determination as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game is executed before the second special symbol determination is executed. Specifically, the second special symbol determination is performed based on the jackpot random number (random number for determining the jackpot or the loss) acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 described above. In this case, it is determined in advance whether or not it will be determined as “big hit”. Further, according to the execution of the second special symbol determination based on the variation pattern random number (random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed) obtained together with the jackpot random number. Which variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed is also determined in advance. Note that these advance determinations will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 46, but the same advance determinations may be made regarding the suspension of the first special symbol determination.

  In the following description, this pre-determination is referred to as “prefetching”, and the special symbol determination to be pre-determined is referred to as “pre-reading target”, which is a special symbol that is started in response to the execution of the special symbol determination. The fluctuation display may be referred to as “the fluctuation”.

  By the way, during the variation display of the second special symbol, it is possible to execute a predetermined reach effect both when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” and “losing”. is there. That is, the reach effect is always executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, while the reach effect is also executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing”. Sometimes. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined in advance in which variation pattern the reach effect is performed when the second special symbol is variably displayed. For this reason, the second special symbol corresponding to the execution of the suspended second special symbol determination is made by predetermining the variation pattern of the second special symbol to be selected when the second special symbol determination is performed. It is possible to specify in advance whether or not a reach effect is to be performed during symbol variation display.

(Regarding the look-ahead production (enemy production))
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specific pre-determination result indicating that the variation pattern of the second special symbol in which the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is executed is selected. Is obtained, an effect lottery is executed as to whether or not to execute a prefetching effect using the enemy character 72 and the upper right speaker 242 (see FIG. 1). Production is performed.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, only the variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol. For this reason, even when a specific pre-determination result indicating “big hit” is obtained, the same effect lottery is executed, and the prefetching effect production is executed according to the lottery result. Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the prefetching effect is executed in a part of the case where the specific prior determination result is obtained.

By the way, when a specific pre-determination result indicating “big hit” is obtained, when a pre-reading effect is performed and reach is established, a winning notification effect is always performed thereafter.
On the other hand, when a specific pre-determination result indicating “losing” is obtained, even if the pre-reading effect is performed and the reach is established, the hit notification effect is not performed, and the loss notification effect is always performed. Is done.

  For this reason, if the winning probability of the effect lottery performed when a specific pre-determination result indicating “losing” is obtained is set higher, the loss notification effect is often performed after the pre-reading effect. As a result, there is a possibility that the prefetching effect production may become an effect that the player cannot expect at all.

  For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the effect lottery executed when a specific pre-determination result indicating “big hit” is obtained is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 40%). On the other hand, the winning probability of the effect lottery executed when a specific pre-determination result indicating “losing” is obtained is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 20%).

(Specific example of prefetching effect production (enemy production))
The prefetching effect production of the present embodiment is the following production.
That is, when the specific pre-determined result is obtained according to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12 and the effect lottery is won, the face 722 swings to the left and right so as to swing the neck sideways. The operation, the flashing light emission in which the enemy lamp second lamp 724 built in the face 722 blinks in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the enemy voice output for outputting the sound of the enemy character 72 from the upper right speaker 242 are started (FIG. 10 (A) and FIG. 11 (A)). As described above, since the prefetching effect production performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is accompanied by enemy voice output, in the following description, the prefetching effect production may be referred to as “enemy hostage production”. .

  The hostile effect composed of the swinging motion of the face 722, the flashing emission of the enemy role second lamp 724, and the enemy voice output from the upper right speaker 242 is the second special symbol determination subject to prior determination. This is continued until reach is established during the variation display of the second special symbol after the execution of (see FIG. 11A).

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, during the display of the variation of the second special symbol, a reach effect is made to notify the winner depending on whether or not the battle with the enemy is won. By continuing the production, it is possible to give the player an impression that the chance to win a jackpot (the chance to develop into a battle with the enemy and win there) is approaching, and the game is timed to reach Since the person can specify easily, a high production effect can be obtained.

  As is apparent from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, a case where a prior determination result indicating “big hit” is obtained, and “losing” are performed. It is possible to execute an enemy effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a hit notification effect may be executed both in the case where the prior determination result shown is obtained. In addition, this enemy effect produces after the change display of the 2nd special symbol currently performed based on the result of the prior determination, when the advance determination is performed during the change display of the 2nd special symbol. It can also be said to be an effect that makes the player expect that a notification effect (notifying that a jackpot game is executed) is executed in the variation display of the second special symbol performed.

By the way, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the probability of jackpot (about 1/143) in the probability variation gaming state is higher than the jackpot probability (1/300) in the normal gaming state. Is set to
In this way, in the probability variation gaming state, it is easier to determine “big hit” than in the normal gaming state. Therefore, the hit notification effect is easily executed after the reach is established. When the reach is established, for example, once in 5 times. The hit notification effect is executed at a ratio of about. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, the player's expectation with respect to the jackpot can be effectively enhanced by performing the above-mentioned hostile effect.

On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, since it is difficult to determine “big hit” compared to the probability variation gaming state, the loss notification effect is likely to be executed after the reach is established, for example, only about once every tens of times. The notification effect is not executed.
If hostile performance is performed in a situation where it is difficult to connect to the jackpot, the hostile performance will be difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation for the jackpot, which may reduce the performance effect. .

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hostile effect as the prefetching effect is performed in the probability changing game state, while the enemy effect is not performed in the normal game state.

(Regarding the case where the hostile effect and the hit announcement effect effect are performed)
FIG. 11 (B) is a time chart for explaining a case where a winning combination effect is performed after an enemy effect is performed in the probability variation gaming state.

When the enemy lottery effect lottery is won after the specific pre-determined result indicating “big hit” is obtained, as shown in FIG. The above-mentioned hit notification actor effect is performed in the same manner as that performed at the time.
In this way, by performing the enemy alert effect after performing the hostile effect, the feeling that the great monkey who is the boss of the enemy group approached, attacked the great monkey and defeated the great monkey Can be felt by the player, and a high performance effect can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 11B, in the hostile effect, the first enemy sound is output from the upper right speaker 242, and in the subsequent hit notification character effect, the first enemy sound Is output from the upper right speaker 242 to enhance the relevance of the dual-effects production and obtain a high production effect.

<Variation of hostile production>
In the present embodiment, the hostile effect is started at the time of winning the start opening (strictly, when the specific pre-determination result is obtained according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12). However, in another embodiment, for example, when a game ball is won at the second start port 12 and the variation display of the second special symbol is being displayed, the next variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. The hostile effect may be started at the start timing. Further, the hostile effect may be started at the timing when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started in accordance with the execution of the second special symbol that is the target of the prior determination. That is, the timing for starting the enemy effect is not limited to the timing described in the present embodiment, but may be another timing.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where a hostile effect is complete | finished when reach is achieved during the fluctuation | variation display of the 2nd special symbol corresponding to the 2nd special symbol determination used as the look-ahead object, In the form, for example, the enemy effect may be terminated at a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the enemy effect was started. That is, the end timing of the enemy effect is not limited to the timing exemplified in the present embodiment, but may be another timing.

  In the present embodiment, all three types of effects such as the swinging movement of the face 722, the flashing emission of the enemy role second lamp 724, and the enemy voice output from the upper right speaker 242 are continued until the enemy effect ends. However, in other embodiments, only one or any two of these three types of effects are continued until the hostile effect ends, and the remaining effects are You may employ | adopt the structure of ending after predetermined time (for example, 3 second) progress after starting an effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the enemy effect is composed of the above three types of effects will be described. In other embodiments, the swinging motion of the face 722, the flashing emission of the enemy role second lamp 724, In addition, the hostile effect composed of any one or two of the enemy voice outputs from the upper right speaker 242 may be performed. For example, in another embodiment, for example, an enemy effect that does not include the swinging motion of the face 722, an enemy effect that does not include an enemy voice output, or an enemy effect that includes only enemy voice output is performed. May be. That is, the hostile effect may not be accompanied by the action of the enemy character 72.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where a hostile effect is performed using the enemy character 72 and the upper right speaker 242, the effect means used for a hostile effect can be changed suitably, and in other embodiments, an enemy character is used. The hostile effect may be performed using only 72, or the hostile effect may be performed using only the upper right speaker 242. In another embodiment, the enemy character 72 and the upper right speaker 242 may be combined with the liquid crystal screen 5 to perform a hostile effect. That is, the type and number of effect means used for hostile effect can be changed as appropriate.

<Variation example of winning notification function production>
In the present embodiment, a case of performing a winning notification character effect using both the fist character 71 and the enemy character 72 will be described. However, in another embodiment, either the fist character 71 or the enemy character 72 is performed. You may make it perform the winning notification effect production using. In this case, a winning notification effect using only the enemy character 72 may be performed, or a winning notification effect using only the fist character 71 may be performed (without using the enemy character 72). ) You may make it perform the winning notification actor effect using the fist character 71 and the liquid crystal screen 5, or the winning notification agent using the enemy character 72 and the liquid crystal screen 5 (without using the fist character 71). You may make it perform.
In this way, the effect means used for the winning notification character effect is not limited to the effect characters such as the fist character 71 and the enemy character 72 but may be other effect means.

  In another embodiment, the hostile effect and the winning notification effect effect may be the same effect using exactly the same effect means.

[About the production mode related to the first mode transition production]
FIG. 12 is a screen diagram for explaining the first mode transition effect. As illustrated in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes including a normal mode, an enemy hide mode, and a night mode are prepared as effect modes in the normal gaming state. In addition to these three types of effect modes, two types of effect modes, a storm mode and a lightning zone, are also prepared as the effect modes in the normal gaming state. These effect modes are based on FIG. This will be described in detail later.

  When staying in the normal mode, as illustrated in FIG. 12A, for example, a background image representing a landscape with a bridge over a river located in front of the mountain is displayed, and “normal mode” is displayed. The effect mode name is displayed in the state display area 54.

  On the other hand, when staying in the enemy hideout mode, as illustrated in FIG. 12C, for example, a background image representing a situation in which the enemy soldiers are active in the hideout of the enemy group is displayed. The effect mode name “enemy hide mode” is displayed in the state display area 54.

  When staying in the night mode, as illustrated in FIG. 12D, for example, a background image representing the night sky is displayed, and an effect mode name “night mode” is displayed in the state display area 54. Is displayed.

(About the first mode transition effect)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a first mode transition effect may be performed in which the effect mode is shifted with respect to the three types of effect modes illustrated in FIG.
When the first mode transition effect is performed in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to another effect mode, the following effect display is performed. That is, when the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode (see FIG. 12A) to another effect mode, a darkening effect (see FIG. 12B) suggesting that the effect mode changes is performed. During this darkening effect, the background image is hidden, the effect mode name in the state display area 54 is also hidden, and the decorative symbols are also hidden. This darkening effect is performed for several seconds (for example, 2 seconds).

  When this darkening effect is performed, the effect mode changes to the enemy hide mode (see FIG. 12C) or the night mode (see FIG. 12D). As a result, the background image and the effect mode name are changed to the background image and the effect mode name corresponding to the enemy hide mode, or the background image and the effect mode name corresponding to the night mode.

  In the present embodiment, the above three types of effect modes have functions as suggestive effects. Specifically, the normal mode has a function that suggests that the degree of expectation to develop into an “enemy group assault reach” with relatively high jackpot reliability is relatively low. Enemy hideout mode has a function that suggests that the degree of expectation to develop into “enemy swarming reach” is moderate. When the variation pattern of the first special symbol that will be developed into “enemy group assault reach” is selected, and when the variation pattern of the first special symbol that does not develop into “enemy group assault reach” is selected In some cases, the production mode may change to the enemy hideout mode. For this reason, the player can easily recognize that there is a possibility of developing into “enemy group assault reach” based on the fact that the production mode has changed to the enemy hide mode.

  On the other hand, the night mode has a function that suggests that the above-described pseudo-rendition effect develops to the pseudo-third series and eventually develops into “enemy group assault reach”. The production mode changes to the night mode in some cases when the variation pattern of the first special symbol, which will develop into the “enemy group assault reach” after the pseudo-rendition production has been developed to the pseudo 3rd series. There are things to do. For this reason, the player recognizes in advance that the pseudo-rendition production will develop to the third pseudo-attack and then to “enemy group assault reach” based on the change of the production mode to the night mode. It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  When comparing the enemy hideout mode and the night mode, even if the production mode changes to the enemy hideout mode, it may not develop into “enemy group assault reach”, whereas the production mode changes to the night mode. They are different in that they will always evolve into “enemy swarming reach” if they change.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 12, after the effect mode is changed from the normal mode to the enemy hide mode through the dark turn effect, the effect mode is changed from the enemy hide mode to the night mode through the similar dark turn effect. A transition pattern for changing the first mode transition effect is also prepared. Players who felt that the first mode transition effect of this transition pattern was the enemy's hideout mode, and the expectation of development to jackpot reliability and enemy group assault reach was not so high. On the other hand, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the production mode will change to the night mode and a high expectation for the jackpot.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even when the right of the first special symbol determination is reserved, the same prior determination as when the right of the second special symbol determination is held is performed. Is possible. For this reason, before the first special symbol determination is actually executed, whether or not the jackpot game is executed is specified in advance, and selected at the start of the variation as a result of the first special symbol determination being executed. The variation pattern of the first special symbol to be performed can be specified in advance.

  In the gaming machine 1, based on the result of the preliminary determination relating to these first special symbol determinations, whether or not to develop into an “enemy group assault reach” and whether or not a pseudo-continuous effect that develops up to the third pseudo-stage is executed. It is possible to specify whether or not and perform the first mode transition effect based on the specification result. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol that is performed before the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol determination subject to the prior determination (the variation). As described above, it is possible to perform the first mode transition effect in which the effect mode is shifted. In the gaming machine 1, it is also possible to perform the first mode transition effect that causes the effect mode to be shifted as described above at the start of the change (see, for example, FIGS. 26A to 26D). In addition, in the gaming machine 1, when the pseudo continuous effect develops from the pseudo first sequence to the pseudo second sequence in the change, it is possible to perform the first mode transition effect as described above to shift the effect mode. Yes (see FIGS. 30A to 30D).

<Modification regarding first mode transition effect>
In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted that always develops into an “enemy group assault reach” when it develops up to the pseudo third station. For this reason, the night mode is a production mode that has both the first function that suggests that the pseudo-rendition production will be developed to the third pseudo-rendition and the second function that suggests development to “enemy group assault reach”. It can be said that there is.
In addition, both the “enemy group assault reach” and the pseudo-rendition production that develops to the third pseudo-rendition are productions with relatively high jackpot reliability. For this reason, it can be said that the night mode is an effect mode further having a third function that suggests that the jackpot reliability is relatively high.
On the other hand, the night mode does not necessarily have to have all these three functions. In other embodiments, the night mode is an effect mode having any one of the above three functions. It may be a production mode that has any two of the above three functions.

In another embodiment, the first mode transition effect in which the effect mode changes to another effect mode may be performed without performing the darkening effect described above. In addition, the condition is that the number of changes, which is the number of times the first special symbol is displayed while staying in a certain production mode, has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) regardless of the result of prior determination. Even if the effect mode is changed, or the character SP reach or the enemy group assault reach is performed during the first special symbol variation display, the effect mode is changed. Good.
However, although the jackpot reliability is not high at all, it is not preferable to change the stage mode from the normal mode to the enemy hide mode or the night mode more than necessary. For this reason, when performing the first mode transition effect that is not based on the result of the prior determination, for example, a plurality of normal modes with different background images are prepared, and the effect mode is changed between these normal modes. A mode transition effect may be performed.

[About the production mode related to the second mode transition production]
FIG. 13 is a screen diagram for explaining the second mode transition effect. As illustrated in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, in addition to the normal mode (an example of the first effect mode) described above, the storm mode (an example of the second effect mode) is used as a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes. ) And a lightning strike zone (an example of a third effect mode) are prepared.

  Of these three types of effect modes, the normal mode (see FIG. 13A) is as described above based on FIG. In the present embodiment, the normal mode is an effect mode that suggests that the jackpot reliability is relatively low (for example, about 3%), but in other embodiments, the effect mode does not indicate the jackpot reliability. It may be.

  The storm mode (see FIG. 13C) is an effect mode that suggests that the hit notification effect is easier to execute than the normal mode, and suggests that the jackpot reliability is moderate (for example, about 8%). This is a production mode. When the storm mode and the normal mode are compared, the type of background image, the name of the effect mode (displayed in the status display area 54), the output mode of the effect sound output from the speaker 24, and the like are different from each other. When staying in the storm mode, a background image representing a state where rain clouds are raining is displayed.

  Here, when this storm mode is compared with the night mode described above with reference to FIG. That is, when the mode is shifted to the night mode, as described above, it is determined that the pseudo-continuous effect develops to the pseudo third continuous and develops to “enemy group assault reach”. On the other hand, the storm mode is an effect mode that suggests that the degree of reliability of the jackpot is medium, and even if the mode shifts to the storm mode, the jackpot is often not connected. For this reason, it can be said that the night mode is an effect mode with higher jackpot reliability than the storm mode.

  The lightning strike zone (see FIG. 13D) is an effect mode that suggests that the hit notification effect is easier to execute than the storm mode, and suggests that the jackpot reliability is relatively high (for example, about 40%). It is a production mode. When this lightning zone is compared with the normal mode and the storm mode, in addition to the type of background image and the output mode of the effect sound output from the speaker 24, the hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 and the area 52 are displayed. The display mode of the icon is different from these two types of effect modes (see FIG. 13).

  In addition, when staying in the lightning zone, the state display area 54 is not formed, and the “lightning zone” or “RAIGEKI-ZONE” is displayed on the annular image displayed so as to surround the decorative symbol display area 50 and the small symbol display area 56. The point that “” is displayed is also different from the above two types of effect modes. Although not shown in the figure, when staying in the lightning strike zone, a background image representing a state of heavy thunderstorms is displayed inside the annular image.

  If you move to this thunderstorm zone before reach is reached, reach will always be established and develop into some sort of reach production. In addition, when moving to the thunder storm zone, there is a case where it directly develops to “enemy group assault reach” without going through the normal reach or the character SP reach.

  Note that the plurality of effect modes include the display mode of effect images (decorative symbols, small symbols, effect mode names, background images, characters, etc. in this embodiment) displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the effects output from the speaker 24. The sound output mode and the light emission modes of various lamps such as the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 may be different from each other.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there may be a second mode transition effect that shifts the effect mode with respect to the three types of effect modes illustrated in FIG.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 13, when the second mode transition effect in which the mode transition is performed from the normal mode to the storm mode is performed, and when the lightning zone is from the normal mode via the storm mode. There is a case where a second mode transition effect is performed in which the mode transition is performed, and a second mode transition effect is performed in which the mode is directly shifted from the normal mode to the lightning zone without passing through the storm mode. Further, as will be described later, there may be a gaze mode transition effect that appears to transition to the effect mode but does not actually shift.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended, a prior determination regarding the suspension is performed. Whether to perform the second mode transition effect, if the second mode transition effect is to be performed, what transition pattern is used to transition the effect mode, or if the second mode transition effect is not performed, Whether or not to perform the determination is determined based on the result of the prior determination.

  When the mode is changed from the normal mode to the storm mode, the dark change effect common to the case where the effect mode is changed in the first mode change effect is performed (see FIGS. 12B and 13B). As described above, when the darkening effect is performed while staying in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the enemy hide mode (see FIG. 12C) and the night mode (see FIG. 12D). There are a case of shifting to the storm mode and a case of shifting to the storm mode (see FIG. 13C). For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while watching that the darkening effect is being performed and guessing where to move and expecting to shift to the effect mode with the high jackpot reliability to suggest. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the normal mode is shifted to the enemy hide mode, the case where the night mode is shifted, and the case where the storm mode is shifted is described as a case where the same darkening effect is performed. Then, you may make it vary the production | presentation aspect of a darkening effect by a transfer destination. For example, when shifting to the enemy hide mode, the darkening effect is executed over a first time (for example, 2 seconds), and when shifting to the night mode, the darkening effect is executed over a second time (for example, 5 seconds). In the case of shifting to the storm mode, a configuration in which a darkening effect is executed over a third time (for example, 3 seconds) is given as an example. In this way, by setting the time required for the darkening effect to be the time according to the jackpot reliability suggested by each effecting mode, the transition destination can be specified in advance from the effecting mode of the darkening effect.

  On the other hand, when three special symbols called lightning stroke symbols (see FIG. 22) are displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 while staying in the normal mode or the storm mode, the mode shifts to the lightning stroke zone, and the lightning stroke symbol is displayed. If even one is not displayed, it does not move to the lightning zone.

(Regarding the flow of production with and without transition to the lightning zone)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 20, the flow of effects in each of the case where the transition to the lightning stroke zone and the case where the transition is not performed will be described. Here, FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of mode transition related to the lightning stroke zone. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are screen views showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone before the change is started. FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are screen views showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone after the change is started. FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone via the storm mode before the change is started.

  When there is a possibility of shifting to the lightning strike zone, an effect called “lightning strike notice” is performed. The lightning strike notice is an effect that represents the occurrence of lightning strikes using the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24. This lightning strike notice includes a true lightning strike notice that suggests the entry of a lightning strike zone and a gasket that suggests that no lightning strike zone has entered. There is a lightning strike notice.

In the true lightning strike notice (for example, see FIGS. 15 and 16), the effect display (for example, see FIGS. 15C and 15D) in which a lightning strike occurs and the lightning strike symbol is displayed is displayed in the left column of the symbol display area 50. , Production performed in all of the middle row and the right row. In the second mode transition effect that transitions to the lightning zone, this true lightning strike is performed.
The lightning strike notice of one of the gussets is not shown in the figure, but the above-mentioned effect display is an effect that can be performed only in one or two of the above three columns, and it appears that the lightning strike zone is entered However, in the case of the Gase mode transition effect that does not actually change, this Gase lightning strike will be given.

<Pattern entering the lightning zone before the start of the change>
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, a specific example of the second mode transition effect that enters the lightning stroke zone before the change of the prefetch target is started will be described. Here, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are screen views showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect in which the transition to the lightning zone is started before the change is started.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A), when a true lightning strike notice (see FIG. 14 (B)) is performed while staying in the normal mode, the first special symbol determination subject to prior determination is performed. Before the corresponding change starts, the lightning zone is entered (see FIG. 14C), and then the change starts (see FIG. 14D).

  Based on the result of the prior determination regarding the suspension of the first special symbol determination, the mode transition from the normal mode to the lightning zone can be made before the variation display (the variation) of the first special symbol corresponding to the suspension is started. If determined, the following effect display is performed.

  In FIG. 15 (A), two hold icons indicating that two rights for the first special symbol determination are held are displayed in the hold area 51, and the change of the first special symbol is accompanied. Thus, the appearance that the decorative symbols and the small symbols are displayed in a variable manner is shown. Here, with respect to the right of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the second hold icon (hold icon set as “prefetch target”) displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, As described above, it is determined in advance that the mode is changed to the lightning stroke zone before the start of the change.

  In such a case, the following lightning strike is executed. For example, a series of display effects in which a lightning strike occurs immediately after 8 symbols reach the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the left column, and a lightning strike symbol is displayed on the left column, with respect to the left column of the decorative symbol display area 50. Is performed (see FIGS. 15B to 15D). Next, a series of display effects in which a lightning strike occurs immediately after 7 symbols reach the center in the vertical direction of the right column and a lightning strike symbol is displayed on the right column, are displayed on the right column of the decorative symbol display area 50. (See FIGS. 15E to 15G). A series of display effects in which a lightning strike occurs immediately after one symbol reaches the center in the vertical direction of the middle row and a lightning strike symbol is displayed in the middle row is displayed on the middle row of the decorative symbol display area 50. Is performed (see FIGS. 15H to 15I and FIGS. 16A to 16B). As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 16B, the decorative symbol display area 50 has three lightning stroke symbols. Although not shown in the figure, when the above-described series of effect display is performed in each column, an effect sound that is emitted during a lightning strike is output from the speaker 24.

  Immediately after the three lightning strike symbols are arranged, the first special symbol corresponding to the icon is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol variation display (scroll display) is continued (see FIG. 16B). As described above, since the small symbol variation display is continued in the small symbol display area 56, even when three lightning strike symbols different from the normal decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50, the first special The player can easily recognize that the symbols (and the decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner.

Subsequently, when the variation display according to the variation pattern selected in advance has elapsed since the first variation display of the first special symbol is started, this is executed when the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is notified that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”. Specifically, in the decorative symbol display area 50, three lightning strike symbols are stopped and displayed, and in the small symbol display area 56, a small symbol of a broken eye that informs of “losing” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 16 ( C)).
Here, at the same timing as when lightning strikes occur in each row, there are 8 symbols in the left column (see FIG. 15B), 7 symbols in the right column (see FIG. 15E), Since one symbol (see FIG. 15 (I)) is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, a small symbol indicating the “817” discoloration pattern in which these decorative symbols are kept stationary at the time of loss notification is displayed. The display is stopped (see FIG. 16C).

Next, when the first special symbol and the small symbol are stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second), the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 is displayed. Is started. At that time, as illustrated in FIG. 16D, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 is shifted to the area 52 as the icon, and two prefetched objects are displayed. The eye hold icon shifts to the left in the hold area 51 and is displayed as a new first hold icon, and the small symbol variation display is started in accordance with the display change.
In this case, it is determined in advance that the mode transition to the lightning zone is made when the change display of the first special symbol this time (the change display immediately before the change) is started. Is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 16D). Also, since the characters “lightning zone” are superimposed on the decorative symbol, they do not appear in FIG. 16D, but the decorative symbol variation display in the decorative symbol display area 50 is also started.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined time (for example, several seconds) elapses after the first variable display of the first special symbol is started, a screen configuration corresponding to the lightning zone is formed (see FIG. 16E). The screen configuration of the lightning zone is as described above with reference to FIG. 13D, but the effect mode name in the state display area 54 is hidden, the icon in the area 52 and the hold icon in the hold area 51 are displayed. The display mode is changed to the display mode corresponding to the lightning stroke zone, and an annular image indicating that the lightning zone has entered is displayed so as to surround the decorative symbol and the small symbol.

  In the case where the change starts in the state where the lightning strike zone is entered, the change effect before the change is not performed with the reach effect or the notice effect that suggests the jackpot reliability. For this reason, during the variation display of the first special symbol this time, there is no effect other than the effect of changing the screen configuration, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a loss. Similarly, the decorative symbols and small symbols indicating the loss are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 16F).

  Then, when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed after the first special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the small symbol are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol determination to be prefetched (ie, “ Variation ") is started. At that time, the hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 shifts to the area 56 and starts to be displayed as the icon, and the display of the decorative symbols and the small symbols is started (FIGS. 16F and 16G). )reference).

  In addition, when the change corresponding to the look-ahead target is started in the state of entering the lightning stroke zone in this way, as described above, reach is always established and some reach effect is executed, but the lightning stroke zone itself is Since it is a production mode indicating that the jackpot reliability is relatively high, it is easy to finally develop into “enemy group assault reach”, and it is easy to be notified of the winning by “enemy group assault reach”. On the other hand, although it is a low ratio, reach production only develops up to character SP reach that has a lower hit reliability than "enemy group assault reach", and there may be cases where the winning is reported in character SP reach .

  In addition, although not shown in the figure, a pattern in which lightning strikes and enters the lightning zone in a different order from the order of the left column, right column, and middle column, or a lightning strike and lightning strike symbol is displayed. A pattern is also prepared in which a series of effect displays such as these occur simultaneously in three rows and enter the lightning strike zone.

<Pattern entering the lightning zone at the start of the change>
Next, a specific example of the second mode transition effect that enters the lightning zone at the start of the change corresponding to the prefetch target will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. Here, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are screen views showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that shifts to the lightning zone immediately after the start of the change.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14A, when the change corresponding to the prefetch target is started while staying in the normal mode (see FIG. 14E), a true lightning strike is generated immediately thereafter. Then, it may enter the lightning strike zone (see FIGS. 14F and 14G).

  FIG. 17A illustrates a state immediately after the change is started on the liquid crystal screen 5. As shown in FIG. 17A, the hold icon corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol determination to be prefetched is shifted from the hold area 51 to the area 52, and the first special symbol change display is started. Along with this, the variation display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started.

  When the change is started in this way, the following lightning strike is made. For example, a series of display effects in which a lightning strike occurs immediately after three symbols reach the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the left column and a lightning strike symbol is displayed on the left column, a display effect on the left column of the decorative symbol display area 50 Is performed (see FIGS. 17B to 17D). Next, a series of display effects in which lightning strikes immediately after 6 symbols reach the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the right column and a lightning strike symbol is displayed on the right column, are displayed on the right column of the decorative symbol display area 50. (See FIGS. 17E to 17G). A series of display effects in which lightning strikes immediately after the two symbols reach the center in the vertical direction of the middle row and a lightning strike symbol is displayed in the middle row, with respect to the middle row of the decorative symbol display area 50. (See FIGS. 17H and 18A to 18B). As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 18B, the decorative symbol display area 50 has three lightning stroke symbols.

  When entering the lightning zone immediately after the change starts, when the lightning strokes are ready, a small symbol indicating the same number as the decorative symbol displayed in each column immediately before the occurrence of the lightning strike is a small symbol display area 56. Stop pseudo. Here, 3 symbols are displayed as a left symbol immediately before a lightning strike in the left column, 6 symbols are displayed as a right symbol immediately before a lightning strike in the right column, and immediately before a lightning strike occurs in the middle row. Since two symbols were displayed as medium symbols, when three lightning strike symbols are aligned, the small symbol “326” is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 18B).

  Next, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the three lightning stroke symbols are gathered, the scroll display of each small symbol displayed in the small symbol display area 56 is restarted and the “lightning zone” Is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 18C). It should be noted that since the character “lightning zone” is superimposed on the decorative symbol, it does not appear in FIG. 18C, but the scroll of the decorative symbol in each column displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 as a pseudo stop is displayed. The display is also resumed.

  Subsequently, the characters “lightning zone” are deleted to form a screen configuration corresponding to the lightning zone (see FIG. 18D). The screen configuration formed here is the same as the case of entering the lightning stroke zone before the change starts, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

FIGS. 18E and 18F show a state in which the decorative symbols in each column are scrolled and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 in a state where reach has not been established immediately after entering the lightning stroke zone. Has been. As apparent from the notations of FIGS. 18D to 18F, after the screen structure of the lightning stroke zone is formed, the characters of each “lightning stroke zone” indicated by the outer annular image move clockwise, Each “RAIGEKI-ZONE” character indicated by the inner annular image moves counterclockwise.
In this way, in the thunder storm zone, since the effect display (display of the background image) that is not in the storm mode or each stage is performed, it is determined that the game has shifted to the effect mode indicating that the jackpot reliability is relatively high. Can be effectively notified to the person.

  If the screen structure of the lightning storm zone is formed before the reach is established, the same decorative design (reach design) in the left column and the right column is pseudo-stopped after the display of the first special symbol is started. (See FIG. 18G). In this way, when the same decorative symbol is falsely stopped in the left column and the right column as a reach symbol, for example, a reach line connecting these two reach symbols is superimposed on the reach symbol, and a voice such as “Leach!” Is displayed. Output from the speaker 24.

  It should be noted that when reaching the lightning zone, some reach effect is always executed, so there is little need to notify the player of the reach establishment. In addition, if a reach line is displayed or a sound indicating that the reach has been established when reach is established after entering the lightning zone, there is a possibility that an effect relating to the lightning zone will be hindered. For this reason, when reaching reach after entering the lightning zone, the reach line display and the sound output for notifying reach establishment may not be performed.

(About normal reach)
By the way, if the same decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped in both the left and right columns and reach is established, the player's expectation that the same symbol as the reach symbol will stop on the effective line connecting the two reach symbols. Increase normal reach. When this normal reach is performed, the scroll speed of the middle symbol row that has been scroll-displayed at high speed gradually decreases.

  FIG. 18 (H) illustrates the state immediately after 3 symbols, which are the same decorative symbols as the reach symbols, pass through the active line in the middle row, but after the 3 symbols are pseudo-stopped on the active line. When the book is stopped together with the two reach symbols, the symbol set of “333” is set and the jackpot is notified. On the other hand, when the middle symbol different from the reach symbol on the active line is pseudo-stopped and then the book symbol is stopped together with the two reach symbols, for example, a reach losing eye such as “343” is displayed to notify the loss.

(About Character SP Reach)
On the other hand, if the scroll display in the middle row is continued even after the same decorative design as the reach design passes through the active line, the reach production develops from the normal reach production to the character SP reach (FIG. 18 (H) and (See (I)). Although this character SP reach is not shown in the figure, for example, a predetermined character (a friend's character) is a reach production that performs an action to stop the same decorative design as the reach design in the middle row. The jackpot is notified, and if it fails, the reach lose eye is displayed and the loss is notified.

  As described above, when the reach effect develops from the normal reach to the character SP reach, as shown in FIGS. 18 (H) and (I), the two reach symbols that are displayed in a pseudo-stop manner in the decorative symbol display area 50. Then, the scrolled middle symbol moves to the upper right area of the screen while being reduced, and the position and size of the decorative symbol display area 50 are changed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, since the lightning zone has been entered at the start of the change, an effect image dedicated to the lightning zone is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 during normal reach (see FIG. 18H). . On the other hand, in the character SP reach production, a character SP reach production image representing a state in which a predetermined character performs the above-described action is displayed largely on the liquid crystal screen 5. Therefore, when the character SP reach is developed, the effect image dedicated to the lightning zone is deleted so as not to hinder the character SP reach (see FIGS. 18H and 18). In other words, the screen structure of the lightning zone is canceled.

  In this embodiment, the case where the screen configuration of the lightning zone is canceled with the development to the character SP reach or the enemy group assault reach will be described as an example. However, in other embodiments, the screen configuration of the lightning zone is described. You may make it perform reach production, such as character SP reach and enemy group assault reach, maintaining.

<Pattern that does not enter the lightning zone>
Next, a description will be given of the mode transition effect of the gusset that appears to enter the lightning strike stage from the normal mode but does not actually enter. As illustrated in FIG. 14A, there is a case where a lightning lightning strike is performed while staying in the normal mode (see FIG. 14H). Specifically, for example, the Gase lightning strike notices that lightning strikes occur in the left row and the lightning strike symbol is displayed, but there are no lightning strikes in the right and middle rows. It is an effect that does not have the symbols. This lightning lightning warning is often performed while the change time of the first special symbol is short (for example, 8 seconds), and when a lightning lightning warning is made, in most cases, no reach is established. The broken eyes are stopped and displayed, and the loss is notified (see FIG. 14I).

<Pattern entering the lightning zone via storm mode before the start of the change>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, a specific example of the second mode transition effect that enters the lightning zone via the storm mode before the start of the change, which is a prefetch target, will be described. Here, FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of the second mode transition effect that shifts to the lightning zone via the storm mode before the change is started.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14 (A), a darkening effect is generated while staying in the normal mode, and the mode shifts to the storm mode (see FIGS. 14 (J) and (K)), and stays in the storm mode. When a lightning strike is made (see FIG. 14 (L)), a lightning strike zone may be entered from the next change (see FIG. 14 (M)).

  FIG. 19A shows a state in which the symbol variation two times before the variation corresponding to the prefetch target is performed. During the symbol variation, the darkening effect described above based on FIG. 13 may be performed (see FIG. 19B).

  When transitioning to the storm mode after the darkening effect is performed, the effect image (see FIG. 13C) relating to the storm mode is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the characters “storm mode” are superimposed on the effect image. (See FIG. 19C). Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the first special symbol variation display is started is “losing”, the decorative symbol is accompanied with the stop display of the first special symbol. The small symbols are also stopped and displayed in a manner showing a loss (see FIG. 19D).

  Next, when a predetermined fixed time elapses after the first special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the small symbol are completely stopped, the hold of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest hold icon is digested. Specifically, the held first special symbol determination is executed, and the first special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the small symbol are started to be displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 19E). When the change display of these symbols is started, as shown in FIG. 19E, the earliest hold icon is shifted from the hold area 51 to the area 52 and displayed as the icon. The prefetch target hold icon is also shifted within the hold area 51 and displayed as the earliest hold icon.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses after the first special symbol variation display is started, a true lightning strike notice is started. Specifically, for example, a series of display effects in which lightning strikes immediately after 8 symbols reach the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the left column and a lightning strike symbol is displayed on the left column are displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50. This is performed for the left column (see FIGS. 19F to 19H). Next, a series of display effects in which a lightning strike occurs immediately after 7 symbols reach the center in the vertical direction of the right column and a lightning strike symbol is displayed on the right column, are displayed on the right column of the decorative symbol display area 50. (See FIGS. 19I and 20A to 20B). A series of display effects in which a lightning strike occurs immediately after one symbol reaches the center in the vertical direction of the middle row and a lightning strike symbol is displayed in the middle row is displayed on the middle row of the decorative symbol display area 50. Is performed (see FIGS. 20C to 20E). As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 20E, the decorative symbol display area 50 has three lightning stroke symbols. At this time, since the variation of the first special symbol is being displayed, a small symbol (for example, “817”) indicating the same number as that in which each column is falsely stopped at the time of lightning strike is falsely stopped in the small symbol display area 56. .

  It should be noted that the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the variation display of the first special symbol this time is started is “lost”, and the first special symbol has a short variation time so that the reach effect cannot be performed. When the symbol variation pattern is selected, the three lightning strike symbols are fully stopped, and the small symbol in a mode showing a loss is also permanently stopped (see FIG. 20F). In addition, although the lightning strike symbol is superimposed and displayed, it does not appear in the figure, but in the decorative symbol display area 50, the decorative symbol that is the same as the small symbol is stopped.

  Next, when a predetermined fixed time elapses after the first special symbol or the like stops, the suspension of the first special symbol determination to be prefetched is digested. Specifically, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon to be prefetched is executed, and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is further selected.

  On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the earliest hold icon to be prefetched is shifted from the hold area 51 to the area 52, and the variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is started (FIG. 20G). reference). In addition, since it has already been suggested that the thunderbolt zone is entered by displaying three thunderbolt symbols when the previous variation display of the first special symbol ends, the first special symbol of this time Immediately after the variable display is started, the characters “lightning zone” are displayed large in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 20G), and then the screen configuration of the lightning zone is formed (FIG. 20 (H )reference).

  And since it has entered the thunderstorm zone, reach is always established (see FIG. 20 (I)), and some reach effect is performed, and the winning is notified.

<Pattern that enters storm mode but does not enter the lightning zone>
Next, a description will be given of the mode transition effect of transition from the normal mode to the storm mode but not entering the lightning zone before the start of the change.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14A, there is a case where a darkening effect is performed while the user is staying in the normal mode and the mode is shifted to the storm mode (see FIGS. 14J and 14K). Thus, the specific effects until the mode transition to the storm mode is the same as described above based on FIGS.

  Next, when staying in the storm mode, not the true lightning lightning warning, but the above-mentioned gash lightning warning is performed (see FIG. 14 (N)), and as a result, the lightning strike zone may not be entered. .

Note that, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, only when the change result of the reach effect is selected as the change pattern of the first special symbol as the change pattern of the first special symbol is obtained in advance. A configuration that can execute a mode transition to a storm mode or a lightning strike zone is adopted.
For this reason, when the effect of the change is performed while staying at the storm stage without entering the thunderstorm zone, reach is always established by the change, and some reach effect is performed ( (See FIG. 14 (O)).

  In this case, since it has not entered the lightning zone, the reliability of the jackpot is low compared to the case of entering the lightning zone. For this reason, when the mode does not change from the storm stage to the lightning zone, normal reach with low jackpot reliability is likely to be performed, character SP reach is difficult to be performed, and enemy group assault reach is further difficult to be performed. .

  Up to this point, specific examples of mode transition effects have been described, mainly in the case of entering the lightning strike zone. However, the transition mode from the normal mode to another effect mode is performed, and the “hit notification effect” is performed in that effect mode. When the first special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped and displayed for a predetermined time, the opening effect related to the jackpot game is started, and the screen display related to the other effect modes is the opening effect. It will switch to the screen display.

  On the other hand, when the “losing notification effect” is performed in the other effect mode, the first special symbol indicating the loss and the decorative symbol are temporarily stopped, or the next variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. When started, the production mode is returned from the other production modes to the normal mode. In this case, if the right to determine the first special symbol is not reserved, the effect mode is restored when the first special symbol indicating the loss and the decorative symbol are stopped, and the right to determine the first special symbol is determined. May be returned when the next variable display of the first special symbol is started.

(About the rate of entry into the lightning zone)
Next, the rate of entry into the lightning stroke zone will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for describing the mode transition pattern selection table.

  A sub-ROM 132 (see FIG. 39) of the effect control board 130 described later stores a mode transition pattern selection table that is referred to in order to select an effect pattern (mode transition pattern) for the second mode transition effect. Here, as the mode transition pattern selection table, a jackpot mode transition pattern selection table (see FIG. 21A) that is referred to when the variation results in a big win, and a mode transition pattern selection table that is referenced when the variation results in a loss. A losing mode transition pattern selection table (see FIG. 21B) is prepared.

In FIG. 21, for convenience of explanation, in addition to the variation pattern, the production mode transition pattern type, and the random value defined in these transition pattern selection tables, the selection rate of each variation pattern and the variation time of the first special symbol In addition, a transition pattern of a specific production mode, a range that a transition pattern selection random number can take, and a ratio at which each transition pattern is selected are also shown.
Further, the mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21 is a table that is referred to in order to determine how to shift the effect mode in the change, and the effect mode is changed before the change is started. The process of determining how to move is performed with reference to another table (not shown) different from the table illustrated in FIG.

In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended in the low base state, the following pre-determination process is executed. That is, first, it is pre-determined whether or not a jackpot is to be determined when the held first special symbol determination is executed. Further, when the held first special symbol determination is executed, it is determined in advance which variation pattern is to be selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol.
Then, the transition pattern related to the second mode transition effect described above is selected on the basis of the preliminary determination result on whether or not the jackpot is large and the preliminary determination result regarding the variation pattern. The process of selecting the transition pattern of the second mode transition effect is executed by the sub CPU 131 (see FIG. 39) of the effect control board 130.

  When selecting a transition pattern related to the second mode transition effect, the sub CPU 131 first selects a transition pattern for shifting the effect mode in the variation, or transition for shifting the effect mode before the variation starts. Whether to select a pattern is determined, for example, by lottery using production random numbers. Here, when the former is selected, the mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21 is referred to, and when the latter is selected, the other table is referred to. Hereinafter, with reference to the mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21, it is selected whether or not the effect mode is to be shifted in the variation, and what transition pattern is to be shifted when the effect mode is to be shifted. The process for this is demonstrated.

  Here, when a pre-determination result indicating a jackpot is obtained, the transition pattern of the presentation mode is read by reading one of the presentation mode transition pattern types from the jackpot mode transition pattern selection table (see FIG. 21A). Is selected.

When a preliminary determination result is obtained for the reserved right for the first special symbol determination, a transition pattern selection random number for selecting any transition pattern is acquired. The sub CPU 131 acquires a value at the time of receiving a hold command indicating a pre-determination result (described later) for the transition pattern selection random number that is appropriately updated by a random number update process repeated at a predetermined cycle.
In the present embodiment, the range that the transition pattern selection random number can take is set to “0” to “99” for easy explanation.

The variation pattern A (variation time is 60 seconds) in FIG. 21A is, for example, the variation pattern of the first special symbol that is developed from the normal reach to the character SP reach and the jackpot is notified by the character SP reach. It is.
On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern A ′ (the fluctuation time is also 60 seconds) in FIG. 5B is developed from the normal reach to the character SP reach, and the loss is notified by the character SP reach. It is a variation pattern of one special symbol.

For example, the fluctuation pattern B (the fluctuation time is 110 seconds) in FIG. 21A is developed from the normal reach to the enemy group assault reach through the character SP reach and the jackpot is notified by the enemy group assault reach. This is a variation pattern of the first special symbol.
On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern B ′ (the fluctuation time is also 110 seconds) in FIG. 5B is also developed from the normal reach to the enemy group assault reach through the character SP reach and loses at the enemy group assault reach. Is a variation pattern of the first special symbol to be notified.

  The variation pattern C in FIG. 21B is the variation pattern of the first special symbol whose variation time is 5 seconds, and the variation pattern D is the variation pattern of the first special symbol whose variation time is 8 seconds, The variation pattern E is a variation pattern of the first special symbol whose variation time is 13.5 seconds. When the first special symbol is variably displayed in any one of these variation patterns C, D, and E, the reach effect is not performed. That is, a reach-less effect is performed and a loss is notified. For this reason, the second mode transition effect in which the effect mode is shifted to the storm mode or the lightning zone is not performed for these fluctuations (see FIG. 21B).

  Here, when the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is digested, when it is determined in advance that the jackpot is determined and the variation pattern A (the variation time is 60 seconds) is to be selected, When the acquired transition pattern selection random number is any one of “0” to “49”, it is selected not to execute the second mode transition effect. In this case, the effect mode in the change remains the normal mode.

  If the acquired transition pattern selection random number is any one of “50” to “59”, the first transition pattern is read from the jackpot mode transition pattern selection table and the first transition pattern is selected as the transition pattern. Is done. When the first transition pattern is selected, a second mode transition effect is performed in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the storm mode in the variation.

  If the acquired transition pattern selection random number is any one of “60” to “74”, the second transition pattern is read from the jackpot mode transition pattern selection table and the second transition pattern is selected as the transition pattern. Is done. When this second transition pattern is selected, a second mode transition effect (see FIGS. 15 to 18) is performed in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the lightning stroke zone.

  If the acquired transition pattern selection random number is any one of “75” to “99”, the third transition pattern is read from the jackpot mode transition pattern selection table, and the third transition pattern is selected as the transition pattern. Is done. When this third transition pattern is selected, a second mode transition effect (see FIGS. 19 and 20) is performed in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the lightning zone through the storm mode in the variation. .

  Similarly, when the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is digested, it is determined that the jackpot is determined and the variation pattern B (with a variation time of 110 seconds) is selected in advance. Then, it is selected not to execute the second mode transition effect, or one of the first transition pattern to the third transition pattern is selected. Further, when it is determined in advance that the jackpot is not determined, any transition pattern is selected in the same manner with reference to the loss mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG.

  In the jackpot mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21A, since 50 random numbers from “0” to “49” are assigned for no transition of the variation pattern A, the variation pattern A On the other hand, the ratio of not performing the second mode transition effect is 50% (= 50/100). In addition, since ten random numbers “50” to “59” are assigned to the first transition pattern of the variation pattern A, the ratio at which the first transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A is as follows: 10% (= 10/100). In addition, since 15 random numbers “60” to “74” are assigned to the second transition pattern of the variation pattern A, the ratio at which the second transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A is as follows: 15% (= 15/100). In addition, since 25 random numbers “75” to “99” are assigned to the third transition pattern of the variation pattern A, the ratio of the third transition pattern being selected with respect to the variation pattern A is as follows: 25% (= 25/100).

  In the jackpot mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21A, 30 random values of “0” to “29” are assigned for the transition of the variation pattern B, so that the variation pattern B On the other hand, the ratio of not performing the second mode transition effect is 30% (= 30/100). In addition, since 15 random numbers “30” to “44” are assigned to the first transition pattern of the variation pattern B, the ratio of the first transition pattern selected to the variation pattern B is as follows: 15% (= 15/100). In addition, since 20 random numbers “45” to “64” are assigned to the second transition pattern of the variation pattern B, the ratio of the second transition pattern selected to the variation pattern B is as follows: 20% (= 20/100). Further, since 35 random numbers “65” to “99” are assigned to the third transition pattern of the variation pattern B, the ratio of the third transition pattern to the variation pattern B being selected is: 35% (= 35/100).

  In the losing mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21B, “0” to “59” with respect to no transition of the variation pattern A ′ (the variation time is 60 seconds in common with the variation pattern A). Since 60 random number values are assigned, the ratio of selecting not to execute the second mode transition effect on the variation pattern A ′ is 60% (= 60/100). In addition, since 15 random numbers “60” to “74” are assigned to the first transition pattern of the variation pattern A ′, the ratio at which the first transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A ′. Is 15% (= 15/100). In addition, since ten random numbers “75” to “84” are assigned to the second transition pattern of the variation pattern A ′, the ratio at which the second transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A ′. Is 10% (= 10/100). In addition, since 15 random numbers “85” to “99” are assigned to the third transition pattern of the variation pattern A ′, the ratio at which the third transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A ′. Is 15% (= 15/100).

  In the loss mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 21B, “0” to “39” for no transition of the variation pattern B ′ (the variation time is 110 seconds, which is the same as the variation pattern B). Since 40 random number values are assigned, the ratio of selecting not to execute the second mode transition effect on the variation pattern B ′ is 40% (= 40/100). In addition, since 20 random numbers “40” to “59” are assigned to the first transition pattern of the variation pattern B ′, the ratio at which the first transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B ′. Is 20% (= 20/100). In addition, since 15 random numbers “60” to “74” are assigned to the second transition pattern of the variation pattern B ′, the ratio at which the second transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B ′. Is 15% (= 15/100). In addition, since 25 random values “75” to “99” are assigned to the third transition pattern of the variation pattern B ′, the ratio at which the third transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B ′. Is 25% (= 25/100).

(Features of each production mode)
Hereinafter, features of the normal mode and the storm mode will be described. In the following description, the jackpot probability is 1/300 (see FIG. 5), the loss probability is 299/300, and as illustrated in FIG. The ratio at which any of the variation patterns C to E is selected is 90%, and the variation pattern including the variation pattern A ′ and the variation pattern B ′ (where the reach effect is performed) is selected. The description will be made assuming that 10%.

<Regarding the normal mode>
The probability that the production mode transitions from the normal mode to the lightning stroke zone in the normal mode (hereinafter referred to as “first probability”) can be calculated as follows. That is, for each variation pattern, the ratio at which the second transition pattern that transitions directly from the normal mode to the lightning stroke zone is selected as the total ratio of the ratio at which this second transition pattern is selected and the ratio that remains in the normal mode. The first probability can be calculated by adding the probabilities obtained by division.

  For this reason, first, for each of the variation pattern A, variation pattern B, variation pattern A ′, and variation pattern B ′ illustrated in FIG. The probability of doing will be described.

  The probability of directly shifting from the normal mode to the lightning zone for the variation pattern A is selected as the jackpot probability (1/300), the selection rate of the variation pattern A (10%), and no transition for the variation pattern A. And the ratio (15%) at which the second transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A. That is, this probability is 0.0077% (≈ (1/300) × 10% × {15% / (50% + 15%)} × 100).

  In addition, the probability of directly shifting from the normal mode to the lightning zone with respect to the fluctuation pattern B is the jackpot probability (1/300), the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern B (20%), and no transition with respect to the fluctuation pattern B. It can be calculated based on the selected ratio (30%) and the ratio (20%) at which the second transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B. That is, this probability is 0.0267% (≈ (1/300) × 20% × {20% / (30% + 20%)} × 100).

  On the other hand, the probability of directly shifting from the normal mode to the lightning zone with respect to the fluctuation pattern A ′ is the loss probability (299/300), the selection ratio (10%) of the fluctuation pattern where the reach effect is performed, and the fluctuation pattern A ′. Selection ratio (5%), a ratio (60%) at which no transition is selected for the variation pattern A ′, and a ratio (10%) at which the second transition pattern is selected for the variation pattern A ′. Can be calculated based on That is, this probability is 0.0712% (≈ (299/300) × 10% × 5% × {10% / (60% + 10%)} × 100).

  Further, the probability of directly shifting from the normal mode to the lightning zone with respect to the fluctuation pattern B ′ is the loss probability (299/300), the selection ratio (10%) of the fluctuation pattern where the reach effect is performed, and the fluctuation pattern B ′. Selection ratio (1%), a ratio (40%) at which no transition is selected for the variation pattern B ′, and a ratio (15%) at which the second transition pattern is selected for the variation pattern B ′. Can be calculated based on That is, this probability is 0.0272% (≈ (299/300) × 10% × 1% × {15% / (40% + 15%)} × 100).

For this reason, it is determined that the jackpot is the variation pattern A or the variation pattern B, and the probability that the mode directly shifts from the normal mode to the lightning strike zone in the variation is (0.0344% ≈0.0077% + 0.0267%) ).
In addition, the probability that the variation pattern A ′ or the variation pattern B ′ is selected as a result of the loss and the mode is shifted directly from the normal mode to the lightning zone in the variation is 0.0984% (≈0.0712% + 0.0272). %).
Therefore, the first probability considering only the variation pattern A, the variation pattern B, the variation pattern A ′, and the variation pattern B ′ is 0.1328% (≈0.0344% + 0.0984%).

<About storm mode>
The probability that the production mode shifts from the storm mode to the lightning zone in the storm mode (hereinafter referred to as “second probability”) can be calculated as follows. That is, for each variation pattern, the ratio at which the third transition pattern that transitions from the storm mode to the lightning zone is selected is the ratio at which the third transition pattern is selected and the first transition pattern that transitions only from the normal mode to the storm mode. The second probability can be calculated by adding the probabilities obtained by dividing by the total ratio with the ratio selected.

  For this reason, first, with respect to each of the variation pattern A, variation pattern B, variation pattern A ′, and variation pattern B ′ illustrated in FIG. 21, the storm mode is shifted to the lightning stroke zone for the selected variation pattern. The probability will be described.

  The probability of shifting from the storm mode to the lightning zone for the variation pattern A is the jackpot probability (1/300), the selection rate of the variation pattern A (10%), and the first transition pattern selected for the variation pattern A It can be calculated based on the ratio (10%) to be performed and the ratio (25%) at which the third transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A. That is, this probability is 0.0238% (≈ (1/300) × 10% × {25% / (10% + 25%)} × 100).

  In addition, the probability of shifting from the storm mode to the lightning zone with respect to the variation pattern B is the jackpot probability (1/300), the selectivity of the variation pattern B (20%), and the first transition pattern with respect to the variation pattern B. Can be calculated based on the ratio (15%) at which the third transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B (35%). That is, this probability is 0.0467% (≈ (1/300) × 20% × {35% / (15% + 35%)} × 100).

  On the other hand, the probability of shifting from the storm mode to the lightning zone with respect to the variation pattern A ′ is the loss probability (299/300), the variation pattern selection ratio (10%) at which the reach effect is performed, and the variation pattern A ′. The selection rate (5%), the ratio (15%) at which the first transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A ′, and the ratio (15%) at which the third transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern A ′. And can be calculated based on the above. That is, this probability is 0.2492% (≈ (299/300) × 10% × 5% × {15% / (15% + 15%)} × 100).

  In addition, the probability of shifting from the storm mode to the lightning zone with respect to the fluctuation pattern B ′ is the loss probability (299/300), the selection ratio (10%) of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is performed, and the fluctuation pattern B ′. The selection rate (1%), the ratio (20%) at which the first transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B ′, and the ratio (25%) at which the third transition pattern is selected with respect to the variation pattern B ′. And can be calculated based on the above. That is, this probability is 0.0554% (≈ (299/300) × 10% × 1% × {25% / (20% + 25%)} × 100).

For this reason, the variation pattern A or the variation pattern B is selected as a big hit, and the probability of mode transition from the storm mode to the lightning zone in the variation is 0.0705% (≈0.0238% + 0.0467%) It is.
The probability that the variation pattern A ′ or the variation pattern B ′ is selected as a loss and the mode shifts from the storm mode to the lightning zone in the variation is 0.3046% (≈0.2492% + 0.0554%). ).
For this reason, the second probability considering only the fluctuation pattern A, the fluctuation pattern B, the fluctuation pattern A ′, and the fluctuation pattern B ′ is 0.3751% (≈0.0705% + 0.3046%).

<Comparison of first probability and second probability>
As described above, when only the variation pattern A, the variation pattern B, the variation pattern A ′, and the variation pattern B ′ are considered, the first probability of mode transition directly from the normal mode to the lightning zone in the variation is 0. It is 1328%, and the second probability of mode transition from the storm mode to the lightning stroke zone in the fluctuation is 0.3751%.

  Although not shown in FIG. 21, there is a similar probability tendency when a variation pattern other than the above four variation patterns is selected. In addition, when performing the second mode transition effect in which the effect mode is shifted before the change is started, a mode transition pattern selection table having the same probability tendency as the mode transition pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not to perform the second mode transition effect, and what transition pattern to perform the second mode transition effect when performing the second mode transition effect.

  From the above, it can be said that the probability that the production mode shifts from the storm mode to the lightning zone in the storm mode is higher than the probability that the production mode changes from the normal mode to the lightning zone in the normal mode. .

  For this reason, by changing the effect mode from the normal mode to the storm mode, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation that the effect mode will eventually shift to the lightning zone.

  Here, based on the preliminary determination result for the reserved right of the first special symbol determination, whether or not to perform the second mode transition effect in the change, what kind of case to perform the second mode transition effect A case has been described in which it is determined whether to change the production mode using the transition pattern. On the other hand, when the first special symbol determination is actually executed, based on the determination result, whether to perform the second mode transition effect in the variation, or when performing the second mode transition effect You may make it determine with what transition pattern transition to production mode.

[About special design]
Hereinafter, the types of special symbols and the functions and features of each special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a list for explaining the special symbols.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the decorative design symbol sequence consisting of several sequences in which the numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are the left and middle columns in the decorative design display area 50. And for each of the right columns. For this reason, when the variation display of the decorative symbols in each column is performed, the order of 1 symbol, 2 symbol, 3 symbol, 4 symbol, 5 symbol, 6 symbol, 7 symbol, 8 symbol, 9 symbol in each column is displayed. Thus, the decorative pattern appears on the liquid crystal screen 5.

  On the other hand, in a specific situation, it is displayed superimposed on any of the 1 to 9 symbols, or any of the 1 to 9 symbols is replaced or inserted into the above-described symbol sequence. In some cases, the special symbol illustrated in FIG. 22 may be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as special symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50, four types of special symbols such as a lightning strike symbol, an allied pseudo continuous symbol, an enemy pseudo continuous symbol, and an assault symbol illustrated in FIG. Is prepared.

(Thunderstorm design)
As described above with reference to FIGS. 14 to 20, the lightning stroke symbol is a special symbol that suggests entering the lightning stroke zone. This lightning strike symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 by performing the above-mentioned true lightning strike warning based on FIGS. In addition, although three lightning strike symbols are arranged in the decorative symbol display area 50, a lightning strike zone is entered (see, for example, FIGS. 16C and 16D), but only one or two lightning strikes are displayed. When the advance notice (see FIGS. 14 (H) and (N)) is made, the lightning zone does not enter.
In addition, since the lightning strike symbol is a special symbol that suggests the entry of the lightning strike zone, it does not appear when staying in the lightning strike zone or when the reach effect is performed after entering the lightning strike zone.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 7, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the pseudo-continuous production, when developing from the pseudo first station to the pseudo second station, and from the pseudo second station to the pseudo third station. At this time, a pseudo-continuous symbol, which is one of the special symbols, is displayed. In this embodiment, two types of pseudo-continuous symbols are prepared as the pseudo-simultaneous symbol: an ally pseudo-continuous symbol and an enemy pseudo-continuous symbol. ing.

(Friends pseudo-continuous pattern)
As illustrated in FIG. 22, the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is a special symbol representing a teammate character, and is displayed at the end of the first pseudo-second or the second end of the second pseudo-sequence, thereby starting the pseudo-continuous production. And a function that suggests continuation (development to a pseudo second series or a pseudo third series). In addition to the function that suggests the start and continuation of the pseudo-continuous production, this ally pseudo-continuous symbol is used to execute a character SP reach (the character on the ally performs an action to stop the same decorative symbol as the reach symbol in the middle row) It has a function that suggests. For this reason, as will be described in detail later, when the reach is established after this ally pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed (see FIGS. 23 (30) and (31)), the character SP reach effect is then transmitted via the normal reach. Instead of developing into character SP, it directly develops into character SP reach (see FIG. 23 (32)).

  In another embodiment, after the teammate pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed, an effect pattern that develops into the character SP reach after passing through the normal reach may be prepared. In addition, both a pattern that directly develops to the character SP reach after the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed and a production pattern that develops to the character SP reach via the normal reach after the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed are prepared. Also good.

  Moreover, if this allied pseudo-continuous symbol stops twice, it will develop into a highly reliable enemy group assault reach. That is, the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped at the end of the first pseudo sequence (see FIG. 23 (30)), and the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is also displayed at the end of the pseudo second sequence (in this embodiment, during the character SP reach). When pseudo-stop (see FIG. 23 (33)), it develops into an enemy group assault reach (see FIG. 23 (34)).

(Enemy pseudo-series)
As illustrated in FIG. 22, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is a special symbol representing, for example, an enemy character (a soldier of the enemy group in this embodiment). By being displayed, it has a function of suggesting the start or continuation of the pseudo-continuous production.

Note that the ally pseudo-continuous symbol has both a function that suggests the start and continuation of the pseudo-continuous production and a function that suggests the execution of the character SP reach, whereas the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol has only the former function. (The latter function is not provided.)
For this reason, when an enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed (see FIG. 23 (13)), when the reach is established, the character SP reach is developed via normal reach (FIGS. 23 (15), (16), (24 )), There are times when the normal reach after the reach is established does not evolve into the character SP reach (see FIGS. 23 (15) to (17)).

  On the other hand, if the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is stopped twice as in the case of the friendly pseudo-continuous symbol, it will develop into a highly reliable enemy group assault reach. That is, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped at the end of the first pseudo-sequence (see FIG. 23 (13)), and further, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped at the end of the second pseudo-sequence (see FIG. 23 (19)). ) And develop into an enemy group assault reach (see FIG. 23 (21)).

  In the following description, a pseudo-continuous effect that starts or develops when a friendly pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed is referred to as a “friendly pseudo-rendition”, and a pseudo-continuous effect that starts or develops when an enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed Sometimes called “ream” to distinguish between the two.

(Assault design)
As illustrated in FIG. 22, the assault symbol is, for example, a special symbol including the characters “Assault” that suggests the enemy group assault reach. It will develop into an assault reach.
In the present embodiment, the teammate pseudo-series develops to the pseudo third series (see FIGS. 23 (30), (33), and (34)), or the enemy pseudo-series develops to the pseudo third series (see FIG. 23). 23 (13), (19), (20)), which is the main development route to the enemy group assault reach, and the player expects the pseudo-rendition to develop to the third pseudo-stage. You will enjoy the game.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the assault symbol is falsely stopped (see FIG. 23 (28)) when the character SP reach (see FIG. 23 (6)) is being performed, There is a case where the enemy group assault reach (see FIG. 23 (21)) is developed without the production. As described above, the character SP reach is a reach production in which an ally character performs an action of stopping the same decorative design as the reach design in the middle row, but an assault design may appear in the character SP reach. If the character can stop the assault symbol in the middle row, it will develop from character SP reach to enemy group assault reach.
In addition, the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 23 (26)) when the second pseudo-rendition of the enemy pseudo-ream (for example, character SP reach) is being performed (see FIG. 23 (21)). ))).

  In this way, even if the pseudo-rendition effect is not performed, or even if the enemy pseudo-rendition does not develop from the pseudo-second series to the pseudo-third series, the assault symbol will stop and the enemy group assault assault reach May develop. For this reason, the player can enjoy the game without losing the expectation for the enemy group assault reach development even when the pseudo-rendition production has not occurred or the enemy pseudo-rendition has not developed to the pseudo third series. it can.

  As is apparent from the production flow of FIG. 23, when the pseudo-simultaneous design of the teammate stops and the pseudo-continuous production occurs (see FIG. 23 (30)), the assault design is simulated within the same variation thereafter. Since it does not stop, the player can enjoy the character SP reach while expecting that the ally pseudo-continuous symbol will stop again.

  Although not shown in FIG. 23, in addition to the character SP reach, the assault symbol may stop in the normal reach (see FIG. 23 (4)) and develop into an enemy group assault reach, There is a case where the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped before reaching reach (see FIG. 23 (3)) to develop into enemy group assault reach. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation for the jackpot at any stage during the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the player can be expected to win the jackpot even in the situation where the effect suggesting that the jackpot reliability is high (for example, the pseudo-running effect that develops up to the pseudo third series, the lightning zone) is not performed.

[Flow of production in low bass state]
Hereinafter, the flow of effects performed when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the low base state will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of effects in the low base state. FIG. 23 shows a rough flow of the display effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 when the first special symbol variation display is performed in the low base state. For a specific example of the display effect, This will be described later in detail based on the screen diagrams of FIG.

  When the first special symbol determination is executed in the low base state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected. As the first special symbol variation display with the selected variation pattern is started, the decoration display and the small symbol variation display are started on the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 23 (1)).

  Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and a variation pattern with a short variation time in which the reach effect is not performed is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, reach is established. The loss notification effect is executed (see FIG. 23 (2)). The loss notification effect here is an effect in which the decorative symbols and small symbols that are variably displayed are finally stopped at the disparity indicating the loss (for example, “254”).

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol whose variation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) so that the reach effect can be executed is selected, the same decoration is applied to the left column and the right column of the decorative symbol display area 50. The symbol is pseudo-stopped and reach is established (see FIG. 23 (3)), and the above-described normal reach is executed and the winning is notified by the normal reach (see FIGS. 23 (4) and (5)). Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, the stoppage such as “777” and “333” in the decorative symbol display area 50 is stopped after the pseudo stop and the small stop is made. Also in the symbol display area 56, a notification effect is performed when the common small symbol is stopped. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”, the reach-losing eyes such as “787” and “323” in the decorative symbol display area 50 are stopped after being pseudo-stopped, and a small symbol is displayed. Even in the display area 56, a loss notification effect is performed in which a common small symbol stops.

  Note that, as described above, the normal reach production has evolved into the character SP reach (see FIG. 23 (6)), and in this character SP reach, the winning notification (the above-mentioned hit notification effect or loss notification effect: FIG. 23 (5)). In some cases).

(Regarding the production pattern in which the enemy pseudo-ream is performed)
Next, an effect pattern in which an enemy pseudo-ream is performed will be described.

<Pattern where loss is reported in the second normal reach of the enemy pseudo-ream>
FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are screen views showing a specific example of a series of effects in which a loss is notified by normal reach after the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped.

  FIG. 24A illustrates a state in which a losing notification effect is provided to notify that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is losing. As described above, when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the start of the notice notification effect, the first hold icon is shifted to the area 52 as the icon, and the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is executed. The Then, with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started (see FIG. 23 (1) and FIG. 24 (B)).

  Here, when an enemy pseudo-ream is performed as a pseudo-ream effect (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “pre-reach premature”) performed before reach is established, the following effect display is performed on the liquid crystal screen 5. .

  That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the first special symbol, decorative symbol, and small symbol variation display is started, for example, the left symbol is first temporarily stopped (see FIG. 24C), and then the right symbol is displayed. The symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 24D). Note that, as is apparent from the notations of FIGS. 24C and 24D, the different symbols as the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped, and therefore reach is not established. . When an enemy pseudo-ream is performed as a pre-reach simulation, a right design slip (see FIG. 23 (8)) occurs. Specifically, the pseudo-stopped right symbol (4 symbols in the example shown in FIG. 24) is restarted so as to slide downward, and high-speed scrolling of the symbol column in the right column is resumed (FIG. 24 ( D) and (E)).

  As described above, when the right symbol slip occurs and the enemy pseudo-ream starts, the right symbol (different from the left symbol) stops false again (see FIG. 24F), and the enemy pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in the middle row. Appears, and the enemy pseudo-continuous design slowly moves down (see FIG. 24G). Then, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol that has moved pseudo-stops at the center in the vertical direction of the middle row (see FIG. 23 (13)).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pseudo-simultaneous effect after reach (hereinafter “reach”) in which the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped during the normal reach after the reach is established and the pseudo-ream effect (here, the enemy pseudo-ream) is started. May be referred to as “post-pseudo”) (see FIGS. 23 (4) and (13)).

  In this embodiment, in order to increase the visibility of the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row. The left symbol and the right symbol are not displayed (see FIG. 24H). At this time, a normal decorative symbol is not displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50, but since the small symbol is displayed in the small symbol display area 56, the first special symbol is displayed. The player will not be able to recognize whether or not the change display is in progress.

When the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row in this way, an effect display that can be played after the pseudo-continuous symbol is enlarged is performed, and the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 24). (See (I)). Since this pseudo continuous symbol pseudo stop causes the pseudo second series to be developed, the character “× 2” indicating the number of pseudo series is largely displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 25). (See (A)), the pseudo second-stage effect is started (see FIG. 23 (14) and FIG. 25 (B)).
The character “× 2” indicating the pseudo-continuity is moved to the upper left end of the liquid crystal screen 5 while being reduced, and is displayed in the pseudo-continuity display area 55 (see FIG. 25B). .

  As described above, when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped and the pseudo second-stage production is started (see FIGS. 23 (13) and (14)), the reach is subsequently established and the normal reach is developed. (See FIGS. 23 (14) to (16)). In this case, for example, the following effect display is performed.

  That is, when the pseudo second-stage production of the enemy pseudo-series is started, the left symbol (for example, three symbols) is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 25C), and then the right symbol (for example, three symbols) is the same as the left symbol. ) Is falsely stopped and reach is established (see FIG. 25D). When reach is established in this way, normal reach is started (see FIG. 25E). By performing this normal reach, the scroll speed of the middle symbol row gradually decreases, and in the middle row, the same decorative symbol as the reach symbol approaches the active line (FIGS. 25E and 25F). )reference).

  Note that, as is clear from the flow from (16) to (19) in FIG. 23, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol may be pseudo-stopped and developed into the pseudo-third sequence during the pseudo second-sequence normal reach. , The enemy pseudo-continuous symbol may approach the effective line due to the scroll display of the symbol column in the middle column in normal reach. It will pass (see FIG. 25F).

  Then, as normal reach progresses, the scroll speed of the symbol row in the middle row gradually decreases (see FIG. 25G), and when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is lost, A medium symbol different from the reach symbol is falsely stopped on the active line, and as a result, the reach lose eye (for example, “343”) is falsely stopped in the decorative symbol display area 50 (see FIG. 25H). Then, as the first special symbol indicating the losing is stopped and displayed, the reach losing eye is stopped as it is and the losing is notified (see FIGS. 23 (17) and 26 (I)). 25 (H) and (I) exemplify how the loss is reported, but the middle symbol that is the same as the reach symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line, so that the blue eyes are pseudo-stopped. There is a case where the slotted eyes stop as they are and a jackpot is notified.

  Note that, as described above, there is a possibility that the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol may be pseudo-stopped during the normal second reach of the enemy pseudo-ream. Therefore, the display of the “× 2” pseudo-run number in the pseudo-run number display area 55 is continued during the normal reach (see FIGS. 25E to 25I).

<Pattern that evolves from Enemy 3 ’s Pseudo 3 to enemy assault reach>
FIGS. 26 to 28 are screen views showing a specific example of a series of effects that develop into enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo-series of enemy pseudo-series after shifting to the enemy hide mode immediately after the start of the change.

  FIG. 26 (A) illustrates a state in which a losing notification effect for notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is losing is being performed. As described above, when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the start of the notice notification effect, the first hold icon is shifted to the area 52 as the icon, and the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is executed. The Then, with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started (see FIGS. 23 (1) and 26 (B)).

  At that time, the darkening effect described above is performed, and the stage may change from the normal mode to the enemy hide mode (see FIGS. 26B and 26C). In this way, when the transition is made to the enemy hide mode through the darkening effect, first, the characters “enemy hide mode” are displayed largely at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 26C). Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first variable display of the first special symbol has started, the left symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 26D), and then the right symbol that is the same as the left symbol is pseudo-stopped. Thus, reach may be established (see FIGS. 23 (3) and 26 (E)). As a result, it develops into a normal reach (see FIG. 23 (4)).

  In this normal reach, the scroll display of the middle row is performed with the same decorative design as the left symbol and the right symbol being pseudo-stopped. However, when the enemy pseudo-ream is performed as a post-reach simulation, the enemy pseudo-ream is displayed from above the middle row. In some cases, the symbol moves and stops on the effective line as it is (see FIGS. 23 (4) and (13), FIGS. 26 (F) and (G)).

  In this way, when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, in the same manner as described above with reference to FIGS. This is performed and erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 26G and 26H). Then, the character “× 2” indicating the pseudo-continuous number is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 26I), and the pseudo second-stage effect is started (FIG. 23 (14)). And FIG. 27 (A)).

  When this pseudo second-stage effect is started, a radar notice effect may be performed. In this case, when the variation display of the first special symbol this time is started, an effect pattern that develops into enemy group assault reach is selected, and therefore, as illustrated in FIG. It is suggested that a strong radar warning effect is displayed that displays a radar warning image with many enemy characters on the planet, and that it is relatively likely to develop into an “enemy group assault reach” is there.

  In addition, when the variation display of the first special symbol is started, in addition to the variation effect pattern selection process (step S162 in FIG. 53) for selecting the variation effect effect pattern for variably displaying the decorative symbol and the small symbol. A notice effect pattern selection process (step S163 in FIG. 53) for selecting the effect pattern of the notice effect that suggests the jackpot reliability is also executed, and whether or not to execute the radar notice effect by this notice effect pattern selection process, In the case of executing the radar notice effect, it is determined what kind of effect pattern to execute.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 27, when a predetermined time elapses after the pseudo second-stage effect is started, the left symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 27C), and then the right symbol is pseudo-stopped to reach again. It is established (see FIGS. 23 (15) and 27 (D)) and develops into a normal reach (see FIGS. 23 (16) and 27 (E)). Then, during normal reach, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbols may move from above the middle row and stop on the active line as they are (see FIGS. 23 (19), 27 (F) and 27 (G)).

  In this way, when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, an effect display that can be played after the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is enlarged is performed and erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 5). 27 (G) and (H)). Then, the character “× 3” indicating the number of pseudo-continuations is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 27I), and the effect of the pseudo third series is started (FIG. 23 (20)). And FIG. 28 (A)).

  When the enemy pseudo-ream develops to the third pseudo-ream in this way, the enemy group assault reach is developed as it is, and the success is notified (see FIGS. 23 (21) and (22)).

  As is clear from the flow of performance when proceeding from FIG. 23 (16) to (24), the enemy pseudo-continuous pattern developed into the character SP reach without pseudo-stop in the second normal reach. In this case, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol does not stop in this character SP reach, and the enemy pseudo-ream does not develop into the third pseudo-arm. 23 (26)) The game is enjoyed while expecting to develop into an enemy group assault reach (see FIG. 23 (21)). In this way, since the character SP reach does not develop into the pseudo third series, the pseudo series display (“× 2” display in the pseudo series display area 55 is displayed during the character SP reach here. ) Is hidden.

(Specific example of enemy group assault reach)
Returning to the explanation of FIG. 28, when the enemy group assault reach (FIG. 23 (21)) is developed, the following effects are performed. A similar effect is also produced when the enemy group assault reach shown in FIG. 23 (34) is developed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 28A, when the enemy pseudo-ream develops to the third pseudo-ream, the characters “enemy group assault” indicating that the enemy group assault reach reach production is started are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. Largely displayed at the center of the screen (see FIG. 28B). Then, in the enemy group assault reach, the content of the mission to be cleared first by the player is notified. The enemy group assault reach in this embodiment is a jackpot notification if the player can defeat the 999 enemy soldiers by hitting the button repeatedly and then defeat the remaining one enemy group boss (enemy object 72). It is directed to be done. For this reason, as the content of the mission to be cleared first, for example, an effect display such as “Destroy enemy soldiers and follow the boss!” Is performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 28C). The sound having the same content is output from the speaker 24. Then, the first button effect in the enemy group assault reach is performed (see FIGS. 28D and 28E).

  In the first button effect, the button image imitating the effect button 26, the characters “continuous hit!” Prompting the player to repeatedly hit the effect button 26, and the first effective period generated during the enemy group assault reach An effective period gauge indicating the remaining time and a number of defeats indicating the number of enemy soldiers defeated by a button operation are displayed. If the player strikes the effect button 26 repeatedly during the first effective period, the number of defeats increases. FIG. 28D shows the number of defeats indicating that the number of enemy soldiers defeated by repeated hits has reached “1210”.

  It should be noted that even when the player makes a long press of pressing the effect button 26 for a predetermined time or more, the same effect as that in the case of continuous hitting can be obtained. That is, even when the player presses the effect button 26 for a long time during the first effective period, the number of defeats displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 is updated (increased).

  Here, when the button operation is not performed during the first effective period, the displayed number of defeats is set to “9999” or other values when this effective period ends. The number of defeats may be automatically updated.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of defeats is set to “9999”, and the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the first variable display of the first special symbol is started is “lost”. ”In the second half of the enemy assault reach where the second mission (to defeat the enemy boss) has been prepared without reaching“ 9999 ”within the first effective period. The enemy group assault reach may end without being developed, and a loss may be reported.

  However, even if the determination result is “losing”, the enemy group assault reach may develop in the second half. That is, regarding the case where the determination result is “losing”, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol that will end in the first half of the enemy group assault reach, and the enemy group assault reach will be developed in the second half. When the former variation pattern is selected by the main CPU 101 (see FIG. 39) of the game control board 100, the enemy group assault reach ends in the first half and loses. Will be notified.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern developed in the second half is selected, the following effect display is performed. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 28 (E), in response to the player's button operation, the number of defeats reaches the upper limit “9999” before the expiration of the first effective period, and the second half develops. The content of the second mission to be cleared next is notified and the second button effect is performed (see FIG. 28F).

  In this second button effect, a button image that imitates the effect button 26, a character “hit!” That prompts the player to press the effect button 26 once, and a second time that occurs during the enemy group assault reach. An effective period gauge indicating the remaining time of the effective period is displayed (see FIG. 28F). Along with this, for example, a voice “Defeat the boss!” And a voice “Tap!” Are output from the speaker 24 in order at predetermined intervals.

  Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the first variable display of the first special symbol is started is “big hit”, the player's button during the second effective period In response to the operation, a winning notification combination effect is executed (see FIG. 28G). In addition, when the player does not perform a button operation during the second effective period, when the effective period ends, a winning notification effect rendering is automatically executed.

  In addition, this winning notification combination effect is as described above with reference to FIGS. 8C and 9B. In FIG. 28G, illustration of the enemy object 72 is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  When the hit notification character effect is performed as described above, the decorative symbol display pattern 50 (for example, “333”) is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 immediately after the fist character 71 returns to the initial position and the enemy character 72 returns to the initial posture. ”) Is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 28H), these decorative symbols are stopped as they are, and a jackpot is notified (see FIG. 28I).

  On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination of this time is “losing”, even if the player performs a button operation during the second effective period, a hit notification is made. In this case, three decorative symbols indicating reach lose eyes (for example, “343” and “323”) are stopped in a pseudo manner, and then the actual stop is performed to notify the loss. Become.

  In addition, the enemy group assault reach illustrated in this embodiment is merely an example, and the enemy group assault reach is a reach production with a higher hit reliability than other reach productions such as normal reach and character SP reach. It may be a reach production. Therefore, the enemy group assault reach may be, for example, a reach effect such as a big hit if the enemy group boss can be finally defeated by performing one or more attacks with the enemy group boss.

<Pattern that develops from enemy pseudo-ream 3 in night mode to enemy group assault reach>
FIGS. 29 to 30 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of a series of effects that shift to the night mode in the second pseudo-rendition of the enemy pseudo-series and develop into an enemy group assault reach in the third pseudo-series.

  FIG. 29A illustrates a state in which a losing notification effect for notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is losing is being performed. As described above, when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the start of the notice notification effect, the first hold icon is shifted to the area 52 as the icon, and the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is executed. The Then, with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started (see FIGS. 23 (1) and 29 (B)).

  When a predetermined time elapses after the display of these symbols is started, the left symbol is first pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 29C), and then the right symbol is pseudo-stopped to reach reach (see FIG. 29). 23 (3), FIG. 29 (D)). When reach is established, normal reach is reached (see FIGS. 23 (4) and 29 (E)).

  This normal reach production is as described above, but there are cases where the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol moves from above the middle row and stops on the active line as it is (FIGS. 23 (4) and (13), FIG. 29 ( F) and (G)).

  In this way, when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, an effect display that can be played after the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is enlarged is performed and erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 5). 29 (G) and (H)). Then, the character “× 2” indicating the pseudo-continuous number is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 29I), and the pseudo second-stage effect is started (FIG. 23 (14)). FIG. 30A).

  When this pseudo second-stage effect is started, a darkening effect is performed immediately after that (see FIG. 30B), and then a character indicating the shift to the “night mode” is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal screen 5. The effect mode may shift from the normal mode to the night mode (see FIG. 30C). The dark stage effect, the night mode, and the stage transition to the night mode are as described above with reference to FIG. 12. In the night mode, the pseudo-rendition effect has been developed up to the pseudo third series, and finally the “enemy group” It has a function that suggests the development of “Assault Reach”.

  For this reason, at the stage of shifting to the night mode, the player recognizes in advance that the pseudo-rendition production has evolved to the third pseudo-sequel and will eventually develop into a highly reliable “enemy group assault reach”. Can increase the expectation of jackpot from an early stage.

  In addition, although the case where it shifts to the night mode at the start of the pseudo second series is described here, there is a case where the mode shifts to the enemy hide mode (see FIG. 12) at the start of the pseudo second series. In addition, at the start of the second pseudo sequence, there may be a transition to a storm mode (see FIG. 13C) or a lightning stroke zone (see FIG. 13D).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 30, after shifting to the night mode at the start of the second pseudo sequence, first, the left symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 30 (D)), and then the right symbol is pseudo-stopped to reach again. When established (see FIGS. 23 (15) and 30 (E)), it may develop into a normal reach (see FIGS. 23 (16) and 30 (F)). Then, during normal reach, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbols may move from above the middle row and stop on the active line as they are (see FIGS. 23 (19), 30 (G) and 30 (H)).

  Although not shown in the figure, when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row in this way, the same effect display as in FIGS. 27 (H) to (I) and FIG. Once done, it will develop into an enemy group assault reach.

<Pattern in which the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped in the second quake and develops into an enemy group assault reach>
31 to 33 are screen views showing a specific example of a series of effects in which the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped during the second-character pseudo SP reach of the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol and develops into an enemy group assault reach.

  FIG. 31A illustrates a state immediately after the held first special symbol determination is executed and the first special symbol variation display is started. As illustrated in FIG. 31A, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, the decorative display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started (see FIG. 23 (1)).

  In this way, the radar notice effect described above may be performed immediately after the start of the variable display of each symbol (see FIG. 31B). In addition, in FIG. 31 (B), a weak radar notice effect is displayed that displays a radar notice image in which a small number of enemy characters are located on a blue planet. At this point, the enemy group assault reach has been developed. It has been suggested that the likelihood of doing so is relatively low.

  Note that the radar warning effect may be performed multiple times within the same fluctuation, and after the weak radar warning effect has been performed, suggesting that it is relatively unlikely to develop into an “enemy group assault reach”. A medium radar notice effect may be performed to suggest that the possibility is moderate. Further, after the weak radar notice effect is performed, the strong radar notice effect may be performed, which suggests that the above-described possibility is relatively high. In addition, the middle radar notice effect may be performed after the weak radar notice effect is performed, and then the high radar notice effect may be performed.

  As described above, when a predetermined time elapses after the radar notice effect is performed immediately after the start of the fluctuation, first, the left symbol (for example, three symbols) is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 31 (C)), and then the right symbol. (For example, 5 symbols) may stop in a pseudo manner (see FIG. 31D), and then a right symbol slip (see FIG. 23 (8)) may occur. This right symbol slip is as described above. Specifically, the right symbol (five symbols in the example shown in FIG. 31) restarted so as to slide downward so that the right symbol slips in the right column. The high-speed scrolling of the symbol row is resumed (see FIGS. 31D and 31E).

  In this way, when the right symbol slip occurs and the enemy pseudo-ream starts, the right symbol (different from the left symbol) is pseudo-stopped again (see FIG. 31 (F)), and the enemy pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in the middle row. Appears, and the enemy pseudo-continuous design slowly moves down (see FIG. 31 (G)). Then, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol that has moved pseudo-stops at the center in the vertical direction of the middle row (see FIGS. 23 (13) and 31 (H)).

  When the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row in this manner, an effect display that can be played after the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is enlarged is performed and erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIGS. 31H and 31). )reference). Then, the character “× 2” indicating the pseudo-continuous number is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 32A), and the pseudo second-stage effect is started (FIG. 23 (14)). FIG. 32 (B)).

  When the pseudo second-stage production of the enemy pseudo-series is started in this manner, a second radar notice production (in this case, a middle radar notice production) may be performed immediately thereafter (see FIG. 32C). ). Specifically, as the planet color changes from blue to green, the number of enemy characters located on the planet increases. By performing the second medium radar notice effect, it is suggested that the possibility of developing into “enemy group assault reach” is moderate at this point.

  When the second radar notice effect is performed, the left symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 32D), and then the right symbol that is the same as the left symbol is pseudo-stopped to reach reach (FIG. 23 (15)). ), FIG. 32 (E)).

  As described above, when reach is established in the second pseudo train of enemy spurious trains, normal reach may be executed thereafter (see FIGS. 23 (16) and 32 (F) to (G)).

  In this normal reach, the scrolling speed of the middle symbol row gradually decreases with the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol being pseudo-stopped, and the middle symbol that is variably displayed in the middle row is identified. The state gradually changes from a difficult state to an easily distinguishable state. FIG. 32 (F) illustrates an example in which the scroll speed of the middle symbol row decreases and the 1 symbol and 2 symbols having numbers smaller than the reach symbol move downward.

  Here, when developing from normal reach (see FIG. 23 (16)) to character SP reach (see FIG. 23 (24)), the following effect display is performed. That is, when the middle symbol row is scrolled and the same middle symbol as the reach symbol (here, three symbols) passes the effective line (see FIG. 32G), the middle symbol row scrolls. The speed increases, and it becomes difficult to identify the middle symbols displayed in the middle row (see FIG. 32H). At that time, the left symbol and the right symbol, which are the reach symbols, are displayed in an enlarged manner, suggesting the development of the character SP reach production, and the three symbol strings displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 remain in the reach state. The image is reduced and moved to the upper right region of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 32H and 32I).

  As described above, since the three symbol sequences move to the upper right corner of the screen, the central area of the liquid crystal screen 5 is secured, and the above-described character SP reach effect is executed using these areas. (See FIGS. 23 (24) and 33 (A)).

  When the character SP reach is performed in this way, a third radar notice effect (here, a strong radar notice effect) may be performed (see FIG. 33B). Specifically, the color of the planet that has been green changes to red, and the number of enemy characters positioned on the planet further increases (see FIGS. 33A and 33B). It is suggested that the third radar notice effect is relatively likely to develop into “enemy swarming reach”.

  In the present embodiment, when a strong radar warning effect is displayed in which the highest radar warning image in which a large number of enemy characters are located on this red planet is displayed, the development into an enemy group assault reach becomes dense. Although the case where the third radar notice effect is performed will be described here, the radar notice effect may be performed only up to the second time, or the radar notice effect may be performed only once.

  By the way, as apparent from the flow after the character SP reach in FIG. 23 (24), when the enemy pseudo-ream develops to the character SP reach via the normal reach in the second pseudo-ream, the enemy pseudo-continuous pattern is subsequently displayed. There is no pseudo stop. In other words, the enemy pseudo-ream will stop at two pseudo-reams, and the player expects the assault symbol to be pseudo-stopped during the character SP reach.

  As described above, when the enemy pseudo-ream develops to the character SP reach, the enemy pseudo-ream does not continue thereafter. The display of the pseudo-station number at 55 is not displayed (see FIGS. 32I and 33A).

  When the radar announcement effect for the third time is performed, two suggestion images suggesting that the assault symbol may be pseudo-stopped may appear (see FIG. 33C). This suggestion image is a semi-transparent assault symbol, and is similar to the assault symbol in that it includes the shape and size, and the characters “Assault”.

  Here, before the two suggestion images appear, the third radar notice effect is performed, and the development to the enemy group assault reach is concentrated. Therefore, when two suggestion images are displayed, the suggestion images move to the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 so as to approach each other (see FIGS. 33C and 33D), and finally. The two suggestion images are completely overlapped and materialized, and the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped at the center of the screen (see FIG. 33E).

  In this way, when the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped, the word “enemy group assault”, which suggests that it will develop into an enemy group assault reach, is displayed in the center of the LCD screen 5 and then develops into an enemy group assault reach. Thus, the same effects as those shown in FIG.

<Pattern where the assault symbol stops simulating without pseudo-continuation and develops into enemy group assault reach>
FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of a series of effects in which the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped during the character SP reach without developing the pseudo-ream effect and develops into an enemy group assault reach.

  FIG. 34 (A) illustrates a state immediately after the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is executed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is started. As illustrated in FIG. 34A, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, the decorative display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started (see FIG. 23 (1)).

  Immediately after the display of the variation of each symbol is started in this way, a radar notice effect similar to that described above with reference to FIG. 31B may be performed (see FIG. 34B). This suggests that at this point in time, it is relatively unlikely to develop into an “enemy swarming reach”.

  After the radar notice effect is performed, first, the left symbol (for example, three symbols) is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 34C), and then the right symbol (for example, three symbols) that is the same as the left symbol is pseudo-stopped. Thus, the reach is established (see FIGS. 23 (3) and 34 (D)), and the normal reach may be executed (see FIGS. 23 (4) and 34 (E)).

  During the normal reach, as a result of scrolling the middle row of symbol rows, the same middle symbols as the reach symbols (here, three symbols) pass the effective line (see FIG. 34 (F)), and then the middle row of symbols. When the column scrolling speed increases, the character SP reach is developed (see FIGS. 23 (6), 34 (G) and 34 (H)). At that time, the left symbol and the right symbol, which are reach symbols, are enlarged to indicate the development of the character SP reach effect (see FIG. 34G), and the three symbol strings displayed in the decorative symbol display area 50 are displayed. However, it is reduced while maintaining the reach state and moves to the upper right end region of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 34G and 34H).

  When the sizes and display areas of the three symbol rows are changed in this way, the character SP reach effect is executed using the area at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 35A). In this character SP reach, two suggestion images suggesting that there is a possibility that the assault symbol may be pseudo-stopped may appear, as described above with reference to FIG. 33C (FIG. 35). (See (B)).

  The two suggestion images displayed in this way move toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 so as to approach each other (see FIGS. 35B and 35C), and finally the two suggestion images are completely displayed. In some cases, the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped in the center of the screen (see FIG. 35D). When the assault symbol is pseudo-stopped in this way, the characters “enemy group assault”, which suggests developing into an enemy group assault reach, are displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 35 (E)), Thereafter, the enemy group assault reach (see FIG. 23 (28)) is developed, and the same effects as those shown in FIG. 28 (C) and after are performed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the two suggestion images that have moved to the center of the screen not being merged, the assault symbol may not be displayed (see FIGS. 35 (C) and (F)). Notification is made (see FIGS. 23 (5) and 35 (G)).

(Regarding the production pattern in which the ally pseudo-ream is performed)
Next, an effect pattern in which a teammate pseudo-ream is performed will be described.

<Pattern where loss is reported in the second normal reach of the enemy pseudo-ream>
36 to 38 are screen views showing specific examples of a series of effects in which the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped and developed into character SP reach.

  FIG. 36A illustrates a state immediately after the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is performed and the variable display of the first special symbol is started. As illustrated in FIG. 36A, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, the decorative display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is started (see FIG. 23 (1)).

  When the variation display of these symbols is started, first, the left symbol (for example, two symbols) is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 36B), and then the right symbol (for example, four symbols) different from the left symbol is simulated. Stops (see FIG. 36 (C)), the same right-slip as described above occurs (see FIG. 23 (8), FIG. 36 (D)), and the scroll speed of the middle symbol row decreases. Thus, the ally pseudo-continuous symbol may move from above (see FIG. 36 (F)).

  Then, when this ally pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row (see FIG. 23 (30), FIG. 36 (G)), similar to the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol, an effect that can be played after the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is enlarged. Display is performed and the display is erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 36G and 36H). Then, the character “× 2” indicating the pseudo-continuous number is displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 36I), and the pseudo second-stage effect is started.

  Specifically, the character “× 2” displayed large at the center of the screen moves to the pseudo-continuous number display area 55 while being reduced, and the three symbol sequences forming the reach state are displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. It moves to the area and is variably displayed in that area.

  As is apparent from this series of changes in the screen structure, when the teammate pseudo-continuous pattern is pseudo-stopped and teammate simulation is started (see FIG. 23 (30)), reach is immediately established and character SP reach is developed. (See FIGS. 23 (31) and (32)). That is, when the ally pseudo-ream starts, the character SP reach is directly developed without going through the normal reach production.

  And in this character SP reach, two suggestion images suggesting that there is a possibility that a teammate pseudo-continuous pattern may be displayed may appear (see FIG. 37B). This suggestion image is a semi-transparent ally pseudo-continuous pattern, and is in common with the ally pseudo-continuous pattern in that it includes the shape, size, and characters of the ally.

  These two suggested images that have moved move toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 so as to approach each other (see FIGS. 37B and 37C). Here, when the two suggestion images disappear so that they can be played without overlapping completely, the ally pseudo-continuous pattern is not displayed in the center of the screen (see FIG. 37D), and the upper right end of the screen is displayed. The reach-missing eye, which has been pseudo-stopped at, moves to the center of the screen while expanding, and the suspension is informed by making the actual stop as it is (see FIGS. 23 (32) to (11) and FIG. 37 (E)). ).

  On the other hand, in the end, the two suggestion images are completely overlapped and materialized, and there is a case where the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped in the center of the screen (see FIGS. 23 (33), 37 (C) and 37 (F)). In this case, an effect display that can be played after the friend pseudo-continuous pattern is enlarged is performed and erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 37 (F) and (G)), and “× 3” indicating the pseudo-continuous number. Is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 37H), and the effect of the pseudo third series is started.

  By the way, as apparent from the flow of production after FIG. 23 (32), when the ally pseudo-ream starts and develops into the character SP reach, the assault symbol does not stop during the character SP reach, and the second time. Only the pseudo-stopping of allied pseudo-continuous symbols (see FIG. 23 (33)) is the only foothold for the development of enemy group assault reach (see FIG. 23 (34)). For this reason, when the ally pseudo-ream develops to the character SP reach, whether or not the ally pseudo-ream develops to the pseudo third ream has a very important meaning.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the enemy spurious train is developed to the character SP reach (see FIG. 23 (24)), the enemy pseudo train symbol is displayed again and the enemy pseudo train is displayed. Is not developed in the pseudo third series, the pseudo series is not displayed in the SP reach. On the other hand, when the ally pseudo-ream develops to the character SP reach (see FIG. 23 (32)), the ally pseudo-ream pattern is not displayed again, so it does not develop into an enemy group assault reach. The pseudo-continuous number important for the player is displayed in the character SP reach (see FIGS. 37A to 37G).

  Note that after the character “× 3” indicating the pseudo-continuity is displayed in a large size, the character “× 3” is reduced and moved to the pseudo-continuity display area 55 and displayed (FIG. 38A). ), And after the word “Enemy assault” is displayed in the middle of the screen, which suggests that it will develop into an enemy group assault reach, the display of pseudo-numbers that have no particular significance will be hidden ( (See FIGS. 38A and 38B).

  If the characters “enemy group assault” are displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 in this way, then the enemy group assault reach is developed and the same as shown in FIG. Will be performed.

(Regarding Gase of pseudo-continuous production)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped after the right symbol slip (see FIG. 23 (8)) after the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped (FIG. 23 (13) )), Or the pseudo-simultaneous effect is started by the pseudo-simultaneous stop of the ally pseudo-continuous symbol (see FIG. 23 (30)), but the pseudo-simultaneous symbol does not stop pseudo-stopping in the middle row after the right symbol slip ( 23 (9)). In this case, as the middle symbol, which is different from the left symbol and different from the right symbol, is pseudo-stopped, the cracked eyes are pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 23 (10)). The eyes may stop as they are and notice of loss (see FIG. 23 (11)).

(Suggested production suggesting the development of enemy group assault reach)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main route leading to the enemy group assault reach is developed after the execution of the pseudo-rendition effect that develops to the pseudo third station and then the enemy group assault reach. On the other hand, as described above, if the assault symbol that suggests the execution of the enemy group assault reach is stopped in a state where the pseudo-rendition effect that develops up to the pseudo-third series is not executed, the pseudo-third stage develops. The enemy group assault reach may be executed without executing the pseudo-continuous effect (see, for example, FIG. 23 (28)).
In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a strong radar warning effect is displayed that displays a radar warning image in which a large number of enemy characters are located on a red planet, the development into an enemy group assault reach becomes rich. In this case, the assault symbol may stop in a pseudo manner and develop into an enemy group assault reach even if a pseudo-continuous effect that develops to the third pseudo-sequence is not performed. For this reason, the above-mentioned strong radar notice effect also functions as a suggestive effect suggesting the execution of the enemy group assault reach, in the same manner as the pseudo-stop of the assault symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the assault symbol pseudo-stop or the strong radar notice effect suggests the execution of the enemy group assault reach will be described, but the suggested effect is limited to the enemy group assault reach Instead, for example, execution of the second mode transition effect that develops into the lightning zone may be suggested.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where enemy group assault reach is one type of reach production, in other embodiment, multiple types of reach production are prepared as enemy group assault reach, You may employ | adopt the structure which performs reach production as enemy group assault reach. In this case, the multiple types of reach effects may have the same jackpot reliability, or may have different jackpot reliability.

  By the way, the enemy group assault reach of the present embodiment is a reach effect with a relatively high jackpot reliability, and therefore has a lower appearance rate than other effects such as normal reach and character SP reach. For this reason, depending on the probability of a big hit in the normal gaming state, not only the enemy group assault reach, but also a pseudo-rendition effect that develops to a pseudo third series, an effect that pseudo-stops the assault symbol, and a strong radar notice effect As a result, there is a possibility that the player may have difficulty in expecting the jackpot.

  For this reason, in other embodiments, the enemy group assault reach is a reach production that is executed in two stages, the first half reach and the second half reach that can be developed from the first half reach, and only the first half reach is performed (the first half reach is a win) You may adopt a configuration where there is an enemy group assault reach (notified) and an enemy group assault reach that develops from the first half reach to the second half reach (notification of a win in the second half reach) . In this case, when the former enemy group assault reach is performed, the player's expectation for the jackpot is effectively increased by executing various suggestive effects that suggest the execution of the enemy group assault reach at a reasonable rate. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an example of the internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the processing performed in the gaming machine 1 for realizing the above-described effects based on FIGS. 7 to 38 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 39, the control device of the gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 that controls the effects of images and sounds, an image sound control board 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 that controls effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a gate switch 114, a first large winning port switch 115, a second large winning port switch 116, and a V winning port. The switch 117, the discharge switch 118, the first grand prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, the V prize port control unit 121, the normal prize port switch 122, and the respective indicators 41 to 41 constituting the display 4. 48 is connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The first grand prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the second big prize opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The V winning opening switch 117 detects a game ball entering the V area 195 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The discharge switch 118 detects a game ball that enters the lost area 196 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the first grand prize winning port control unit 119 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the first big prize winning port 13 so as to be able to transmit the driving force. Open / close the grand prize winning opening 13. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the second big prize opening control unit 120 is an electric motor connected to the first blade member 191 (see FIG. 4) that closes the second big prize opening 19 so as to be able to transmit the drive. By operating the solenoid, the second grand prize winning port 19 is opened and closed. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the V winning opening control unit 121 operates the electric solenoid connected to the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the V area 195, thereby 195 is opened and closed. The normal winning port switch 122 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, or the normal prize port switch 122. When input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined based on information from the payout control board. to manage. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank. In addition, since the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment has four normal winning opening 14, it has four normal winning opening switches 122. However, in FIG. 39, only one normal winning opening switch 122 is provided. It is written.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are opened and closed via the first big prize opening control section 119 and the second big prize opening control section 120 to win big hits. Run a game. In addition, the V area 195 is opened and closed via the V prize opening control unit 121 in accordance with the round game related to the second big prize opening 19. When the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is input, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the probability changing gaming state, and when the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is not input. Sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric solenoid connected with the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes the respective display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152, the lamp CPU 151 performs the fist role 71, the fist role lamp 711, the enemy character 72, the enemy character first lamp 723, the enemy character second lamp 724, the board lamp 25, and the frame lamp. 37. A calculation process for controlling a button lamp (not shown) or the like built in the effect button 26 is performed. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating respective light emission patterns of the fist character lamp 711, the enemy character first lamp 723, the enemy character second lamp 724, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamp, and the like. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the fist character 71 and the enemy character 72.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and the fist role lamp 711 and the enemy role first lamp 723. The light emission of each light emitting element such as the second enemy lamp 724, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the button lamp is controlled.

  Also, the lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153 and operates the fist role 71 and the enemy character 72. The driving of the stepping motor to be controlled is controlled.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 40 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 40, the image sound control board 140 includes a central CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an acoustic DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, a control RAM 145, an acoustic ROM 146, and an SDRAM 147. , CGROM 148, and VRAM 149.

  The overall CPU 141 stores image data stored in the CGROM 148 with respect to the VDP 142 based on programs stored in the control ROM 144, various tables such as a display list creation table, commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. An instruction to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 is given. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  The overall CPU 141 instructs the sound DSP 143 to execute processing for outputting the sound data stored in the sound ROM 146 from the speaker 24. In addition, when outputting the production sound, the overall CPU 141 also instructs which speaker to output the production sound from among the upper left speaker 241, the upper right speaker 242, and the lower speaker 243.

  The control ROM 144 is configured by a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the overall CPU 141, a display list generation program for generating a display list, various tables, and the like.

  The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM 148 stores effect data necessary for executing a change effect accompanying a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a jackpot game, and the like. The CGROM 148 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), and a plurality of pieces of image data. Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of 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. Further, the CGROM 148 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other. Note that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM 148 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 149 is configured by an SRAM that can write and read image data at high speed, and includes a display list storage area 1491, a development storage area 1492, a frame buffer 1493, and the like.

  The display list storage area 1491 temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU 141. The expanded storage area 1492 stores image data that has been read from the CGROM 148 and expanded. The frame buffer 1493 is a frame buffer that is also used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 148 and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 1492. Also, the VDP 142 performs a drawing process on the frame buffer 1493 using the image data stored in the development storage area 1492 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 1491. In addition, the VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer 1493, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP 143 are an acoustic ROM 146 for storing various acoustic data relating to music, voice, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM 147 used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier 1431. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM 146 to the SDRAM 147, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier 1431). The amplifier 1431 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the overall CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143 and causes the speaker 24 to output acoustic data.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in other embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. May be. In this case, there is no need to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 41 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various types of information stored in the main RAM 103. As illustrated in FIG. 41 (A), the main RAM 103 is determined as a storage area for storing acquisition information acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Storage area 1030, first reserved storage area 1031, second reserved storage area 1032, third reserved storage area 1033, fourth reserved storage area 1034, first reserved storage area 1035, second reserved storage area 1036, third reserved A storage area 1037 and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for storing various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are the second storage areas. This is a storage area for storing various information related to special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, in the determination storage area 1030, when the special symbol determination is performed, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted, and the first When only the special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 41 (B), the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas acquired by the main CPU 101 for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, areas for storing reach random numbers, It includes an area for storing a variation pattern random number, an area for storing advance determination information that is information indicating a determination result, and the like.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 46) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start opening information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 with the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area. Information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired by winning the second start port 12. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process.

  The five pieces of information described based on FIG. 41B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the five pieces of information are: It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the five pieces of information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. If stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired in such a situation, the main CPU 101 stores the acquired various random numbers or the like as information for suspending the right of special symbol determination as described above. -1038 in any area. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 42 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 42 and subsequent figures is performed in accordance with a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal design random number (step S1).

  The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S3, the first big prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, and the V prize port control unit A special winning opening release control process for opening the first big winning opening 13, the second large winning opening 19, and the V area 195 by controlling 121 is executed (step S6).

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 43 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111 as illustrated in FIG. 43, and is updated as appropriate by the process of step S1. For the random numbers (big hit random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers), the first start port switch process including the process of obtaining the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input with respect to the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. The gate switch process for acquiring the above is executed (step S23).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 44 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 44, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S213 to S216).

As described above, various acquisition information such as a big hit random number is acquired in accordance with the establishment of the acquisition condition that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” in a state where the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1.
When various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the first special symbol determination and the variation display of the first special symbol can be immediately executed, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area 1030 and cannot be immediately executed. When various random numbers are acquired in step 1, these random numbers are stored in any one of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  Following the processing of step S216, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S217). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S217: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S218). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 48) and the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 49), which will be described later, whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired information acquired by the processes of steps S213 to S216. In addition to pre-determining, pre-determination is performed to pre-determine a variation pattern of a special symbol that is actually selected when the first special symbol determination is executed. This prior determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S218 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S217: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S219). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S218, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 45 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 45, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S223 to S226).

  When various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the second special symbol determination and the variation display of the second special symbol can be immediately executed, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area 1030 and cannot be immediately executed. When various random numbers are acquired in step 1, these random numbers are stored in any one of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038.

  Following the process of step S226, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S217 (step S227). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S227: YES), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, a pre-determination process is executed (step S228). This prior determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S228 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S227: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S229). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S228, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination processing in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 101 determines in step S217 in FIG. 44 that it is not in the high base state, or in step S227 in FIG. 45, the main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing (step S2181). ). Specifically, in the low probability state (in the present embodiment, the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state), the low probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (probability game state in this embodiment), the high probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in step S213 in FIG. 44 (or step S223 in FIG. 45) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be determined at the start of the change.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S2181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182). Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: YES), the big change pattern table for the big hit is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2183).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2184). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S2181 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the fluctuation.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S2184: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2185).

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol is determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change. Variation pattern is determined. The number of first special symbol determinations may be different before and after the first special symbol determination being held is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the first special symbol determination is digested may be different from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. is there. That is, for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the change, an accurate special symbol variation pattern may not be acquired prior to the first special symbol determination.

  For this reason, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the process proceeds to step S2187 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2186 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 sets the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern random number determination processing (step S2186). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2181 is the random number value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. Based on which random number value matches, the variation pattern of the first special symbol to be selected in the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2186 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2187). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Prior to performing the determination process and the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern (that is, the variation time) of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is acquired.

  In addition, here, the prior determination process performed when the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended has been described as an example, but the same advance is also performed when the right of the second special symbol determination is suspended. Judgment processing is performed.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 47, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage areas 1035 to 1038 for the second special symbol determination. While shifting to the storage area for storage 1030, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the storage area for determination 1030. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination reserved storage areas 1031 to 1034 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 47, when the start condition such that the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit game and is not in the symbol variation is established, in this step S309, based on the big hit random number acquired at the start opening prize, etc. It is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information set in the process of step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, change pattern setting information set in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, in the case where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed, in the first special symbol display 41 Start to display special symbols. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319).

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 48 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state (the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the high probability time jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short time gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the low probability time jackpot random number table is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093).

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the first start opening winning match. On the other hand, if it is related to the second special symbol determination, the type of jackpot is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the second start opening winning matches the symbol random number To decide.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot so as to make a short hit per game where it is difficult to win a game ball in the V area 195 or a long hit per game where a game ball wins in the V area 195 is easy. select.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol is performed. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 49 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 47, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set as the variation. A variation pattern is selected by reading from the pattern table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer interruption process executed in the effect control board 130. Similar to the timer interrupt process performed on the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 50 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 50 and subsequent drawings is performed in accordance with a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, when receiving a command as game information from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 executes a command reception process for performing a process based on the received command (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 executes a command transmission process (step S30). Specifically, the command set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S10 is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150). By performing this command transmission process, the image acoustic control board 140 is instructed to perform an effect by image display, effect sound output, etc., and the lamp control board is performed by turning on various lamps or performing an accessory operation. 150 is directed.

  Then, the sub CPU 131 executes data transfer processing (step S50). Specifically, since the data regarding the image sound control is transmitted from the image sound control unit 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control unit 150. As a result, the effect by the effect medium such as the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the fist object 71, the enemy object 72, the effect button 26, etc. is controlled by the lamp so as to be synchronized with the effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24. Controlled by the unit 150.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
FIG. 51 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 51, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S11). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 has been received (step S11: YES), the command is controlled according to the process of step S219 (see FIG. 44) or step S229 (see FIG. 45). It is determined whether or not the hold command is transmitted from the substrate 100 (step S12).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a hold command reception process (step S13). The hold command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the sub CPU 131 is a variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S311 (see FIG. 47). It is determined whether or not there is (step S15). If it is determined that the received command is a change start command (step S15: YES), change start command reception processing is executed (step S16). This variation start command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S15: NO), the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S316 (see FIG. 47). It is determined whether or not (step S19). And when it determines with it being a symbol confirmation command (step S19: YES), the display of the decoration symbol which shows the determination result of the special symbol determination performed at the time of a symbol variation start after ending the variation display of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. A variable effect end command for instructing execution is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S20).

  The variation effect end command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in the process of step S30, whereby the first special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination). As the (or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in a stopped manner.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol determination command (step S19: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S21). This operation command is a command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to notify the information when the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 detects the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. Includes information indicating whether the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, information indicating which key is operated when the effect key 27 is operated, and the like. When the sub CPU 131 determines that an operation command has been received (step S21: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an operation notification command including information included in the operation command in the sub RAM 133 (step S22). On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S21: NO), another command corresponding to the received command is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S23).

[Reception command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 52 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step 13 of FIG. If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a pending command (step S12: YES), the number of special symbol judgments stored in the sub RAM 133 is incremented by “1” as illustrated in FIG. The updated value is updated (step S130). Specifically, when a hold command related to the first special symbol determination is received, the number of holds in the first special symbol determination is updated to “1” and a hold command related to the second special symbol determination is received. If it is, the number of suspensions of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the advance determination information is included in the received hold command (step S131), and determines that the advance determination information is not included (step S131: NO). Then, an icon display command is set (step S132).

  This icon display command is a command for instructing the display of the hold icon indicating that the special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the command transmission process of step S30. This icon display command includes winning start information, and the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 determines which of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is suspended, for example. Based on the winning start information, the hold icon is displayed in the corresponding display area (the hold area 51 if the first special symbol determination is held).

  When the received hold command does not include the advance determination information, the hold prefetch effect based on the advance determination results such as the icon change effect, the first mode transition effect, and the second mode shift effect described above cannot be performed. For this reason, when the process of step S132 is performed, the hold icon of a normal display mode (in this embodiment, a white hold icon) is displayed, and the above-described hold pre-reading effect is not performed.

However, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is pretending that the first mode transition effect is performed, and it is pretending that the first mode transition effect of the gaze where the effect mode does not change or the effect mode shifts. In practice, there may be a gaze mode transition effect in which the effect mode does not change.
For this reason, although not shown in FIG. 52, if the sub CPU 131 determines “NO” in step S131, for example, whether or not to perform these ruffle effects by performing an effect lottery using random numbers. In step S132, setting information related to the gaze effect (for example, information indicating which gaze effect is to be performed and information indicating the effect pattern of the gaze effect) is included in step S132. Sets the icon display command.
And the image sound control board 140 which received this icon display command performs the process based on the setting information regarding the gaze effect included in the icon display command, so that the gaze effect set by the effect control board 130 is realized. Will be.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the predetermination information is included in the received hold command (step S131: YES), the sub CPU 131 stores the predetermination information in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 133 (step S133).

  Next, the sub CPU 131 executes an icon change effect lottery (step S134). Specifically, first, an icon change effect random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 133. This icon change effect random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the hold command as the icon change effect random number, and the change effect random number is Whether or not to execute the icon change effect is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the random number values related to the icon change effect random numbers stored in advance in the sub ROM 132.

  Although not shown in the figure, the random number value related to the suspension of the first special symbol determination stored in the sub ROM 132 has the following characteristics. That is, more random numbers are associated with the combination whose determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” than the combination whose determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. Yes. In addition, more random numbers are associated with combinations of variation patterns having a relatively long variation time of the first special symbol than combinations of variation patterns having a relatively short variation time of the first special symbol. It has been. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the icon change effect is more easily executed as the jackpot reliability is higher, and conversely, the icon change effect is less likely to be executed as the jackpot reliability is lower.

  The sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the icon change effect based on the lottery result in step S134 (step S135). If it is determined to execute the icon change effect (step S135: YES), for example, a random number is used. The selected effect pattern is selected from among a plurality of icon change effect effects patterns, and the selected icon change effect pattern is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S136).

  Here, the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect and the lottery for selecting the effect pattern for the icon change effect are different lotteries is described as an example, but the icon change effect is executed. Whether or not to perform and in the case of execution, what kind of effect pattern the icon change effect is executed may be determined by one lottery.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S136 or determines that the icon change effect is not executed (step S135: NO), the received hold command is based on the information included in the received hold command. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol determination is on hold (step S137).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received hold command is related to the hold of the first special symbol determination (step S137: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes the second mode transition effect lottery (step S138). Specifically, based on the prior determination information stored in the sub RAM 133 in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the prior determination information is prior determination information indicating a jackpot. Here, when it is determined that the information is prior determination information indicating a big hit, the big hit mode transition pattern selection table (see FIG. 21A) stored in the sub ROM 132 is read and set in the sub RAM 133. On the other hand, if it is determined that the information is not prior determination information indicating a big hit (predetermined information indicating a loss), the loss mode transition pattern selection table (see FIG. 21B) stored in the sub-ROM 132 is used. Read out and set in the sub-RAM 133. These mode transition pattern selection tables are tables for deciding whether or not to shift the production mode with the variation, and in what transition pattern to transition with the variation. When deciding whether or not to change the production mode with the previous fluctuation, and in what transition pattern to make the transition, a table different from that exemplified in FIG. 21 is used. Set. This is as described above with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 acquires the value at the time of receiving the hold command indicating the prior determination result for the migration pattern selection random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process. And, in the set transition pattern selection table, whether the production mode transition pattern type corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination information and the acquired transition pattern selection random number is any of the first transition pattern to the third transition pattern. Whether or not to execute the second mode transition effect is determined based on whether or not.

  Here, when the corresponding effect mode transition pattern type is any one of the first transition pattern to the third transition pattern, it is determined to execute the second mode transition effect. Otherwise, the second mode transition is performed. It is determined that the production is not executed.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the second mode transition effect based on the lottery result in step S138 (step S139). Here, when it is determined to execute the second mode transition effect (step S139: YES), that is, the effect mode transition pattern type corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the advance determination information and the acquired transition pattern selection random number is the first. If it is any of the transition pattern to the third transition pattern, the second mode transition pattern information indicating the transition pattern is set in the sub-RAM 133 as the setting information of the second mode transition effect (step S140).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines not to execute the second mode transition effect (step S139: NO), the sub CPU 131 executes the first mode transition effect lottery (step S141). Then, based on the result of the lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute the first mode transition effect (step S142). If it is determined to execute the first mode transition effect (step S142: YES), the first The first mode transition pattern information sub-RAM 133, which is information indicating the first mode transition pattern, is set as setting information of the 1 mode transition effect (step S143).

  The sub ROM 132 is provided with a mode transition pattern selection table similar to the mode transition pattern selection table (see FIG. 21) for selecting the transition pattern of the second mode transition effect. The transition pattern can be selected in the same manner as the transition pattern of the second mode transition effect using this mode transition pattern selection table. For this reason, the detailed description here about the process which selects the mode transition pattern of a 1st mode transition effect is abbreviate | omitted.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 52, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second mode transition effect is executed (when determined as “YES” in step S139), the first mode A configuration in which the transition effect is not executed is adopted. That is, a configuration is employed in which the second mode transition effect and the first mode transition effect are not executed together. On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, the second mode transition effect and the first mode transition such as transition from the enemy hide mode (see FIG. 12C) to the lightning zone (see FIG. 13D). A configuration in which the performance is executed together may be adopted.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 52, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the received hold command is not related to the hold of the first special symbol determination (step S137: NO), that is, the received hold command is the second special symbol. If it is related to the suspension of the determination, it is determined whether or not reach is established by the change based on the prior determination information stored in the process of step S133 (step S144). Here, when it is determined that the reach is established by the change (step S144: YES), the hostile effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the hostile effect is executed (step S145). Specifically, for the hostile effect random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process, a value at the time of receiving the hold command indicating the prior determination result is acquired, and the acquired hostile effect random number is stored in the sub ROM 132 in advance. It is determined whether or not to execute the enemy effect based on whether or not it matches the random number value that is present.

  Based on the lottery result in step S145, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the enemy effect (step S146). If the sub CPU 131 determines to execute the enemy effect (step S146: YES), the sub CPU 131 relates to the enemy effect. Hostile effect pattern information indicating the hostile effect pattern as setting information is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S147).

  When executing the process of step S140, when executing the process of step S143, when determining that the first mode transition effect is not executed (step S142: NO), when executing the process of step S147, When it is determined that the reach is not established due to the change (step S144: NO), when it is determined that the enemy effect is not executed (step S146: NO), the icon display command is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S148).

  In addition, when the process of step S147 is performed, the enemy effect pattern icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S130. Thus, the hostile effect described above with reference to FIGS. 10A and 11 is realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  On the other hand, when the second mode transition pattern information is set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S140, the sub CPU 131 determines the variation effect pattern selection process (step S162 in FIG. 53) and the second mode transition pattern information based on the second mode transition pattern information. A notice effect pattern selection process (step S163 in FIG. 53) is executed. Then, a change effect start command including these selection results is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150, whereby the control board 140, 150 causes the above-described second mode transition effect (see FIG. 13). Will be realized.

  Further, when the first mode transition pattern information is set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S143, the sub CPU 131 executes the variation effect pattern selection process (step S162 in FIG. 53) and the first mode transition pattern information based on the first mode transition pattern information. A notice effect pattern selection process (step S163 in FIG. 53) is executed. Then, a change effect start command including these selection results is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150, whereby the control board 140, 150 causes the above-described first mode transition effect (see FIG. 12). Will be realized.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 53 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG.

  That is, the sub CPU 131 acquires a value at the time when the change start command is received from the game control board 100 and stores it in the sub RAM 133 with respect to the effect random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process described above (step S160). Then, the received variation start command is analyzed (step S161).

  In this variation start command, as described above, the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination It includes winning start information indicating whether it is a thing, setting information of a variation pattern of a special symbol, information indicating a gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the variation start command. That is, it is possible to identify the type of jackpot if the jackpot is a jackpot, a loss, or a jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the variation start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 executes variation effect pattern selection processing for selecting a variation effect pattern of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol based on the analysis result (step S162). By executing this variation effect pattern selection process, the decorative pattern variation mode, presence / absence of reach effect, presence / absence of pseudo-continuous effect, type of decorative pattern constituting reach symbol, type and content of reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect Content, the type of decorative design to be stopped and the like are determined. This variation effect pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern selection process for selecting contents of various notice effects to be executed when the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the variable effect pattern selected in the process of step S162 (step S163). . By executing the process of step S163, a lightning warning (see FIGS. 14 to 20), a radar warning effect (for example, see FIGS. 27B, 31B, and 32C), etc. With respect to each of the effects, whether or not to execute the notice effect, what kind of effect pattern to execute when the notice effect is executed, and the like are determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 sub-commands a variable effect start command for instructing the start of the change effect in the change effect pattern selected in the process of step S162 and the start of the notice effect in the notice effect pattern selected in the process of step S166. It is set in the RAM 133 (step S164).

  This variable effect start command includes information indicating the variable effect pattern selected by the process of step S162 and information indicating the notice effect pattern selected by the process of step S163, and the command transmission process of step S30. Is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. As a result, the fluctuating effect and the notice effect for which the effect pattern is determined on the effect control board 130 are realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S164, the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of suspensions stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S165). Specifically, when the change start command received from the game control board 100 is to notify the start of the symbol change related to the first special symbol determination, the number of suspension of the first special symbol determination is decremented by “1”. Update to the specified value. On the other hand, if the received change start command is for notifying the start of symbol variation related to the second special symbol determination, the number of pending special symbol determinations is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

[Variation effect pattern selection processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 54 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect pattern selection process in step S162 of FIG. Sub CPU131 sets the decoration symbol which finally stops and displays (main stop) on the liquid crystal screen 5 with the stop display of the 1st special symbol (or 2nd special symbol) following the process of step S161 (step). S1620). Specifically, based on the symbol setting information included in the variation start command received from the game control board 100, a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed at the end of symbol variation, or a special symbol indicating loss Specify whether the symbol is stopped. Then, when it is specified that the special symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, a decorative symbol for notifying the jackpot is set as the decorative symbol to be stopped (for example, a decorative symbol indicating a doublet) to indicate a loss When it is specified that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a decorative symbol for notifying the loss is set. In addition, when setting a decorative symbol for notifying a loss, when notifying a lose after performing a reach effect, a reach lose eye is set as a decorative symbol for notifying a lose and a reach effect is performed. In the case of notifying the loss without any problem, the broken eye is set as a decorative pattern for notifying the loss.

  Note that, by executing the process of step S1620, the type of the small symbol that is to be permanently stopped together with the decorative symbol is also set.

  Next, based on the special symbol variation pattern setting information included in the received variation start command, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not it is necessary to perform an effect with reach accompanying the current variation display of the special symbol. Is determined (step S1621). Here, when it is determined that it is not necessary to perform the effect with reach (step S1621: NO), for example, the variation for reachless in which the variation effect pattern of the plurality of types of reachless effect is associated with each variation pattern of the special symbol. By reading any one variation effect pattern from the effect pattern selection table and setting the information indicating the variation effect pattern in the sub-RAM 133, the variation effect pattern of the reachless effect is set (step S1622).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that it is necessary to perform an effect with reach (step S1621: YES), for example, there are a plurality of types for each combination of the determination result of the special symbol determination and the variation pattern of the special symbol. Reaching effect is achieved by reading any one variation effect pattern from the reachable variation effect pattern selection table associated with the variation effect pattern of the reach effect and setting information indicating the change effect pattern in the sub-RAM 133. Is set (step S1623).

By performing the processing in step S1622 or step S1633, the variation design of the decorative symbol (and the small symbol) is displayed, which reach production is performed when the reach production is performed, and the reach production is developed. In such a case, it is determined in what flow the reach production will be developed.
In addition, the type of special symbol (see FIG. 22) to be used is also determined as necessary for the determined variation effect pattern of the variation effect.

  Next, as a result of the processing in step S140 (see FIG. 52) or the processing in step S143 (see FIG. 52), the sub CPU 131 stores the first mode transition pattern information or the second mode transition pattern information in the sub RAM 133. It is determined whether it is set (step S1624). If it is determined that no mode transition pattern information is set (step S1624: NO), the series of variation effect pattern selection processing ends, and the process proceeds to the notice effect pattern selection processing in step S163. . In this case, since the first mode transition effect and the second mode transition effect are not performed, the variation effect is performed in the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the mode transition pattern information is set (step S1624: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets setting information regarding the mode transition effect (step S1625). For example, when the second mode transition pattern information indicating entry into the lightning zone (see FIG. 13D) from the normal mode is set, the background image is changed from the background image of the normal mode to the background image of the lightning zone. Or change the fluctuation production sound output from the speaker 24 with the fluctuation production from the fluctuation production sound corresponding to the normal mode to the fluctuation production sound corresponding to the lightning zone, or the hold icon and the icon corresponding to the lightning zone. Setting information necessary for changing the display mode to be displayed or displaying a ring image specific to the lightning stroke zone is generated, and the setting information is set in the sub-RAM 133.

  For example, when the first mode transition pattern information indicating that the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the night mode (see FIG. 12D) is set, the background image is changed from the background image of the normal mode to the night mode. The setting information necessary for changing the mode image to the background image or changing the effect mode name displayed in the status display area 54 from “normal mode” to “night mode” is generated. Set in the sub RAM 133.

In this way, when the variation effect pattern is set in the process of step S1623 (or step S1622), the process of step S1625 is performed (or the process of step S1625 is not performed), and the effect mode is set, these A change start command including setting information is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.
Then, the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 perform necessary processing based on various setting information included in the received change start command, thereby displaying the first special symbol change display described above. The accompanying fluctuation effect, the second mode transition effect, the first mode transition effect, and the like are realized.

[Notification effect pattern selection processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 55 is a detailed flowchart of the notice effect pattern selection process in step S163 of FIG. Sub CPU131 determines whether the received variation start command relates to the first special symbol determination following the processing of step S162 of FIG. 53 (step S1630). Here, when it is determined that it is not related to the first special symbol determination (step S1630: NO), the process proceeds to step S1637.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received variation start command is related to the first special symbol determination (step S1630: YES), the sub CPU 131 shifts the effect mode to the lightning zone during the current variation display of the first special symbol. It is determined whether or not it is necessary (step S1631). Specifically, when the second mode transition pattern information is set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S140 of FIG. 52, from the second mode transition pattern information, an effect mode before transition, an effect mode after transition, Since it is possible to specify in which variation the production mode needs to be shifted, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to shift to the lightning zone with the current variation by referring to the second mode transition pattern information.

  If the second mode transition pattern information is not stored, or if the second mode transition pattern information is stored but does not indicate the mode transition to the lightning zone, in step S1631 described above, It is determined that it is not necessary to move to the lightning zone.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that it is necessary to shift to the lightning stroke zone due to the current fluctuation (step S1631: YES), the process of step S1627 of FIG. Since the three lightning strike symbols are set to be pseudo-stopped, referring to the setting information set in the sub-RAM 133 in the process of S1627, a true lightning strike notice (FIG. 17 (B ) To (H), see FIG. 18 (A)), lightning warning effect pattern information indicating a lightning warning effect pattern is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1632).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that it is not necessary to shift to the lightning zone due to the current variation (step S1631: NO), for example, by performing an effect lottery using random numbers, It is determined whether or not the advance notice (see FIGS. 14H and 14N) is executed (step S1633). Here, if it is determined that a lightning lightning warning is generated (step S1633: YES), in order to generate a lightning lightning warning, substituting lightning lightning effect pattern information, which is information indicating an effect pattern of the lightning lightning warning, It is set in the RAM 133 (step S1634).

  The lightning strike effect pattern information set here is information indicating that a lightning strike is generated only in one of the three columns (for example, the left column) and no lightning is generated in the remaining columns, or three columns This is information indicating that lightning strikes are generated only in any two of the columns (for example, the left column and the right column), and the lightning strikes are not generated in the remaining columns.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1632, executes the process of step S1634, or determines that no lightning lightning warning is generated (step S1633: NO), whether or not to execute the radar warning effect. Is determined (step S1635). Based on the change effect pattern of the reach effect set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S1623 in FIG. 54, it can be specified whether or not the reach effect develops to the enemy group assault reach during the current change. On the other hand, since the reach effect is not performed during the current change based on the change effect pattern of the reachless effect set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S1622 in FIG. 54, it does not develop into an enemy group assault reach. Can be specified.

  In step S1635, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the radar notice effect based on the specific result and the result of the effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the radar notice effect. . If it is determined that the radar warning effect is to be executed (step S1635: YES), the radar that selects how many times the radar warning effect is to be performed during the current fluctuation, what kind of effect is to be performed for each radar warning effect, etc. A notice effect pattern selection process is executed (step S1636).

  In addition, since the process itself for selecting the effect pattern of the notice effect is well known, a description of the specific process of the radar notice effect pattern selection process is omitted, but a strong enemy character is positioned on the red planet. When the radar notice effect (for example, see FIG. 27 (B)) that displays the radar notice image is performed, the development to “enemy group assault reach” becomes rich, so it develops to “enemy group assault reach” during this change If not, the radar warning effect pattern selection process is executed so that the radar warning effect is displayed without displaying the strong radar warning image.

  The sub CPU 131 determines that the radar notice effect is not executed when the process of step S1636 is executed (step S1635: NO), or that the received change start command is not related to the first special symbol determination. In the case (step S1630: NO), for example, an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect pattern of another notice effect such as a step-up effect or a serif notice effect is executed (step S1637).

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interruption process executed in the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 56 at regular intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. To do.

  First, the overall CPU 141 executes an image output control process for controlling image display on the liquid crystal screen 5 based on a command received from the effect control board 130 (step S41). The image output control process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S41, the overall CPU 141 executes effect sound output control processing for outputting various effect sounds from the speaker 24 so as to be synchronized with the effect display performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 or asynchronously ( Step S42).

  Subsequent to the process of step S42, the overall CPU 141 executes a data transmission control process (step S43). Specifically, data related to image sound control performed on the image sound control board 140 is transmitted to the effect control board 130. On the other hand, the effect control board 130 transfers the data received from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. As a result, the frame lamp 25, the effect button 26, the effect actors 71, 72, and the like are controlled so as to be synchronized with the effect performed by the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24.

[Image Output Control Processing by Image Acoustic Control Board 140]
FIG. 57 is a detailed flowchart of the image output control process in step 41 of FIG. The overall CPU 141 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S411). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S411: NO), the process proceeds to step S42 described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the command from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S411: YES), the overall CPU 141 sets the setting information included in the command in the control RAM 145 (step S412). Next, the overall CPU 141 determines how various effect images should be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 based on the set setting information, creates a display list for controlling the drawing process of the VDP 142, and performs control. The display list is stored in the RAM 145 (step S413), and the display list is set in the display list storage area 1491 (step S414).

[Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150. The lamp control board 150 is transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the command from the effect control board 130 and the effect control board 130 during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. 58, a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 58 are repeatedly executed at regular time intervals.

  First, the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 executes a data reception process for receiving data relating to image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 (step S601). The lamp CPU 151 provides various effect means (fist character 71, enemy character 72, etc.) to synchronize with the effect by the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24 based on the data relating to the image sound control received by the process of step S601. Control.

  The lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received following the process of step S601 (step S602). Here, if it is determined that the variation effect start command has been received (step S602: YES), the light emission pattern data corresponding to the setting information included in the received variation effect start command is read from the lamp ROM 152 and set in the lamp RAM 153. By doing so, light emission patterns such as a fist role lamp 711, an enemy character first lamp 723, an enemy character second lamp 724, a panel lamp 25, a frame lamp 37, a button lamp, etc. are set (step S603), and the set light emission pattern Based on the data, light emission control of each light emitting element is started (step S604).

  Next, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the received movement effect start command has instructed the actions of the fist and the enemy object 71 and the enemy object 72 during the symbol change (step S605). Here, when it is determined that the movement of the fist object 71 and the enemy object 72 is instructed (step S605: YES), the operation pattern data corresponding to the setting information included in the received variable effect start command is ramped. By reading out from the ROM 152 and setting it in the lamp RAM 153, the operation patterns of the fist role 71 and the enemy character 72 are set (step S606). Based on the operation pattern set in this manner, the various accessory effects described above (see FIGS. 8 to 11) are realized.

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S606 or determines that the operations of the fist object 71 and the enemy object 72 are not instructed (step S605: NO), the variation effect transmitted from the effect control board 130 is displayed. It is determined whether an end command has been received (step S607). Here, when it is determined that the change effect end command has been received (step S607: YES), the light emission control started in the process of step S604 described above is ended (step S608).

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the change effect end command has not been received (step S607: NO), or when the process of step S608 is executed, it is determined whether or not the effect button 26 (or the effect key 27) has been operated. Determination is made (step S609). Specifically, the effect button 26 is based on whether or not a detection signal from a sensor that detects the operation of the effect button 26 (or a detection signal from a sensor that detects the operation of each key of the effect key 27) is input. It is determined whether (or any key of the production key 27) has been operated.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the effect button 26 (or the effect key 27) has been operated (step S609: YES), the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130 (step S610).

  On the other hand, if the lamp CPU 151 determines that the change effect start command has not been received (step S602: NO), the lamp CPU 151 determines whether a hold command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S611). If it is determined that a hold command has not been received (step S611: NO), the process proceeds to step S607.

  If the lamp CPU 151 determines that the hold command has been received (step S611: YES), does the received hold command include the hostile effect pattern information set in the process of step S147 (see FIG. 52) described above? It is determined whether or not (step S612). If it is determined that the hostile effect pattern information is included (step S612: YES), the process proceeds to step S603 in order to realize the hostile effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the enemy effect pattern information is not included (step S612: NO), the process proceeds to step S607.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
(1) According to the present embodiment, it is basic that “enemy group assault reach” as the second effect is executed after the effect that pseudo-stops the enemy pseudo-continuous pattern is executed twice as the first effect. In contrast to the typical production flow (see, for example, FIGS. 23 (13) to (19) to (21)), the “Assault Symbol” is displayed in the state where the above-mentioned enemy pseudo-continuous symbol has not been simulated. When the suggestion effect that stops (for example, see FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 (28)) is executed, the “enemy group assault reach” is executed even if the pseudo-continuous effect does not develop to the third pseudo-sequence (for example, (See FIGS. 23 (6) to (28) to (21)). For this reason, a player who was losing the expectation that “enemy group assault reach” will be executed based on the fact that the pseudo-rendition production did not develop until the third pseudo-attack, the “assault symbol” stopped It is possible to enjoy the game while expecting this, and it is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in the player's expectation for the execution of “enemy group assault reach”.

(2) Also, in the present embodiment, when an effect (an example of a first suggestion effect: see FIG. 22) for quasi-stopping an enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is executed, a pseudo-continuous effect (an example of a first effect) and Of the character SP reach (an example of the second effect), only the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the loss notification effect may be executed without developing even the character SP reach (see FIGS. 24 and 25). On the other hand, when an effect of pseudo-stopping the ally pseudo-continuous symbol (an example of the second suggestion effect: see FIG. 22) is executed, the ally pseudo-continuous pseudo second sequence always develops into the character SP reach. (See FIGS. 23 (30) to (32)). In this way, when the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped, not only the enemy group assault reach but also the character SP reach may not be developed and the loss may be notified (FIGS. 23 (13) to (17)). On the other hand, when the ally pseudo-continuous symbol is pseudo-stopped, it always develops to the character SP reach, so the player expects the ally pseudo-continuous symbol to pseudo-stop rather than the enemy pseudo-continuous symbol. While you can enjoy the game. Further, since the player can in advance predict whether or not the character SP reach will be developed based on which pseudo-continuous pattern is pseudo-stopped, an effect of pseudo-stopping the enemy pseudo-continuous pattern, A high effect can be obtained by a synergistic effect with the effect of pseudo-stopping the continuous symbols.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, the storm mode (rather than the probability that the production mode shifts from the normal mode to the lightning zone (see FIG. 13D) in the normal mode (see FIG. 13A). In the case of FIG. 13 (C)), the probability that the effect mode shifts from the storm mode to the lightning stroke zone is higher. For this reason, by controlling the effect mode to the storm mode, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation for shifting to the lightning zone, and as a result, a high effect can be obtained.

(4) Further, in this embodiment, for example, in the probability variation gaming state, the player can recognize the jackpot prior to the hit notification effect by executing the hit notification effect production, and also executes the hostile effect By doing so, the player can recognize that there is a possibility of jackpot from an earlier stage. For this reason, it is possible to obtain a high effect by performing both the hostile effect and the hit notification character effect.

[About the configuration of the gaming machine 1]
(1) The gaming machine 1 can be regarded as the following gaming machines.
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot game) (for example, the jackpot determining process in step S309 (see FIG. 47) by the main CPU 101);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, the big winning opening opening control processing in step S6 by the main CPU 101: see FIG. 42);
Effect execution means (for example, control boards 130, 140, 150: see FIG. 39) for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
The production execution means
After performing the first effect (for example, an effect of displaying a pseudo-continuous pattern such as an enemy pseudo-continuous pattern) a plurality of times (for example, twice), the second effect (for example, “enemy group assault reach”: FIG. 23 (21) and ( 34) can be executed,
In a state in which the first effect is not executed (for example, a state in which the pseudo-continuous pattern is not displayed once: a state in which the character SP reach is performed without the pseudo-continuous in FIG. 23 (6)). When a suggestion effect suggesting execution of the second effect (for example, an effect of displaying “Assault Symbol” (see FIG. 23 (28))), the second effect can be executed without executing the first effect. (See, for example, the flow from (28) to (21) in FIG. 23).

  According to this configuration, there is basically a suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the second effect, while there is a flow of the effect that the second effect is executed after the first effect is executed a plurality of times. When executed, the second effect is executed without executing the first effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the second effect is not executed because the first effect is not executed, and expect the execution of the second effect. The player who plays the game can enjoy the game while expecting the first effect to be executed or the suggestion effect to be executed.

(2) Moreover, the gaming machine 1 can also be regarded as the following gaming machines.
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit special game) (for example, a big hit determination process in step S309 by the main CPU 101: see FIG. 47);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, the big winning opening opening control processing in step S6 by the main CPU 101: see FIG. 42);
Effect execution means (for example, control boards 130, 140, 150: see FIG. 39) for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
The production execution means
A first effect (for example, “pseudo-continuous effect”: see FIG. 7) and a second effect (for example, “character SP reach”: see FIGS. 23 (24) and (32)) can be executed,
A first suggestion effect that suggests that the first effect is executed (for example, an effect that displays “enemy pseudo-continuous design”: see FIG. 22), and that the first effect and the second effect are executed. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing a second suggestion effect to be suggested (for example, an effect of displaying a “friendly pseudo-continuous symbol”: see FIG. 22).

  According to this configuration, when the first suggestion effect is executed, only the first effect of the first effect and the second effect may be executed, whereas the second suggestion effect is executed. In the case, both the first effect and the second effect are executed. As described above, since it is possible to execute not only the first suggestion effect but also the second suggestion effect, the expectation of the player who expects to execute both the first effect and the second effect is effectively enhanced. As a result, a high production effect can be obtained.

(3) Further, the gaming machine 1 can be regarded as the following gaming machines.
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot game) (for example, the jackpot determination process in step S309 by the main CPU 101: see FIG. 47);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, the big winning opening opening control processing in step S6 by the main CPU 101: see FIG. 42);
When the special game is executed, a hit notification effect (for example, an effect of stopping and displaying “Zolo eyes”: see FIG. 28 (I)) for notifying the determination by the determination means, or the determination unless the special game is executed A notification effect executing means for executing a loss notification effect for notifying that the determination is made by the means (for example, an effect of stopping and displaying the “reach lose eye”: see FIG. 25 (I));
Production execution means (for example, control boards 130, 140, 150: see FIG. 39) for executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
A first effect mode (for example, “normal mode”: see FIG. 13A) and a second effect mode (for example, “storm mode”: indicating that the hit notification effect is more easily executed than the first effect mode). 13) and a third effect mode (for example, “lightning zone”: see FIG. 13D) indicating that the hit notification effect is easier to execute than the second effect mode. Production can be performed in any of the production modes of
The probability that the production mode shifts from the first production mode to the third production mode during the first production mode (for example, the total probability that the second mode production production is performed in the second transition pattern of FIG. 21). The probability that the production mode shifts from the second production mode to the third production mode in the second production mode (for example, the total probability that the second mode production production is performed in the third transition pattern of FIG. 21). A gaming machine characterized by a higher price.

  According to this configuration, the second effect mode is switched to the third effect mode in the second effect mode, rather than the probability that the effect mode is shifted from the first effect mode to the third effect mode in the first effect mode. There is a higher probability that the production mode will shift. For this reason, by controlling the effect mode to the second effect mode, it is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the player who expects the transition to the third effect mode, and as a result, a high effect is obtained. be able to.

(4) Moreover, the gaming machine 1 can also be regarded as the following gaming machines.
An actuating production that can be operated (for example, the enemy 72),
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot game) (for example, the jackpot determination process in step S309 by the main CPU 101: see FIG. 47);
Hold means (for example, main CPU 101 and hold storage areas 1031 to 1038: see FIG. 41) capable of holding the right of determination up to a predetermined number;
Prior determination means (for example, main processing) for performing prior determination (for example, the processing of S218 in FIG. 44 or the processing of S228 in FIG. 45) as to whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is made for the right. CPU 101),
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be executed, a notification effect for notifying that the special game is executed (for example, an effect of displaying a pseudo-stop display of “Zoro eyes”: see FIG. 28 (H)). Notification effect execution means to be executed;
Production control means for controlling execution of the production using the production actor,
The production control means includes
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination means, a first suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (A) or FIG. 11 (B)) that expects the notification effect to be executed in the subsequent variation display of the symbol. Can be executed using the above-mentioned director
Based on the determination result by the determination means, a second suggestion effect (FIG. 8C) suggesting that the notification effect is executed in the symbol variation display performed in response to the determination result being obtained. , FIG. 9 (B), FIG. 10 (C), FIG. 11 (B) can be executed using the effect agent.

  According to this configuration, the notification effect is executed by executing the second suggestion effect while enhancing the player's expectation that the notification effect is executed by executing the first suggestion effect. Can be recognized quickly, and a high effect can be obtained by the synergistic effect of these two types of suggestion effects.

[Modification]
It should be noted that the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

  In another embodiment, the production control board 130 performs part of the processing executed on the image sound control board 140, or part of the processing executed on the production control board 130. 140 may be executed. Further, the effect control board 130 and the image sound control board 140 are integrally configured so that the process executed on the effect control board 130 and the process executed on the image sound control board 150 are executed by one control board. May be.

1 Pachislot machines (Pachinko machines)
5 LCD screen (liquid crystal display device)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port 13 Grand prize opening 24 Speaker 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 50 Decoration symbol display area 51 Reservation area (holding icon display area)
52 concerned area (icon display area)
53 Radar notice area 54 Status display area 55 Pseudo station display area 56 Small symbol display area 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
142 VDP
143 Acoustic DSP
144 ROM for control
145 RAM for control
146 ROM for sound
147 SDRAM
149 VRAM
150 Lamp control board 151 Lamp CPU
152 Lamp ROM
153 Lamp RAM
241 Upper left speaker 242 Upper right speaker 243 Lower speaker

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Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed;
Effect execution means for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means,
The production execution means
First reach production,
A second reach effect executable after the first reach effect;
A third reach effect executable after the second reach effect;
A suggestion effect suggesting that the third reach effect is executed;
A specific effect that expects the special game to be executed can be executed,
The specific effect may be executed before the start of the first reach effect, or may be executed during the first reach effect,
The production execution means
If multiple runs of the specific effect, being capable of performing the third reach demonstration without executing the second reach demonstration,
While not running the specific effect, when running before Ki示唆effect in the second reach demonstration run, that is capable of executing the third reach demonstration without performing the specific effect A featured gaming machine.

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