JP6438924B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In conventional gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, the variation display of the identification information is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the variation display results in a special result mode, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained. It is possible to generate.

  Some of these gaming machines execute a notice effect based on the determination result of whether or not a special gaming state occurs (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-152251 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, there is a problem that the entertainment of the game is scarce.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player based on the establishment of a start condition, and based on the determination result, the gaming machine capable of executing the special game And a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect accompanied by the output of music during the execution of the variable effect, and a specific effect executing means for executing a variable effect for notifying the result of the determination. The effect executing means executes a specific effect that outputs one piece of music during the execution of the variation effect in which the special game is executed and the execution of the change effect in which the special game is not executed. There is a case of executing a specific effect for outputting the music, the than if the special game is not executed, is better when the special game is executed, split to perform specific effect of outputting the plurality of songs High, the specific effect of outputting the plurality of music pieces, a first specific effect to exit from the output of the second music after outputting the first music, after outputting the first piece of music is outputted first again A second specific effect that ends after outputting the second music, and a third specific effect that ends after outputting the second music after outputting the first music and then outputting the third music the than when the first specific effect has been executed, it when the second specific effect is executed, the special game expectation that is executed rather high, the second specific effect is executed The expectation that the special game is executed is higher when the third specific effect is executed than when the third specific effect is executed .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of games.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening / closing control table of 1st start opening big hits. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening / closing control table of 2nd starting opening big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state setting table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol for 1st start openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol for 2nd starting openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of the jackpot lottery for 1st start openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery for 2nd start openings. (A) is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol stop symbol determination table, and (c) is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (D) is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table of a 2nd start opening. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a special symbol reservation storage area, (c) is a normal symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c. The figure which shows an example, (d) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the first half of the effect control part command analysis process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the second half of the effect control part command analysis process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for production modes 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for production modes 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for 2nd start openings. It is a figure which shows the notice effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a notice classification determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol notification mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the notice pattern and effect example 1 of a symbol notice effect. It is a figure which shows the notice pattern and effect example 2 of a symbol notice effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the music notice notice mode determination table for lose. It is a figure which shows an example of the music notice mode determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the production example 1 displayed on a music preview pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of an effect displayed on a music preview pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the production example 3 displayed on a music preview pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example 4 of effects displayed on a music preview pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example 5 of effects displayed on a music preview pattern and an image display part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice aspect determination table for lose, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice aspect determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the production example 1 displayed on a step-up notice pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the production example 2 displayed on a step-up notice pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the production example 3 displayed on a step-up notice pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the modification of the notification effect determination process in an effect control part. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a music selection table for each time period, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a music preview mode determination table for loss, and (c) is an example of a jackpot music preview mode determination table. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice aspect determination table for lose, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice aspect determination table for jackpots.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame is opened in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 supported to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 supported to be rotatable with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a in which game balls flow down is formed.

  The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is attached to an island facility of a game store (for example, a nail or a stopper). ) Is fixed through.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism portion 6. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 2, the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 Maintenance can be performed.

  The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via a second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the game area 5 a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

  An opening (window) 8 that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member (a glass plate, an acrylic plate, etc.) 8a is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 5a is visible through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

  Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, an audio output device 9 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 10 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and a game ball paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later. The upper receiving tray 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as, the lower receiving tray 12 for receiving and storing the game balls that have not flowed into the upper receiving tray 11 and have flowed into a predetermined ball flow path, and the game balls are fired. And a launching operation device 13 capable of operating for the purpose.

  The audio output device 9 is provided at intervals in two upper portions of the glass frame 4 so as to produce an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8 and produce an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

  The upper tray 11 has a game ball storage portion 11a inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. . When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

  In addition, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 functioning as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects, which will be described later, are provided side by side on the center front side portion of the upper tray 11. ing.

  The effect button device 16 moves the effect button 17 in the vertical direction, an effect button 17 capable of performing an operation such as a determination operation, an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation on the effect button 17. An effect button drive motor 17b (see FIG. 4) is provided to allow the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing a selection operation and the like, and a cross key detection switch 19a connected to the cross key 19 for detecting an operation on the cross key 19. (Refer to FIG. 4) is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a lending / returning operation unit 20 that can perform a lending operation for game balls and a return operation for a storage medium such as a card that stores the balance is provided on the right side of the upper tray 11. When a lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, a game ball is lent by subtracting the remaining amount of a storage medium received by a ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine, When a return button (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  Between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12, an overflow ball channel (not shown) for guiding game balls that cannot enter the upper tray 11 to the lower tray 12 is formed. Further, a tray full detection switch 32a for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower tray 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the fullness of the lower tray 12 is detected by the tray full detection switch 32a. During this time, the payout of game balls by the game ball payout device 100 described later is stopped.

  The firing operation device 13 includes a base body 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a firing handle 15 rotatably provided on the base body 14, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 15. 15a (see FIG. 4) and a firing volume 15b (see FIG. 4) made up of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 are provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 15a that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion 25 for mounting the game board 5, a game ball launching device 26 for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a, the game board mounting frame 3 and a glass frame. A lock mechanism 27 for locking 4 in the closed state and an open detection switch 31a for detecting the opening of the glass frame 4 are provided.

  The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape having a front opening at a substantial center near the upper portion of the game board mounting frame 3 and can store the game board 5 from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the back of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back side of the game board 5 are located behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Come on.

  The game ball launching device 26 includes a launching member 28 for launching a game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 4) for driving the launching member 28, and a launching member 28 toward the lower left end of the game board. A launch rail 29 that rises upward and a stopper 30 that stops the game ball A at a launch position that is the lower end of the launch rail 29 are provided. When the game ball delivered by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

  The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25 so that the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when it is rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 5, a curved inner rail 35, a curved outer rail 36 positioned outside the inner rail 35, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 5a 37 is provided. A launch ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide the game ball fired by the game ball launching device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. In addition, an out port 39 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 3).

  Near the center of the game area 5a, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space 40a is formed inside the decorative frame 40. Further, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the game area 5 a into the interior of the decoration frame 40 is provided on the side of the decoration frame 40, and the warp device 41 is introduced below the decoration frame 40. A stage portion 42 is provided for rolling the game ball and flowing down below the decorative frame 40.

  Below the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 43 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. When the game balls that have won (entered) are detected by the general prize opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). It is paid out as a ball.

  On both sides of the game area 5a (the left game area and the right game area), there are provided general game gates 44 through which game balls can pass, and the game balls that have passed through the general game gates 44 are gate detection switches 44a. If it is detected, the lottery of normal symbols is performed. The normal symbol winning lottery will be described later.

  A first start opening 45 is provided below the game area 5a and directly below the stage portion 42. The first start opening 45 is a place where a game ball can always win (enter). When the played game balls are detected by the first start port detection switch 45a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3 balls) are paid out as prize balls from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). In addition to the payout of prize balls, a jackpot lottery (special game determination) of a first special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  Directly under the first starting opening 45, the game ball is in a closed state (basic form) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the fact that a lottery was won for a normal symbol). Is provided with a variable starting portion 46 that can be converted into an open state (special mode) that allows or is easily won.

  The variable starter 46 includes a second start port 47 through which a game ball can win (enter), and a second start port detection switch 47a that detects a game ball winning (entry) to the second start port 47. A movable member 48 that converts (variates) the second start port 47 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b for opening / closing the movable member 48 are provided. When the second start port 47 is closed, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 47 is open, the game ball wins ( Is possible or easy.

  When a game ball that has won (entered) the second start port 47 is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are supplied to the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). ) Will be paid out as prize balls. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a big hit lottery of a second special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  A closed state above the guiding member 37 and downstream of the right-hand general-purpose gate 44 is that it is impossible to win a game ball (win) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special symbol jackpot lottery). There is provided a variable winning portion 49 that is converted from the (basic mode) to an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (pick-up).

  The variable winning section 49 includes a large winning opening 50 through which a game ball can be won (entered), a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (entering) of the game ball into the large winning opening 50, An open / close member 51 that converts (variably) the special winning opening 50 between a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b for opening / closing the open / close member 51 are provided. When the grand prize opening 50 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 50 is in the open state, the game ball is won (winning) ) Is possible or easy.

  Further, when the game balls that have won (entered) the big prize opening 50 are detected by the big prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are obtained from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). It is paid out as a prize ball.

  On the back side of the game board 5, there is a collective flow path (not shown) that receives and collects the game balls won in the general winning port 43, the first starting port 45, the second starting port 47, and the big winning port 50. A winning confirmation detection switch 52a for detecting a game ball flowing down the collective flow path is provided at a lower end portion of the collective flow path. This winning confirmation detection switch 52a detects again the game ball detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the big winning opening detection switch 50a. It is used to determine whether or not the winning is appropriate.

  Outside the gaming area 5a, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61 and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, and a second special symbol hold A hold display device comprising a display 64 and a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 (see FIG. 4) for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game state) described later occurs, and a jackpot state A right-handed indicator 67 (see FIG. 4) that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right area of the game area 5a during the special game state is provided.

  The first special symbol display 60 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of jackpot lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 45. The second special symbol display 61 displays (notifies) the result of the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 47. The normal symbol display unit 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (wins) a ball on the normal gate 44. It is a vessel.

  The jackpot lottery for the first special symbol means that when a game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 45, a random number value for jackpot symbol determination is acquired, and the acquired random number for jackpot symbol determination and the jackpot determination value are obtained. This is equivalent to determining whether or not it is a “big hit”. When the first special symbol jackpot lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 60 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is called. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The jackpot lottery for the second special symbol means that when a game ball wins (wins) the second starting port 47, a jackpot symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value and the jackpot determination value are obtained. This is equivalent to determining whether or not it is a “big hit”. When the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 61 displays a variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. Is called. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The first special symbol display device 60 and the second special symbol display device 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display devices blink at a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a big hit mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means a state in which the right to execute the big win state (special game state) is acquired in the big special lottery drawing of the first special symbol or the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol. The “hit state (special game state)” refers to a game state in which a round game in which the big prize opening 50 is opened in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 15 times).

  In addition, although the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 50 in each round game are determined in advance, a predetermined number of game balls can be placed in the big prize opening 50 even before reaching the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time. When (for example, nine) wins (wins), one round game is finished. In other words, the “hit game (special game state)” is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot states (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol winning lottery means that when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, a winning symbol determining random value is obtained, and the acquired winning symbol determining random number value is compared with the winning determining value. This corresponds to determining whether or not there is. When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display 62 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a winning mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means a state in which a right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a normal symbol winning lottery. The “winning state (auxiliary game)” refers to a gaming state in which the second start port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, although the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the hit state (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, even before the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time are reached, When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) wins (wins), the winning state (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the “hit state (auxiliary game)” is a game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed (start condition is easily established). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of hit states (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the first special symbol jackpot lottery (the first special symbol of the first special symbol) that is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start opening 45 This is for displaying the number of rights (first hold) for performing (variable display), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first hold. In addition, although the maximum number of the first hold is four, it may be less than or more than four.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the second special symbol jackpot lottery (the second special symbol of the second special symbol is stored when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47). This is for displaying the number of rights (second hold) for performing (variable display), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second holds. Note that the maximum number of second suspensions is four, but it may be less or more than four.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is used for performing a lottery drawing (normal symbol variation display) of a normal symbol stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the general gate 44. This is for displaying the number of rights (general hold), and lights up or flashes in a manner indicating the number of general hold. In addition, although the maximum number of ordinary map holds is four, it may be less than or more than four.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, if a special symbol jackpot lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped if it is lost. It is recommended to repeat “ It should be noted that since the change display of the last change display is displayed at the time of starting the change display of the special symbol, it is easy to grasp that the change display is started by starting from turning off the LED.

  A first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the back of the effect space 40a, and a second image display device (sub liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided below the effect space 40a. 71 is provided, and a movable effect member 73 simulating a character's face is provided above the effect space 40a.

  The first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. Examples of the effect display include a customer waiting demonstration effect that is performed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, and a variation display of the effect symbol 70a that is performed when the special symbol variation display is performed. It is also possible to replace the effect design with the identification information.

  The display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is formed with three columns of variable display areas such as a left area, a center area, and a right area, and effects designs 70a displayed in the respective variable display areas are displayed. By scrolling in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment), the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner.

  The production symbol 70a is composed of symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” in addition to symbols indicating numbers “1” to “9”, for example, the first special symbol display 60 and the like. Corresponding to (synchronizing) the variation display of the special symbol executed by the second special symbol display 61, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped in response to the stop of the variation display of the special symbol.

  In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The big hit mode is a combination of the same production symbols such as “777” or the combination of production symbols having regularity such as “357”, and the loss mode is any other mode. The variation display mode of the effect symbol 70a is not limited to this, and may be one that scrolls left and right, or one that rotates (autorotates) on the spot.

  Further, during the dynamic display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device according to the result of the big hit lottery. By being displayed on the (sub liquid crystal) 71, a player's expectation for occurrence of a big hit (special game state) is enhanced.

  On the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, a special symbol variation display area for variably displaying a special symbol called a fourth symbol, The first hold icon display area for displaying the first hold icon indicating the number of first special symbol hold (U1) that is the number of the first hold, and the second special symbol hold that is the current number of the second hold A second hold icon display area for displaying the second hold icon indicating the number (U2) and a change icon display area for displaying the change icon related to the current change display are formed.

  In the special symbol variation display area, the first special symbol variation display is performed corresponding to (synchronized) with the first special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation corresponding to (synchronized) with the second special symbol variation display. Is displayed. Therefore, it is suggested (notified) to the player that the special symbol variation display is being executed or the special symbol variation display is being stopped depending on the special symbol variation state. The player can visually recognize the first special symbol variation indicator (LED) for variably displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol variation indicator (LED) for variably displaying the second special symbol. It may be arranged at a position, and there may be a special symbol variation display.

  In the first hold icon display area, the number of first hold icons corresponding to the number of the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the current number of the first hold, is displayed side by side toward the variable icon display area. In response to the increase / decrease in the number of the first special symbol hold number (U1), the first hold icon also increases / decreases.

  In the second hold icon display area, a number of second hold icons corresponding to the number of the second special symbol hold number (U2), which is the current number of the second hold, are displayed side by side toward the variable icon display area. The second hold icon also increases or decreases in response to the increase or decrease in the number of the second special symbol hold number (U2).

  The first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area or the second hold icon display area moves to the change icon display area as the change display starts. A variation icon is displayed, and the variation icon disappears during or after the variation display.

  The movable effect member 73 can perform a light emission effect by emitting light by a panel illumination device 74 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.), and a panel drive device 75 configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like. It is possible to perform a movement effect by moving up and down.

  Specifically, during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the effect position is emitted from a predetermined light emission color or positioned downward from the standby position positioned above. The light emission effect and the movement effect are performed by moving to. In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 17. FIG.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, there is a main control device 110A having a main control board 110 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and a game ball according to a payout control command from the main control board 110. A payout control device 120A having a payout control board 120 for controlling the payout device 100; an effect control device 130A having an effect control board 130 for controlling the effect according to the effect control command from the main control board 110; A power supply device 180A incorporating a power supply board 180 for supplying power supply voltage to various control devices, and a game information output terminal plate 90 for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the gaming machine are provided.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, and a winning confirmation detection switch 52a. The magnetic detection switch 53a, the radio wave detection switch 54a, the payout control board 120, and the like are connected. Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 through the input port, and control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 48b, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, and a first special display. The symbol holding display 63, the second special symbol holding display 64, the normal symbol holding display 65, the round number display 66, the right-handed display 67, and the game information output terminal board 90 are connected. Via the output port, drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, game information notified from the game information output terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer), etc. Is output.

  The payout control board 120 controls the payout of the game ball and the launch of the game ball based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the game ball payout device 100 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the game ball launching device 26 to control the release of the game ball.

  The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs calculation processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during the calculation processing, an input port and an output port for payout control, and the like. The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c, so that the game ball payout device 100 Or a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, or the like.

  To the input port of the payout control unit 121, an open detection switch 31a, a tray full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device 100, and the like are connected.

  When an opening detection signal indicating that the glass frame 4 is opened is input from the opening detection switch 31a, the payout control unit 121 transmits a frame opening error designation command to the effect control board 130, and the opening detection signal When the input stops, a frame opening error release designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, when the frame opening error designation command is received, the opening error notification is performed, and when the frame opening error release designation command is received, the opening error notification is terminated.

  A payout motor 100 b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is connected to an output port of the payout control unit 121. When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout motor 100b is driven to perform a control for paying out a predetermined number of game balls, and a payout ball detection switch 100a discharges a predetermined number of game balls. When it is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is ended.

  The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit, an input port, an output port, and the like (not shown). The touch sensor 15a and the firing volume 15b are connected to the input port of the firing control unit 122, and the ball feed solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are connected to the output port of the firing control unit 122.

  When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the firing control unit 122 permits energization to the firing solenoid 28b and detects from the firing volume 15b. When it is detected that the turning angle of the launching handle 15 has been changed by the signal, the launching solenoid 28b is driven so that the launching intensity is in accordance with the turning angle of the launching handle 15, and the game ball is launched. Yes.

  The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft, and the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A by rotating the rotating shaft. . Since the operation of the firing solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 122, the game ball is fired for 1 minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The effect control board 130 receives a command from the main control board 110 and controls an effect related to the game. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a first image display device (main liquid crystal display). ) 70 and the image control unit 140 for controlling the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the sound control unit 150 for controlling the audio output device (speaker) 9, the frame lighting device 10 and the panel lighting device 74. A lamp control unit 160, a drive control unit 170 that controls the effect button drive motor 17b and the panel drive device 75, and an input port and an output port for effect control are provided.

  The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, performs the processing related to the presentation while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area, and receives the command received from the main control board 110. Various control units (image control unit 140, sound control unit 150, lamp control unit 160, drive control unit 170) execute various effects in response to input signals from the button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a. Control to output (output data and commands).

  An effect button detection switch 17a, a cross key detection switch 19a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 17a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 19 has been operated from the cross key detection switch 19a. When a signal (up button detection signal, left button detection signal, down button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

  The image control unit 140 receives the command from the effect control unit 130m and performs control to display a predetermined image on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. The image control unit 140 includes a display control CPU 140a that performs arithmetic processing, a display control ROM 140b that stores a display control program, a liquid crystal control RAM 140c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a drawing that includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) as an image processor. A control unit 141, a CGROM 142 storing image data and the like, a VRAM 143 having a frame buffer and the like for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data, and an output port are provided.

  The display control CPU 140a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the display control program stored in the display control ROM 140b, and utilizes the display control RAM 140c to make the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device. Control for displaying an image on (sub liquid crystal) 71 is performed.

  The display control ROM 140b includes a mask ROM, a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. The first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 include various information such as a duty ratio that is a luminance parameter.

  A drawing control unit (VDP) 141 is connected to the CGROM 142 in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on a command and image data from the display control CPU 140a. To do. The image data includes images (frames) to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, for example, an effect symbol image, a landscape image constituting a background of the effect symbol, a character This is material data representing individual images such as images and serif images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 142 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 142 compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies, etc.) composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 142 is read out in units of image data by a drawing control unit (VDP) 141, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 142 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 142 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 143 is configured by an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 143 is a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the display control CPU 140a, and a frame buffer corresponding to the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. It has an area etc.

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

  Therefore, the drawing control unit (VDP) 141 draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 142 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 143 based on the instruction (display list) from the effect control CPU 140a, and the frame. Drawing data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the buffer area, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the read drawing data, and the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image data are displayed. The image is output to an image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 to display various images.

  The drawing control unit (VDP) 141 is supplied with an operation clock from a crystal oscillator. By dividing the operation clock, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device ( A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the sub liquid crystal) 71 is generated and output to the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71.

  Further, a general-purpose board 72 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it between the image control unit 140 and the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Is connected. The general-purpose board 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 for displaying image data. Absorbs the difference in resolution between connecting a 19 inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) and a 17 inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) .

  The sound control unit 150 is connected to the audio output device 9, and based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image. In accordance with the display on the display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, control is performed to output audio data, music data, etc. from the audio output device 9.

  The lamp control unit 160 is connected to the frame illumination device 10 and the panel illumination device 74, and is based on various production data (including commands) transmitted from the production control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). A light emission effect is performed by performing lighting control such as turning on, turning off, or blinking the LEDs of the device 10 and the panel lighting device 74.

  The drive control unit 170 is connected to the effect button drive motor 17b and the board drive device 75, and the effect button drive is performed based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). An operation effect is performed by performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid of the motor 17b and the panel drive device 75.

  The power supply board 180 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and various electronic components). The power supply board 180 detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power failure detection signal 182 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 183 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 when power is interrupted (power failure).

  The power interruption detection circuit 182 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 183 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine is energized, and the power supply voltage for backup stored in the capacitor when the power interruption (power failure) occurs is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 or the payout control. Supply to the payout RAM 121c of the substrate 120. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is interrupted (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power failure (power failure) occurs after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the special symbol jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” as the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47. And “short-time gaming state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the states relating to the movable member 48 (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. . That means
(1) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state),
(2) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(3) In the case of “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state),
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state” (third specific gaming state).
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery of special symbols performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 For example, it means a gaming state set as low as 1/299. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 59.8. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

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

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44. Is a game state that is set longer than the “short-time game state” and that the opening time of the second start port 47 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, a normal symbol winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display unit 62 displays a variation of the normal symbol. For example, the display is stopped after 30 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 47 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds, for example, after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 44 is used. A gaming state that is set shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, for example, the opening time of the second start port 47 when winning in the win is 2.5 seconds, for example. Say. Further, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery is set to be low, for example, 1/128, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 127. / 128 is set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 47 is more easily controlled to the open mode. Thus, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short time gaming state”. Has been. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start opening 47, and the normal symbol lottery winning probability is advantageous. Further, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery may be, for example, 0/128.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Special design jackpot lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start opening 45, and FIG. 5B shows the second start. It is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol triggered by the game ball entering the mouth 47. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table includes a probability game state, a jackpot determination acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The jackpot determination value for determining the random number for use and the determination result of the jackpot lottery are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), and acquires the current probability gaming state and the acquired jackpot Based on the determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (a), it is determined that the two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are jackpots in the low probability gaming state. Is done. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/299, and it is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. Probability increases by a factor of 5 to 1 / 58.9. In addition, the probability determined to be a big hit is not limited to five times, and may be set to an arbitrary value such as three times or ten times.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot that is referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of winning the jackpot, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for losing that is sometimes referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of a special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special symbol determination table for jackpots includes the type of start opening (type of special symbol display) that the game ball has won, the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47. The jackpot symbol determination value for determining the jackpot symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball enters, the determination result (special symbol type), the special symbol (stop special symbol data), and the special symbol An effect designating command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the event is associated.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the special symbol determination table for losing is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 and the type of the special symbol display. A jackpot symbol determination value for determining a jackpot symbol determination random number, a determination result (special symbol type), a special symbol (stop special symbol data), and information indicating the type of the special symbol on the effect control board 130 The effect designating command to be transmitted is associated. It should be noted that a plurality of special symbols and special symbol determination values may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of a loss.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot symbol determination random value, and the like. It will be.
Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information indicating the type of the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Here, as described later, the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the game state after the jackpot game end (see FIG. 10) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the type of jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends.

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of the jackpot state (special game state) when the jackpot lottery is determined as a determination result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot game control table includes a special symbol type (stop symbol data), a jackpot state (special game state) opening time, and a big prize opening opening / closing control table for determining the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 50, The ending time of the jackpot state (special game state) is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the opening time, the big prize opening / closing control table, and the ending time based on the stop symbol data. In addition, since the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special game state) is determined by determining the type of the big prize opening / closing table, FIG. 7 shows the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special game state), etc. Is supplementarily described.

(First winning opening big winning game opening and closing control table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a big prize opening / closing control table that is referred to when a big win is won by entering a game ball into the first start opening 45. The special prize opening / closing control table includes a table number (TBL.No), a round number indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game (special game state), and a special electric power indicating the number of times the special prize opening 50 is opened during one round. The operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 50, and the closing time (interval time) for closing the special winning opening 50 between rounds are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a specifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening 50 with reference to the special winning opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 8, and the first CPU based on the first big winning opening / closing control table (TBL.No01). A first jackpot game is executed, a second jackpot game is executed based on the second big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No02), and a third big prize is played based on the third big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No03). A game is executed, a fourth jackpot game is executed based on the fourth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No04), and a fifth big prize game is played based on the fifth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No05). The sixth big winning game is executed based on the sixth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No. 06).

  According to the first big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 01) shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big prize opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds. Executes the first jackpot game that is released to 29.5 seconds per round and is released to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 8 rounds.

  However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. When the eight-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends. From the 5th round to the 8th round, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the first big hit game can be said to be a promising big hit game of 4 rounds.

  According to the second big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 02) shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big prize opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds. The 6th to 8th rounds are opened up to 29.5 seconds per round, and the 5th round is opened and closed multiple times (K = 5) (the big prize opening 50 is 0.18 seconds) ) And the closing for 7.32 seconds, and finally release for 25.0 seconds).

  However, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), the game of one round is finished. And when the game of 8 rounds is complete | finished, the 2nd big hit game will be complete | finished. Note that since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 8 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball, the second big hit game can be said to be a normal / probable big hit game of 8 rounds.

  Note that, in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the open / close mode of the big prize opening 50 is the same until the middle of the fifth round, so it is not possible to grasp which jackpot game is up to the middle. Therefore, in the first jackpot game, a round game in which a prize ball can be obtained during the closing time of 5 to 8 rounds, and in the second jackpot game until the fourth closing time of the big winning opening 50 of 5 rounds. For example, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 executes a promotion effect as to whether or not the increase occurs. Specifically, in the first jackpot game, after executing the promotion failure effect that makes it appear that the increase in the round game in which the prize ball can be acquired in the final stage of the promotion effect has failed, the jackpot game is terminated. In the second jackpot game, after performing the promotion success effect that makes it seem that the round game that can win the prize ball in the final stage of the promotion effect was successful, the fifth round opening of the 50 round winning prize opening 50 is performed. The jackpot game is advanced after the 6th round in which a prize ball can be obtained. By doing so, the player's expectation for the promotion effect is enhanced.

  According to the third big prize opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 03) shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 8 rounds. Runs a third jackpot game that opens up to 29.5 seconds per round. However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game will be finished. And when the game of 8 rounds is complete | finished, the 3rd big hit game will be complete | finished.

  In addition, until the 7th round, the closing time of the big prize opening 50 between rounds repeats 2.0 seconds and 4.5 seconds, so that the player is a big hit game different from the first big hit game or the second big hit game Can be grasped. It should be noted that since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 8 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball, the second big hit game can be said to be a promising big hit game of 8 rounds.

  According to the fourth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 04) shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big prize opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 6 rounds. Executes the fourth jackpot game which is released to 29.5 seconds per round and is released to 0.18 seconds per round in the 7th and 8th rounds.

  However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 8 rounds is complete | finished, the 4th big hit game will be complete | finished. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short in the 7th and 8th rounds and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the 4th big hit game can be said to be a probable big hit game of 6 rounds.

  According to the fifth grand prize opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 05) shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds. Executes a fifth jackpot game that opens up to 29.5 seconds per round and opens up to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 8 rounds.

  However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 8 rounds is complete | finished, a 5th big hit game will be complete | finished. From the 5th round to the 8th round, since the opening time of the big prize opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the fifth big hit game can be said to be a promising big hit game of four rounds.

  Note that the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game have the same open / close mode of the big winning opening 50 up to four rounds, and thus it is impossible to grasp which jackpot game is halfway. In addition, since the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game have the same opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 50 up to six rounds, it is impossible to grasp which jackpot game is halfway.

  Therefore, in the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game, the closing time (first branch point) of the grand prize opening 50 between the 4th and 5th rounds, and the closing time of the big winning opening 50 between the 6th and 7th rounds. For example, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 executes a roaring effect that indicates whether or not a round game that can win a prize ball continues at (second branch point). For example, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) produces a roaring effect that indicates whether or not the round game in which a winning ball can be acquired continues during the closing time (first branch point) of the big winning opening 50 between the first and fifth rounds. Run at 70. Specifically, in the third big hit game, a winning ball can be obtained after executing a continuous success effect that makes it seem that the round game that can be won by the first branch point is successful. After the transition to the round, the seventh and eighth rounds in which the winning ball can be obtained after executing the above-described success success effect at the turn effect at the second branch point are executed and the jackpot is finished. In the fourth jackpot game, the player moves to the fifth round in which the winning ball can be obtained after executing the continuous success effect described above in the roaring effect at the first branch point, but the winning ball in the roaring effect at the second branch point. After executing the continuation failure effect that makes it seem that the continuation of the round game that can be acquired has failed, the seventh and eighth rounds in which it is difficult to acquire a prize ball are executed to finish the jackpot. In the fourth jackpot game, the fifth to eighth rounds in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball after executing the above-mentioned failure effect at the turn effect at the first branch point are executed to end the jackpot. By doing so, the player's expectation and frustration at the branch point are enhanced.

  According to the sixth grand prize opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 06) shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to change the big winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 8 rounds. A sixth jackpot game is executed that opens up to 0.18 seconds per round. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 8 rounds is complete | finished, a 6th big hit game will be complete | finished. From the first round to the eighth round, since the opening time of the big prize opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the sixth big hit game can be said to be a sudden probability variable big hit game of 0 rounds.

(Second prize opening opening / closing control table for big opening game)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table that is referred to when a big win is won by entering a game ball into the second start opening 47. The special prize opening / closing control table includes a table number (TBL.No), a round number indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game (special game state), and a special electric power indicating the number of times the special prize opening 50 is opened during one round. The operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 50, and the closing time (interval time) for closing the special winning opening 50 between rounds are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a specifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special prize opening 50 with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 9, and is based on the seventh big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No07). The seventh big hit game is executed, the eighth big hit game is executed based on the eighth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No08), and the ninth big win is made based on the ninth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No09). A game is executed, and a tenth big hit game is executed based on the tenth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No. 10).

  According to the seventh big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 07) shown in FIG. 9, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big prize opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 15 rounds. Open up to 29.5 seconds per round and run the seventh jackpot game. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. Then, when the 15-round game ends, the seventh big hit game ends. It should be noted that the seventh big hit game is substantially a 15-round probable big hit game because the open time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 15 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball.

  According to the eighth winning prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 08) shown in FIG. 9, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to change the winning prize opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds. The 6th to 15th rounds are opened up to 29.5 seconds per round, and the 5th round is opened and closed multiple times (K = 12) (the grand prize winning opening 50 is 0.18 seconds) ) And the closing for 7.32 seconds, and finally release for 25.0 seconds).

  However, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), the game of one round is finished. Then, when the 15-round game ends, the eighth big hit game ends. Note that since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 15 rounds and it is easy to obtain a prize ball, the eighth big hit game can be said to be a probable big hit game of 15 rounds.

  According to the ninth grand prize opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 09) shown in FIG. 9, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to move the big winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds. Executes a ninth jackpot game that opens up to 29.5 seconds per round and opens up to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 15 rounds.

  However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. When the 15-round game ends, the ninth jackpot game ends. In addition, from the 5th round to the 15th round, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to acquire a prize ball, the 9th big hit game can be said to be a promising big hit game of 4 rounds.

  According to the tenth big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 10) shown in FIG. 9, the opening / closing member 51 is operated to change the big prize opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds. Open from 12 to 15 rounds up to 29.5 seconds per round, and in 5 rounds, open and close multiple times (K = 5) per round (big prize opening 50 is 0.18 seconds) And the closing of 7.32 seconds, and finally releasing for 25.0 seconds), the ninth jackpot game is executed from the 6th round to the 11th round, which is opened to 0.18 seconds per round.

  However, when a predetermined number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses or the maximum number of times of opening (K) is reached, one round of gaming is completed. And when the game of 15 rounds is complete | finished, the 10th big hit game will be complete | finished. In addition, from the 5th round to the 11th round, since the opening time of the big prize opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the 10th big hit game can be said to be a normal / probable big hit game of 8 rounds.

  In addition, in the eighth jackpot game, the ninth jackpot game, and the tenth jackpot game, the open / close mode of the big prize opening 50 is the same until the middle of the fifth round, so it is possible to grasp which jackpot game is the middle Can not. Also, since the 9th jackpot game and the 10th jackpot game are opened the same number of times from the 5th round to 0.18 seconds, the winning jackpot 50 cannot be determined until halfway.

  Therefore, in the eighth jackpot game, for example, the promotion effect of whether or not the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be acquired increases between the first opening of the fifth round winning opening 50 and the eleventh closing is, for example, Performed on a single image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and in the ninth jackpot game, a promotion effect of whether or not the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be acquired increases between 5 and 15 rounds (second branch point) Is executed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and in the 10th big hit game, whether or not the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be acquired increases between 5 and 11 rounds (second branch point) Is promoted by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, for example.

  And in the eighth jackpot game, after performing the promotion promotion effect described above in the final stage of the promotion effect, the 12th opening of the five round winning prize opening 50 is performed, and the jackpot game is played after the sixth round in which a prize ball can be obtained. Has come to advance. In the ninth jackpot game, after the promotion failure effect described above is executed in the final phase of the promotion effect, the jackpot game ends. In the 10th jackpot game, after the promotion success effect described above is executed in the final stage of the promotion effect, the jackpot game is advanced after 12 rounds in which a prize ball can be obtained. By doing so, the player's expectation for the promotion effect is enhanced.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 10 is a game state setting table for determining the game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game state). As shown in FIG. 10, the type of special symbol display (the type of start opening where the game ball has won), the special symbol stop symbol data, the short-time game state, the short-time game number (J), and the stochastic game state And the number of high probability games (X) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10, and at the end of the jackpot, based on the type of start port and the stop symbol data of the special symbol, the short-time gaming state, the number of short-time games (J), the probability gaming state, and the high The probability game number (X) is determined. Note that when the low probability game state is determined as the probability game state, the high probability game count (X) is not determined.

  As a feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 10 in this embodiment, the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) are shown in the case of special symbols 10-15 and special symbols 20-22. The point is set not to infinity but to 10,000 times. However, in the high-probability gaming state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery before 10,000 jackpot lotteries are performed is extremely high, so the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state may continue until the next jackpot lottery is won. I can say that.

(Variation pattern determination table)
11 and 12 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when performing variation display of special symbols. FIG. 11 is a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when a special symbol variation display is performed by entering a game ball into the first start opening 45, and FIG. It is a variation pattern determination table referred to when performing variation display of special symbols by entering a ball.

  In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when the game ball enters the jackpot lottery determination result, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), and the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 And the reach determination random number value and the first special symbol hold number (U1) which is the current first hold number or the second special symbol hold number (U2) which is the current second hold number. The number of reserved balls, the random number value for determining the special figure variation pattern acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47, the variation pattern (number) of the special symbol, and the special symbol Are associated with a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern (number).

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” can specify at least the jackpot lottery determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit lottery is lost, the reach determination random number is referred to, but in the case of the big win, a reach is generated except in special cases, so the reach determination random number is not referred to. Yes. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation pattern determination are set to 100 (0 to 99).

  In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 1 (normally) Variation pattern 2 (shortening variation: variation time 3 seconds) is more easily determined than variation: variation time 12 seconds. Further, in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 4 (normal variation: variation time 10 seconds) rather than the variation pattern 3 (normal reach: variation time 20 seconds). ) Is easily determined.

  Although the maximum number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) for a special symbol may be “4”, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not set as the number of reserved balls.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, and determines the jackpot lottery determination result, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the reach determination random number value, and the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. (U1 or U2), the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 60 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 45 is shown. When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 61 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 47 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect content related to the change display of the effect symbol 70a is determined based on the change pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the effect content (variation effect pattern) such as the effect symbol 70 a is described as a reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that the plurality of production symbols 70a fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, Normal fluctuations and shortening fluctuations are different in that the shortening fluctuations are completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuations.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols 70a that informs the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. Means. For example, when a combination of a three-digit effect symbol 70a of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot result mode), two effect symbols 70a are “ 7 "means that the temporary stop is performed, and the remaining effect symbol 70a is changing in the central region.

  Note that the “temporary stop” means that the effect design 70a is slightly shaken or the effect design 70a is deformed to a small extent, so that it appears to the player as if the effect design 70a is stopped (completely stopped). Not).

  In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 70a temporarily stop in the left region and right region, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the central region. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  “SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 70a in the central area that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.

“SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  The variation pattern determination table for special symbols shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is referred to regardless of the gaming state, but a variation pattern determination table having a different variation pattern selection mode for each of a plurality of gaming states is provided. You may make it change the variation pattern determination table referred according to the game state at that time.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
13 and 14 are diagrams showing a pre-determination table for pre-determining the determination result of the special symbol jackpot lottery. FIG. 13 is a pre-judgment table that is referred to when special symbols are changed and displayed by entering a game ball into the first start opening 45, and FIG. 14 shows the game ball entering into the second start opening 47. It is a prior determination table referred when performing the variable display of a special symbol by a sphere.

  The pre-judgment tables in FIGS. 13 and 14 include the determination result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), and when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The random number value for reach determination acquired, the random value for special pattern variation pattern determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, and the planned variation pattern (number) The start opening winning designation command shown is associated.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit” or “losing” based on the random number for jackpot determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, and for determining the big hit symbol The type of special game and the presence / absence of the transition to the high probability game state can be determined in advance based on the random value.
Furthermore, since the reach contents (presence / absence of reach, type of reach) and the like can be determined in advance by the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random number value, start winning information (DATA for start winning designation command DATA) ) Can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the production (scheduled variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, and based on the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value, "Starting winning information" is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  This start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 45, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 47 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

  The prior determination tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 are similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. It is different in that it is used at the start of fluctuation of special symbols. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.

  For this reason, in the prior determination tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the type of jackpot or variation pattern can be determined, but the determination result of the jackpot lottery is “losing” and the reach determination random value is “0”. In the case of ˜89 ”, the planned variation pattern is the variation pattern 1 to 4, but it is impossible to determine whether the planned variation pattern is“ normal variation ”,“ shortening variation ”, or“ normal reach ”.

  The special symbol pre-determination tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 are referred to regardless of the gaming state at that time, but a pre-determination table having a different variation pattern selection mode for each of the plurality of gaming states is provided. The prior determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the gaming state at that time.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal symbol and the movable member 48 of the second start port 47. Specifically, FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table used for the normal symbol hitting lottery, and FIG. 15B is a normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol hitting lottery result. FIG. 15 (c) is a diagram showing a normal symbol variation pattern determination table for determining a regular symbol variation time, and FIG. 15 (d) is a diagram showing a regular symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table of the 2nd starting port for determining the open mode of the movable member 48 in the winning state (auxiliary game) which generate | occur | produces when winning a winning design lottery.

(Normal hit judgment table for symbols)
As shown in FIG. 15A, the hit determination table includes presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a hit determination random number value acquired when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, and a determination result of the win lottery. It is associated.
The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 15A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for winning determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 15 (a), when it is in the non-short game state, it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “127” is win, and when it is in the short time game state, “1” ”To“ 127 ”, 127 hit determination random number values are determined to be hits. Therefore, the probability of being determined to be winning in the non-short game state is 1/128, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-saving gaming state is 127/128.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
In the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b), the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for winning symbol acquired when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44, The normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) is associated with a general symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the normal symbol type.

The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15B, and based on the current short time gaming state, the winning lottery result, and the acquired winning symbol random value, the normal symbol display 62 Normal symbols and stop symbol data to be stopped and displayed are determined.
Then, at the start of normal symbol variation, based on the determined normal symbol (stop symbol data) type, a general symbol designating command as information indicating the normal symbol type is determined and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Normal pattern variation pattern determination table)
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15C, the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the variation for determining the usual variation pattern obtained when the game ball passes through the ordinary gate 44 The numerical value, the normal symbol change time, and the normal symbol change designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the normal symbol change time are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the random variation value for determining the regular variation pattern, the variation time of the normal symbol Will be determined.
Then, at the start of normal symbol variation, based on the determined variation time, a common symbol variation designation command as information indicating the variation time of the normal symbol is determined and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  As a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15C, the variation time of the short-time gaming state (3 seconds or 5 seconds) is shorter than the variation time of the non-short-time gaming state (30 seconds or 40 seconds). It is configured.

(Second starting port opening mode determination table)
In the release mode determination table shown in FIG. 15 (d), the normal symbol (stop symbol data), the maximum number of times of opening (S) of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the opening of the hit state (auxiliary game) are displayed. Time, the first opening time and closing time of the second starting port 47 (movable member 48), the interval time between the first closing time and the second opening time, the second opening time and closing time Time is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table shown in FIG. 15D, and based on the stop symbol data, the maximum number of times the second start port 47 (movable member 48) is opened, the opening time, the first opening time, Determine the closing time, interval time, second opening time and closing time.

  In the release mode determination table shown in FIG. 15D, the release mode based on stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2) is more advantageous to the player than the release mode based on stop symbol data = 01 (normal symbol 1). The release mode is based on the stop symbol data = 03 (ordinary symbol 3), which is more advantageous to the player than the release mode based on the stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2). .

  As shown in the stop symbol determination table of FIG. 15 (b), the stop symbol data = 3 (ordinary symbol 3) that is the most game for the player is determined when winning in the short-time gaming state. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the second start port 47 (movable member 48) is operated so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a special symbol holding storage area in which various information is stored when a game ball enters the first start port 45 and / or the second start port 47. FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the special symbol storage area, and FIG. 16C shows various information stored when the game ball passes through the general gate 44. FIG. 16D is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the normal symbol hold storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the special symbol reservation storage area is divided into a first special symbol reservation storage area, a second special symbol reservation storage area, and a special symbol storage area, and the first special symbol reservation storage area. The storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively, and the special symbol related storage area is configured by the 0th storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value, and a jackpot symbol determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot symbol determination random value. And a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value and a special figure variation pattern determination random number storage region for storing a special figure variation pattern determination random value.

  Then, when a game ball enters the first start opening 45, the special symbol determination information (big hit) is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored in the first special symbol storage area. A random number for determination, a random number for jackpot symbol determination, a random number for reach determination, and a random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination) are stored. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 47, the special figure determination information (in the second special symbol holding storage area, the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored) A jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number) are stored.

  The 0th storage part of the special symbol storage area is stored in the first storage part of the storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area or the second special symbol reservation storage area that satisfies the start condition of the variable symbol display. As the stored special figure determination information is shifted, the special figure determination information related to the current special symbol variation display is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, the normal symbol holding storage area is divided from the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and each storage unit stores a hit determination random number for storing a hit determination random number value. Divided into a storage area, a random number storage area for determining a winning symbol for storing a random number value for determining a winning pattern, and a random number storage area for determining a normal pattern variation pattern for storing a random value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern Yes.

  Then, when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which the random numbers are not stored among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area. Common figure determination information (random number for winning determination, random number for determining winning pattern, random number for determining normal pattern variation pattern) is stored. The 0th storage unit shifts the common symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit when the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, so that the normal symbol determination related to the current normal symbol variation display is performed. Information will be stored.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 110.

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot determining initial value random number, the jackpot symbol determining initial value random number, the hit determining initial value random number, and the winning symbol determining initial value random number.

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power interruption has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply substrate 180. If the power failure detection signal is not input (S40: No), the process proceeds to step S20. When the power interruption detection signal is input (S40: Yes), the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting the timer interrupt, performs a process of clearing the output port in step S42, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S43, and stores it in a predetermined storage area. In step S44, a process for turning on the backup flag to be referred to upon recovery from the power interruption is performed. In step S45, a process for prohibiting the RAM access is performed, and the process waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off. .

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the opening / closing time of the movable member 48. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

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

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

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the big hit determination initial value random value, the big hit symbol determination initial value random value, the small hit symbol determination initial value random value, the hit symbol determination initial value random value, An initial random number update process for updating the initial value random number for winning symbol determination is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a performs a variety of general winning opening detection switch 43a, large winning opening detection switch 50a, first starting opening detection switch 45a, second starting opening detection switch 47a, gate detection switch 44a, and winning confirmation detection switch 52a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch. If there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the special winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51), a game state control, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 400, the main CPU 110 a performs a general power control process for performing winning lottery, normal symbol display control, opening / closing control of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 120. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs a magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process. In this magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process, the main CPU 110a detects the occurrence of a magnetic error or radio wave error based on the input signals from the magnetic detection switch 53a and the radio wave detection switch 54a. A designation command and a radio wave abnormality error designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 130. When the production control board 130 receives a magnetic abnormality error designation command or a radio wave abnormality error designation command, it performs a radio wave error notification or a magnetic error notification to notify that an abnormality has occurred.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a outputs external information data (game information) output from the game information output terminal board 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, and large winning port opening / closing solenoid 51b. Winning opening / closing data, special symbol display data to be output to the special symbol displays 60 and 61, normal symbol display data to be output to the normal symbol display 62, special symbol hold display data to be output to the special symbol hold indicators 63 and 64, Data creation processing such as normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold indicator 65 is performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals such as the external information data, the start opening / closing data, and the big winning opening / closing data created in S700. In addition, display output processing is performed for outputting signals such as special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, and normal symbol hold display data. Further, a payout command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120 and a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c are sent to the effect control board 130. An effect command transmission process is also performed. Note that the types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, a predetermined data is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening and updated, and a winning counter indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening. After updating by adding “1” to (D) (D ← D + 1), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 50a. If no detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 50a is inputted, a predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the big prize opening and updated, and the number of game balls entered into the prize opening is indicated. The counter (D) is updated by adding “1” (D ← D + 1), and 1 is added to the number of entries in the big winning opening (C) for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 50 After updating (C ← C + 1), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In this second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal gate 44, and predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a is input, and 1 is subtracted from the winning counter (D) and updated (D ← D-1). It is determined whether or not the value of the pitch counter (D) is within a predetermined determination value range (lower limit value <D <upper limit value). As a result, an abnormal winning error designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. If it is within the determination value range, the winning confirmation detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, an abnormal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the abnormal winning error designation command performs an abnormal winning error notification to indicate that an abnormal winning error has occurred. Inform.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input (S230-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S230-2, and the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input. In the case (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the pitch counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening and updates (D ← D + 1).

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-5, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1).

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a obtains a jackpot determination random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage. The random number for jackpot determination acquired in the section is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot symbol determination random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol hold storage area. The acquired jackpot symbol determination random value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  Thus, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. It becomes.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In the first pre-determination process, with reference to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination acquired this time Based on the random number value, first start winning information for indicating the determination information of the first start port in advance is determined.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a first start opening prize designation command based on the first start prize information determined in the first preliminary determination process in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area. .

  As a result, the first start prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start prize designation command receives the first start prize designation command. Continuous analysis of a command and a predetermined notice effect over one or more variable displays executed before the start of variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start winning designation command It is possible to execute a prefetch effect such as a hold change notice effect that changes the display mode of the notice effect or the hold icon.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input. When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is input (S240-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-2, and the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is not input. In the case (S240-1: No), the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the pitch counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening and updates (D ← D + 1).

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game (winning state) is in progress. If the auxiliary game (winning state) is in progress (S240-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-9. If the auxiliary game (winning state) is not in progress (S240-5: No), step S240- The processing is moved to 5.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the unauthorized entry counter (E) for monitoring unauthorized entry to the second start port 47 and updates (E ← E + 1).

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the illegal entry counter is greater than the specified number (10). If it is larger than the specified number (S240-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-7, and if it is smaller than the specified number (S240-6: No), the process proceeds to step S240-10.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 110a sets an illegal entry error designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, assuming that an illegal entry has occurred.

  As a result, an illegal entry error designation command is transmitted to the performance control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the production control board 130 that has received the unauthorized entry error designation command performs an illegal entry error notification and performs an illegal entry error. Informs that this has occurred.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a clears the value of the illegal pitching counter (E) to zero.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the second start-entrance ball counter (L) and updates (L ← L + 1).

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4 (S240-10: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-11, and the second special symbol hold count ( U2) If the data set in the storage area is not less than 4 (S240-10: No), the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-11, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding “1” to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and updating (U2 ← U2 + 1).

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot determination random number value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol holding storage area, and stores an empty storage. The random number for jackpot determination acquired in the section is stored.

  In step S240-13, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot symbol determination random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol hold storage area. The acquired jackpot symbol determination random value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S240-14, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  Thus, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area. It becomes.

  In step S240-15, the main CPU 110a performs a second preliminary determination process. In this second pre-determination process, with reference to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination acquired this time Based on the random number value, second start winning information for indicating in advance the determination information of the second start port is determined.

  In step S240-16, the main CPU 110a sets a second start winning designation command based on the second start winning information determined in the second pre-determination process in step S240-14 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  As a result, the second start prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the second start prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the second start prize designation command receives the second start prize designation command. Analyzing the command, before the start of the special symbol variation display corresponding to the second start winning designation command, the continuous announcement or hold to execute the predetermined announcement effect over the previous one or more variation display It is possible to execute a prefetch effect such as a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the icon.

  In step S240-17, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2), and corresponds to the second special symbol hold count (U2) updated in step S240-9. The second special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Gate detection switch input processing on the main control board)
The gate detection switch input of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing gate detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S250-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input. When the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is input (S250-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S250-2, and when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is not input (S250-1: No) terminates the current gate detection switch input process.

  In step S250-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than four. When the data set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is less than 4 (S250-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S250-3, and the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area If the data set in is not less than 4 (S250-2: No), the current gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S250-3, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) (G ← G + 1).

  In step S250-4, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number for winning determination, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired random number for hit determination is stored.

  In step S250-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random symbol value for winning symbol determination, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol hold storage area. The random number value for determining the winning symbol is stored.

  In step S250-6, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and is free. The random number value for determining the normal variation pattern obtained is stored in the storage unit.

  As described above, the random number value for winning determination, the random number value for winning symbol, and the random number value for determining normal pattern variation pattern are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the normal symbol storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 23, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the CPU 110a loads the special figure special electricity processing data value, refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and stores the special symbol if special figure special electric treatment data = 0. The process proceeds to the determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the special symbol variation process (step S320) is performed. If the special graphic special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step The process moves to S330), and if special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the big bonus game end process (step S350) is processed. Move.

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped, a special symbol variation pattern determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. . The special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. When the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330. Process to be transferred to the process. This special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big win symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reduction (J), time reduction game flag, high probability game number ( X), a high probability game flag setting process is performed. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. The jackpot game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability game state of either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and changes the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-time-short game state. Perform the decision process. The jackpot game end process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0). In (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, if the special symbol is not changing (S310-1: No), the main CPU 110a stores the value of the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area storing the second hold number. Is determined to be 1 or more. When it is determined that the value of the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more (S310-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) If the value of the storage area is not 1 or more (S310-2: No), the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and updates (U2 ← U2-1).

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area storing the first hold number is 1 or more. When it is determined that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more (S310-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S310-5, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area If the value is not 1 or more (S310-4: No), the process proceeds to step S319-1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates (U1 ← U1-1) by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol reserved storage area. In this order, the first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area. May be.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a, based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. Then, the special symbol memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a is based on the data (the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value) written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, and results of jackpot lottery, special symbol type, special symbol hold number (U), acquired reach determination random number value and special diagram A special figure variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for variation pattern determination.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is started.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets “00H” to the customer waiting state determination flag, sets “1” to the special symbol special electric processing data in step S318, and prepares for shifting to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. Then, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag is “01H”. When the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is not set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area (S319-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S319-2 to wait for the customer waiting state determination flag. When the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is set in the storage area (S319-1: No), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets “00H” to the customer waiting state determination flag, sets a customer waiting state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process of this time. To do.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot determination process is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 45. When it is determined that the main CPU 110a is the first start port (S311-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S311-2, and when the main CPU 110a determines that it is not the first start port (is the second start port). In (S311-1: No), the processing is moved to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a selects a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol. On the other hand, in step S311-3, the main CPU 110a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol.

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 110a collates the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the current probability gaming state and special symbol in the storage area with the selected jackpot determination table. Then, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “losing”.

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot is won. When the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot is won (S311-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S311-6, and when the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot is not won (S311-5: No). Then, the process proceeds to step S311-7.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot. On the other hand, in step S311-7, the main CPU 110a selects a special symbol determination table for loss.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the start port for which the jackpot lottery (determination) has been performed, the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol storage area, A special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data) is determined by collating with the selected table.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not it is a big win in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 28, and determines the operation mode of the big prize opening in the big hit game process of FIG. It is also used for determining the gaming state after the jackpot is ended in the jackpot game ending process of FIG.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure stop symbol data determined in step S311-8 in the special figure stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a identifies an effect symbol designation command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-8, and stores the identified effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. set. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special map variation pattern determination process for the main control board)
The special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing special figure variation pattern determination processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure variation pattern determination process is performed based on a game ball entering the first start port 45. When it is determined that the main CPU 110a is the first starting port (S312-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S312-2, and when it is determined that the main CPU 110a is not the first starting port (is the second starting port). In (S312-1: No), the processing is moved to step S312-3.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a selects a variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol. On the other hand, in step S312-3, the main CPU 110a selects a variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol.

  Next, in step S312-4, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot lottery determination result, the special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data), and the reach determination stored in the 0th storage unit in the special symbol storage area. The special pattern variation pattern is determined by comparing the random number value for use and the random number value for special pattern variation pattern determination, the current number of reserved balls, and the selected variation pattern determination table.

  In step S312-5, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312-4 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312-4 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S312-5 has passed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S311-8 is displayed as the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display. Stop special map data for stopping display on 61 is set in a predetermined processing area. Accordingly, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61, and the determination result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the special symbol design confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets “2” in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set (ON) in the time saving game flag storage area. When the short-time game flag is set (S330-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-3, and when the short-time game flag is not set (S330-2: No). Then, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a updates (J ← J-1) by subtracting “1” from the time reduction number (J) stored in the time reduction number (J) storage area, and in step S330-4. Then, it is determined whether or not the new short time count (J) is “0”. If the main CPU 110a determines that the number of time reductions (J) is “0” (S330-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-5, and the time reduction number (J) is determined not to be “0”. If so (S330-4: No), the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a clears (turns off) the time-short game flag set in the time-short game flag storage area. As a result, the short-time gaming state ends and the non-short-time gaming state shifts.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. When the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area (S330-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-7 and stores the high-probability game in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the flag is not set (S330-6: No), the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a updates (X ← X-1) by subtracting “1” from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area. In S330-8, it is determined whether or not the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. When the main CPU 110a determines that the high probability game count (X) is “0” (S330-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-9, and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not (S330-8: No), the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a clears (OFF) the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area. As a result, the high-probability gaming state ends, and a transition is made to the low-probability gaming state.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a special bonus symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot special symbol (stop special figure data = 10 to 16, 20 to 23). When the main CPU 110a determines that it is a special jackpot symbol (S330-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-12, and when it is determined that it is not a special jackpot symbol (S330-12: No). Moves the process to step S330-17.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets a special prize opening / closing control table. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 7, the big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No) corresponding to the stop special chart data is set (set).

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time in the special game timer counter based on the jackpot game control table and the special symbol stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (the first jackpot game to the tenth jackpot game) based on the jackpot opening / closing control table set in step S330-14, and the jackpot game An opening designation command corresponding to the type of (special game state) is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. Thereby, the opening designation command for the special game is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S330-17, the main CPU 110a sets “0” in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol suspension processing this time. To do.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If it is determined that it is currently opening (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening (S340-1: No), step S340-6 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-14 has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S340-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game start process. Specifically, “1” is added to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area to update (R ← R + 1). Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Here, since the special winning opening 50 has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (K) storage area. Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-14, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Here, since it is the first round of the jackpot game, the opening first round designation command is set. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening 50 is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. If it is determined that the special winning opening 50 is open (S340-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-7, and if it is determined that the special winning opening 50 is not open (S340-6: No). ) Moves the process to step S340-9.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the winning prize entrance pitch counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or the opening time has elapsed in the current number of opening (K) (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable. When it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied (S340-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-8, and when it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S340-7: No). This jackpot game processing is terminated.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a performs an interval (big prize closing closing) process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b to clear the open / close member 51 of the special prize opening 50 to the closed state is cleared. As a result, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the special winning opening 50 is closed. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-14, the closing time of the special winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval (large winning opening closed). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. When it is determined that it is during the interval (closed to the big prize opening) (S340-9: Yes), the process is moved to step S340-10, and when it is determined that the interval is not being closed (closed to the big prize opening) (S340-9). : No), the process proceeds to step S340-19.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 50 has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter is not “0”. If it is determined that the closing time has ended (S340-10: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the closing time has not ended (S340-10: No), this time The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning prize entry counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum number of times of opening. If it is determined that the current round has ended (S340-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-13, and if it is determined that the current round has not ended (S340-12: No), Then, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-14, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to the game timer counter. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area has reached the maximum round game number of the current jackpot game. If it is determined that the final round is completed (S340-13: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-17. If it is determined that the final round is not completed (S340-13: No), step S340 is performed. The process is moved to -14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a performs a round data setting process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area, and the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. Is updated by adding “1” (R ← R + 1).

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-14, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number of times released (K) storage area, the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) and the number of round games (R), and the values in the respective storage areas are cleared. Further, based on the jackpot game control table and the stop symbol data, the ending time is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is ending (S340-19: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-20, and if it is not ending (S340-19: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S340-20: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-21. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S340-20: No), this time The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electricity processing data, prepares to move to the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 30, and ends the current big hit game process.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a refers to the special figure stop symbol data and the gaming state setting table set in the special figure stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10, when the stop symbol data is for setting a high probability game flag, a high probability flag is set in the high probability flag storage area, and the stop symbol is set. If the data does not set the high probability game flag, the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability flag storage area or the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the stop symbol data is “16”, the high probability game flag is not set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10, when the stop symbol data sets the high probability gaming number, a predetermined number of times are stored in the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state. Set the number of times. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, 10000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, and if the stop symbol data is “16”, the remaining variation of the high probability gaming state. Number of times (X) Nothing is set in the storage area or 0 is set.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10, when the stop symbol data sets the short-time game flag, the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, and the stop symbol data is set. If the short-time game flag is not set, the short-time game flag is not set in the short-time game flag storage area or the short-time game flag storage area is cleared. In the embodiment of the present invention, the time-saving game flag is set for any stop symbol data.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10, when the stop symbol data sets the number of short-time games, the predetermined number of times is stored in the remaining short-time gaming state (J) storage area. Set. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, the remaining change count (J) of the short-time gaming state is set to 10000, and if the stop symbol data is “16”, the remaining change count of the short-time gaming state ( J) Set 100 in the storage area.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state with reference to the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and sends a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets “0” in the special figure special electricity processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current jackpot game end process.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 31, the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 110a loads general-purpose normal power processing data, refers to the branch address from the general-purpose normal power processing data loaded in step S402, and if normal-number normal power processing data = 0, normal symbols. The process is shifted to the variation process (step S410), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, the process is shifted to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

  This “Putsu-Fuji Electric Power Processing Data” will be set as necessary in each sub-routine control processing subroutine as will be described later, so that the sub-routines necessary for the game will be processed appropriately. It becomes.

  In the normal symbol variation process in step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process, a normal symbol determination process for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, a normal symbol variation pattern determination process for determining a variation time of the normal symbol, and the like. This normal symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the auxiliary game process of step S420, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the auxiliary game (winning game). This auxiliary game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. When the normal symbol variation display is in progress (normal symbol time counter ≠ 0) (step S410-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S410-12, and when the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (step S410-1). : No), the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area storing the general symbol hold count is 1 or more. When it is determined that the value of the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more (S410-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S410-3, and the value of the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area Is determined to be not 1 or more (S410-2: No), the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a updates (G ← G + 1) by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area corresponding to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area subtracted in step S410-2. Specifically, each data stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit in the normal symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) is normally stored in the symbol storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for hit symbol determination, and the random number value for normal pattern variation pattern determination used in the previous game are deleted.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process. Specifically, the current short-time gaming state and the random number for winning determination stored in the 0th storage part of the normal symbol holding storage area are collated with the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judgment whether or not to win (normal symbol winning lottery).

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process. Specifically, the current short-time gaming state, the result of the hit determination in step S410-5, and the random number value for stopping the normal illustration stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area are shown in FIG. The normal symbol type (normal symbol stop symbol data) is determined by collating with the normal symbol stop symbol determination table shown in b), and is set in the normal symbol stop symbol storage area.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a identifies a common figure designation command based on the common figure stop symbol data determined in step S410-6, and sets the identified common figure designation command in the transmission data storage area for effects. To do. As a result, the common map designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, the current short time gaming state, the result of the hit determination in step S410-5, and the common figure variation pattern random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area are shown in FIG. The normal symbol fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) is determined by comparing with the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in c).

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a identifies a common map variation designation command corresponding to the variation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol determined in step S410-8, and uses the identified regular map variation designation command for production. Set in the transmission data storage area. As a result, the common map change designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in step S410-8 in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data on the normal symbol display 62, and starts normal symbol fluctuation display. The normal symbol fluctuation display data includes information such as the normal symbol winning lottery result, the normal stop symbol data, and the normal symbol fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern).

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter set in step S410-9 is “0”. When it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol has ended (S410-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S410-13, and when it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol has not ended (S410-12: In No), the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a stops the normal symbol variation display so as to be the stop symbol corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol data. Specifically, if the normal symbol stop symbol data is a hit stop symbol, the normal symbol indicator 62 stops the hit symbol, and if the normal symbol stop symbol data is a loss stop symbol, the normal symbol indicator 62 displays. Stops the display of losing symbols.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets a common symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the common symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop symbol data of the normal symbol is a hit stop symbol. If it is a winning stop symbol (S410-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S410-16, and if it is not a winning stop symbol (S410-15: No), the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-16, the main CPU 110a sets “1” in the normal-use ordinary power processing data, and prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 110a sets an opening mode determination table for the second start port.

  In step S410-18, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time to the auxiliary game timer counter based on the second start port opening manner determination table and the normal symbol stop symbol data. The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-19, the main CPU 110a uses the opening designating command corresponding to the stop symbol data of the normal symbol based on the release mode determination table of the second starting port set (set) in step S410-17. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereby, the opening designation command of the auxiliary game is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. When it is determined that it is currently opening (S420-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-2. When it is determined that it is not currently opening (S420-1: No), step S420-5 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S410-18 has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S420-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-3. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S420-2: No), End this auxiliary game process.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game start process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area to update (S ← S + 1). In this case, since the second start port has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (S) storage area.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port opening process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to set the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 is set. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 47 is opened. Also, with reference to the second starting port opening mode determination table set in step S410-17, the opening time of the second starting port 47 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of opening times (S). To do.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second start opening / closing solenoid 48b is set. When it is determined that the second start port 47 is open (S420-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-6, and when it is determined that the second start port 47 is not open (S420-5). : No), the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for the second start port is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the second start entrance ball counter (L) has reached the specified number (10) or the opening time at the current opening number (S) has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0) ) Is applicable. When it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied (S420-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-7, and when it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S420-6: No). Then, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port closing process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to clear the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 to the closed state is cleared. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the second start port 47 is closed. In addition, referring to the second starting port opening mode determination table set in step S410-17, the closing time of the second starting port 47 is set to the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (S). set. When this process ends, the current auxiliary game process ends.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current interval (closing). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second start opening / closing solenoid 48b is set. If it is determined that the big prize opening is closed (S420-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-9, and if it is determined that the second start opening is not closed (S420-8: No). Then, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter is not “0”. If it is determined that the closing time of the second start port has ended (S420-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-10, and it is determined that the closing time of the second start port has not ended ( In S420-9: No), the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final opening has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area has reached the maximum number of times of release of the current auxiliary game. If the final opening has been completed (S420-10: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-13. If the final opening has not been completed (S420-10: No), the process proceeds to step S420-11. Move processing.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game progress processing. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area to update (S ← S + 1).

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port opening process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to set the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 is set. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 47 is opened. Also, with reference to the second starting port opening mode determination table set in step S410-17, the opening time of the second starting port 47 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of opening times (S). To do. When this process ends, the current auxiliary game process ends.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game end processing. Specifically, “0” is set in the number of times of opening the second start opening (S) storage area and the second start opening ball counter (L) storage area to clear the values in the respective storage areas. To do.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the current auxiliary game in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the ending designation command of the auxiliary game (for winning) is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and prepares to shift the processing to the normal symbol variation processing shown in FIG. When this process ends, the current auxiliary game process ends.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. FIG. 34 and 35 are diagrams showing types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. FIG.

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

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, the effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol determined when the special symbol variable display is started in step S311-10 is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in the above step S230-5 or step S310-5, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after the increase or decrease. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area in step S240-11 or step S310-3 increases or decreases, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease corresponds. Two special symbol storage designation commands are set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

The “special symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 in the step S320-3, the special symbol confirmation command is an effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set to Thereafter, the special symbol confirmation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “normal symbol determination command” indicates that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
The normal symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62 in step S410-14, the normal symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the normal symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the first special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 60, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display 60 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, in step S312-6, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 61, “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern designation corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display 61 is started. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, in step S312-6, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  The “start winning designation command” is information for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery. If the game is based on winning a game ball to the first starting opening 45, “MODE” is set to “E8H”. If it is based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47, “MODE” is set as “E9H”, and DATA information is set according to various winning information.

  As for the start winning designation command, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, a starting winning designation command corresponding to the determined start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, in step S230-10 or S240-16, a start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “round designation command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds. .

  As for the round designation command, when the big hit round is started, a round designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50 is opened in step S340-5, a round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, in step S800, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  “Big jackpot opening designation command” indicates that various jackpot games (special game state) start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot Has been.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-16, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-18, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “common symbol designation command” indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and DATA information is set according to the normal symbol type. Is set.

  As for the normal symbol designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S410-7, a general symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S800 described above, the common figure designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

  As for the normal pattern change designation command, when the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display device 62 is started, the normal figure change designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol change time is transmitted to the effect control board 130. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S410-9, a universal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is entered in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the normal variation designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  “Winning opening designation command” indicates that various wins (auxiliary games) start, “MODE” is set as “EFH”, and “DATA” information is set according to the winning type. Has been.

  As for the winning opening designation command, when various hits are started, an opening designation command corresponding to the winning type is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, when the winning game process is started in step S410-19, an opening designation command corresponding to the winning type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the winning opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “winning ending designation command” indicates that various wins (auxiliary games) are ended, “MODE” is set to “F0H”, and “DATA” information is set in accordance with the type of winning. Is set.

  As for the winning ending designation command, when various types of winning are ended, the ending designation command corresponding to the winning type is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, at the end of the winning game process in step S420-14, an ending designation command corresponding to the winning type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the special symbol variation, at the end of the special symbol variation, at the start of the big hit game and at the end of the big hit. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S310-14, the high probability game flag, the high probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time count (J) are changed in step S330-10. When there is a possibility, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state when the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short-time game flag, and the short-time game number (J) are set in step S350-6. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “power-on designation command” and “power-recovery designation command” indicate whether or not power-on to the gaming machine 1 is accompanied by initialization of the main RAM 110c, and “MODE” is “F2H”. When the main RAM 110c is initialized, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and when the main RAM 110c is not initialized, “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  The power-on designation command and the power-recovery designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 130 in response to whether the main RAM 110c is initialized when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. .

  Specifically, when the initialization process is started in step S10, a command corresponding to whether or not the main RAM 110c is initialized is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the power-on designation command or the power restoration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “error designation command” indicates an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1, “MODE” is set as “F3H”, and “DATA” information is set according to the type of error.

  This error designation command is used when a game ball is won in the second start opening 47, when detected by the magnetic detection switch 53a or the radio wave detection switch 54a, when detected by the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, when the glass frame 4 is opened, When the lower tray 12 is full, when a payout abnormality occurs, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, when the magnetic / radio wave abnormality is determined in step S600, when the abnormal winning is determined in S260, or when the illegal entry is determined in S240-7, the payout control board 120 uses the glass frame 4 When the opening of the tray 12 is full, the shortage of game balls to be paid out is detected, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the error designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “error release designation command” indicates that the error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1 has been resolved, “MODE” is set to “F4H”, and “DATA” information is set in accordance with the type of error that has been resolved. Is set.

  As for this error release designation command, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the glass frame 4 is closed, when the tray 12 is fully filled, or when the payout abnormality is resolved.

  Specifically, when the payout control board 120 detects the closing of the glass frame 4, the fullness of the lower tray 12, and the shortage of game balls for payout are detected, the error cancellation corresponding to the type of error that has been canceled The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the error designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main process of production control unit 130m)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 130a in the effect control unit 130m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a main process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 130a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 130a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 130b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 130c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 130a performs a sub random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 130c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 130m)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

  When the effect control unit 130m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m (not shown) occurs and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 130a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a are input, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 17a and the like are input, the image control unit 140. An effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 130a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 130a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 130a.

(Command analysis process of effect control unit 130m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 130m. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 130m. Note that the command analysis process (2) in FIG. 39 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1) in FIG.

  First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 130a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command is received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1402. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1403. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1404.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 130a performs a customer waiting effect process. Specifically, a customer-waiting demo image is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub-liquid crystal) 71 30 seconds after receiving the customer wait state designation command, or power saving is in progress. Or display an image. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1405. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1406.

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and performs a reserved memory update process for setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1407. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1408.

  In step S1407, the sub CPU 130a displays the hold icon displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 based on the content of the start winning designation command. A hold icon display mode determination process is performed to determine. Specifically, from the start winning designation command, the variation display result and the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the command are specified, and the change scenario for changing the display mode of the hold icon according to the expectation that is a big hit is determined. To do. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1409. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1410.

  In step S1409, the sub CPU 130a performs stop symbol data determination processing for determining the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this stop symbol data determination process, stop symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, small bonus symbol data, lost symbol data) for analyzing the effect symbol designation command and identifying the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot And the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1413.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 130a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 41 to 43, and determines the effect mode (effect pattern) based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value. decide. A specific description of the variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. A specific description of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43.

  Then, the sub CPU 130a sets the determined effect pattern in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and determines the determined effect pattern in the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170. In order to transmit, the effect pattern data indicating the effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

  In step S1412, the sub CPU 130a controls the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9 and the like based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1411. A notice effect determining process for determining a notice effect to be performed is performed. A specific description of the notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1413, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol confirmation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1414. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1416.

  In step S1414, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol fluctuation stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol 70a is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to stop the effect symbol 70a.

  The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the effect design 70 a is stopped and displayed (main stop) by the image control unit 140.

  In step S1415, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect mode setting process for setting an effect mode for changing the effect mode in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, and the like. . Here, the first effect mode (normal mode) or the second effect mode (MV mode) is established when a mode change condition such as the number of variable displays reaching a predetermined number or winning the mode change lottery is satisfied. ) Is set. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends. The first effect mode and the second effect mode are set in the normal gaming state, but may be set in other gaming states.

  In step S1416, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the received gaming state designation command is a usual figure variation pattern designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1417 if the command stored in the reception buffer is the normal variation pattern designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1418 if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the normal pattern change pattern designation command.

  In step S <b> 1417, the sub CPU 130 a performs a normal roulette effect determination process performed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Note that the normal roulette effect is an effect that is performed when the short-time game state is the non-short-time game state. Specifically, the stop symbol data of the normal symbol becomes the normal symbol 1 and the auxiliary game is performed. This is a preliminary production that makes the player expect that. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1418, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1419. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1419, the sub CPU 130a performs a gaming state setting process for setting data indicating a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in a gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1421. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1422.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot start effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot start effect pattern. In the jackpot start effect pattern determination process, the jackpot start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot start effect pattern is stored in the image control unit. 140. In order to transmit to the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1422, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1423. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1424.

  In step S1423, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the round designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control unit 140, sound control In order to transmit to unit 150, lamp control unit 160, and drive control unit 170, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1424, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot ending designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1425. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not an ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S1426.

  In step S1425, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern. In this jackpot end effect pattern determination process, a jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command for jackpot, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is obtained. In order to transmit to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1426, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a winning opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a winning opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1427. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not a winning opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1428.

  In step S <b> 1427, the sub CPU 130 a performs long opening effect execution processing for effecting that the second start port 47 opens longer than usual. In this long opening effect execution processing, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary symbol is played with the normal symbol stop symbol data becoming the normal symbol 1, and the normal symbol stop symbol data becomes the normal symbol 1 and the auxiliary game is executed. The long opening effect is executed when When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1428, the sub CPU 130a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an error designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an error designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1429. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not an error designation command, the process proceeds to step S1430.

  In step S1429, the sub CPU 130a performs an error notification process for notifying that an error (event) related to the security of the gaming machine 1 has occurred. In this error notification process, the type of error designation command, that is, the type of error that has occurred is determined, an error notification effect corresponding to the type of error that has occurred is determined, and the determined error notification effect is stored in the error notification effect storage area. In order to transmit the determined error notification effect information to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an error notification designation command based on the determined error notification effect is transmitted to the sub-RAM 130c. Set to send buffer. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an error cancellation designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an error cancellation designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not the error cancellation designation command, the current effect control unit command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 130a performs an error notification canceling process for canceling an error notification that is already being executed. In this error notification cancellation processing, the type of error cancellation designation command, that is, the type of error that has been resolved, is determined, and the error notification rendering corresponding to the resolved error type is cleared from the error notification rendering storage area, and the error notification that has been resolved. In order to transmit the release information of the effect to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an error notification cancellation designation command based on the canceled error notification effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. . When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

(Change control pattern determination process of effect control unit)
The variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the changing effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1411-1, the sub CPU 130a stores the variation pattern designation command determined to have been received in step S1410 in the variation pattern designation command area of the storage information of the presentation information in the sub RAM 130c. That is, the variation pattern designation command that has been stored in the storage area for the production information is overwritten by a new variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1411-2, the sub CPU 130a confirms the content of the variation pattern designation command stored in step S1411-1, and acquires a random effect pattern determination random value in step S1411-3.

  In step S <b> 1411-4, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is due to a game ball entering the first start port 45. If it is due to the game ball entering the first start opening 45 (S1411-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411-5. On the other hand, if it is not due to the game ball entering the first start opening 45 (S1411-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1411-9.

  In step S1411-5, the sub CPU 130a acquires the current effect mode information set in the effect mode setting process in step S1415.

  In step S1411-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect mode information acquired in step S1411-5 is effect mode 1 (normal mode). When the production mode information is the production mode 1 (normal mode) (S1411-6: Yes), the processing is moved to step S1411-7. On the other hand, when the production mode information is not the production mode 1 (normal mode) (MV mode described later) (S1411-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1411-8.

  In step S1411-7, the sub CPU 130a selects the variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode 1 shown in FIG. 41, and in step S1411-8, the sub CPU 130a changes the effect effect pattern for the effect mode 2 shown in FIG. In step S1411-9, the sub CPU 130a selects the variation effect pattern determination table for the second start opening shown in FIG. The variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode 1, the variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode 2, and the change effect pattern determination table for the start port 2 are stored in the sub-RAM 130c. To be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1411-10, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation effect pattern. Specifically, the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol storage area in step S1409 is compared with the random effect pattern determination random number acquired in step S1411-3 and the selected variation effect pattern determination table. The variation effect pattern is determined according to the selection rate set in the variation effect pattern determination table, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the variation effect pattern information storage area.

  The variation production pattern includes a variation production time, a variation display mode of the production symbol 70a, presence / absence of reach production, contents of reach production, presence / absence of production button production, contents of production button production, production development configuration, etc. Components are associated. In addition, the variation effect pattern of the variation effect in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is composed of a display mode of the effect symbol variation display, a character, and the like. Display modes relating to the object image and the background image are also associated as components of the variation effect.

  In step S1411-11, the sub CPU 130a identifies a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern, and sets the identified variation effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  Note that the variable effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. . Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 display a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like are executed.

  In step S1411-12, the sub CPU 130a sets the variable effect time which is the effect time corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1411-10 in the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c, and in step S1411-13, the sub CPU 130a sets the variable effect time. The CPU 130a sets the variation effect data corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  The variable effect timer counter is decremented by 1 every 2 ms in step S1200. The sub CPU 130a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the variation effect was started, by the variation effect timer counter.

  In step S1411-14, the sub CPU 130a performs special figure roulette effect determination processing. Specifically, based on the set variation effect data, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol 70a to be performed in the future can execute the roulette effect. When the roulette effect can be executed, whether to execute the roulette effect and the type of roulette effect to be executed are determined, the roulette effect designation command corresponding to the determined roulette effect type is specified, and the specified roulette An effect designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  The roulette effect designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 generate a roulette effect corresponding to the roulette effect designation command (variation effect pattern) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the first. It is executed by an effect device such as a two-image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, an audio output device 9, a panel lighting device 74, a frame lighting device 10, and a panel driving device 75.

  In step S1411-15, the sub CPU 130a performs a hold icon display update process. Specifically, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) based on the hold icon change scenario determined in the hold icon display mode determination process in step S1407. Whether or not to change the display mode of the hold icon displayed in 71 and the display mode after the change are determined, the hold icon change designation command corresponding to this decision is specified, and the specified hold icon change designation command is designated as the sub RAM 130c. Set to the send buffer.

  Note that the pending icon change designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, the display mode of the hold icon is changed by the image control unit 140.

  In step S1411-16, the sub CPU 130a performs the variation icon display mode determination process. Specifically, the variation displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1411-10. Whether to change the display mode of the icon and the display mode after the change are determined, the variable icon designation command corresponding to this determination is specified, and the specified variable icon designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. . When this process ends, the current variation effect pattern determination process ends.

  The variable icon designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the variation icon is displayed by the image control unit 140 in a display mode corresponding to the variation icon designation command.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
41 to 43 are diagrams showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined. FIG. 41 shows the determination of the variation effect pattern for the effect mode 1 that is referred to when the special symbol and the effect symbol 70a are displayed in a variable manner by entering the game ball into the first start opening 45 in the effect mode 1 (normal mode). FIG. 42 is a table for the effect mode 2 that is referred to when the special symbol and the effect symbol 70a are displayed in a variable manner by entering a game ball into the first start opening 45 in the effect mode 2 (MV mode). FIG. 43 is a variation effect pattern determination table, and FIG. 43 shows a variation effect pattern determination for the second start port that is referred to when the special symbol and the effect symbol 70a are displayed in a variable manner by entering a game ball into the second start port. It is a table.

  The variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41 to FIG. 43 includes stop symbol data specified by the effect symbol designation command, a special symbol variation pattern identified by the variation pattern designation command, and a variation pattern designation command. The selection ratio based on the random effect pattern determination random number to be acquired is associated with a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect (including a variation display of the effect symbol) performed in response to the variation display of the special symbol.

  What is described as pseudo 0, pseudo 2, pseudo 3, pseudo 4 in () in the column of the fluctuation production content (variation production pattern) means “the number of times of execution of pseudo continuous notice”. “Continuous notice” means that during the change display of the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and then changed again, and the change of the effect symbol 70a and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times. This means a notice according to the variation mode to be performed. It should be noted that the number of pseudo consecutive times is 0 when the change of the effect symbol 70a and the temporary stop are performed only once, and the number of pseudo consecutive times is two when the change of the effect symbol 70a and the temporary stop are performed twice. Thus, the number of pseudo consecutive times is 3 when the variation of the effect symbol 70a and the temporary stop are performed three times, and the number of pseudo consecutive times is 4 when the variation of the effect symbol 70a and the temporary stop are performed four times. . Then, pseudo 0 has 0 pseudo-continuations, pseudo 2 has 2 pseudo-continuations, pseudo 3 has 3 pseudo-continuations, and pseudo 4 has 4 pseudo-continuations. Note that the number of pseudo consecutive times is executed only when the stop symbol data is the special symbol 10 or the special symbol 11, and it is determined that if the number of pseudo continuous times is executed four times, the probability variation is a big hit. . In the present embodiment, the execution control board 130 (sub CPU 130a) side determines whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed and the number of pseudo times, but the main control board 110 (main CPU 110a) side determines the execution and the pseudo number of times. 130 (sub CPU 130a) may be notified. In addition, the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed when the time of the variation effect pattern is 20 seconds or less, but the pseudo-continuous notice is executed within a range of 2 to 3 times that is not determined to be a probable big hit. You may make it do.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode 1 (normal mode) shown in FIG. 41, the shortened variation effect (3 seconds) associated with the variation pattern 2 (short variation) and the variation pattern 3 (normal variation) are associated. Normal fluctuation short effect attached (10 seconds), Normal fluctuation long effect linked to fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) (12 seconds), Special long fluctuation effect linked to fluctuation pattern 4 (normal reach) (20 Seconds) and normal reach production (20 seconds), character short SP reach production (35 seconds) linked to fluctuation patterns 5, 6, 11 and 12 (SP reach 1 and 2), music short SP reach production (35 seconds) And chance short SP reach production (35 seconds), character long SP reach production linked to fluctuation patterns 7 and 13 (SP reach 3) (40 seconds) Character short SPSP reach production (50 seconds) linked to music long SP reach production (40 seconds) and chance long SP reach production (40 seconds), variation patterns 8, 9, 14 and 15 (SPSP reach 1 and 2) And music short SPSP reach production (50 seconds), character long SPSP reach production (60 seconds), music long SPSP reach production (60 seconds), fluctuation pattern 17 ( There are 16 types of variation effect patterns such as a character short full rotation reach effect (90 seconds) linked to (full rotation reach).

  In the variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode 2 (MV mode) shown in FIG. 42, the shortened variation effect (3 seconds) associated with the variation pattern 2 (shortening variation) and the variation pattern 3 (normal variation) are associated. Normal fluctuation short effect attached (10 seconds), Normal fluctuation long effect linked to fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) (12 seconds), Special long fluctuation effect linked to fluctuation pattern 4 (normal reach) (20 Seconds) and normal reach production (20 seconds), music short SP reach production (35 seconds) and chance short SP reach production (35 seconds) linked to fluctuation patterns 5, 6, 11 and 12 (SP reach 1 and 2) , Music Long SP Reach Production (40 seconds) and Chance Long SP Reach Production (40 seconds) linked to Variation Patterns 7 and 13 (SP Reach 3) Music short SPSP reach effect (50 seconds) linked to the variation patterns 8, 9, 14 and 15 (SPSP reach 1 and 2), song long SPSP reach linked to the variation patterns 10 and 16 (SPSP reach 3) Twelve types of variation effect patterns are set, such as production (60 seconds) and variation pattern 17 (full rotation reach), a music short full rotation reach effect (90 seconds).

  43. The variation effect pattern determination table for the second start opening shown in FIG. 43 has a shortened variation effect (3 seconds) associated with the variation pattern 2 (shortened variation) and a normal variation associated with the variation pattern 3 (normal variation). Fluctuating short production (10 seconds), Normal fluctuation long production (12 seconds) linked to fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation), Special long fluctuation production (20 seconds) linked to fluctuation pattern 4 (normal reach) and normal reach Production (20 seconds), Special Short Reach Production 1 (40 seconds), Special Short Reach Production 2 (40 seconds) and Special Short Reach Production 3 (40 seconds) linked to Fluctuation Patterns 7 and 13 (SP Reach 3) , Special long reach production 1 (60 seconds), special long reach production 2 (60 seconds) and special batters linked to fluctuation patterns 10 and 16 (SPSP reach 3) Gurichi effect 3 (60 seconds), the fluctuation pattern 17 (full rotation reach) 12 kinds such special full rotation reach demonstration that tied (90 seconds) of the variation performance pattern is set.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, the expected value (expected degree) in which the music-based reach effect is larger than the character-based reach effect is set to be higher. Further, the character short SP reach production, the character long SP reach production, the character short SPSP reach production, the character long SPSP reach production, and the character short full rotation reach production are set in the variation production pattern determination table shown in FIG. 42 and FIG. Because it is not done, it is a reach production dedicated to production mode 1.

  The music short full rotation reach effect set in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 42 is not set in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. It can be said.

  The special reach effects set in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43 are not set in the change effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. It is an effect variation pattern dedicated to the variation display based on the entry of game balls. In addition, a pseudo-continuous notice is always executed for special reach production. In this way, in the variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 43, the variation effect pattern is set so that it can be distinguished from the variation effect pattern of the variation display based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start opening 45.

  For the chance short SP reach effect and the chance long short SP reach effect set in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, the stop symbol data is the special symbol 18 (losing) and the special symbol 15 (suddenly probable big hit). ) Is selected only in the case of. That is, the chance-based SP reach production can be said to be a dedicated variation production pattern for producing (speaking) whether or not a sudden probability variation jackpot is generated. It should be noted that the chance display reach determination is not set in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43 because sudden variation does not occur suddenly in the variation display based on the game ball entering the second start port 47.

  Also, in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, when the expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit is high, the music-type reach effect is more easily selected than the character-type reach effect, and the expected value (expected) that is a big hit The higher the degree), the easier the pseudo-continuous notice is executed. Further, in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 42, the pseudo-continuous notice is more easily executed as the expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit is higher, and the pseudo continuous notice is executed as the expected value (expected degree) that is a bigger hit is higher. Reach production with a large number of times is easily selected. Further, in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43, the higher the expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit when the special short reach effects 1 to 3 are determined, the higher the special short reach effect 1 <the special short reach effect 2 <. The selection rate increases in the order of special short reach production, and the higher the expected value (expectation) that is a big hit when the special long reach production is determined, the higher the special long reach production 1 <special long reach production 2 <special long reach The selection rate is set to increase in the order of production 3.

(Preliminary effect determination process of effect control unit)
The notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1412-1, the sub CPU 130a selects the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 45. In step S1412-2, the sub CPU 130a selects the change stored in the change pattern information storage area in step S1411-10. Obtain production pattern information. The notice type determination table is stored in the sub-RAM 130c, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1412-3, the sub CPU performs a notice effect type determination process. Specifically, the random number value for determining the notice type is acquired, the random number value for determining the notice type, the notice type determining table selected in Step S1412-1 and the variation effect pattern information acquired in Step S1412-2. Are determined, the notification type is determined according to the selection rate set in the notification type determination table, and the determined notification type is stored in the notification type information storage area.

  In step S1412-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the notice type is determined to be the symbol notice effect. If it is determined that the symbol notice effect has been determined (S1412-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-5. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol notice effect has not been determined (S1412-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-8.

  In step S1412-5, the sub CPU 130a selects the symbol notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 46, and in step S1412-6, the sub CPU 130a performs a symbol notice pattern determination process. Specifically, the random number value for determining the notice mode is acquired, the random number value for determining the notice mode, the symbol notice mode determining table selected in Step S1412-5, and the variation effect pattern acquired in Step S1412-2. Are determined, a symbol warning pattern (symbol warning mode) is determined according to the selection rate set in the symbol warning mode determination table, and the determined symbol warning pattern is stored in the warning pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-7, the sub CPU 130a specifies a symbol notice pattern designation command corresponding to the decided symbol notice pattern, and sets the identified symbol notice pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current notice effect determination process ends.

  Note that the symbol notice pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. . Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 give a symbol preview effect corresponding to the symbol preview pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) to the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like are executed.

  In step S1412-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the notice type is determined to be the music notice effect. If it is determined that the music preview effect has been determined (S1412-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the music preview effect has not been determined (S1412-8: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-14.

  In step S1412-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. If it is determined that the game will be a big hit (S1412-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot will not be reached (S1412-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-10.

  In step S1412-10, the sub CPU 130a selects the music preview mode determination table for loss shown in FIG. 49, and in step S1412-11, the sub CPU 130a selects the music preview mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. To do. Details of the music notice mode determination table in FIGS. 49 and 50 will be described later.

  In step S1412-12, the sub CPU 130a performs music notice pattern determination processing. More specifically, a random number value for determining the notice mode is acquired, the random number value for determining the notice mode is compared with the music notice mode determining table selected in step S1412-10 or step S1412-11, and the music notice is determined. A music preview pattern (music preview mode) is determined according to the selection rate set in the mode determination table, and the determined music preview pattern is stored in the preview pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-13, the sub CPU 130a specifies a music notice pattern designating command corresponding to the determined music notice pattern, and sets the specified music notice pattern designating command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current notice effect determination process ends.

  Note that the music preview pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process in step S1700. . Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 display the music preview effect corresponding to the music preview pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like are executed.

  In step S1412-14, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the notice type is determined to be the step-up notice effect. If it is determined that the step-up notice effect has been determined (S1412-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the step-up notice effect has not been determined (S1412-14: No), the current notice effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S1412-15, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1412-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot will not be reached (S1412-15: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-16.

  In step S1412-16, the sub CPU 130a selects the step-up notice mode determination table for losing shown in FIG. 56A, and in step S1412-17, the sub CPU 130a selects the step for jackpot shown in FIG. 56B. Select the advance notice mode determination table. Details of the step-up notice mode determination table in FIG. 56 will be described later.

  In step S1412-18, the sub CPU 130a performs step-up notice pattern determination processing. Specifically, a random number value for determining the notice mode is obtained, and the random number value for determining the notice mode is compared with the step-up notice mode determining table selected in step S1412-16 or step S1412-17. A step-up notice pattern (step-up notice mode) is determined according to the selection rate set in the up-notice form determination table, and the determined step-up notice pattern is stored in the notice pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-19, the sub CPU 130a identifies a step up notice pattern designation command corresponding to the determined step up notice pattern, and sets the identified step up notice pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current notice effect determination process ends.

  The step-up notice pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. The Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 perform a step-up notice effect corresponding to the step-up notice pattern designation command (variable effect pattern) on the first image display device (main liquid crystal). ) 70, the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like.

(Notice type determination table)
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a notice type determination table that is referred to when the notice type is determined in the notice effect type determination process in step S1412-3. The notice type determination table corresponds to the change effect pattern, the selection rate based on the random number for determining the notice type acquired when the notice type is determined, and the notice type of the notice effect executed during the change effect using the change effect pattern. It is attached.

When the shortened variation effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, one of no notice, music notice effect, and step-up notice effect is selected according to the set selection rate, and the symbol notice effect is selected. There is no.
When the normal variation short effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, any one of no notice, symbol notice effect, music notice effect, and step-up notice effect is selected according to the set selection rate.
When the normal variation long effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, any one of no notice, symbol notice effect, music notice effect, and step-up notice effect is selected according to the set selection rate.

When the normal reach effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, any of no notice, symbol notice effect, and music notice effect is selected according to the set selection rate, and the step-up notice effect is not selected.
When the special long variation effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, the music notice effect or the step-up notice effect is selected according to the set selection rate, and no notice and symbol notice effect are not selected. . In other words, it can be said that the notice effect is always executed.

When the character type reach production (character short SP reach production, character long SP reach production, character short SPSP reach production, character long SPSP reach production, character short full rotation reach production) is determined as the variation production pattern, The symbol notice effect is always selected, and no notice, music notice effect, and step-up notice effect are not selected.
In the case where the music system reach production (music short SP reach production, music long SP reach production, music short SPSP reach production, music long SPSP reach production, music short full rotation reach production) is determined as the variation production pattern, The music notice effect is always selected, and no notice, symbol notice effect, and step-up notice effect are not selected.

If the chance-type reach production (chance short SP reach production, chance long SP reach production) is determined as the variation production pattern, the step-up notice production is always selected, and there is no notice, design notice production, and music notice production. Is never selected.
When the special reach effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, the symbol notice effect is always selected, and the no notice, music notice effect, and step-up notice effect are not selected.

  Thus, it can be said that the notice effect is determined based on the stop symbol data and the variation pattern as a result of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol as a result of the special effect jackpot lottery. In addition, although the availability or the selection rate of the notice effect is biased for each variation effect pattern, it may be executed equally without being biased, or another bias method may be used.

(Design notice mode decision table)
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a symbol advance notice mode determination table that is referred to when the symbol advance notice pattern is determined in the symbol advance notice pattern determination process in step S1412-6. In the symbol announcement mode determination table, the variation effect pattern, the selection rate based on the random number value for announcement mode determination acquired when the symbol announcement pattern is determined, and the type of the symbol announcement pattern are associated with each other.

  The types of symbol preview patterns are set from symbol preview pattern 1 to symbol preview pattern 12, and the effect symbol of the display symbol that is stopped (temporarily stopped or permanently stopped) on the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is set. It is a notice effect that suggests type, color, etc.

The “symbol notice pattern 1” is a notice effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the type of the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70.
The “symbol notice pattern 2” is a notice effect that displays suggestion information indicating the type of the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. "Is a notice effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the type of medium symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70.

The “symbol notice pattern 4” indicates the color of the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the color of the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information.
The “symbol notice pattern 5” indicates the type of the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the color of the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information.
The “symbol notice pattern 6” suggests the type of the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and obscure the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information.

The “symbol notice pattern 7” indicates the type of the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the color of the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information.
The “symbol notice pattern 8” is a pseudo-sequential notice of the type of the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area. It is a notice effect which displays suggestion information which suggests that it is a pseudo-continuous pattern to be made.
The “symbol notice pattern 9” indicates the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the type of the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information.

The “symbol notice pattern 10” indicates the color of the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the type of right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information.
The “symbol notice pattern 11” indicates that the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is a pseudo-continuous symbol that generates a pseudo-continuous notice, and This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the type of the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the area.
The “symbol notice pattern 12” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the middle symbol stopped and displayed in the central area, and stopped in the right area. This is a notice effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the right design.

  In addition, as a feature of the symbol notice mode determination table, the higher the expectation that the variation display (variation production pattern) of the special symbol (production design 70a) will be a big hit (special result mode), the more symbols are suggested. A symbol advance notice pattern in which a symbol to be stopped and displayed is more clearly suggested as the expectation level that the change display (variation effect pattern) of the special symbol (the effect symbol 70a) becomes a big hit (special result mode) is high. Is easier to select. In addition, since the symbol notice pattern 12 is selected only when the full rotation reach effect is executed, it can be said that it is a notice effect that confirms the jackpot.

  According to the feature of the symbol notice mode determination table, the player is relieved by the number of stop symbols suggested by the suggestion information of the symbol notice effect and the content of the suggestion information. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the symbol notice effect can be effectively obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Example of design notice effect)
47 and 48 are diagrams showing a timing chart of a symbol notice effect and an example of the effect. Specifically, FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect of the symbol notice effect when the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is executed by the variation effect pattern in which no reach occurs, and FIG. 48 is a variation in which the reach occurs. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the symbol notice effect in case the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a is performed by an effect pattern.

First, FIG. 47 will be described.
FIG. 47A is a timing chart of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a when no reach occurs.
In the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol start varying display in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing T0. .

  Then, the left symbol temporarily stops in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at a timing T2 after the timing T1 after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the display of the effect symbol 70a. The right symbol temporarily stops in the right region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T4. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol are different types of symbols, and no reach has occurred.

  Thereafter, the middle symbol temporarily stops in the central region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing T6, and the left region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing T7. In the center area and the right area, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped at this time, and the symbols are displayed until T8 is reached.

Hereinafter, the symbol notice effect will be described.
FIG. 47B is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 1 executed during the variable display in which the reach in FIG.
In the symbol notice effect by the symbol notice pattern 1, the left symbol suggestion information suggesting the left symbol stopped and displayed in the left area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the left area. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2.

FIG. 47C is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 2 executed during the variable display in which the reach in FIG.
In the symbol announcement effect by the symbol announcement pattern 2, the right symbol suggestion information indicating the right symbol stopped and displayed in the right region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the right region. Then, the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4.

FIG. 47D is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 3 executed during the variable display in which the reach in FIG.
In the symbol notice effect by the symbol notice pattern 3, the middle symbol suggestion information suggesting the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the central area. And the display of middle symbol suggestion information is complete | finished at the timing of T6.

FIG. 47E is a timing chart of the symbol notice patterns 4 and 5 executed during the variable display in which the reach of FIG.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice patterns 4 and 5 is stopped and displayed in the left symbol suggestion information indicating the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 and in the right area. The right symbol suggestion information indicating the right symbol is displayed in the left region and the right region, respectively. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2, and the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4.

FIG. 47 (f) is a timing chart of the symbol notice patterns 6, 7, and 8 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) does not occur.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice patterns 6, 7 and 8 is stopped in the center area and the left symbol suggestion information suggesting the left symbol displayed in the left area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. The middle symbol suggestion information suggesting the displayed middle symbol is displayed in the left region and the central region, respectively. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2, and the display of the middle symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T6.

FIG. 47 (g) is a timing chart of the symbol notice patterns 9, 10 and 11 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) does not occur.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice patterns 9, 10 and 11 is stopped in the right side area and the middle symbol suggestion information suggesting the middle symbol to be stopped and displayed in the central area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. Right symbol suggestion information indicating the right symbol to be displayed is displayed in the center region and the right region, respectively. Thereafter, the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4, and the display of the middle symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T6.

FIG. 47 (h) is a diagram showing an example of effect by the symbol notice pattern 9.
At the timing of T1, as shown in (h1), the “?” Image that vaguely suggests the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area “7” images suggesting the above are displayed in the center area and the right area, respectively. At the timing of T2, the left symbol temporarily stops as shown in (h2), but the “?” Image and the “7” image do not change. At the timing of T4, as shown in (h3), the right symbol is temporarily stopped and the display of the “7” image is ended. At the timing of T6, as shown in (h4), the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and the display of the “?” Image is ended. After that, all symbols are fixedly displayed as shown in (h5) at the timing of T7.

Next, FIG. 48 will be described.
FIG. 48A is a timing chart of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a when reach occurs.
In the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol start varying display in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing T0. .

  Then, the left symbol temporarily stops in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at a timing T2 after the timing T1 after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the display of the effect symbol 70a. The right symbol temporarily stops in the right region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T4. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol, and reach occurs.

  Then, a predetermined reach effect is executed between T5 and T6, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped in the central area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T6, and the first image is displayed at the timing of T7. The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped in the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display unit of the apparatus (main liquid crystal) 70, respectively, and the symbol is displayed until T8.

  Hereinafter, the symbol notice effect will be described, but (b), (c), and (e) are the same as (b), (c), and (e) of FIG.

FIG. 48D is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 3 executed during the variable display in which the reach of FIG.
In the symbol notice effect by the symbol notice pattern 3, the middle symbol suggestion information suggesting the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the central area. Then, the display of the middle symbol suggestion information is ended although the middle symbol is not stopped at the timing of T5 when the reach effect is started. Note that the display of the middle symbol suggestion information may be terminated at the timing of T4 when the reach occurs.

FIG. 48F is a timing chart of the symbol notice patterns 6, 7, and 8 executed during the variable display in which the reach of FIG.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice patterns 6, 7 and 8 is stopped in the center area and the left symbol suggestion information suggesting the left symbol displayed in the left area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. The middle symbol suggestion information suggesting the displayed middle symbol is displayed in the left region and the central region, respectively. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2, and the display of the middle symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T5 when the reach effect is started although the middle symbol is not stopped. Note that the display of the middle symbol suggestion information may be terminated at the timing of T4 when the reach occurs.

FIG. 48 (g) is a timing chart of the symbol notice patterns 9, 10, and 11 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) occurs.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice patterns 9, 10 and 11 is stopped in the right side area and the middle symbol suggestion information suggesting the middle symbol to be stopped and displayed in the central area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. Right symbol suggestion information indicating the right symbol to be displayed is displayed in the center region and the right region, respectively. Thereafter, the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4, and the display of the middle symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T5 when the reach effect is started although the middle symbol is not stopped. Note that the display of the middle symbol suggestion information may be terminated at the timing of T4 when the reach occurs.

FIG. 48 (h) is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 12 that is executed during (a) variable display where reach occurs.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice pattern 12 is stopped and displayed in the center area and the left symbol suggestion information that suggests the left symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left area of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. The middle symbol suggestion information that suggests the middle symbol and the right symbol suggestion information that suggests the right symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right area are the left symbol stop position, the middle symbol stop position, and the right symbol stop position, respectively. Is displayed. The display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2, the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4, and the middle symbol is not stopped at the timing of T5 when the reach effect is started. The display of medium symbol suggestion information ends. Note that the display of the middle symbol suggestion information may be terminated at the timing of T4 when the reach occurs.

  In this way, in the case of the symbol advance notice pattern that displays the middle symbol suggestion information that suggests the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed at the end, if the reach does not occur, the middle symbol suggestion information is displayed until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. When the reach occurs, the middle symbol suggestion information is displayed only until the start of the reach production, so that the middle symbol suggestion information does not hinder the reach production, It is possible to suppress the decay of the fun of the game.

  It is also possible to display each symbol suggestion information on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. In this case, the reach effect executed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is possible. Is no longer disturbed by the symbol suggestion information, so the middle symbol suggestion information may be displayed until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, all the symbol suggestion information may be displayed until the reach effect is finished.

FIG. 48 (i) is a diagram showing an example of the effect by the symbol notice pattern 12.
At the timing of T1, as shown in (i1), the “7” image indicating the left symbol stopped and displayed in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the middle symbol stopped and displayed in the central region are displayed. The suggested “7” image and the “7” image suggesting the right design stopped and displayed in the right region are displayed in the left region, the center region, and the right region, respectively. At the timing of T2, as shown in (i2), the left symbol is temporarily stopped, and the display of the “7” image in the left region ends. At the timing of T4, as shown in (i3), the right symbol is temporarily stopped and the display of the “7” image in the right region is ended. At the timing of T5, as shown in (i4), the display of the “7” image in the central area ends with the start of the reach effect. At the timing of T6, all symbols are temporarily stopped as shown in (i5), and at the timing of T7, as shown in (i6), all symbols are confirmed and displayed as a big win.

(Music notice mode determination table)
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a losing music notice mode determining table that is referred to when determining a music notice pattern for a music notice effect in the music notice pattern determining process in step S1412-12. FIG. It is a figure which shows the music notice mode determination table for jackpots referred when determining the music notice pattern of a music notice effect in the music notice pattern determination process of step S1412-12.

  Note that the music preview effect is at least one of the effect display displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 and the music output from the audio output device 9. It is a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that will be a big hit (special result mode). In addition, the music preview effect can be rephrased as a specific effect.

  49, the jackpot music preview mode determination table of FIG. 49 and the jackpot music preview mode determination table of FIG. 50 include a variation effect pattern, and a selection rate based on a random number value for determining the preview mode acquired when the music preview pattern is determined. The type of the music preview pattern is associated. Note that the types of the music preview pattern are set from the music preview pattern 1 to the music preview pattern 28, and there are three types of music A to C used.

  In the following explanations, the words “Gase” and “Book” will appear, but “Gase” means that the music preview effect will not develop after that, and “Book” means that the song preview effect will develop after that. Means.

  “Music preview pattern 1” executes a gasse indication effect that only expects a music effect to be executed, which suggests that there is a possibility that a music-related reach effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect. The music effect is an effect composed of a combination of the development suggestion effect display and any of the music pieces A to C.

  “Music notice pattern 2” is a gasses composed of a combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and the output of the song A after executing the present sign effect that the music effect is determined to be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect for executing the first music effect. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 3” is a notice effect that executes the second music effect that is a combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and the output of the song B after the sign effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. . That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 4” is a notice effect that executes the third sign effect of the gasse composed of a combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and the output of the song C after the real sign effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. is there. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music C) is output.

  The “music preview pattern 5” is a gassure reach effect (expansion effect and development effect) that only allows the development of a music-related reach effect after executing the present sign effect and the first music effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect that executes a reach reach effect). That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 6” is a notice effect that executes the gas leaches sign effect after executing the main sign effect and the second music effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 7” is a notice effect that executes the gassyrich predictive effect after executing the present sign effect and the third music effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music C) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 8” is a notice effect in which the reach sign effect is executed after the main sign effect and the first music effect are executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “music notice pattern 9” is a notice effect in which the reach indication effect is executed after the main sign effect and the second music effect are executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “music notice pattern 10” is a notice effect in which the reach indication effect is executed after the main indication effect and the third music effect are executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music C) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 11” executes the main sign effect and the Gasse first music effect during the variation display of the effect design 70a, and executes the pseudo-continuous effect that produces the fact that the pseudo continuous notice has been successfully generated. It is a notice effect for executing the first music effect and the present reach sign effect. That is, although the music effect is executed twice, only one type of (music A) is output.

  The “music notice pattern 12” is a notice to execute the second sign effect and the second reach sign effect after executing the pseudo sign effect and the pseudo second effect effect during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a. Production. That is, although the music effect is executed twice, only one type of (music B) is output.

  The “music notice pattern 13” is a notice that the main sign effect and the Gasse third music effect are executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and the third music effect and the reach predictive effect are executed after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Production. In other words, the music effect is executed twice, but only one type (music C) is output.

  The “music notice pattern 14” is a notice that executes the main sign effect and the first gasset music effect during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a, and executes the second music effect and the reach reach effect after executing the pseudo-continuous effect. Production. That is, the music effect is executed twice and two types of music (music A and B) are output.

  The “music notice pattern 15” is a notice that the main sign effect and the second music effect are performed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a, and the third music effect and the reach reach effect are executed after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Production. That is, the music effect is executed twice and two types of music (music B and C) are output.

  The “music notice pattern 16” is a notice that the main sign effect and the Gasse third music effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a, and the first music effect and the reach sign effect are executed after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Production. That is, the music effect is executed twice and two types of music (music C and A) are output.

  The “music notice pattern 17” executes the main sign effect, the first music composition effect and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect design 70a, and then executes the first music effect effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times, only one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “song notice pattern 18” performs the main sign effect, the gasse second music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the gase second music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect for executing the second music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times, only one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “music notice pattern 19” executes the main sign effect, the Gase third music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the Gase third music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect for executing the third music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times, only one type of music (music C) is output.

  The “song preview pattern 20” executes the main sign effect, the first gaze music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the first gaze music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect for executing the second music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music A and B) are output, but the output of the second type of music (music B) is delayed.

  The “music notice pattern 21” executes the main sign effect, the Gase second music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the Gase second music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect for executing the third music effect and the reach sign effect. In other words, the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music B and C) are output, but the output of the second type of music (music C) is delayed.

  The “song preview pattern 22” executes the main sign effect, the gasse third music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the gase third music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music C, A) are output, but the output of the second type of music (music A) is delayed.

  The “song notice pattern 23” executes the main sign effect, the gasse first music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the gasse second music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect for executing the second music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music A and B) are output, but the output of the second type of music (music B) is at an early timing.

  The “song notice pattern 24” executes the main sign effect, the gasse second music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the gase third music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect for executing the third music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music B, C) are output, but the output of the second type of music (music B) is at an early timing.

  The “music notice pattern 25” executes the main sign effect, the Gase third music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the Gase first music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music C and A) are output, but the output of the second type of music (A) is at an early timing.

  The “music notice pattern 26” executes the main sign effect, the first gaze music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the second sound effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. It is a notice effect that executes the third music effect and the reach sign effect of development confirmation. That is, the music effect is executed three times and three types of music (music A, B, and C) are output.

  The “song notice pattern 27” executes the main sign effect, the gasse second music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the gasse third music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and three types of music (music B, C, A) are output.

  The “music notice pattern 28” executes the main sign effect, the Gase third music effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and then executes the Gase first music effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach sign effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and three types of music (music C, A, B) are output.

  As a first feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, one kind of music is performed by executing one music effect among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit. When the output music preview patterns 8 to 10 are executed, the expectation (reliability) that is a big hit in the order of the music preview pattern 8 <music preview pattern 9 <music preview pattern 10 is set to be higher. ing. That is, the output music has a high expectation (reliability) that is a big hit in the order of music A <music B <music C. Thereby, a player comes to be interested in the kind of the music to be output, and the interest regarding the music preview effect is improved.

  As a second feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, two kinds of music effects are executed and one type of music is performed among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit. When the music preview patterns 11 to 13 to be output are executed, the expectation (reliability) that is a big hit in the order of the music preview pattern 11 <music preview pattern 12 <music preview pattern <13 is set to be higher. Has been. That is, the output music has a high expectation (reliability) that is a big hit in the order of music A <music B <music C. Thereby, a player comes to be interested in the kind of the music to be output, and the interest regarding the music preview effect is improved.

  As a third feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, two kinds of music effects are executed by executing two music effects among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit. When the music preview patterns 14 to 16 to be output are executed, the expectation level (reliability) that is a big hit in the order of the music preview pattern 14 <music preview pattern 15 <music preview pattern 16 is set to be higher. ing. That is, the expectation level (reliability) that becomes a big hit in the order of music A <music B <music C is increased for the music output in the first music production. Thereby, a player comes to be interested in the kind of the music to be output, and the interest regarding the music preview effect is improved.

  As a fourth feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, music notice patterns 11 to 11 in which two music effects are executed among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit. When 16 is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) that the music preview patterns 14 to 16 in which two types of music are output is larger than the music preview patterns 11 to 13 in which only one type of music is output. Is set to be high. That is, the degree of expectation (reliability) that is a big hit is higher when two types of music are output than when only one type of music is output. Thereby, the player is expected to output many kinds of music and has a strong interest in the music preview effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As a fifth feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit, music notice patterns 17 to 17 in which three music effects are executed. When 28 is executed, the expectation that the music preview patterns 20 to 25 in which two types of music are output is higher than the music preview patterns 17 to 19 in which only one type of music is output, Expectation (reliability) that the jackpot pattern 26-28 in which three types of music are output is higher than the music preview pattern 20-25 in which only two types of music are output. Thereby, the player is expected to output many kinds of music and has a strong interest in the music preview effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As a sixth feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, three kinds of music effects are executed among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit, but two types of music are performed. When the music preview patterns 20 to 25 that are only output are executed, the second kind of music production is performed in the second music production than the music notice patterns 20 to 22 in which the second kind of music is outputted in the third music production. The expectation level (reliability) that the jackpot pattern 23-25 from which the music is output becomes a big hit becomes higher. Thereby, the player is expected to output different types of music at an early stage and has a strong interest in the music preview effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As a seventh feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, among the music notice effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit, the music notice patterns 8 to 10 in which the music effect is executed only once. Expectation (reliability) that the music preview patterns 11 to 16 in which the music performance is executed twice is larger than the music preview patterns 11 to 16 in which the music performance is executed only twice. In the music preview patterns 17 to 28 in which is executed three times, the expectation level (reliability) that is a big hit is higher. Accordingly, the player is expected to perform a large number of music effects, and has a strong interest in the music notice effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Example of music preview effect)
FIG. 51 to FIG. 55 are diagrams showing a timing chart of the music preview effect and an example of the effect. Specifically, FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a music notice effect in which a music effect described later is executed only once, and FIGS. 52 and 53 show a music notice effect in which a music effect described later is executed twice. 54 and 55 are diagrams showing a music notice effect in which a music effect to be described later is executed three times.

First, FIG. 51 will be described.
FIG. 51A is a timing chart of the music preview pattern 1.
At the timing of T0, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the gasse sign effect are started. Note that the gasse sign effect is a notice effect that only expects (implies) the possibility that a music effect, which will be described later, is executed. Thereafter, the gasse sign effect is terminated at the timing of T1, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T2, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T3. As described above, in the music preview pattern 1, the music effect is not executed even once.

FIG. 51 (b) is a timing chart of the music preview patterns 2-4.
The change display of the effect symbol 70a and the present sign effect are started at the timing T0. The sign effect is a notice effect that confirms that the music effect is executed. Thereafter, the display of the development suggestion effect and the gasse music effect composed of any combination of the music pieces A to C are executed at the timing of T1. Note that the gasse music production is a non-developed notice production that is expected to develop into a reach sign production. Then, the gasse music effect is finished at the timing of T4, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T5, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T6. Thus, in the music notice patterns 2 to 4, the music effect is executed only once.

FIG. 51 (c) is a timing chart of the music preview patterns 5-7.
The change display of the effect symbol 70a and the present sign effect are started at the timing T0. Thereafter, the present music effect including a combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and the music A to C is executed at the timing of T1. In addition, this music production | presentation is a notice production which the development to a reach sign production is decided. Then, at the timing of T4, a gassure reach sign effect composed of a development effect and a reach effect is executed. In addition, the gasreach sign production is a notice development that does not develop enough to expect the development of a music-based reach production. Thereafter, the gasuleach sign effect is terminated at the timing of T7, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T8, and the effect symbol 70a is permanently stopped until the timing of T9. As described above, in the music preview patterns 5 to 7, the music effect is executed only once.

FIG. 51 (d) is a timing chart of the music preview patterns 8-10.
The change display of the effect symbol 70a and the main sign effect are started at the timing of T0, and the main musical effect effect including a combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and the music A to C is executed at the timing of T1. Then, at the timing of T4, the present reach sign effect comprising the development effect and the reach effect is executed. The reach indication effect is a notice effect in which the development of a music-type reach effect is finalized. Thereafter, the reach effect is started at the timing of T7, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T10, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T11. As described above, in the music preview patterns 8 to 10, the music effect is executed only once.

FIG. 51 (e) is a diagram showing an example effect produced by the music preview pattern 8.
FIG. 51 (e1) is an example of an effect during the present sign effect. Here, the effect image G1 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the character information (“chansu?”) G2 is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Then, the developed effect image (window) G3 shown in FIG. 51 (e2) is formed by the displayed effect image G1. Note that, in the case of the gaze indication effect, the development suggestion image (window) G2 is not formed, and the effect image G1 and the character information G2 disappear.

  FIG. 51 (e2) is an example of the production of the first music effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. To produce a full screen. The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 displays history information (“Song A”) G4 indicating (notifying) the player of the music output during the music preview effect. In the case of the first music production effect, the development suggestion image G3 disappears without becoming a full screen.

  FIG. 51 (e3) and FIG. 51 (e4) are examples of effects of the present reach sign effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which character information (“Yosha! Yaruzo!”) Suggesting development is displayed on the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and then the production is performed. A reach squeak effect is performed that expects to be reached using the symbol 70a. Further, the history information G <b> 4 remains displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. In addition, although the music notice effect by the music notice pattern 8 corresponds to the effects shown in FIGS. 51 (e1) to 51 (e4), FIG. 51 (e1) to (e3) may be used. It may be up to (e5).

  FIG. 51 (e5) is an example of a reach effect. Here, the music A output from the audio output device 9 in the music effect is output, and the character G5 cuts the effect design 70a one after another on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. Display effects are performed. Note that the music output during the reach effect is not limited to the music A output as the music effect, and other music (for example, DF) may be selected at random and output. A plurality of music pieces are associated with each of C (for example, music piece G to I for music piece A, music pieces J to L for music piece B, and music pieces M to O for music piece C). May be output.

  51 (e6) and 51 (e7) are examples of effects when the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed (temporary stop and main stop). In FIG. 51 (e6), as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, the loss result mode (“767”) is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is displayed. Character information ("sorry") indicating that it is lost is displayed. In FIG. 51 (e7), as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, the big hit result mode (“777”) is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) ) 71 is displayed character information indicating that it is a big hit ("sorry").

Next, FIG. 52 will be described.
FIG. 52A is a timing chart of the music notice patterns 11 to 13.
The change display of the effect symbol 70a and the present sign effect are started at the timing of T0, and the display of the development suggestion effect and any one of the combinations of the music pieces A to C are executed at the timing of T1. Then, when the gasse music production is finished at the timing of T2, the production design 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T3. After that, a pseudo-continuous effect that produces the fact that the pseudo continuous notice has been successfully generated is executed at the timing of T4, and the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is resumed at the timing of T5. Then, the present music effect is executed at the timing of T6, and the actual reach sign effect is executed at the timing of T7. Then, this reach sign production is started at the timing of T7. Thereafter, the reach effect is started at the timing of T8, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T9, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T10. As described above, in the music notice patterns 11 to 13, the music effect is executed twice.

FIG. 52 (b) is a diagram showing an example effect produced by the music notice pattern 11.
FIG. 52 (b1) is an example of the production of the sign effect. Here, the effect image G1 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the character information (“chansu?”) G2 is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. And the development suggestion image (window) G3 shown to (e2) is formed by the displayed effect image G1.

  FIG. 52 (b2) is an example of the production of the first music production effect. In the Gase 1st music production, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in accordance with the rhythm of the music A An effect in which G3 expands is performed, and eventually disappears without becoming full screen. The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 displays history information (“Song A”) G4 indicating (notifying) the player of the music output during the music preview effect.

  FIG. 52 (b3) is an example of a pseudo-continuous effect. Here, a pseudo continuous effect in which a window G4 including character information indicating that the pseudo continuous notice has been successfully generated is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is performed, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) is displayed. ) 71, the history information G4 remains displayed.

  FIG. 52 (b4) is an example of the production of the first music effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. To produce a full screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from "Music A" to "A → A").

  FIG. 52 (b5) and FIG. 52 (b6) are examples of effects of the present reach sign effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which character information (“Yosha! Yaruzo!”) Suggesting development is displayed on the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and then the production is performed. A reach squeak effect is performed that expects to be reached using the symbol 70a. Further, the history information G <b> 4 remains displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Note that the music notice effect by the music notice pattern 11 corresponds to the effects shown in FIGS. 52 (b1) to (b6), but may be as shown in FIGS. 52 (b1) to (b5) or FIGS. 52 (b1) to (b7). ).

  FIG. 52 (b7) shows an example of the reach effect. Here, the music A that was output last in the music production is output from the audio output device 9, and the character G5 successively produces the production design 70 a on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. A display effect such as tearing is performed. Note that the music output during the reach effect is not limited to the music A output as the music effect, and other music (for example, DF) may be selected at random and output. A plurality of music pieces are associated with each of C (for example, music piece G to I for music piece A, music pieces J to L for music piece B, and music pieces M to O for music piece C). May be output. It should be noted that the display effects of the reach effects may be different or the same for each piece of music output during the reach effects.

  FIG. 52 (b8) is an effect example in the case where the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed in a lost result mode (temporary stop and main stop). Here, as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, the loss result mode (“767”) is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is lost. Character information ("sorry") is displayed.

Next, FIG. 53 will be described.
FIG. 53 (a) is a timing chart when the music preview patterns 14 to 16 are executed. Note that the execution timings of the various effects executed in the music notice patterns 14 to 16 are the same as the timings of the various effects executed in the music notice patterns 11 to 13 shown in FIG. To do.

  FIG. 53 (b) is a diagram illustrating an effect example by the music notice pattern 14. Note that the production example by the music preview pattern 14 is similar to the production example by the music preview pattern 8 shown in FIG. 52 except that the expectation level (reliability) is a big hit, so only the different parts will be described. .

  FIG. 53 (b4) is an example of the production of the second music effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music B is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music B. To produce a full screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from “Music A” to “A → B”).

  FIG. 53 (b5) is an effect example of the present reach sign effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 displays thick character information (“Yoshi! Do you!”) That suggests development in the development suggestion image G3. Specifically, in order to increase the expectation for jackpots, the text information ("Yo Sha! I'll do!") Is made bold, but the display mode can be changed by changing the text color or the text background. Just do it.

  FIG. 53 (b8) is an effect example in the case where the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed in a jackpot result manner (temporary stop and main stop). Here, as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol 70 a, the big hit result mode (“777”) is stopped on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is big hit. Character information ("big hit") is displayed.

Next, FIG. 54 will be described.
FIG. 54A is a timing chart when the music preview patterns 17 to 25 are executed.
The change display of the effect symbol 70a and the present sign effect are started at the timing of T0, and the display of the development suggestion effect and any one of the combinations of the music pieces A to C are executed at the timing of T1. Then, when the gasse music production is finished at the timing of T2, the production design 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T3. After that, a pseudo-continuous effect that produces the fact that the pseudo continuous notice has been successfully generated is executed at the timing of T4, and the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is resumed at the timing of T5. Then, the gaze music effect is executed at the timing of T6. Then, when the gasse music production is finished at the timing of T7, the production design 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T8. Thereafter, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed at the timing of T9, and the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is resumed at the timing of T10. Then, the music production effect is executed at the timing of T11. Then, this reach sign production is started at the timing of T12. Thereafter, the reach effect is started at the timing of T13, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T14, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T15. As described above, in the music preview patterns 17 to 22, the music effect is executed three times.

FIG. 54 (b) is a diagram showing an example effect produced by the music preview pattern 20.
FIG. 54 (b1) is an example of the production of the sign effect. Here, the effect image G1 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the character information (“chansu?”) G2 is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. And the development suggestion image (window) G3 shown to (e2) is formed by the displayed effect image G1.

  FIG. 54 (b2) is an example of the production of the first music production effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. Production is performed, and eventually disappears without becoming full screen. The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 displays history information (“Song A”) G4 indicating (notifying) the player of the music output during the music preview effect.

  FIG. 54 (b3) is an example of a pseudo-continuous effect. Here, a pseudo continuous effect in which a window G4 including character information indicating that the pseudo continuous notice has been successfully generated is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is performed, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) is displayed. ) 71, the history information G4 remains displayed.

  FIG. 54 (b4) is an example of the production of the first music production effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. Production is performed, and eventually disappears without becoming full screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from "Music A" to "A → A").

  FIG. 54 (b5) is an example of a pseudo-continuous effect. Here, a pseudo continuous effect in which a window G4 including character information indicating that the pseudo continuous notice has been successfully generated is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is performed, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) is displayed. ) 71, the history information G4 remains displayed.

  FIG. 54 (b6) is an example of the production of the second music effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music B is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music B. To produce a full screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from “Music A” to “A → A → B”). The

  FIG. 54 (b7) is an effect example of the present reach sign effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which character information (“Yosha! Yaruzo!”) Suggesting development is displayed on the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and then the production is performed. A reach squeak effect is performed that expects to be reached using the symbol 70a. Further, the history information G <b> 4 remains displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. In addition, although the music notice effect by the music notice pattern 11 corresponds to the effects (b1) to (b8), it may be (b1) to (b7), or (b1) to (b9).

  FIG. 54 (b8) is an effect example in the case where the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed in a lost result mode (temporary stop and main stop). Here, as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, the loss result mode (“767”) is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is lost. Character information ("sorry") is displayed.

Next, FIG. 55 will be described.
FIG. 55A is a timing chart when the music preview patterns 26 to 28 are executed. Note that the execution timings of the various effects performed in the music preview patterns 26 to 28 are the same as the timings of the various effects performed in the music preview patterns 17 to 25 shown in FIG. Omitted.

  FIG. 55 (b) is a diagram illustrating an effect example by the music notice pattern 26. Note that the production example by the music preview pattern 28 is similar to the production example by the music preview pattern 20 shown in FIG. 53 except that the expectation level (reliability) that is a big hit is different, so only the different parts will be described. .

  FIG. 55 (b4) is an example of the production of the second music production. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music B is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music B. To produce a full screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from “Music A” to “A → B”).

  FIG. 55 (b6) is an example of the production of the third music effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the song C is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the song C. To produce a full screen. Further, the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 updates the display of history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect (change from “A → B” to “A → B → C”). Is done.

  FIG. 55 (b7) is an example of the effect of the present reach sign effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 displays thick character information (“Yoshi! Do you!”) That suggests development in the development suggestion image G3. Specifically, in order to increase the expectation of jackpots, the text information ("Yoshisha! Yaruzo") is made bold, but the display mode can be changed by changing the text color or the text background. That's fine.

  FIG. 55 (b10) is an effect example when the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed in a jackpot result mode (temporary stop and main stop). Here, as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol 70 a, the big hit result mode (“777”) is stopped on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is big hit. Character information ("big hit") is displayed.

  As described above, in the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment, the number of songs output during execution of the music preview effect (the type of music, the higher the expectation that a big hit game (special game state) will occur). The number of songs that are output during execution of the music preview effect (specific effect) is higher when the expectation that a big hit game (special game state) will occur is higher. (Music type, number of outputs) may be reduced. Further, although the type of music and the number of outputs are listed as the number of music, only one of them may be used.

  In the case of a variation effect pattern in which the reach state does not occur, the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment is from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 70a until the effect symbol 70a temporarily stops temporarily. The music effect is performed in the meantime, but the music effect may be performed after the first temporary stop of the effect design 70a. In addition, a musical performance may be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 2 times) before the temporary stop of the effect symbol 70a, and the musical effect effect may be performed a predetermined number of times (1 to 2 times) after the temporary stop. .

  In addition, in the case of the reach variation effect pattern in which the reach state occurs, the music notice effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment is the music between the start of the change display of the effect symbol 70a and the occurrence of the reach state. Although the production is performed, the music production may be performed after the reach state occurs. Further, a music effect may be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 2 times) before the reach state occurs, and a music effect may be performed a predetermined number of times (1 to 2 times) after the reach state occurs.

  In addition, in the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment, the intro (introduction) part of the music A to C is output during the music effect, but the music is composed of a plurality of elements such as a melody part and a chorus part. If configured, the melody part may be used for the musical performance, or the chorus part may be used. Further, the types of music output during the music production are not limited to the three types A to C, and may be more or less. In addition, although the music production is performed intermittently, it may be performed continuously.

  Moreover, although the music notice effect (specific effect) of this embodiment is comprised by the combination of the output and display effect of a music, it is good also as only the output of a music. Further, in order to make it easier for the player to grasp the degree of expectation of entering the special gaming state, the history information of the music output during the music preview effect is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. The image may be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, or not displayed on either the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. May be.

  In addition, during the execution and / or non-execution of the music notice effect (specific effect), an explanation effect that explains what the music notice effect is like may be executed. Specifically, “the expectation that the jackpot will change depends on the number of songs to be output (type of song) will change”, and “the song preview will have a jackpot as the number of songs to be output (type of song) increases. Character information such as “It is highly possible” may be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71.

(Step-up notice mode determination table)
FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a step-up notice mode determination table that is referred to when a step-up notice pattern is determined in the step-up notice pattern determination process in step S1412-18. Specifically, FIG. 56A is a diagram showing a step-up notice mode determination table for lose, and FIG. 56B is a diagram showing a step-up notice mode determination table for jackpot.

  The step-up notice effect changes (changes) the step effect image displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 in a plurality of stages. ) To provide a notice effect for notifying that a predetermined specific effect will be executed. Further, the specific effect is an effect that expects to be a big hit (suddenly probable change), and can be paraphrased as an acquisition challenge effect for acquiring a (big hit) suddenly probable change.

  The lost step-up notice mode determination table in FIG. 56 (a) and the jackpot step-up notice mode determination table in FIG. 56 (b) have a notice of change that is obtained when the step-up notice pattern is determined. The selection rate based on the random number for mode determination is associated with the type of step-up notice pattern. The types of step-up notice effects are broadly classified into three types, step-up notice effects 1 to step-up notice effects 3, and step-up notice patterns in which branch numbers are assigned to the step-up notice effects 1 to 3. Is set more than once.

  The step-up notice effect 1 is the expectation level that the character image to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is executed (acquired challenge effect). This is a notice effect that changes stepwise (continuously or intermittently) according to the expectation level (reliability) or suddenly promising big hit, and the maximum (final) number of steps (number of steps) is “3”. Is set to The execution of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is determined when the third step effect (stage effect) corresponding to the maximum number of steps “3” is started.

  The step-up notice effect 2 is an expectation level (specific challenge effect) that a character image to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is executed (acquired challenge effect). (Reliability) or a sudden announcement change that changes step by step (continuous or intermittent) according to the expectation (reliability) that will be a big chance big hit, the maximum number of steps (number of steps) is set to "4" ing. Even if the fourth step effect (stage effect) corresponding to the maximum number of steps “4” is started, the execution of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is not confirmed unless the fourth step effect is executed to the end. Is set to

  The step-up notice effect 3 is a degree of expectation that a specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is executed on a telop image to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. (Reliability) or a notice effect that changes stepwise (continuously or intermittently) according to the expectation (reliability) that becomes a sudden probability change big hit, and the maximum number of steps (number of steps) is set to "3" ing. Even if the third step effect (stage effect) corresponding to the maximum number of steps “3” is started, the execution of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is not confirmed unless the third step effect is executed to the end. Is set to

  In the following description, the word “step up” may be expressed as “SU”. That is, the step-up notice effect may be expressed as an SU notice effect, the step-up notice mode determination table may be expressed as an SU notice mode determination table, and the step-up notice pattern may be expressed as an SU notice pattern.

  The “SU notice pattern 1-1” is a first image in which the character image G1 corresponding to step 1 of the SU notice effect 1 is gradually drawn on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect for executing a step effect.

  The “SU notice pattern 1-2” displays the character image G2 corresponding to step 2 of the SU notice effect 1 after executing the first step effect of the SU notice effect 1 during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect for executing a second step effect that is gradually drawn on the device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  The “SU notice pattern 1-3” is a character image G3 corresponding to step 3 of the SU notice effect 1 after executing the first step effect and the second step effect of the SU notice effect 1 during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. Is gradually drawn on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and after drawing the character image G3 in step 3, the character image G4 (character image G1) indicating that the third step effect has been executed to the end. This is a notice effect for executing the third step effect for displaying images of -3.

  The “SU notice pattern 2-1” is a first step in which the character image A corresponding to step 1 of the SU notice effect 2 gradually appears on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. It is a notice effect that performs the effect.

  “SU notice pattern 2-2” is a first image display of character image B corresponding to step 2 of SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect of SU notice effect 2 during the dynamic display of effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect for executing the first step effect that gradually appears on the device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  The “SU notice pattern 2-3” is a character image C corresponding to step 3 of the SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect and the second step effect of the SU notice effect 2 during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. Is a notice effect for executing a third step effect that gradually appears on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  The “SU notice effect 2-4” is executed after the first step effect, the second step effect, and the third step effect of the SU notice effect 2 are executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. The corresponding character image D gradually appears on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and is a notice effect for executing the fourth step effect A that ends without the character image D appearing completely.

  The “SU notice effect 2-5” is executed in step 4 of the SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect, the second step effect, and the third step effect of the SU notice effect 2 during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect that causes the corresponding character image D to gradually appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 to execute the fourth step effect B in which the character image D appears completely.

  “SU notice pattern 3-1” is a first step in which the telop image A corresponding to step 1 of the SU notice effect 3 is gradually displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. It is a notice effect that performs the effect.

  The “SU notice pattern 3-2” displays the first image of the telop image B corresponding to step 2 of the SU notice effect 3 after executing the first step effect of the SU notice effect 3 during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect for executing a second step effect that gradually appears on the device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  The “SU notice pattern 3-3” is a telop image C corresponding to step 3 of the SU notice effect 3 after executing the first step effect and the second step effect of the SU notice effect 3 during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. Is displayed in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 gradually, and the third step effect A is executed in which the telop image C ends without completely appearing.

  The “SU notice effect 3-4” is executed after the first step effect, the second step effect, and the third step effect of the SU notice effect 3 are executed during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a. This is a notice effect that causes the corresponding telop image D to gradually appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 to execute the third step effect A in which the telop image D appears completely.

  As the first feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 56, when the number of executed step effects is larger (3 or 4), the number of executed step effects is smaller (1 or 2). The expectation that the specific performance (acquired challenge performance) is executed is higher than that. Thereby, the player becomes interested in the number of step effects to be executed, and the interest related to the step-up notice effect and the interest of the game are improved.

  As a second feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 56, the expectation (reliability) that suddenly becomes a probable big hit in the order of step-up notice effect 1 <step-up notice effect 2 <step-up notice effect 3 is high. The point becomes. Thereby, the player becomes interested in the type of the step-up notice effect to be executed, and the interest related to the step-up notice effect and the interest of the game are improved.

  The third feature of the step-up notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 56 is that the start timing is delayed in the order of step-up notice effect 1 <step-up notice effect 2 <step-up notice effect 3 (the start timing is different). It is done. As a result, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the player is expected to start the step-up notice effect. In addition, since the type of step-up notice effect executed depending on the start time of the step-up notice effect can be estimated, the interest of the game is improved. The start timing of the step-up notice effects 1 to 3 may be the same.

  As the fourth feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 56, step-up notice effects (SU notice effect 1 and SU notice effect 3) in which the final step (final stage) is set to “3”, and the final step The step-up notice effect (SU notice effect 2) in which (final stage) is set to “4” is set. Thereby, the number of steps in which the player has the most expectation for the development to the specific effect changes depending on the type of the step-up notification effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the step-up notification effect.

(Example of step-up notice effect)
57 to 59 are diagrams showing a timing chart of a step-up notice effect and an example effect. Specifically, FIG. 57 is a diagram showing step-up notice effect 1, FIG. 58 is a diagram showing step-up notice effect 2, and FIG. 59 is a diagram showing step-up notice effect 3.

First, FIG. 57 will be described.
FIG. 57A is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 1-1.
When the display of variation of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing of T0, the first step effect of the SU notice effect 1 is started at the timing of T1 (20th frame), and the first step effect is ended at the timing of T2, the T3 The effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T4.

FIG. 57B is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 1-2.
Variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, and the first step effect is started at the timing T1. Then, the second step effect of the SU notice effect 1 is started at the timing T2, and when the second step effect is ended at the timing T5, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing T6, and the effect symbol is reached by the timing T7. 70a is stopped.

FIG. 57 (c) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 1-3.
The variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, the first step effect is started at the timing T1, and the second step effect is started at the timing T2. Then, the third step effect (final step effect) of the SU notice effect 1 is started at the timing of T5, the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is started at the timing of T8 overlapping with the final stage part of the third step effect, When the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, the specific effect is ended at the timing T10, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing T11.

FIG. 57 (d) is a diagram showing an example of effect by the SU notice pattern 1-3.
FIG. 57 (d1) is an effect example immediately before the end of the first step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed in a state where all the character images G1 corresponding to step 1 are drawn, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 1. A character image M1 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 1-1, the first step effect ends without drawing all the character images G1.

  FIG. 57 (d2) is an effect example immediately before the end of the second step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed in a state where all the character images G2 corresponding to step 2 are drawn, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates step 2. A character image M2 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 1-2, the second step effect ends without drawing all the character images G2.

  FIG. 57 (d3) is an effect example in the middle of the third step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed in a state where all the character images G3 corresponding to step 3 are drawn, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates step 3. A character image M3 is displayed.

  FIG. 57 (d4) is an example of the effect immediately before the end of the third step effect (the end part). Here, the character image G4 indicating that the third step effect has been executed to the end is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the player is congratulated on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Character information M4 (“I did it”) is displayed. Although illustration is omitted in order to avoid difficulty in understanding the appearance, the first image is displayed from the timing of T8 when the end part of the third step effect overlaps with the early part of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect). The device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed so that the introduction image G5 of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) gradually appears on the front side of the character image G4.

  FIG. 57 (d5) is an example of an effect immediately after the start of a specific effect (acquired challenge effect). Here, the introductory image G5 of the specific effect is completely displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and character information M5 ("" indicating that the specific effect is being displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. "Acquiring Challenge") is displayed.

  FIG. 57 (d6) shows an example of an effect in the middle of a specific effect (acquired challenge effect). Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 displays an image in which an enemy and a friend character start a battle, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates character information indicating that a specific effect is being performed. M5 (“Acquiring Challenge”) is displayed.

  FIG. 57 (d7) is an example of an effect immediately before the end of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect). Here, as a result of the battle between the two characters performed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, an image of the victory of the ally character is displayed and displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Character information M5 ("acquiring challenge") indicating that the specific effect is being performed is displayed.

  FIG. 57 (d8) shows an example of the effect after the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is completed. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 displays an image indicating that a sudden probability change (big hit) has been acquired, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 displays character information (“ "You did it!") Is displayed. Further, in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the combination of the effect symbols 70a that become the big hit result mode is stopped and displayed (mainly stopped) in accordance with the timing of stopping the variation of the special symbols. Here, the combination of the production symbols 70a that will be the jackpot result mode is stopped (present stop), but if the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the combination of the production symbols 70a that will be the loss result mode is stopped. It will be displayed (this stop).

  Note that the step-up notice effect 1 shown in FIG. 57 is characterized by the fact that the transition to the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is confirmed when the third step effect (final step) is started. Step effect time <second step effect time> Third step effect time can be mentioned. By doing so, it becomes possible to increase the expectation whether or not the player will develop to the third step effect at the time of the second step effect (in the middle of the step-up notice effect) when the player has little expectation. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the step-up notice effect 1 of the present embodiment, the first step effect time is set to the third step effect time. On the contrary, the first step effect time is set to the third step effect time. Also good. If it does in this way, it will become easy to raise a player's expectation at the time of the 1st step production.

Next, FIG. 58 will be described.
FIG. 58A is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-1.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing of T0, the first step effect of the SU notice effect 2 is started at the timing of T1 (30th frame), and the first step effect is ended at the timing of T2, the T3 The effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T4.

FIG. 58B is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-2.
Variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, and the first step effect is started at the timing T1. And the 2nd step production of SU notice production 2 is started at the timing of T2. Thereafter, when the second step effect is finished at the timing of T4, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T6, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T7.

FIG. 58C is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-3.
The variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, the first step effect is started at the timing T1, the second step effect is started at the timing T2, and the third step of the SU notice effect 2 is started at the timing T4. Start production. Thereafter, when the third step effect is finished at the timing of T5, when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T6, the effect symbol 70a is permanently stopped by the timing of T7.

FIG. 58D is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-4.
The variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, the first step effect is started at the timing T1, the second step effect is started at the timing T2, and the third step effect is started at the timing T4. Then, the fourth step effect A (final step effect: incomplete) of the SU notice effect 3 is started at the timing of T5. Thereafter, the fourth step effect A is ended halfway at the timing T7, and when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing T9, the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing T10.

FIG. 58 (e) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-5.
The change display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, the first step effect is started at the timing T1, the second step effect is started at the timing T2, and the third step effect is started at the timing T4. The fourth step effect B (final step effect: completion) is started at the timing of T5. After that, when the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is started at the timing of T8 and the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T11, the specific effect is ended at the timing of T12, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T13. To do.

FIG. 58 (f) is a diagram showing an example effect produced by the SU notice pattern 2-5.
FIG. 58 (f1) is an effect example immediately before the end of the first step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed with all the character images G1 corresponding to step 1 appearing, and the second image display device (sub-liquid crystal) 71 is a character indicating step 1 Information M1 is displayed. Note that, in the case of the SU notice pattern 2-1, the first step effect ends without all the character images G1 appearing.

  FIG. 58 (f2) is an effect example immediately before the end of the second step effect. Here, the character image G2 corresponding to step 2 appears on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in a state where all characters appear, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 2 Information M2 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 2-2, the character image G2 does not appear all and the second step effect ends.

  FIG. 58 (f3) is an effect example immediately before the end of the third step effect. Here, the character image G3 corresponding to step 3 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in a state where all characters appear, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 3 Information M3 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 2-3, the character image G3 does not all appear and the third step effect ends.

  FIG. 58 (f4) is an effect example immediately before the end of the fourth step effect. Here, the character image G4 corresponding to step 4 appears on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in a state where all characters appear, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 4 Information M4 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 2-4, the character image G4 does not all appear and the third step effect ends.

  58 (f5) to (f8) have the same production flow as FIGS. 57 (d5) to (d8), and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here. However, in FIG. 58 (f8), FIG. In the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the combination of the production symbols 70a that become the jackpot result mode (or the lost result mode) is stopped and displayed (main stop) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. Will be. In addition, the content of the specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) when passing through the step-up notice effect 1 and the specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) when passing through the step-up notice effect 2 may be different. The type of specific effect to be executed each time is executed may be determined by lottery.

  As a feature of step-up notice effect 2 shown in FIG. 58, the first step effect is caused by the fact that the transition to the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is not confirmed unless the fourth step effect (final step) is completed. The point is that time <second step effect time <third step effect time <fourth step effect time. By doing so, the player's expectation and frustration can be effectively given by the performance difference from the step-up notice effect 1 (whether or not the transition to the specific effect is confirmed by the execution of the final step effect). Can expect synergistic effects.

  In the step-up notice effect 2, the third step effect time is less than the effect time of the fourth step effect A. However, since the character image G4 is not completely displayed for the fourth step effect A, the third step effect A is not completed. It is good also as step production time> production time of the 4th step production A. In addition, the time for all step effects may be the same, or the effect time for all step effects may be longer than when the effect is not completed.

Next, FIG. 59 will be described.
FIG. 59A is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 3-1.
When the display of variation of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing of T0, the first step effect of the SU notice effect 3 is started at the timing of T1 (40th frame), and the first step effect is ended at the timing of T2. The effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T4.

FIG. 59B is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 3-2.
Variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, and the first step effect is started at the timing T1. Then, the second step effect of the SU notice effect 3 is started at the timing T2. Thereafter, when the second step effect ends at the timing of T5, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T6, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T7.

FIG. 59C is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 3-3.
The variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0, the first step effect is started at the timing T1, the second step effect is started at the timing T2, and the third step of the SU notice effect 2 is started at the timing T5. Production A (final step production: incomplete) is started. Thereafter, when the third step effect A is finished at the timing T6 and the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped, the effect symbol 70a is actually stopped by the timing T7.

FIG. 59D is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 3-4.
The variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing of T0, the first step effect is started at the timing of T1, the second step effect is started at the timing of T2, and the third step effect B (final step) is started at the timing of T5. Production: Complete). After that, when the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is started at the timing of T8 and the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T9, the specific effect is ended at the timing of T10, and the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T11. To do.

FIG. 59 (e) is a diagram showing an example effect produced by the SU notice pattern 3-4.
FIG. 59 (e1) is an effect example immediately before the end of the first step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed with all the telop images G1 corresponding to step 1 appearing, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 1 Information M1 is displayed. Note that in the case of the SU notice pattern 3-1, the first step effect ends without the appearance of all the telop images G1.

  FIG. 59 (e2) is an effect example immediately before the end of the second step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed with all the telop images G2 corresponding to step 2 appearing, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 2 Information M2 is displayed. Note that in the case of the SU notice pattern 3-2, the second step effect ends without the telop image G2 appearing all.

  FIG. 59 (e3) is an effect example immediately before the end of the third step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed with all the telop images G3 corresponding to step 3 appearing, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 3 Information M3 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 3-3, the telop image G3 does not appear all, and the third step effect ends.

  FIG. 59 (e4) is an effect example immediately before the end of the third step effect. Here, the character image G4 indicating that the third step effect has been executed to the end is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the player is congratulated on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Character information M4 (“I did it”) is displayed.

  59 (e5) to (e8) have the same production flow as FIGS. 57 (d5) to (d8) and FIGS. 58 (f5) to (f8), and detailed description thereof is omitted here. In 59 (e8), as in FIG. 57 (d8) and FIG. 58 (e8), in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the jackpot result mode (or the loss result) in accordance with the timing of the special symbol fluctuation stop. The combination of the production symbols 70a to be (mode) is stopped (displayed). In addition, the content of the specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) when passing through the step-up notice effect 1 and the step-up notice effect 2 is different from the content of the specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) when passing through the step-up notice effect 3 Alternatively, the type of the specific effect to be executed every time the specific effect is executed may be determined by lottery.

  Note that the step-up notice effect 3 shown in FIG. 59 is characterized by the first step effect because the transition to the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is not confirmed unless the third step effect (final step) is completed. The point is that time <second step production time <third step production time. By doing so, the player's expectation and frustration can be effectively given by the performance difference from the step-up notice effect 1 (whether or not the transition to the specific effect is confirmed by the execution of the final step effect). Can expect synergistic effects.

  In the step-up notice effect 3 of the present embodiment, the second step effect time is less than the effect time of the third step effect A, but the character image G4 does not appear for the third step effect A and is incomplete. Therefore, it is good also as the production time of 2nd step production time> 3rd step production A. In addition, the time for all step effects may be the same, or the effect time for all step effects may be longer than when the effect is not completed.

  Further, as a feature of the step-up notice effects 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 57 to 59, a specific effect (acquired challenge effect) starts from the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol 70a regardless of which step-up notice effect is executed. The time until it is performed is the same (the 374th frame), and all the step effects (from the first step effect to the last step effect) are executed by then. Specifically, since the step-up notice effect 1 is determined to be shifted (executed) to the specific effect when the execution of the third step effect is started, at least a part of the third step effect by the 374th frame. Is executed. In the second step-up notice effect 2, since the transition (execution) to the specific effect is finalized when the fourth step effect B is executed until the end (completion), the fourth step effect B is the last by the 374th frame. It is executed until (completion). In the third step-up notice effect 3, since the transition (execution) to the specific effect is confirmed when the third step effect B is executed to the end (complete), the third step effect B is the last by the 374th frame. It is executed until (completion). That is, the player is notified (implied) that the transition to the specific effect has been confirmed before the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is started. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to perform different step-up notice effects with the same variation effect pattern, and it is possible to widen the selection range of step-up notice effects in one variation effect pattern.

(Modification of the first embodiment of the present invention)
60 to 63 are diagrams showing modifications of the first embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the performance control board 130 is provided with an RTC (real time clock) (not shown), and the execution mode of the music preview effect and the step-up notification effect is changed based on the date information acquired from the RTC. This is different from the first embodiment.

  First, a modified example of the notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the notice effect determination process in effect control unit 130m shown in FIG. Since the processing before step S1412-7 is the same as that in FIG. 45, the illustration is omitted here. Also, the same processing as in FIG. 44 has the same reference numeral.

  First, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the notice type is determined to be a music notice effect. If it is determined that the music preview effect has been determined (S1412-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-20. On the other hand, if it is determined that the music preview effect has not been determined (S1412-8: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-14.

  In step S1412-20, the sub CPU 130a acquires current date information from the RTC. Although the date information is directly acquired from the RTC here, the date information acquired from the RTC when the gaming machine 1 is turned on is stored in the sub RAM 130c, and the date information is acquired from the sub RAM 130c. You may do it.

  In step S1412-11, the sub CPU 130a preferentially executes the music notice effect based on the time-specific music selection table and the current date information shown in FIG. 61A (outputs the first music effect). Determine the type. Details of the time-dependent music selection table in FIG. 61 (a) will be described later.

  In step S1412-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. If it is determined that the game will be a big hit (S1412-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot will not be reached (S1412-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-12.

  In step S1412-10, the sub CPU 130a selects the loss music notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 61 (b). In step S1412-11, the sub CPU 130a selects the jackpot music shown in FIG. 61 (c). Select the notice mode determination table. Details of the music notice mode determination table in FIGS. 61B and 61C will be described later.

  In step S1412-12, the sub CPU 130a performs music notice pattern determination processing. Specifically, the fluctuation effect pattern and the random number value for determining the notice mode are acquired, the random effect value for determining the change effect pattern and the notice mode are determined, and the music notice mode determination selected in Step S1412-10 or Step S1412-11 is performed. The music is compared with the table, the music notice pattern (music notice form) is determined according to the selection rate set in the music notice mode determination table, and the determined music notice pattern is stored in the notice pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-22, the sub CPU 130a specifies a music preview pattern designating command corresponding to the priority music and music preview pattern information determined in step S1412-21, and stores the specified music preview pattern designating command in the sub RAM 130c. Set to send buffer. When this process ends, the current notice effect determination process ends.

  Note that the music preview pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process in step S1700. . Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 display the music preview effect corresponding to the music preview pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like are executed.

  In step S1412-14, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the notice type is determined to be the step-up notice effect. If it is determined that the step-up notice effect has been determined (S1412-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-23. On the other hand, if it is determined that the step-up notice effect has not been determined (S1412-14: No), the current notice effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S1412-23, the sub CPU 130a acquires the current date information from the RTC. Although the date information is directly acquired from the RTC here, the date information acquired from the RTC when the gaming machine 1 is turned on is stored in the sub RAM 130c, and the date information is acquired from the sub RAM 130c. You may do it.

  In step S1412-15, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1412-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot will not be reached (S1412-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-16.

  In step S1412-18, the sub CPU 130a selects the step-up notice mode determination table for losing shown in FIG. 62 (a). In step S1412-11, the sub CPU 130a selects the jackpot for jackpot shown in FIG. 62 (b). Select the step-up notice mode determination table. Details of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 62A and 62B will be described later.

  In step S1412-18, the sub CPU 130a performs step-up notice pattern determination processing. Specifically, the variable effect pattern and the date information are acquired, and the variable effect pattern, the date information, and the step-up notice mode determination table selected in step S1412-16 or step S1412-17 are collated. A step-up notice pattern (step-up notice mode) is determined, and the determined step-up notice pattern is stored in the notice pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-19, the sub CPU 130a identifies a step up notice pattern designation command corresponding to the determined step up notice pattern, and sets the identified step up notice pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current notice effect determination process ends.

  The step-up notice pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. The Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 perform a step-up notice effect corresponding to the step-up notice pattern designation command (variable effect pattern) on the first image display device (main liquid crystal). ) 70, the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like.

(Music selection table by time)
FIG. 61 (a) is a diagram showing a time-specific music selection table that is referred to when priority music is determined in step S1412-21. In the music selection table, a monthly period is associated with a priority music (notice music).

  When the date information is included in the period from January to April, the music A is selected as the priority music, and when the date information is included in the period from May to August, the music B is selected as the priority music. If the date information is included in the period from September to December, the song C is selected as the priority song.

(Music notice mode determination table)
61 (b) and 61 (c) are diagrams showing a music notice mode determination table in the first modification. Specifically, FIG. 61 (b) is a diagram showing a lost music notice mode determination table, and FIG. 61 (c) is a diagram showing a jackpot music notice mode determination table.

  61 (b) and 61 (c), the variation effect pattern, the selection rate based on the random number value for determining the notice mode acquired when the music notice effect is determined, and the type of the music notice pattern are associated with each other. Yes.

  Note that the contents of each effect defined by the notice contents (notice scenario) of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 61 (b) and 61 (c) are the same as those of the music notice effect of the first embodiment. The parts indicating the type of music are “Song L”, “Song M”, and “Song N”. These are variables, “Song L” indicates a priority song corresponding to the current date, “Song M” indicates a priority song corresponding to the next period of time corresponding to the current date, and “Song N” "" Indicates a priority song corresponding to the next time after the time corresponding to the current date.

  Therefore, as a feature of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 61 (b) and 61 (c), the type of music selected preferentially (first music effect) changes according to date information based on RTC. The point set to is mentioned. As a result, the effect mode of the music notice effect changes depending on the date information at that time, and the player is less likely to get tired of the music notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation of the gaming machine 1.

  62A and 62B are diagrams showing a step-up notice mode determination table in the first modification. Specifically, FIG. 62A is a diagram showing a step-up notice mode determination table for loss, and FIG. 62B is a diagram showing a step-up notice mode determination table for jackpot.

  62 (a) and 62 (b), the variation effect pattern, the monthly period, and the type of step-up notice pattern are associated with each other.

  Note that the contents of the effects defined by the notice contents (notice scenario) of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 62A and 62B are the same as the step-up notice effects of the first embodiment. However, it is different in that the date information is used instead of the selection rate based on the random number for determining the production mode.

  Therefore, the feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 62A and 62B is set so that the type of the step-up notice pattern selected by the date information based on the RTC changes. A point is mentioned. As a result, the presentation mode (selection mode) of the step-up notice effect changes depending on the date information (month, day) at that time, and the player becomes less tired of the step-up notice effect. It becomes possible to suppress. In addition, you may change according to a week or a day instead of changing the production | presentation aspect of a step-up notice effect according to the month.

  Note that the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) and the step-up notice effect may be selected in association with the date information of the RTC. Specifically, a plurality of specific effects (acquisition challenge effects) having different effect modes, such as specific effects 1 to 3, are set, and for example, for 1 to April, the specific effect 1 and the step-up notice effect 1 are selected. If the setting is made so that the specific effect 2 and the step-up notice effect 2 are selected from May to August, and the specific effect 3 and the step-up notice effect 3 are set to be selected from September to December. Good. Further, the type of specific effect and the type of step-up notice effect may be selected separately according to date information. For example, as the setting of the specific effect, it is set so that the specific effect 1 is selected in January to April, the specific effect 2 is set in May to August, and the specific effect 3 is set in September to December. Set to be selected. As the setting for the step-up notice effect, the step-up notice effect 1 is selected for 1, 4, 7, and October, and the step-up notice effect 2 is selected for 2, 5, 8, and November. It may be set so that step-up notice effect 3 is set in March, June, September, and December.

In the above-described embodiment, the three kinds of notice effects are a symbol notice effect, a music notice effect, and a step-up notice effect. However, the number may be less than or more than three.
Moreover, although the maximum number of times of the music production performed in the music preview production is set to 3 times, it may be less or more than 3 times.
Furthermore, although the maximum number of step effects executed in the step-up notice effect is four, it may be less or more than four.

  Moreover, although the difference in the maximum number of steps of the step-up notice effects 1 to 3 was set to one time, it may be more than once, and even in that case, a specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is executed. It may be configured to execute until the final step effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it set so that the execution time of each step notice in step-up notice effects 1-3 may be changed, such a time value setting is not restricted only to step-up notice effects. Instead, for example, the time value of the notice effect for each variable display of the continuous notice executed as a result of the pre-judgment process for preliminarily judging the judgment result of the jackpot lottery may be used.

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

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 Multi-purpose gate 45 1st starting opening 47 2nd starting opening 50 Extra prize opening 70 1st image display apparatus (main liquid crystal)
71 Second image display device (sub liquid crystal)
110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Discharge control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and capable of executing the special game based on the determination result,
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a variation effect for informing the result of the determination;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect accompanied by the output of the music during the execution of the variable effect,
The specific effect executing means is
During the execution of the variation effect in which the special game is executed and in the execution of the variation effect in which the special game is not executed, a case where a specific effect that outputs one piece of music is executed, and a plurality of pieces of music are output There are cases where a specific performance is performed,
Said than if the special game is not executed, who when the special game is executed is higher rate to perform a specific effect of outputting the plurality of music,
The specific effect of outputting the plurality of songs is
A first specific effect that ends after outputting the second music after outputting the first music;
A second specific effect that ends after outputting the second music after outputting the first music that was output first;
Including outputting the second music after outputting the first music, and then outputting the third music and then ending after outputting the third music ,
The first than when the specific effect has been performed, who when the second specific effect was executed, expectation that the special game is executed rather high,
A gaming machine in which the degree of expectation that the special game is executed is higher when the third specific effect is executed than when the second specific effect is executed .