JP6469792B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a gaming machine that suggests the end of production and maintains the moderation of the game progress and can improve the gaming interest. A first mode in which a variable display of symbols in a plurality of columns performed in accordance with a result of determination as to whether or not to execute a special game is performed in a state where it is difficult to transmit or visually recognize, and a first mode after the first mode It controls by the 2nd mode performed in the state which is easier to visually recognize. In this control, the second mode can be controlled by a first display (temporary stop) in which a plurality of rows of symbols can be changed, and a second display (main stop) in which a plurality of rows of symbols cannot be changed. In at least a part of the case of shifting from the 1st display to the 2nd display, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect that suggests the shift to the 2nd display, and it is determined that the special game is to be executed and not to be executed. The execution rate of the suggestion effect differs depending on the case. [Selection] Figure 48

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of rows of symbols in accordance with the result of determination as to whether or not to execute a special game.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, when a start condition is established, whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed is determined, and a variation mode is determined based on a result of the determination. Then, after varying the plurality of lines of the design symbols according to the variation mode, a variation effect is executed in which the stop mode is stopped in a stop mode that suggests the result of the determination of success / failure.

  In this type of gaming machine, the start condition is established when the game ball passes through the start port. In general, the right to establish the start condition later (that is, the right to determine whether or not) is reserved during execution of the variable performance. In the situation where there is a hold, if a multi-row effect design is stopped (the change effect is ended), immediately after that, the start condition is established according to the held right and a determination is made. Then, the variation of the effect symbols of a plurality of rows (variation effect) is started.

  In addition, in the variable effect, before the actual stop of the multiple rows of effect symbols, a model that temporarily stops in a predetermined mode (for example, stops in a swinging state) and then stops the predetermined mode as a stop mode, Furthermore, a model (for example, Patent Document 1) in which a development effect can be executed by temporarily changing a plurality of rows of effect symbols and then changing them again without stopping them has been put into practical use.

JP 2017-51663 A

In conventional gaming machines, it may be difficult to understand the end of the variation effect, which is an obstacle to improving the progress of the game and improving the game entertainment.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that suggests the end of the production, maintains the moderation of the game progress, and can improve the gaming interest.

The first invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game) based on the establishment of the start condition, and changes in a plurality of rows of symbols according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the plurality of rows of symbols are transmitted or visually confirmed. A first mode that displays in a difficult state (for example, display at high speed fluctuation), and a second column that displays the symbols in the plurality of columns in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. Display control means for controlling the variable display according to two modes (for example, three symbols are displayed together), and the display control means is configured to change the second mode into a pattern in which the symbols of the plurality of columns can be changed. 1 display (for example, 3 symbols Displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and a second display (for example, displaying all three symbols in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) that disables the change of the symbols in the plurality of rows. A suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, display of three symbols) that is controllable and suggests a transition to the second display in at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display Is temporarily changeable), and each row of symbols in the plurality of columns is identified by an identification unit (for example, a symbol body) composed of letters or numbers, and a decoration unit (for example, a character or A first display mode indicating that the plurality of columns of symbols are determined to execute the special game in the second mode. (Hit display mode) and the above Regardless of the second display mode (losing display mode) indicating that it is determined that another game is not executed, the display mode of the decorative portion of the symbol is changed to a predetermined mode (for example, the symbol frame is be feasible by usual changes from embodiment), the in the case where it is determined not to perform as if it is determined to execute the special game by determining, in conjunction with the execution rate of the suggested effect is different, the suggested When an effect is executed, an effect mode in which the display mode of the decorative portion of the symbol changes to a predetermined mode (for example, the decoration (color, etc.) in the symbol frame changes and the symbol frame shines) is different. It shall be the.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the display control means performs the second display from the first display (start of the first display) when executing the suggestion effect (the second display). ) (Corresponding to the execution period (temporary stop time) of the first display)) and the first effect when the suggestive effect is not executed. A gaming machine characterized in that a second time (for example, TB shown in FIG. 61 (2)) from the first display to the second display is made different.

  According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, when the display control unit executes the suggestion effect, the display control unit executes the suggestion effect from the first display (start of the first display). Than the third time (for example, TA1 shown in FIG. 61 (1)), the fourth time from the suggestion effect (when the suggestion effect is executed) until the second display is performed (shift to the second display). A gaming machine characterized in that (for example, TA2 shown in FIG. 61 (1)) is shortened (longer in some cases).

  In a fourth aspect based on any one of the first to third aspects, the display control means executes the suggestion effect from the first display (start of the first display) when executing the suggestion effect. The second display is performed from the first display (start of the first display) when the suggestion effect is not executed (for example, TA1 shown in FIG. 61 (1)) until the third time until the second display (the second display). A second time (for example, TB shown in FIG. 61 (2)) of the first display (equivalent to the execution period (temporary stop time) of the first display)). .

  According to the present invention, the end of the production can be suggested, the moderation of the game progress can be maintained, and the game interest can be improved.

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 the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination information 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 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 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 small hit game 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 normal electric accessory control 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 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 command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon last display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode update process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for hold icons. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1 step | paragraph change pattern determination table for the said fluctuation | variation icons. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2-4 step change pattern determination table for the said fluctuation | variation icons. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that a holding | maintenance icon changes with a normal change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that a holding | maintenance icon changes with a design action change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that a holding | maintenance icon changes with an accessory movement change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which the said fluctuation | variation icon changes with a normal change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in which the said fluctuation | variation icon changes with a character action change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation in which the said fluctuation | variation icon changes with an accessory operation | movement change pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the kind of effect design, and a stop mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the production content determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an effect design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display containing the resurrection suggestion effect of an effect design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display containing the promotion suggestion effect of an effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display containing the promotion suggestion effect of an effect symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart which shows the display of an effect design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display containing the stop suggestion effect of an effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display containing another stop suggestion effect of an effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display containing another stop suggestion effect of an effect design. It is a figure which shows an example of the classification | category of the last predetermined aspect of effect design. It is a figure which shows an example of the classification | category of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the modification of an effect content determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the classification | category of temporary stop time of an effect design. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time regarding temporary stop of an effect design. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time regarding temporary stop of an effect design. It is a figure which shows another modification of an effect content determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding the losing eyes without reach (chance eyes). It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding prior production.

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

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of 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 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (normally) A cross key 36 that can be pressed in four directions is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. Further, the frame illumination device 34b is configured to provide lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

  The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4). In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. The game ball has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and then falls freely in the game area 6 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning ports (general winning port 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting port 14, second starting port 15, first grand winning port 16, second large winning port. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31. On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12 through which game balls can be entered (winning), and these general winning ports 12 are provided with general winning port detection switches 12a. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region in which a game ball can enter (enter) are provided in a region below the center of the game region 6.

  The second starting port 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and a closing mode in which the starting movable piece 15b stands upright and restricts the entry of game balls into the second starting port 15, The movable piece 15b is controlled to move to an open mode in which the game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 15 by falling forward. At this time, when the second starting port 15 is controlled in the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when it is in the closed mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased compared to the open mode.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a “hit lottery (hit determination)” described later is acquired. .

  In addition, when the first starting port detection switch 14a or the second starting port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value value for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value are referred to as special symbol determination information.

  Further, even when a game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the same as when the general winning port detection switch 12a detects the winning of the game ball, Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out. It should be noted that the number of winning balls when the first starting port detection switch 14a detects the entering of a game ball is different from the number of winning balls when the second starting port detecting switch 15a detects the entering of a game ball. (For example, three and one).

  Further, in the left and right areas of the game area 6, normal symbol gates 13 constituting normal areas through which game balls can pass are provided.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, and acquires a normal symbol determination random number value for performing “winning lottery” described later.

  In addition, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passing of the game ball, in addition to the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol stop random number value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol A random time value for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired. In addition, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random value for stoppage of the normal diagram, and the random number value for normal time are referred to as the general symbol determination information.

  Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes the normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 through which the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second grand prize winning port 17 capable of balling is also provided.

  For this reason, if the operation handle 3 is rotated largely and the game ball is not a game ball that has been launched with a strong force (so-called right-handed), the game ball is won in the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17. It is configured not to.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  In the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  This image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying a lottery lottery result in the variation effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and combinations of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777). ) Is stopped. As a result, the jackpot is notified as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than the specific performance symbol 38 (for example, 289) is stopped and displayed, so that a loss is reported as the jackpot lottery result.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol variation display described later, and a special later described after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. A fluctuating effect that stops and displays in accordance with the stop display of the symbol is executed. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 38 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 31, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) of the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball has entered the first start port 14 is not executed (not yet determined). Of the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of special figure determination information of (determination) and the special figure determination information acquired when detecting the entry of a game ball into the second start port 15 A hold icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (not determined), 31b and the fluctuation icon display area 31c for displaying information corresponding to the special figure determination information for which the current fluctuation display (fluctuation effect) is being executed are provided. Note that the hold icon display areas 31a and 31b correspond to a first display area, and the change icon display area corresponds to a second display area. In the following description, the icons displayed in the hold icon display areas 31a and 31b are referred to as “hold icon (special figure determination information for which the big hit determination has not been executed and corresponds to hold information)”, and the variable icon display area. The icon displayed on the screen is referred to as “the fluctuation icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the fluctuation display (variation effect) is being executed and corresponds to the execution information)”.

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It has been.

  In addition, a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and the upper part of the decorative member 7 imitates a “signboard” of the title of the gaming machine. A first decoration member 33a (production effect) is provided, and a second decoration member 33b (production effect) imitating a “sword” is provided on the right side of the decoration member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the first decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the image display device 31. Can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, can be tilted to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and can be moved to the front surface of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b includes a sheath portion 33b1 that imitates a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 that is housed in the sheath, and the blade portion is driven by the board drive device 33 to move in the vertical direction. be able to.

  Note that a liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b, and at least one of the reserved icon display area and the variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. One of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b may be provided with a reserved icon display area, and the other may be provided with the variable icon display area.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery of a jackpot lottery (a jackpot determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14 The result (judgment result) is notified by causing the first special symbol to be variably displayed over a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like.

  The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (hit determination) performed when the game ball enters the second start port 15 as the second special symbol. A special symbol of a type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed after being variably displayed over a predetermined time, and the function is the same as that of the first special symbol display device 20.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and / or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, “7” may be stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” may be stopped and displayed when the player is lost.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process of determining whether the value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” (big hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” means that a big hit game (advantageous to the player) in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. It means that it has acquired the right to execute a special game. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize. The jackpot game includes a plurality of types of jackpot games, which will be described later in detail.

  In addition, even if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, such as during the change display of special symbols or during a big hit game (special game), if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, it is constant. Under these conditions, the right to win the jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when a game ball enters the first start opening 14 is stored as a first hold, up to four pieces, and the game ball enters the second start opening 15. The special figure determination information acquired at the time of balling is stored as a second hold with a limit of 4 pieces. The first special symbol hold number (U1) which is the number of the first hold and the second special symbol hold number (U2) which is the number of the second hold are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold, respectively. Displayed on the display 24.

  When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. When there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. Also, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of second hold on hold as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 has a lottery result (determination) of the winning lottery (winning determination) performed when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Result) is displayed by variably displaying the normal symbol over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members constituted by LEDs or the like. Has been.

  Here, “winning lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is a process for determining whether or not (hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute the auxiliary game is acquired in the winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. In the “auxiliary game”, the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time. That is, the “auxiliary game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the second start port 15 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the ball. This auxiliary game is provided with a plurality of types of auxiliary games, which will be described later in detail.

  Also, as with special symbols, even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during normal symbol fluctuation display or auxiliary game, if a winning lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, The right to win a lottery is held.

  More specifically, the common figure determination information acquired when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold, up to four. The number of normal symbols on hold (G), which is the number of third holds, is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a power plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch are provided on the power board 140.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid 16c. Etc. are driven to control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140. Communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication is configured such that data can be communicated in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  In the main control input port, a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having passed through the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. A gate detection switch 13a that performs a first start port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a second start port that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 15. Detecting switch 15a, second large winning hole detecting switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 16, and second large ball detecting detecting that a game ball has entered the second large winning hole 17. A winning opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a normal symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of special symbols held, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of normal symbols held A display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends Time setting data table (see FIG. 7), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening opening / closing door, the special winning opening open mode table (see FIG. 9), special symbols The main ROM 110b stores a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining a variation pattern, a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table (see FIG. 11), a hit determination table (see FIG. 12) referred to in the lottery drawing, and the like. . Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 110c, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol storage area, Symbol holding number (U1) storage area, second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, first special symbol determination random value storage area, second special symbol determination random value storage area, round game number (R) storage Area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of balls entered in the big prize opening (C), start / release number counter, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, short time (J) counter, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop common figure data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer Counter, starting an open timer counter, start closing timer counter, a variety of timer counter such as start-up interval timer counter is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during game and standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and image control that performs image display control in the image display device 31. A control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, and the like in the panel driving device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally, and the effect control board 120 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board Effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect is determined. Then, by transmitting the determined effect data to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, control for executing the variation effect is performed.

  The sub ROM 120b stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. Specifically, an icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 35) for determining the final icon display mode, and a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 36) for determining a scenario for changing the icon display mode. ), A change pattern determination table for a hold icon for determining a change pattern for changing the hold icon (see FIG. 38), a one-step change pattern for the change icon for determining the change pattern for changing the change icon A determination table (see FIG. 39), a 2-4 step change pattern determination table (see FIG. 40) for the variation icon, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and performs image display control on the image display device 31 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots). Is absorbed as the image display device 31, and the difference in resolution between when the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device is connected as the image display device 31 is absorbed.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP 159”). Yes.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and transmits this display list to the VDP 159. By doing so, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31 is given.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data An animation pattern for displaying, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation, and stores a combination of animation scene information of an image corresponding to the effect data, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read in units of image data by the VDP 159, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 151 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 crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159 and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 159 to control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31, and the like. .

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

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

  The VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 151 in a “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the VDP 159 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the board drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided in the game board 2 are driven.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various types of production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on / off.

  The frame control board 180 controls the effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on LEDs and the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Furthermore, when the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that performs payout control of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that performs the launch control of the game ball.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The payout control board 130 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer that includes a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to obtain a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c is the payout CPU 131a.
It functions as a work area for data during the operation processing.

  In the firing control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b are connected to the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4 a to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one piece is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state regarding the starter movable piece 15b included in the second starting port 15. “Time-short game state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states relating to the startable movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) The case of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”;
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary 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”. Will be referred to as the “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 A gaming state set low as / 300. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as 1/60, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  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, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “time-short” in the winning lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. It means a gaming state that is set longer than the “gaming state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non-short-time” in the winning lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. The game state is set to be shorter than the “game state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short game state”, for example, the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is, for example, 3 seconds. Furthermore, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Is set. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 15 and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. ing. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of winning the lottery is advantageous.

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table associates the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and determines whether the jackpot is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random number value. It is determined whether it is “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. . On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, ten special symbol determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. Further, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol determination random number value is “50”, “100” regardless of whether the game state is the low probability game state or the high probability game state. , “150” is determined to be “small hit” when the three random numbers for special symbol determination. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low-probability gaming state is 1/300, and is determined to be a big hit in the high-probability gaming state. The probability is 5 times up to 1/60. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/200 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a lottery lottery result. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in case of a loss, and FIG. 6 (b) is a special symbol stop symbol in case of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a symbol for stoppage of a special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the symbol determination table in the loss, the special symbol display device type and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. It should be noted that a random symbol value for losing symbols may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in association with a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random numbers for losing symbols may be associated with each other.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won), a first start port 14 or a second start port 15. A jackpot symbol random number value acquired when a game ball enters and a special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the symbol determination table for the small hit also has a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won) and a game in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The random number value for a small hit symbol acquired when the ball enters the ball is associated with a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the jackpot symbol, and the like.

  Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information on 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 will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game. Therefore, in the special symbol column in FIG. 6B, an explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the big hit game end setting data table, the special symbol stop special data, the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), and the probability game The state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

  Furthermore, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to change the short-time number (J).

  For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are stored in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short time gaming flag and the short time number of times (J). If the game state information (00H) shown is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information (02H, 03H or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the short-time number (J) is set to 80 times. Set to.

  Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small win game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening release mode table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, special symbol stop special feature data and special winning opening opening manner table are associated with the special electric accessory operating manner determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening mode table. Conditions are determined.

  Specifically, FIG. 9 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and It consists of a fourth jackpot table. FIG. 9B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening release determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big hit game. The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of times of opening (K), opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game is associated with the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It has been.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth jackpot game is executed based on the four jackpot table, and the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that is released until However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is operated, and the second big prize opening 17 is moved a plurality of times for one round (K = 3). The second big hit game can be executed (the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), one round of the game ends. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

  The data for the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9A is set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games (R) is set larger than that for the third jackpot table. Is different. For this reason, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b is operated to move the first big winning prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice). The fourth big hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the fourth big hit game ends.

  According to the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B, the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. Can be released. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, four types of “big hit games” from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game and one type of “small hit game” are provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  Since the first jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the jackpot game can be executed with different opening actions of the big prize opening and the big prize opening, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games. .

  In addition, the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9A and the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B are the maximum round game number (R), the maximum open number (K), the closing interval time, and each open number. Although there is a difference in data at the closing time of the grand prize opening, the same first big prize opening 16 performs the same opening / closing operation (the first big prize opening 16 is opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds) 2), the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a 4th big hit game or a small hit game can be provided.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the fourth big hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game are closed. The time was set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, the time difference that the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

  Also, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big win Even if the mouth opening / closing door 16b is activated, it is difficult to win the first grand prize winning opening 16. For this reason, the fourth big hit game and the small hit game can be said to be “unfavorable opening modes”. On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, It can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. , The special symbol variation random number, the special symbol variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is set such that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. In addition, although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, and the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2). Based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  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 20 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the contents of effects such as the effect symbols 38 are described for reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 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 a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other performance symbols 38 vary. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects An aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design 38 is shown to be stopped by the player as the effect design 38 swings small or the effect design 38 deforms small.

  “Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates. 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 production symbol 38 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 38 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.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, so that the change in the effect design 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times in advance.

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Numerical values and start winning information are associated with each other.

  Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is a “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” by using a special symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the start opening, and specially by using a big hit symbol random value The type of game and the presence / absence of transition to a high-probability gaming state can also be determined in advance. Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value can determine the contents of the presentation (whether the reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc. in advance, the start prize information (DATA for the start prize designation command) Can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Based on the numerical value, “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  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 14, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 15 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

  The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the special symbol variation starts. ing. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to. For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Start winning information (1) ").

  In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b. Note that the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, but the “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” are set in advance. The value of the random number for special symbol determination for determining the difference is different.

  FIG. 12 is a view showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15 b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the winning lottery, and FIG. 12B is a stop for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. FIG. 12C is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol. FIG. 12D is a diagram for determining the opening manner of the starting movable piece 15b when winning the winning lottery. It is a figure which shows a starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Winning lottery hit determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the win lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination. .

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determining random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the stop symbol determination table, the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for stopping the normal diagram, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. It has been.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and stops display based on the current short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal diagram. Decide the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol designation command as information on the normal symbol on the basis of the determined normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) at the start of normal symbol variation, and determines the determined common symbol designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12C, the variation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number value for the regular time, and the variation time of the normal symbol. .

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variable time determination table shown in FIG. 12C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, Determine the variation time.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal pattern variation designation command as information on the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is released (S), the opening time of the start movable piece 15b, The closing time of the starting movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and determines the maximum opening number (S), opening time, closing time, and interval time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 12 (b), stop stoppage data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state is selected. Will be. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special symbol determination information (a special symbol determination random number, a jackpot symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area in which random number values, random numbers for small symbols, random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for special figure fluctuation) are stored. FIG. FIG. 13C is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the storage area, and FIG. 13C is a diagram for determining general symbol determination information (random symbol value for normal symbol determination, general symbol acquired when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the general-purpose determination information storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information on-hold storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the second start port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed are stored The first special figure determination information holding storage area and the second special figure determination information holding storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. Yes.

  The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is the first special symbol hold number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is the second special symbol hold number. (U2), the number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the hold icon display area 31b, and the variable display (variation effect) stored in the special figure determination information execution storage area is being executed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit stores a special symbol determination random number value storage area for storing a special symbol determination random number value, and a jackpot symbol randomness for storing a jackpot symbol random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number value storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure change random value storage area for storing special figure change random value values.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored. When the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored.

  In the special figure determination information execution storage area, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, Referenced to perform variable display of one special symbol. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the general-purpose determination information storage area is a general-purpose determination information holding storage area in which general-purpose determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored. It is composed of a general-purpose determination information execution storage area for storing general-purpose determination information during execution of variable display, and the general-purpose determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. . In addition, the number of the undecided common figure determination information memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of a common figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area turns into a normal symbol hold number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), each storage unit stores a normal symbol determination random value storage area for storing a normal symbol determination random value, and a normal symbol stop for storing a general symbol stop random value. The random number value storage area is divided into a normal time random number value storage area for storing normal time random number values. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the universal symbol determination information is acquired, the universal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the universal symbol determination information holding storage area. The general-purpose determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number is stored.

  In the common symbol determination information execution storage area, when the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, the common symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage region is shifted to change the normal symbol variation. Referenced to perform the display.

  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. 14 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the main control board 110.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, 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 special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating 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 update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update 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 random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the jackpot symbol, the random number for the small bonus symbol, the random number for the normal symbol determination, the random number for the normal symbol stop, the random number for the normal symbol time, Perform update processing.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for jackpot symbol, the initial random value for small bonus symbol, the initial random value for normal symbol determination, the initial random number for normal symbol stop An initial random value update process for updating a random value is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing 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 symbol special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process for performing a lottery drawing, normal symbol display control, and opening / closing control of the startable movable piece 15b. 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 the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. And normal symbol display device data are output.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram 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 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then 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 first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, 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 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14, 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 the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.

  However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol determination random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol determination random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  After adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the random number value for normal time are acquired, and the various random number values acquired are It memorize | stores in the predetermined | prescribed memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a symbol reservation memory area.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first starting port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating 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 14a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is not input, the current first time is detected. The 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 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 S230-4, 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 S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for special symbol determination, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage region, The acquired random number for determining special symbols is stored in a free storage unit.

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

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for the small hit symbol, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage region, The acquired small random number value for symbols is stored in a free 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 figure variation, and a storage unit that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random number value storage area. The reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value are stored in a free storage unit.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol determination random value storage area. It will be.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-determination process, the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, the special symbol display device type, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special determination random number value. Based on the figure variation random value, start winning information for indicating the start opening determination information in advance is determined.

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

  As a result, the start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the start winning designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the start winning designation command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of a game ball at one start opening is started.

  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.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to steps S230-9 to S230-11, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, and starting winning designation based on the winning information is performed. The command and the special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2) are transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 18, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary 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 and displayed, a variation time 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 using 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 hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reductions (J), short time game flag, high A probability game count (X) and a high probability game flag are set. The 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.

  In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hit game. This small hit game processing 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. 19 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, 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 it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates 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 determination random value 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 special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol determination random value storage area, but the start opening is won. The first special symbol determination random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in order, and the first special symbol determination random value storage area is given priority over the second special symbol storage area. May be shifted.

  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 stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the jackpot lottery result, the special symbol, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for use and the random number value for special figure variation.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a 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 subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 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 device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state”. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” random number value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. If the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol is referred with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the determination random value is “big hit”. As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big win.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( The stop special symbol data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special symbol data in the stop special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). The stop special figure data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 22 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 23 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), it is decided to set the game state at the time of winning the big hit in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot (such as the short-time gaming state and the number of short-time games).

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. If the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol is referred with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the determination random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S 311-6, the main CPU 110 a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-6, and the type of special symbol And the small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special figure data in the stop special figure data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C, stop special symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data is Set in the stop special map data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and transmits the determined effect symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. And the current jackpot determination process is terminated.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop special data for loss in the stop special symbol data storage area. To do.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-8, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the current jackpot determination process.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram 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 S315 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. Stop special symbol data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to stop display the special symbol set in -8 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  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 updated by subtracting 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 for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram 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 in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the time count (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time count (J) is “0” or not. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 as it is.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. judge. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. 9B. The small winning opening opening determination mode for small hits shown (“small hit table”) is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

  In step S330-10, 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 S330-11, 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 S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the “first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, “third jackpot table”, and “fourth jackpot table” is determined.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. , A small hit game) is determined, and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. 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.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K), The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 to be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has elapsed, the winning opening is opened in step S340- The process is moved to 4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of winning prize winning ball (C) storage areas are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it, and performs the current jackpot game process. finish.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 110a 4 is set in the special electric processing data, and preparation for shifting to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 24 is made. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the high-probability game number (X) storage area indicating the remaining number of state fluctuations. For example, if the stop special chart data is “01”, 84 is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area indicating the remaining fluctuation count of the high probability game state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming state. A predetermined number of times is set in the storage time (J) storage area indicating the remaining number of fluctuations. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, 0 is set in the short time (J) storage area indicating the remaining fluctuation number of the short time game state and the game state When the game information in the buffer is 01H, 02H or 03H, 80 is set in the remaining short time (J) storage area of the short time gaming state.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a small hit game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-4.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a first adds and stores “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. In addition, in order to open the first big prize opening 16, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the release mode determination table determined in step S330-8 (FIG. 9B). )), The opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S360-5.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize winning opening 16 is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is not closed, the process goes to step S360-7. Move.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the first big winning opening 16, and when the closing time has elapsed, the first big winning opening In order to release 16, the process proceeds to step S 360-3.

  In step S <b> 360-7, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the present small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a stops energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the first big prize opening 16, and is determined in step S330-8. With reference to the released release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of winning prize winning ball (C) storage areas are cleared.

In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8, and determines the end interval time according to the type of small hit as a special game timer. Set to counter.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a The special electric game process data is set to 0, and preparations are made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19. If it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

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

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 110a stores the number of retained ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area and is already determined. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally deleted from the symbol reserved storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.

  Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is hit against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short-time gaming state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” is the winning, and in the short-time gaming state, If there are, 15 normal symbol determination random values from “0” to “14” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” are determined to be winning, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the determination result of the hit determination process in step S410-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, based on the current short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal symbol, The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and compares the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for the regular symbol time. Based on this, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol change time determination process, after the normal symbol change time is determined, the normal symbol change designation command based on the determined normal symbol change time is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Information on the variation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-10, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol display device 22 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S410-6. Thereby, the lottery result of the winning lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, step S410 is performed. The process is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determination process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of open movable pieces 15b (S), open time, close time, Determine the interval time.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the starting opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. As a result, the starting movable piece 15b is activated and the second starting port 15 is opened.

(Main electric board control processing of the main control board)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) has been won in the second starting port 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, step The processing is moved to S420-2.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start release timer counter = 0. If it is determined that the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is not determined that the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.

  If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 15 returns to a closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S410-13. .

  If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether or not an interval started flag to be described later is set.

  If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number update process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the startable movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c and indicates that the interval time has started. The interval started flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-12. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval started flag.

  In Step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the start movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the second start port 15 is opened again.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / release timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0 and prepares for the transition to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 27, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process.

(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 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

  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 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  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 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-11 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease is increased. 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 S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  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 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the second special symbol corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is 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 S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  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 “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “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 device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “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 corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  The “start winning designation command” is information for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery. “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display device, and various winning information is displayed. In addition, DATA information is set.

  The start winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball wins the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and corresponding to the determined starting winning information.

  Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 in step S230-10 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification 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 Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the big winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is designated. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  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 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-13, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  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 completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, 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 effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.

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

  Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S410-6, a universal 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 S700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  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.

  When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S410-7, 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 ordinary figure change designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set 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 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-4. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

(Main process of production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

  When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input. The effect input control process for transmitting the effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 120m. The command analysis process (2) is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1).

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1410. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1411. 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 120a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a 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 120c.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1421. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a executes the jackpot game by changing the display mode of the icon (holding icon, the variation icon) displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received start winning designation command. An icon change effect determination process is performed to determine whether or not to execute an icon change effect that suggests the possibility of performing the icon change. A specific description of the icon change effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing for determining the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this basic symbol data determination process, basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, small bonus symbol data, loss symbol data) for analyzing the presence symbol designation command and identifying the type of jackpot is analyzed. And the determined basic symbol data is set in the basic symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1441. 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 120a moves the process to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and determines an effect mode (effect pattern) based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined effect pattern in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and stores the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area in order to transmit the determined effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180. Production pattern data indicating the produced production pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs icon display mode update processing for updating the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the display mode of the change icon based on the change pattern designation command. A specific description of the icon display mode update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1451. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 38.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1461. 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 120a moves the process to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1471. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit information on the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening release command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1481. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1490 if it is not the big winning opening release designation command.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit information on the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1491. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a is not an ending designation command, the command analysis process for this time is terminated.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern, and ends the current command analysis process. In the hit end effect pattern determination process, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit information on the determined winning end effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Icon change effect determination process)
Next, the icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start winning designation command. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start winning designation command and grasps the jackpot winning, jackpot type, and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern).

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the present time is the executable period of the icon change effect. Specifically, it is determined that the execution period is not in the effect mode in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted, the jackpot game is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not being executed. Note that any one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. In this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that it is the executable period of the icon change effect (step S1421-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1421-3. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the executable period of the icon change effect (step S1421-2: No), the current icon change effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the previously received start winning designation command, that is, all the prior determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that all are below the normal reach (step S1421-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1421-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that all are not less than normal reach (step S1421-3: No), the process proceeds to step 1421-7.

  In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a acquires an icon display mode determination random value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31, and in step S1421-5, the final display mode of the icon. An icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 35) is selected for determining. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

  In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, and determines a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. One icon final display mode is determined from the inside.

  In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a determines a normal icon that is a normal display mode in which an icon change effect is not executed as the icon final display mode.

  In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing an icon change effect. If the display mode is to execute the icon change effect (step S1421-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1421-9. On the other hand, if it is not the display mode for executing the icon change effect (step S1421-8: No), the process proceeds to step S1421-12.

  In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 36) for determining an icon change effect scenario. Details of the change scenario determination table will be described later.

  In step S1421-10, the change scenario is determined and set in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, based on the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start winning designation command, and the selection rate. Then, one change scenario is determined from a plurality of change scenarios.

  In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a identifies a winning icon which is an icon display mode initially displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario, and sets display data of the winning icon in the transmission buffer. Then, the current icon change effect determination process is terminated. Thereby, the display data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a hold icon having a display mode corresponding to the display data is displayed on the image display device 31 or a predetermined sound effect is output. Become.

  In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets the non-change scenario in the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the display data of the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon change effect determination process. Thereby, the display data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a hold icon having a display mode corresponding to the display data is displayed on the image display device 31 or a predetermined sound effect is output. Become.

  In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (the hold icon change effect, the variable icon change effect) is executed when all the prior determination results of the prior hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the pre-holding does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the hold icon display mode does not change during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold where the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is displayed during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold where the reach effect is not executed. Change of the display mode is generated, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, even if the advance determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the advance determination result of the advance hold includes the effect that performs the reach effect. The icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) than the case where there is no reach effect, in the case where there is not.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the icon final display mode. In the icon final display mode determination table, the type of the start winning designation command, the icon display mode determination random value (0 to 99), and the icon final display mode to be selected are associated.

  A special icon suggesting that the icon final display mode may have a CD icon as a normal icon in which no icon change effect is executed, and that the icon change effect may be a big hit (a jackpot game is executed). Blue character icons, green character icons, red character icons, zebra character icons, and rainbow character icons are set as icons.

  The expectation that is a big hit of the special icon is blue character icon <green character icon <red character icon <zebra character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that determines that it will be a big hit .

  Here, as a main feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is varied depending on the contents of the effects. In the start winning information (start winning designation command), information on the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the contents of the effects (reach effects, etc., the number of pseudo-reams) are defined.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the production content is specific start winning information indicating that the production content is SP reach or SPSP reach, it indicates that the production content is a normal variation, a shortened variation, or a normal reach that does not reach. Character icons are selected at a higher rate than in the case of normal start winning information.

  In addition, as a main feature of the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is varied according to the number of pseudo consecutive times. Specifically, in the case where the number of pseudo-reams is zero, the character icons having a higher expectation degree of jackpot are selected at a higher rate, and the number of pseudo-reams is greater than one. In the case of 2 times, a character icon with a high expectation degree of jackpot is selected at a higher rate, and when the number of pseudo-repetitions is 3, a rainbow character icon with a jackpot decision is selected. ing.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when a change scenario is determined. In the change scenario determination table, the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be selected are associated with each other. For reference, prior changes in each change scenario and update modes in the changes are described.

  Here, “advance fluctuation” is a fluctuation display (fluctuation effect) executed based on special figure determination information stored before the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start winning designation command. “The variation” is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start winning designation command.

  In the change scenario, the icon display mode does not change during the execution of the pre-change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) A scenario (for example, scenario 01) or an icon display mode changes during execution of a prior change (a hold icon change effect is executed) but does not change during execution of the change (change of the change icon) The scenario in which the effect is not executed (for example, scenario 02) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (the hold icon change effect and the change icon change effect are executed) A scenario (for example, scenario 12) is set.

  As an example of the change scenario, a case will be described in which the change scenario 39 is selected in response to reception of a start winning designation command based on a winning of a game ball to the first start opening 14.

  In the change scenario 39, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14, a CD icon is displayed as a hold icon at a position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the hold icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Is done. Then, the CD icon is maintained until the pre-change before the four changes being executed at the time when the CD icon is displayed. Thereafter, when pre-change before 3 changes is started, the CD icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “3”, a hold icon change effect is executed, and the CD icon changes to a blue character icon. When the pre-change before the second change is started, the blue character icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “2”, and the blue character icon is maintained until the pre-change before the two changes is completed. Thereafter, when pre-change before one change is started, the blue character icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “1”, the hold icon change effect is executed, and the blue character icon changes to a green character icon. When the change starts, the green character icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, and the green character icon changes to a zebra character icon.

  Here, as a first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, the icon display mode changes during execution of the change, compared to a scenario in which the icon display mode changes when a game ball enters the start port. The scenario to be selected is selected at a higher rate. By doing in this way, the expectation whether the display mode of an icon changes (icon change production is performed) can be maintained until the said fluctuation | variation, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game. .

  In addition, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, when the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra character icons are determined as the final icon display mode). The number of stages at which the icon changes during execution of the change is set to be larger than the number of stages at which the icon changes during execution of the pre-change. By doing in this way, the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of stages in the variation can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the icon display mode is determined regardless of whether or not a reach effect (may be a reach other than normal reach) is executed in advance variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by a change scenario determination table using whether or not a reach effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed in advance fluctuation is used as a determination factor. A scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the icon display mode does not change during the execution of the advance variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the icon change is performed during the advance change in which the reach effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode changes. In addition, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the execution of the advance variation in which the reach effect is executed and the advance change in which the reach effect is not executed, but the reach effect is executed more than during the advance change in which the reach effect is executed. Various scenarios may be set so that a change in the icon display mode occurs at a higher rate during execution of the pre-variation that is not performed. In this case, the advance fluctuation in which the reach effect is not executed corresponds to the first change effect, and the advance change in which the reach effect is executed corresponds to the second change effect.

(Icon display mode update process)
Next, the icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing icon display mode update processing in the effect control unit 120m. In the icon display mode update process, a process for updating (changing) the icon display mode is performed.

  In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon change scenario stored in the prefetch information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a grasps the presence of an icon that is a scenario for changing the display mode during the changing performance to be executed.

  In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a hold icon for changing (updating) the display mode. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that there is a hold icon for changing the display mode (step S1442-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1442-3. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no hold icon for changing the display mode (step S1442-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1442-7.

  In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a selects a change pattern determination table (see FIG. 38) for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed, and step S1442. In −4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the current variation effect pattern in the variation effect to be executed. The details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later.

  In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a determines a pending icon change pattern. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, and based on the change state of the hold icon in the current change effect, the change effect pattern, and the selection rate. , One pending icon change pattern is determined from the plurality of held icon change patterns.

  In step S1442-6, sub CPU120a sets the data for production according to the determined pending | holding icon change pattern to a transmission buffer. Thereby, the production data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the change icon corresponding to the hold icon change pattern and the change of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 according to the change stage in the change timing. The display mode changes or a predetermined sound effect is output.

  In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a change icon that changes (updates) the display mode. In this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that there is the change icon that changes the display mode (step S1442-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1442-8. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a change icon that changes the display mode (step S1442-7: No), the current icon display mode update process ends.

  In step S1442-8, the sub CPU 120a determines the current variation from among the plurality of variation icon change pattern determination tables for determining the change pattern (change manner) of the display mode of the change icon to be changed. The change pattern determination table (see FIGS. 39 and 40) for the change icon corresponding to the change stage at which the change icon changes in the effect is selected, and in step S1442-9, the sub CPU 120a executes the change effect to be executed from now on. Refer to the current variation production pattern. The details of the change pattern determination table for the change icon will be described later.

  In step S1442-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation icon change pattern. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIG. 39 or FIG. 40, and changes the change icon change mode, the change effect pattern, and the current change effect. Based on the selection rate, one variation icon change pattern is determined from among the plurality of variation icon change patterns.

  In step S1442-11, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect data according to the determined variation icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. Thereby, the effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the change displayed on the image display device 31 according to the change timing according to the change icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. The icon display mode changes or a predetermined sound effect is output.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a change pattern determination table for a hold icon that is referred to when a change pattern of a hold icon is determined. The change pattern determination table for the hold icon is associated with the hold icon change mode, the change effect pattern, the selection rate of each hold icon change pattern, and the type of the hold icon change pattern to be selected. For reference, the change icon generation timing and change stage of the hold icon in each hold icon change pattern are described.

  The hold icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of the sound effect, and a change notification pattern (special design) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes as a result of the variation effect. The design effect change pattern in which the action effect is applied to the hold icon starting from the change notification design and the display mode of the hold icon is changed, and the second decorative member 33b is operated and the second decorative member is operated. An action action change pattern is set in which an action effect acting on the hold icon is performed starting from 33b and the display mode of the hold icon changes.

  The change effect generation timing of the hold icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect, and after the first effect period (the pre-reach change period) executed at the beginning of the change effect and the first effect period. There is a second effect period (reach effect period) that may be executed, and a third effect period (design stop period) that is executed after the first effect period or the second effect period.

  In the first effect period, when the change of the effect symbol 38 is started and when the effect agent (decorative members 33a, 33b) does not operate, the effect symbol 38 is changed at a high speed and the effect agent. The first half of normal fluctuation in which the above operation is not performed, and the second half of normal fluctuation in which high-speed fluctuation, deceleration fluctuation, pseudo-continuous production, etc. of the production symbol 38 are performed are set.

  During the second effect period, the effect can be executed after the latter half of the normal fluctuation and the effect of the effect agent (decorative members 33a and 33b) is not performed. Unrecognized SP reach first half, directing action can be executed after the second half of SP reach, and the second half of SP reach, and the first half of SPSP reach where the directing action is not performed. The SPSP reach second half, which is operated with a movement range of, and the chance rotation that can be executed after the second half of the SP reach and the action of the stage actor are not performed, and the full rotation reach that can be executed after the second half of the SP reach are set. .

  During the third effect period, the effect symbol 38 that is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is stopped at the end of the effect effect (the effect symbol 38 is slightly shaken and the result of the effect effect is not fixed). Temporary stop, the actual stop where the result of the changing effect is fixed in a state where the effect symbol 38 is completely stopped) is set.

  At the change stage of the hold icon, 1UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a blue character icon, a change from a blue character icon to a green character icon) that the jackpot expectation degree is changed to a display mode one level higher, and a jackpot expectation 2UP (for example, a change from a blue character icon to a red character icon) that changes the display mode to a two-level display mode is set.

  Here, as the first feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more effective than the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. The display mode is set so that it easily changes (occurs at a high rate). In this way, the reach effect and the hold icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, as a second feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the second effect in which the reach effect is performed in the third effect period in which the effect symbol 38 indicating the result of the change effect is temporarily stopped. It is set so that a change in the display mode of the hold icon is more likely to occur (occurs at a higher rate) than the effect period. By doing in this way, it becomes difficult to bring about the fall of the production effect of a hold icon change production, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, you may set so that the change of the display mode of a holding | maintenance icon may not generate | occur | produce in the 2nd production period in which a reach production is performed. In this way, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the reach effect and the hold icon change effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, the hold icon display mode may be changed not only during the normal reach but also during the SP reach or the SPSP reach. In this case, a change in the display mode of the hold icon may occur more easily during normal reach than during SP reach or SPSP reach (occurs at a higher rate), or during SPSP reach <SP A change in the display mode of the hold icon may occur easily (occurs at a high rate) in the order of reach <normal reach, or may be in other order.

  Further, as a third feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the hold effect icon is greater in the first effect period that is not related to the result of the change effect than in the third effect period that is related to the result of the change effect. The display mode is easily changed (occurs at a high rate). In this way, even if the player's attention is distracted, it is difficult to overlook the on-hold icon change effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed, it may be set so that the change in the display mode of the hold icon occurs not only at the start of the change and the first half of the normal change but also in the latter half of the normal change. In this case, the change in the display state of the hold icon may occur evenly at the start of the change, the first half of the normal change, and the second half of the normal change, or one of the periods may display the hold icon more than the other periods. You may make it the change of an aspect generate | occur | produce easily (it generate | occur | produces in a high ratio).

  Further, as a fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the hold icon change effect without the action effect on the hold icon is executed in the third effect period related to the result of the change effect. Instead, a change effect with an effect effect on the hold icon is set to be executed. By doing in this way, even if the player's consciousness is suitable for the result of the variation effect, it is possible to recognize that the hold change effect has been executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game Become. It should be noted that the hold icon change effect with the normal change pattern may be executed in the third effect period, but the change effect with the action effect on the hold icon may be executed at a higher rate. .

  Further, as a fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, a director (decoration for improving the effect of the variation effect different from the prefetch effect) according to the progress of the variation effect. During the operation of the members 33a and 33b), the display mode of the hold icon is set so as not to change. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the change of the display mode of the hold icon from being overlooked due to the action of the director acting in accordance with the progress of the changing effect, and to improve the fun of the game It becomes possible.

  In addition, you may set so that the change of the display mode of a holding | maintenance icon may generate | occur | produce during operation | movement of the production | presentation actor (decoration member 33a, 33b) according to progress of a fluctuation production. In this case, it is preferable that a change in the display mode of the hold icon is more likely to occur (occurrence at a higher rate) when the director is not operating than when the director is operating.

  Further, during the first effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the first effect position with a small movement width in accordance with the progress of the variable effect, a change in the display mode of the hold icon occurs. During the second effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the second effect position where the movement width is large, the display mode of the hold icon may not be changed, and the second effect operation is performed during the first effect operation. You may make it the change of the display mode of a holding | maintenance icon generate | occur | produce at a higher rate than operation | movement (it generate | occur | produces at a high rate).

  Further, as a sixth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the accessory action change pattern is expected to be a big hit than the normal change pattern or the symbol action change pattern. It is set so that a change to a display mode with a high degree is likely to occur (the rate of change to a display mode two steps higher than a change to a display mode one step higher). In this way, the player's sense of expectation as to which change pattern causes the hold icon change effect to be executed can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the symbol action change pattern is more likely to change to a display mode with a higher jackpot expectation than the normal change pattern or the accessory action change pattern (display mode one level above) The rate of change to the display mode that is two steps higher than the change to the display mode may be higher), or the change in the display mode of the hold icon by the normal change pattern is the change in the pattern action change pattern or the accessory action change A change to a display mode having a higher degree of jackpot expectation than a pattern may occur (the rate of change to a display mode that is two steps higher than a change to a display mode that is one step higher).

  Further, as a seventh feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the variation effect pattern in which the reach effect is not performed when the change effect is executed by the change effect pattern in which the reach effect is performed. Therefore, the symbol effect change pattern is set to be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) than when the variation effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player when the reach effect is lost, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as an eighth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the change in the display mode of the hold icon does not occur during the SP reach, the SPSP reach, the chance effect, and the full rotation reach. Is set to By doing in this way, it is possible to concentrate the player's expectation on the production with a high expectation degree of jackpot, and to improve the interest of the game.

  It should be noted that during the SP reach, during the SPSP reach, during the chance production, and during the full rotation reach, the display mode of the hold icon may change. You may make it the change of an aspect generate | occur | produce easily (it generate | occur | produces in a high ratio).

  In addition, the setting of the production period is not limited to the above, but the first half of the normal fluctuation is the first production period, the second half of the normal fluctuation is the second production period, and the various production of the reach is the third production period. The stop of the symbol 38 may be set as the fourth effect period. In addition, the first production period is from the start of fluctuation of the production symbol 38 to the first high-speed fluctuation, the second production period is during the pseudo-continuous production, the third production period is during various reach, and the production symbol 38 is stopped. It may be the fourth effect period. Further, the first production period may be from the first half of normal fluctuation to during normal reach, and the second production period may be during SP reach, SPSP reach, chance production, or full rotation reach. In addition, the start of fluctuation of the production symbol 38 is set as the first production period, the second production period is from the high-speed fluctuation to the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the third production period is set during various reach, and the stoppage of the production design 38 is the fourth production period. It may be a production period. Also, the start time of the change of the production symbol 38 is the first production period, the first high-speed fluctuation is the second production period, the second half of the normal fluctuation is the third production period, and during various reach is the fourth production period, production The stop of the symbol 38 may be the fifth effect period.

(Change pattern determination table for the variation icon)
39 and 40 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for the change icon that is referred to when determining the change pattern of the change icon. FIG. 39 shows the change mode of the change icon in one step. FIG. 40 is a table referred to when changing the display mode of the variation icon in two to four stages.

  The change pattern determination table for the change icon includes the change icon change mode, the change effect pattern, the selection rate of each change icon change pattern, and the type of the change icon change pattern to be selected. Are associated with each other, and the change effect generation timing and change stage of the change icon in each change icon change pattern are described for reference.

  The change icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of the sound effect, and an effect that acts on the change icon starting from the character when the character appears. The character action change pattern in which the display mode of the variation icon changes, and the second decoration member 33b operates, and the action effect that acts on the variation icon is performed starting from the second decoration member 33b. A changing action pattern for changing an accessory is set.

  The change effect occurrence timing of the change icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect, and the first effect period (change period before reach) executed at the beginning of the change effect and the first effect period There is a second effect period (reach effect period) that may be executed later, and a third effect period (design stop period) that is executed after the first effect period or the second effect period.

  In the first effect period, when the change of the effect symbol 38 is started and when the effect agent (decorative members 33a, 33b) does not operate, the effect symbol 38 is changed at a high speed and the effect agent. The first half of normal fluctuation in which the above operation is not performed, and the second half of normal fluctuation in which high-speed fluctuation, deceleration fluctuation, pseudo-continuous production, etc. of the production symbol 38 are performed are set.

  During the second effect period, the effect can be executed after the latter half of the normal fluctuation and the effect of the effect agent (decorative members 33a and 33b) is not performed. Unrecognized SP reach first half, directing action can be executed after the second half of SP reach, and the second half of SP reach, and the first half of SPSP reach where the directing action is not performed. The SPSP reach second half, which is operated with a movement range of, and the chance rotation that can be executed after the second half of the SP reach and the action of the stage actor are not performed, and the full rotation reach that can be executed after the second half of the SP reach are set. .

  During the third effect period, the effect symbol 38 that is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is stopped at the end of the effect effect (the effect symbol 38 is slightly shaken and the result of the effect effect is not fixed). Temporary stop, the actual stop where the result of the changing effect is fixed in a state where the effect symbol 38 is completely stopped) is set.

  In the change stage of the variation icon, 1UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a blue character icon, a change from a blue character icon to a green character icon) that causes the jackpot expectation to change to a display mode one level higher, and a jackpot 2UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a green character icon, a change from a blue character icon to a red character icon, a change from a green character icon to a zebra character icon) in which the expectation level is changed to a display mode in two stages; 3UP (for example, change from CD icon to red character icon, change from blue character icon to zebra character icon) that changes the jackpot expectation level to a three-level display mode, and display mode for the jackpot expectation level to four levels 4UP (change from CD icon to zebra character icon, blue character icon Changes to the rainbow character icon) has been set.

  Here, as a first feature of the change pattern determination table for the variation icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more effective than the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. Is set so that the change of the display mode of the variation icon is likely to occur (occurs at a high rate, and the change stage is large). In this way, the reach effect and the hold icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, you may set so that the change of the display mode of the said fluctuation | variation icon may not generate | occur | produce in the 2nd production period in which a reach production is performed. In this way, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the reach effect and the change icon change effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, it may be set so that the display mode of the variation icon is changed during the SPSP reach as well as during the normal reach or the SP reach. In this case, the change in the display mode of the fluctuation icon is more likely to occur during normal reach or during SP reach than during SPSP reach (occurs at a high rate and has a large change stage). The display mode of the hold icon may be changed easily (occurs at a high rate) in the order of SPSP reach <SP reach <normal reach, or may be in other order.

  In addition, as a second feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, in the third effect period in which the effect design 38 indicating the result of the change effect is temporarily stopped, the change icon of the change icon is displayed. The display mode is set so as not to change. By doing in this way, the useless said icon change production is not performed, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a third feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the change display mode of the change icon does not occur during the SPSP reach, the chance effect, and the full rotation reach. Is set to By doing in this way, a player's consciousness can be concentrated on the production with high expectation degree of jackpot, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  It should be noted that during the SP reach, during the SPSP reach, during the chance effect, and during the full rotation reach, the change mode of the change icon may be generated, or any of the change icons may be changed in any period more than the other periods. The display mode may be changed easily (occurs at a high rate, and the change stage is large).

  Further, as a fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, the character effect in which the effect effect that operates on the change icon is performed. The change of the display mode of the variation icon due to the change pattern is set to occur more easily (occurrence at a higher rate) than the change of the display mode of the variation icon due to the normal change pattern. In this way, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's consciousness is concentrated only during the reach production and the change icon display mode is not noticed. It becomes possible to improve.

  It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the variation icon by the character action change pattern in which the action effect acting on the variation icon is performed only during one or two periods during normal reach, SP reach, or SPSP reach. However, it may be more likely to occur (occurrence at a higher rate) than the change in the display mode of the variation icon due to the normal change pattern.

  Further, as a fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, during the operation of the effect actor (decorative members 33a and 33b) according to the progress of the change effect, the change The icon display mode is set so as not to change. In this way, it is possible to prevent the change of the display mode of the fluctuation icon from being overlooked by the action of the production actor in accordance with the progress of the fluctuation production, and to improve the fun of the game. It becomes possible to make it.

  In addition, you may set so that the change of the display mode of the said fluctuation | variation icon may generate | occur | produce during operation | movement of the production | presentation actor (decoration member 33a, 33b) according to progress of a fluctuation production. In this case, it is preferable that the change of the display mode of the variation icon occurs more easily (occurs at a higher rate) when the director is not operating than when the director is operating.

  Further, during the first effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the first effect position with a small movement width in accordance with the progress of the change effect, the change in the display mode of the change icon occurs. Thus, during the second effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the second effect position where the movement width is large, the change of the display mode of the change icon may not occur, and the direction during the first effect operation is the first. You may make it the change of the display mode of the said fluctuation | variation icon generate | occur | produce at the rate higher than 2 production | generation operation | movement (it generate | occur | produces at a high rate).

  Further, as a sixth feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the change in the display mode of the change icon by the accessory action change pattern is the normal change pattern or the character action change. It is set so that a change to a display mode with a higher degree of jackpot expectation than a pattern is likely to occur (the rate of change to a display mode on multiple levels is higher than a change to a display mode on one level). In this way, the player's sense of expectation as to which change pattern is used to execute the change icon change effect can be obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the variation icon due to the character action change pattern is more likely to change to a display mode having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal change pattern or the accessory action change pattern (display one level higher). The rate of change to the display mode in a plurality of stages is higher than the change to the mode), or the change of the display mode of the variation icon by the normal change pattern is the character action change pattern or the accessory A change to a display mode having a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the operation change pattern is likely to occur (the rate of change to the display mode on multiple levels is higher than the change to the display mode on one level). .

(Example of production of hold icon change production)
A production example of the hold icon change effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the normal change pattern. As a premise, based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol holding number is increased to “3” and a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (two pseudo-continuations) is received, and the icon Assume that the red character icon is determined as the final display mode, the scenario 26 is determined as the change scenario, the normal change pattern 01 is determined before two changes, and the normal change pattern 21 is determined before one change.

  First, in FIG. 41A, the effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in a state where the first special symbol reservation number is “2” and the second special symbol reservation number is “0”, and the variable effect (variable display of the special symbol) is displayed. Is executed, the CD icon is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c, and the CD icon is displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and “2” in the hold icon display area 31a.

  In this state, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and receives a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-continuous 2 times), as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the hold icon display area 31a When the CD icon is additionally displayed at the position corresponding to the number of holds “3” and the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. .

  Thereafter, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The icons are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the CD icon shifted to a position corresponding to the number of holds “2” in the hold icon display area 31a changes to a blue character icon. After that, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

  Furthermore, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The icon and the blue character icon are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the blue character icon shifted to a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” in the hold icon display area 31a is changed to a red character icon. Thereafter, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 41 (g), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (h), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the red displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The character icon is shifted toward the variation icon display area 31c. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (i), when the pseudo-continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 1 The second pseudo variation ends, and then, as shown in FIG. 41 (j), the effect design 38 re-varies and the second pseudo variation starts.

  Thus, when the hold icon change effect is executed by the normal change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be improved with the start of the change effect (special symbol change display), and the game's interest Can be improved.

FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the symbol action change pattern. As a premise, based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol holding number is increased to “3” and a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (two pseudo-continuations) is received, and the icon Assume that the red character icon is determined as the final display mode, the scenario 26 is determined as the change scenario, the symbol effect change pattern 01 is determined before two changes, and the symbol effect change pattern 21 is determined before one change.

  42 (a) to (c) are the same as FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c), and a description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 42 (c), as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a. The CD icons displayed in are shifted one by one toward the variation icon display area 31c.

  After that, when the production time of the changing production being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), a change notification design (change design) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes to the middle design is temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect image imitating lightning bolt from the change notification pattern acts on the CD icon displayed at the position corresponding to the reserved number “2” and changes to the blue character icon, and the variation effect ends.

  Further, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The icon and the blue character icon are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c.

  Thereafter, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 42 (g), a change notification symbol (special symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes to the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect image imitating lightning bolt from the change notification pattern acts on the blue character icon displayed at the position corresponding to the number of holds “1”, changes to the red character icon, and the variation effect ends. 42 (h) to (j) are the same as FIGS. 41 (h) to (j) and will not be described.

  In this way, when the hold icon change effect is executed according to the symbol action change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be improved before the end of the change effect (special symbol change display). Can be improved.

  In addition, the display mode of the change notification symbol (special symbol) displayed temporarily on the middle symbol is the same when the display mode of the hold icon changes by one step and when the display mode of the hold icon changes by multiple steps. However, the change notification pattern may be displayed in a different display mode (color, shape, size) according to the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, or the display mode of the hold icon changes. A change notification pattern including information suggesting the number may be temporarily stopped.

  Also, when the change notification symbol (special symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle symbol and the effect image acts on the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon always changes, but the effect image acts on the hold icon Even if it is a case, you may make it perform the gaze effect which the display aspect of a hold icon does not change. In such a case, when the display mode of the hold icon changes, the change notification pattern of the second display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the display mode of the hold icon changes. If not, the change notification symbol of the first display mode may be temporarily stopped at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the accessory action change pattern. As a premise, based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol holding number is increased to “3” and a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (two pseudo-continuations) is received, and the icon Assume that a red character icon is determined as a final display mode, a scenario 26 is determined as a change scenario, a normal change pattern 01 is determined before two changes, and an accessory action change pattern 21 is determined up to one change.

  43 (a) to 43 (e) are the same as FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (e) except that the second decorative member 33b is drawn, and a description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 43 (e), as shown in FIG. 43 (f), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a. The CD icon and the blue character icon displayed on are shifted one by one toward the variation icon display area 31c.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (g), when the variation effect being executed becomes the first half of the normal variation, the blade part of the second decorative member 33b moves upward to emit light, and slash that simulates slash The image changes to a red character icon by acting on the blue character icon displayed at the position corresponding to the reserved number “1”. 43 (h) to (j) are the same as FIGS. 41 (g) to (i), and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In this way, when the hold icon change effect is executed according to the accessory action change pattern, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be improved in the first half of the normal change of the change effect (special symbol change display). It is possible to improve the interest of

  In addition, although the display mode of the slashed image is the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, the display mode (color, shape, and size) varies depending on the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. In this case, a slashing effect image may be displayed, or a slashing image including information suggesting the number of stages at which the display mode of the hold icon changes may be displayed.

  In addition, regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, the upward movement width of the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b may be the same, or according to the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. The blade part may be moved so as to have different movement widths (the movement width increases as the number of stages increases), or the light emission mode (light emission color) suggesting the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes The brightness of the blade may be made to emit light.

  In addition, when the slashing image released with the movement of the blade part of the second decorative member 33b acts on the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon always changes, but the slash image becomes the hold icon. You may make it perform the gasse effect which does not change the display mode of a hold icon even if it is a case where it acts. In such a case, when the display mode of the hold icon changes, the slashed image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the display mode of the hold icon does not change. In this case, the slashed image of the first display mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  In addition, when performing a gasse effect with an accessory action change pattern, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more likely to generate a gaze effect than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (high ratio) May occur), or vice versa. In addition, during the second production period in which the reach production is performed, the gaze production may not be generated, and during the first reach production (for example, normal reach), the gase production is generated, but the second reach production (for example, , SP reach, SPSP reach) may not cause a gaze effect.

(Example of production of the change icon change production)
A production example of the change icon change effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the variation icon changes in a normal change pattern. As a premise, when a reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (two pseudo-continuations) is received, and the red character is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that an icon is determined, a scenario 23 is determined as a change scenario, and a normal change pattern 21 is determined.

  First, in FIG. 44 (a), the variation effect (special symbol variation display) started when the number of first special symbol reservations is “2” and the number of second special symbol reservations is “0” has ended. A CD icon is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and “2” in the hold icon display area 31a.

  When a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 44B, the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The icons are shifted one by one toward the variation icon display area 31c, and the CD icon shifted to the variation icon display area 31c is changed to a blue character icon.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the pseudo-continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 1 After the second pseudo variation is completed, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the effect design 38 is re-varied to start the second pseudo variation, and the blue displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is displayed. The character icon changes to a green character icon.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), when the pseudo-continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 2 As shown in FIG. 44 (f), the production pattern 38 is re-variable to start the third pseudo-variation (main variation) and is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c. The green character icon that has been changed to a red character icon.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the effect symbol 38 of “7” is temporarily stopped on the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the normal reach is started, and the development effect that notifies the development to the SP reach is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (h), the three effect symbols 38 move to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 and are reduced and displayed, and SP reach is started.

  When the SP reach effect period ends, as shown in FIG. 44 (i), the effect symbol 38 of “8” is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol, and the three effect symbols 38 move to the center of the image display device 31. When the development effect for notifying the development to SPSP reach is executed, the middle symbol variation is resumed and the three effect symbols 38 are displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (j). It moves to the upper right corner of the device 31 and is reduced and displayed, and SPSP reach is started.

  In this way, when the variation icon change effect is executed by the normal change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot can be improved in the change effect being executed (the change display of the special symbol). Can be improved.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the variation icon changes in the character action change pattern. As a premise, when a reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (two pseudo-continuations) is received, and the red character is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that an icon is determined, a scenario 23 is determined as a change scenario, and a character action change pattern 31 is determined.

  First, in FIG. 45 (a), the variation effect (special symbol variation display) started in the state where the number of first special symbol reservation is “2” and the number of second special symbol reservation is “0” has ended. A CD icon is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and “2” in the hold icon display area 31a.

  When a new variation effect is started, the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is directed to the variation icon display area 31c. Shift one by one.

  Thereafter, when the second half of the normal variation is entered, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the character image that appears in the lower right corner of the image display device 31 performs a throwing kiss toward the variation icon display region 31c. The released heart image acts on the CD icon displayed in the change icon display area 31c and changes to a blue character icon.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the pseudo-continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 1 The second pseudo variation ends, and subsequently, the effect design 38 re-varies and the second pseudo variation starts.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the character image that reappears in the lower right corner of the image display device 31 performs a throwing kiss toward the variation icon display area 31c, and the heart image released by the throwing kiss is displayed. It changes to the green character icon by acting on the blue character icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), when the pseudo-continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 2 The pseudo fluctuation of the second time is finished, and subsequently, the effect design 38 is changed again, and the third pseudo fluctuation (main fluctuation) is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), when the effect symbol 38 of “7” is temporarily stopped on the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and normal reach is started, as shown in FIG. 45 (g), an image display is performed. The character image that has reappeared in the lower right corner of the device 31 performs a throwing kiss toward the variation icon display area 31c, and the heart image released by the throwing kiss becomes a green character icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c. It changes to a red character icon.

  And when the development effect which alert | reports the development to SP reach is performed, as shown in FIG.45 (h), three effect designs 38 will move to the upper right corner of the image display apparatus 31, and will be reduced-displayed, SP reach is started.

  When the SP reach effect period ends, as shown in FIG. 45 (i), the effect symbol 38 of “8” is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol, and the three effect symbols 38 move to the center of the image display device 31. When the development effect for notifying the development to SPSP reach is executed, the middle symbol variation is resumed and the three effect symbols 38 are displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (j). It moves to the upper right corner of the device 31 and is reduced and displayed, and SPSP reach is started.

  Thus, when the variation icon change effect is executed by the character action change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot can be improved in the change effect being executed (the change display of the special symbol). It is possible to improve interest.

  It should be noted that when the heart image released from the character image on the image display device 31 acts on the variation icon, the display mode of the variation icon always changes, but when the heart image acts on the variation icon. Even if it exists, you may make it perform the gaze effect which the display mode of the said fluctuation | variation icon does not change. In such a case, when the display mode of the variation icon changes, the character image and / or heart image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the variation icon When the display mode does not change, the character image and / or heart image of the first display mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  Further, when performing a gasse effect with a character action change pattern, a first effect period during which no reach effect is performed is more likely to generate a gaze effect than a second effect period during which a reach effect is performed (at a higher rate). May be set to occur, or vice versa. In addition, during the second production period in which the reach production is performed, the gaze production may not be generated, and during the first reach production (for example, normal reach), the gase production is generated, but the second reach production (for example, , SP reach, SPSP reach) may not cause a gaze effect.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the variation icon changes in the accessory action change pattern. As a premise, when a reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, a start winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (two pseudo-continuations) is received, and the red character is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that an icon is determined, a scenario 23 is determined as a change scenario, and an accessory action change pattern 31 is determined.

  46 (a) is the same as FIG. 44 (a) except that the second decorative member 33b is drawn, and thus the description thereof is omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 46A, as shown in FIG. 46B, the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a. The CD icons displayed in are shifted one by one toward the variation icon display area 31c.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the variation effect being executed becomes the first half of the normal variation, the blade part of the second decorative member 33b moves upward to emit light, and the slash that simulates slash The image acts on the CD icon displayed in the change icon display area 31c and changes to a red character icon. In addition, since FIG.46 (d)-(j) is the same as FIG.44 (c)-(i), respectively, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this way, when the change icon change effect is executed according to the accessory action change pattern, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot in the change effect being executed (a special symbol change display). It is possible to improve the interest of

  Although the display mode of the slashed image is the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the variation icon changes, different display modes (color, shape, The size of the slashed image may be displayed, or the slashed image including information suggesting the number of stages at which the display mode of the variation icon changes may be displayed.

  Further, regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the variation icon changes, the upward movement width of the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b may be the same, or the number of stages in which the display mode of the variation icon changes. The blade portion may be moved so that the movement width varies depending on the number of movements (the movement width increases as the number of stages increases), or the light emission mode suggests the number of stages at which the display mode of the variation icon changes. You may make it make a blade part light-emit by (light emission color, brightness | luminance).

  In addition, when the slashing image released with the movement of the blade part of the second decorative member 33b acts on the variation icon, the display mode of the variation icon is always changed. Even if it acts on the fluctuation icon, a gaze effect may be performed in which the display mode of the fluctuation icon does not change. In such a case, when the display mode of the variation icon changes, the slashed image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the display mode of the variation icon changes. If not, the slashed image of the first display mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  In addition, when performing a gasse effect with an accessory action change pattern, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more likely to generate a gaze effect than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (high ratio) May occur), or vice versa. In addition, during the second production period in which the reach production is performed, the gaze production may not be generated, and during the first reach production (for example, normal reach), the gase production is generated, but the second reach production (for example, , SP reach, SPSP reach) may not cause a gaze effect.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, an icon final display mode determination table, a change scenario determination table, a change pattern determination table for a pending icon, and a change pattern determination table for the change icon are selected. However, for example, a determination table corresponding to the gaming state may be provided, and the determination table corresponding to the gaming state may be selected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first production period is from the start of fluctuation to the latter half of normal fluctuation and the second production period is from normal reach to before temporary stop, but the first production period is from the start of fluctuation to normal reach. Alternatively, it may be from the start of fluctuation to the second half of SP reach. Further, the period from the start of the change to before the temporary stop may be the first effect period, and the temporary stop may be the second effect period.

  In the present embodiment, the change pattern of the hold icon and the change pattern of the variation icon are separately determined. However, based on the start winning information indicated by the start winning designation command when the start winning designation command is received. Then, the change pattern being displayed as the hold icon and the change pattern being displayed as the change icon may be determined collectively.

  By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is stored, and when the starting condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined. Generally, a variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. In such a gaming machine, special information is displayed by displaying the hold information corresponding to the undecided determination information, and changing the display mode of the hold information based on the result of the prior determination before the execution of the variation effect. Some suggested the possibility of a game being executed (see, for example, JP-A-2015-044066). However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned document, there is a problem that there is no relevance between the change effect and the change in the display mode of the hold information, and the entertainment of the game is scarce.

As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game Storage means for storing, determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, variation effect execution means for executing a variation effect according to a determination result of the determination means, and the variation effect An information display means for displaying on-hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the judgment information that has not been judged by the judgment means during execution, and prior to judging whether to execute the special game before the judgment means A change effect execution means for suggesting a possibility that the special game is executed by changing a display mode of the hold information based on a determination result of the prior determination means, and the variation For production A first effect period (before reach) in which a variation display of a plurality of effect symbols is performed, and a second effect period (reach) that is executed after the first effect period and performs a reach effect (an effect that expects the execution of the special game). The display mode of the hold information is more likely to change during execution of the first presentation period than during execution of the second presentation period. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, as a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the special game in a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Storage means for storing determination information; Determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means; Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a variation effect according to a determination result of the determination means; Information display means for displaying the hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the determination information that has not been determined by the determination means during the performance, and whether or not the special game is to be executed is determined before the determination means. Pre-determining means for performing, and based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, change effect execution means for suggesting the possibility that the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the hold information, The variation performance Includes a first variation effect (normal variation) for displaying a variation of a plurality of effect symbols, and a second variation effect (reach variation) for performing a reach effect with the plurality of effect symbols. A change in the display mode of the hold information is more likely to occur during execution of the first variation effect than during execution. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, determination information on whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is stored, and when the start condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined. Generally, a variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. In such a gaming machine, execution information (the change icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the variation effect is displayed, and the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the execution information. Some suggested the possibility (see, for example, JP-A-2015-208471). However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned document, there is a problem that there is no relevance between the change effect and the change in the display mode of the execution information, and the entertainment of the game is scarce.

As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game A storage means (main control board 110) for storing information, a determination means (main control board 110) for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and a variation effect according to the determination result of the determination means Fluctuation effect execution means (effect control board 120), information display means (image control unit 150) for displaying execution information (the change icon TI) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the variation effect, and the execution information Display mode change means (image control unit 150) that suggests the possibility that the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the first display (change before reach) is included in the change effect. Execution Second variation effect (normal reach variation, SP reach) in which a first variation effect (normal variation, shortened variation) to be executed and a second effect (reach effect) that expects the execution of the special game after execution of the first effect are performed. Variation, SPSP reach variation), and during execution of the second variation effect, the execution information display mode is more likely to change during the first effect than during the second effect. It has become. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the embodiment, based on the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, and the change pattern table for the change icon shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. To change the illustrated selection rate (the ratio of the random number value in FIG. 35) defined in at least one of these tables as appropriate, configure the gaming machine as follows, and improve the game entertainment Is possible.

A storage means for storing determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, a determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and a determination result of the determination means By changing the variation effect execution means for executing the change effect, the information display means for displaying the execution information (the change icon) corresponding to the determination information during the execution of the change effect, and changing the display mode of the execution information. Display mode changing means that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed, and the variable effect is a second effect that expects the execution of the special game after the first effect (for example, the pre-reach effect). For example, a specific variation effect (for example, a normal reach variation) that executes a reach effect is included, and in the specific variation effect, the first effect (ream that executes a pseudo-continuation) is performed rather than during execution of the second effect. A game machine characterized in that a change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during the execution of the execution (including the previous presentation) and at least one of the following configurations (1) to (10): .

(1) In the variation effect (for example, normal reach variation) executed when the determination means determines that the special game is not to be executed, the first effect is being executed more than the second effect is being executed. However, the execution information display mode is more likely to change. Alternatively, a game state control capable of controlling a game in either the first game state (normal game state) or the second game state (time-short game state or high-probability game state) more advantageous to the player than the first game state. A variation effect (for example, a normal reach variation) that is executed when the determination means determines that the special game is not to be executed in the first gaming state. A change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during execution of one effect.

  In the configuration of (1) above, in the case of the lose normal reach fluctuation executed in the normal gaming state and the big hit normal reach fluctuation executed in the normal gaming state, the person who is executing the first effect than the second effect is executing. However, the execution information display mode is likely to change. Further, in the normal gaming state, the big hit normal reach fluctuation is more likely to change the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect than the loss normal reach fluctuation. Also, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more likely to change the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the second effect than the normal reach change.

(2) A third effect (for example, SP reach or SPSP reach) having a higher expectation (expectation determined to execute the special game by the determination means) than the second effect after execution of the second effect Can be executed (for example, SP reach fluctuation or SPSP reach fluctuation), and the execution of the third effect is more effective than the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. It is difficult for the information display mode to change (or the execution information display mode does not change).

  In the configuration of (2) above, in the normal gaming state, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is greater than the normal reach variation during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. The display mode is likely to change. In addition, in the big hit SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) executed in the normal gaming state, the display mode of the execution information is changed during the execution of the second effect more than the loss SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation). It is easy to generate. In addition, when the third effect is a full rotation reach, even if the execution information is displayed during the execution of the third effect, the display mode of the execution information does not change.

(3) An indication effect that predicts the possibility that the display mode of the execution information will change can be executed. The indication effect includes a first indication effect (main indication) when the display mode of the execution information changes. Effect) and a second indication effect (gase indication effect) when the display mode of the execution information does not change, and the second indication effect is executed when the first effect is executed rather than during execution of the second effect. The inside is easier to execute.

  In the configuration of (3) above, in the normal gaming state, in the case of loss normal reach fluctuation and jackpot normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the first predictive effect during execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect are being performed. The execution rate of the first predictive effect is different. Further, in the normal gaming state, the loss normal reach fluctuation and the big hit normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the second predictive effect during execution of the first effect, and the second predictive effect during execution of the second effect. The execution rate of is different.

(4) It is possible to change the display mode of the execution information a plurality of times during execution of the variation effect, and the number of times the display mode of the execution information changes is more than that during execution of the second effect. The number of times during execution of the first effect is likely to increase (including that the display mode of the execution information does not change during the execution of the second effect).

  In the configuration of (4) above, the display mode of the execution information changes during the execution of the first effect in the loss normal reach fluctuation executed in the normal gaming state and the big hit normal reach fluctuation executed in the normal gaming state. There is nothing. Further, in the normal gaming state, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more than the normal reach variation, the number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect, and the second effect. The number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during execution tends to increase.

(5) It is possible to execute a sign effect (a real sign effect / gase sign effect) that predicts the possibility that the display mode of the execution information will change, and the sign effect is greater than that during execution of the second effect. The direction during execution of the first effect is easier to execute.

  In the configuration of (5) above, the indication effect includes a first indication effect when the execution information display mode changes (main indication effect) and a second indication when the execution information display mode does not change. There is an effect (gase indication effect), and in the normal gaming state, the loss normal reach change and the big hit normal reach change, the execution rate of the first indication effect during execution of the first effect, and the second effect of The execution rate of the first indication effect during execution is different. Further, in the normal gaming state, the loss normal reach fluctuation and the big hit normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the second predictive effect during execution of the first effect, and the second predictive effect during execution of the second effect. The execution rate of is different.

(6) The information display means displays hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the determination information that is not determined by the determination means during execution of the variation effect, and has changed from the hold information to the execution information. When the display mode of the execution information at the time is the first special mode (for example, a blue icon) having a lower expectation than the second special mode (for example, the red icon) having a higher level of expectation, A change in the display mode of the execution information is likely to occur during execution of the first effect.

  In the configuration of (6) above, when the display mode of the execution information when changed to the execution information is the first special mode, the big hit SP reach variation (or the loss SPSP reach variation) ( (Or big hit SPSP reach fluctuation) is more likely to change the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. Further, when the display mode of the execution information when changed to the execution information is the second special mode, the big hit SP reach fluctuation (or the big hit SPSP reach fluctuation) is more than the loss SP reach fluctuation (or the loss SPSP reach fluctuation). This is more likely to cause a change in the display mode of the execution information during execution of the first effect and during execution of the second effect.

(7) It is possible to change the display mode of the execution information a plurality of times during the execution of the variation effect, rather than the case where the display mode of the execution information changes a first number of times (for example, once), When the second number of times (for example, twice) changes more than the first number, the execution information display mode is more likely to change during the execution of the first effect.

  In the configuration of (7) above, the lose normal reach fluctuation executed in the normal gaming state and the big hit normal reach fluctuation executed in the normal gaming state are performed during the execution of the first effect and the second effect. Even if the display mode of the execution information changes for the first number of times, it does not change for the second number of times. Further, in the normal gaming state, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more than the normal reach variation, the number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect, and the second effect. The number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during execution tends to increase.

(8) The normal reach fluctuation includes a first normal reach fluctuation and a second normal reach fluctuation in which the execution period of the first performance is longer than the first normal reach fluctuation, and the second normal reach fluctuation is more than the first normal reach fluctuation. The change tends to cause a change in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect.

  In the configuration (8), the number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during execution of the first effect is likely to increase in the second normal reach fluctuation than in the first normal reach fluctuation. In addition, regardless of whether the first normal reach fluctuation or the second normal reach fluctuation, the execution information display mode does not change during the execution of the second effect. Further, the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect is that the big hit first normal reach fluctuation is greater than the loss first normal reach fluctuation, and the big hit second normal reach fluctuation is greater than the loss second normal reach fluctuation. This change is likely to occur.

◆ (9) Dedicated indication effect that predicts the possibility that the display mode of the execution information will change, and non-dedicated that predicts (suggests) the possibility that the display mode of the execution information will change or other big hits The indication effect can be executed, and the rate of change in the display mode of the execution information differs between when the dedicated indication effect is executed and when the non-exclusive indication effect is executed.

  In the configuration of (9) above, the dedicated predictive effect includes a first dedicated predictive effect (main predictive effect) when the display mode of the execution information changes and a first when the display mode of the execution information does not change. If there is a possibility that the display mode of the execution information changes due to the non-dedicated warning effect, the display mode of the execution information always changes. Further, in the normal gaming state, the loss normal reach fluctuation and the big hit normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the first dedicated predictive effect during the execution of the first effect, and the first dedicated during the execution of the second effect Execution rate of sign production is different. Further, in the normal gaming state, the loss normal reach fluctuation and the big hit normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the second dedicated predictive effect during the execution of the first effect, and the second dedicated during the execution of the second effect Execution rate of sign production is different.

◆ (10) It is possible to execute a variation effect (for example, SP reach variation or SPSP reach variation) for executing a plurality of types of third effects (for example, SP reach or SPSP reach) having different expectations after execution of the second effect. Yes, the ratio of the change in the display mode of the execution information during execution of the first effect varies depending on the type of the third effect.

  In the configuration of (10) above, the third effect having a higher expectation level than the third effect having a lower expectation level is greater in the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the second effect. The display mode is likely to change. Further, even when the third effect having the same degree of expectation is executed, the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect is performed more in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. Changes in the display mode of information are likely to occur. Further, the display mode of the execution information does not change during execution of the third effect.

  In addition, as a specific example in the configuration of the above (1) to (10), the above example is cited, and when the icon changes to blue, the change to blue is likely to occur during the pre-reach effect, When the icon changes to red, the change to red may easily occur during reach production. Also, if the hold 4 hold icon is displayed in red when it is the icon, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the ball is red when entering the ball than when it is red when the icon is red May be made higher. Further, the zebra selection rate is fixed regardless of the set value, but the zebra appearance rate may be changed depending on the set value.

  Next, a description will be given of the variation display (effects executed using the effect symbols) of the effect symbols (left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol) of the plurality of columns in the variation effect.

  On the image display device 31, at least one of the first and second special symbol holding numbers is 1 or more in a state where a plurality of lines of effect symbols are stopped and displayed (or the first and second special symbol holding numbers). When both are 0, the variation effect is executed every time the start condition that the game ball enters one of the first and second start ports 14 and 15 is satisfied. The variation display of the multi-row effect design is started, that is, the multi-row effect design is variably displayed, and the variation display of the multi-row effect design is terminated at the end of each variation effect, that is, the multi-row effect design is displayed. Is stopped.

  More specifically, when the start condition is satisfied, whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game / small hit game) is determined based on one special figure determination information (FIG. 5). Based on the result of the above, determination of the stop symbol of the special symbol (Fig. 6) and determination of the variation pattern (variation mode) of the special symbol (Fig. 10) is performed, the special symbol starts to change, and is determined After the variation is displayed with the changed variation pattern, the display is stopped with the determined stop symbol, and the variation effect is executed from the start of variation to the variation stop of the special symbol.

  In other words, in the variation production, the timing of the variation start and the variation stop timing of the special symbol and the multiple columns of production symbols correspond to each other (the same timing), and the plurality of production symbols are determined based on the determination result. Then, after varying according to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, an effect of stopping in a stop mode that suggests the result of the determination of validity (determination symbol of the determined special symbol) is executed. When the result of the variable display of the multi-row effect symbols becomes a special display result determined in advance, that is, as will be described in detail later, the left and right symbols are displayed as special display results as shown in FIGS. When the game is stopped in any of the stop modes shown in FIG.

  FIG. 47 (a) is a diagram showing types of effect symbols (“1” to “9” (“NEXT” “★”)) used in each of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. These multiple types of effect symbols are scrolled and displayed in a variable manner, while the effect symbols “NEXT” and “★” are only in the middle symbol (the effect symbol “NEXT” is a pseudo-continuous (pseudo variation), The production symbol “★” can be used when a special game is executed.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 (the game ball enters the first start port 14), the special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 21. Is variably displayed (the game ball enters the second start port 15), the same type of effect symbol is used, but different types of effect symbols may be used.

  FIG. 47 (b) is a stop mode determination table for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 47 (c) is for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol at the time of a small hit. It is a stop mode determination table.

  Based on the table shown in FIG. 47 (b), when the first big hit (the special symbol is one of the special symbols 1 and 5), the stop mode “777” is determined, and the second big hit (the special symbol is In the case of the special symbol 2 or 6, one of the stop modes “222”, “444”, “666”, and “888” is determined, and the third big hit (the special symbol is any of the special symbols 3 and 7) )), Any one of the stop modes “111”, “333”, “555”, and “999” is determined, and when the fourth big hit (the special symbol is the special symbol 4), the stop mode “357” is determined. "1 * 1" "2 * 2" ... "9 * 9" is determined, and the multiple-row effect symbols are finally stopped (this stop) in the determined stop mode. .

  Here, the big hit which is advantageous to the player in the order of the fourth big hit <the second big hit <the third big hit <the first big hit (FIG. 9), and the first to fourth big hits having different advantages can be identified (differentiated). In addition, as described above, different stop modes are determined for the first to fourth jackpots.

  Further, based on the table shown in FIG. 47 (c), when the small hit (the special symbol is any of the special symbols 20, 21, 30, 31), the stop mode “357”, “1 * 1”, “ 2 * 2 "..." 9 * 9 "is determined, and the multi-row effect symbols are finally stopped (this stop) in the determined stop mode.

  Here, when comparing the fourth big hit and the small hit, in the state after the special game, the fourth big hit is more advantageous to the player than the small hit from the normal gaming state. Since the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same (FIG. 9), the stop mode in the case of the fourth big hit and the stop mode in the case of the small hit are the same, and the appearance (from the stop mode) is It is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether a big hit or a small hit is being made.

  In the case of losing, the stop mode “XZY” (where X and Y are X and Y) is a non-reachable effect based on the determined special symbol variation pattern (variation patterns 1 and 2 in FIG. 10). Arbitrary effect symbols different from each other, Z is an arbitrary effect symbol (however, except for “357”)), and when the effect is to reach (the variation patterns 3 to 10 in FIG. 10), the stop mode “XYX” (X and Y are arbitrary rendering symbols different from each other), and the multiple rows of rendering symbols are finally stopped (mainly stopped) in the determined stop mode.

  Now, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention includes a first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) that displays a plurality of rows of presentation symbols in a state where it is difficult to transmit or visually recognize, and a plurality of columns after the first mode is performed. By controlling the variation display of the production symbols in a plurality of columns by the second mode (for example, displaying all three symbols in the left and right together) that displays the production symbols in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column, In this control, the second mode includes a first display in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols can be changed (for example, three symbols on the left and right are displayed in a swinging state), and a plurality of rows of effect symbols cannot be changed. Second display (for example, three symbols in the left and right are displayed together and displayed in a stationary state), and display control is possible, and at least part of the transition from the first display to the second display, the second Suggestive effects that suggest transition to display (for example, stop suggestion performances) ; Display three symbols in the left and right are feasible temporarily change).

  In other words, in the variable effect, after scrolling the first row of effect symbols (first mode), temporarily stopping in the predetermined mode (first display of the second mode; stopped in the swinging state), It is possible to make a real stop (second display of the second mode; stop in a stationary state) with a predetermined mode as a stop mode, and suggest that the main mode is stopped in a temporarily stopped state before the main mode is stopped. The stop suggesting effect can be executed, that is, the stop suggesting effect may be executed or not executed.

  FIG. 48 is an effect content determination table for determining the content of the variation effect. Based on this table, the reach effect and the quasi-continuous number are provided as the effect content according to the determined special pattern variation pattern. The temporary stop time from when the plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined manner until the actual stop is made as the stop mode, and whether or not the stop suggestion effect is executed when the final stop is performed. Is determined.

  Next, the display of a plurality of rows of effect symbols in the variation effect will be described in detail, and then the stop suggestion effect will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 49, (1) when the start condition is satisfied in a state where the left and right middle symbols (for example, “123”) are stopped, (2) the left and right middle symbols start to fluctuate and The inside symbols scroll and change in a row. This scroll fluctuation is basically performed so that the speed is accelerated immediately after the start of the fluctuation, and the right and left middle symbols change at a high speed in a state where it is difficult to permeate or visually recognize, and then the speed is reduced toward the stop. To be done.

  When (3) the left symbol “X” stops and then (4) the right symbol “Y” different from the left symbol “X” stops, “reach” is not established, and then (5) the middle symbol “X” Z ”fluctuates and the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode“ XZY ”, and then (6) the symbols in the left and right are fully stopped using the predetermined mode“ XZY ”as a stop mode.

  When the series of variation effects from (1) to (6) in FIG. 49 is “XZY” ≠ “357”, “variation without losing reach (variation patterns 1 and 2 in FIG. 48)” and “XZY” = “ 357 ”is“ variation without big hit reach (variation pattern 18 in FIG. 48) ”or“ variation without small hit reach (variation patterns 1 and 21 in FIG. 48) ”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, after (3) the left symbol “X” is stopped and (7) the same right symbol “X” as the left symbol “X” is stopped, (8) “reach” is established, Then, without shifting to “SP reach” or “SPSP reach”, (9) the middle symbol “Y” different from the left and right symbols “X” is stopped, and the left and right middle symbols are in the predetermined mode “XYX”. The temporary stop state is entered, and then (10) the symbols in the left and right are fully stopped with the predetermined mode “XYX” as the stop mode.

  When the series of variation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (10) is “Y” ≠ “★”, it becomes “loss normal reach variation (variation patterns 3 and 4 in FIG. 48)”, and “Y” = “★ ”Is“ big hit normal reach fluctuation (fluctuation patterns 19 and 20 in FIG. 48) ”or“ small hit normal reach fluctuation (fluctuation patterns 22 and 23 in FIG. 48) ”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, after (8) “reach” is established, (11) the left and right symbols “X” and “X” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed (12) “SP” “Reach” is executed, or (18) “SPSP reach” is executed. Basically, the “SPSP reach” is more effective than the “SP reach”.

  In the “SP reach” of (12), for example, a mission effect is executed in which the main character performs a certain mission and displays a video that eventually becomes a success or failure. As this mission effect, there are a plurality of mission effects having different jackpot expectations, and any one of them is selected and executed based on the result of the determination.

  Then, at the end of this “SP reach”, for example, the main character fails in the mission, (13) the middle symbol “Y” different from the left and right symbols “X” stops, and the left and right middle symbols are in a predetermined mode. “XYX” is a temporary stop state, and then (14) the left and right middle symbols make a regular stop with the predetermined mode “XYX” as the stop mode, or, for example, the main character succeeds in the mission, and (15) the left and right The middle symbol “X” that is the same as the symbol “X” is stopped, and the left and right middle symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode “XXX”. Then, (16) the left and right middle symbols are in the predetermined mode “XXX”. Is stopped as a stop mode.

  A series of fluctuation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (14) becomes “losing SP reach fluctuation (fluctuation patterns 5 to 7 in FIG. 48)”, and a series of fluctuation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (16). Is “big hit SP reach fluctuation (fluctuation patterns 11 to 13 in FIG. 48)”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, (13) after the middle symbol “Y” different from the left and right symbols “X” is stopped, and the left and right middle symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode “XYX”, (17) The middle symbol is restarted, and the left and right symbols “X” and “X” are moved to the screen corner side and reduced and displayed (18) “SPSP reach” is executed.

  In (18) “SPSP reach”, for example, a battle effect is displayed in which a teammate actor fights against an enemy actor and displays a video that ultimately wins or loses. As this battle effect, there are a plurality of battle effects having different jackpot expectations, and any one of them is selected and executed based on the result of the determination.

  Then, at the end of this “SPSP reach”, for example, the teammate actor is defeated, (19) the middle symbol “Y” different from the left and right symbols “X” is stopped, and the left and right middle symbols are in the predetermined form “XYX”. ”Is then temporarily stopped, and then (20) the left and right symbols are stopped with the predetermined mode“ XYX ”as the stop mode, or, for example, the teammate victor wins, and (21) the left and right symbols“ X ”. The same middle symbol “X” is stopped, the left and right middle symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode “XXX”, and then (22) the left and right middle symbols are set to the predetermined mode “XXX” as a stopped mode. Stop this.

  49 (1) to (20), the series of fluctuation effects is “losing SPSP reach fluctuation (fluctuation patterns 8 to 10 in FIG. 48)”, and the series of fluctuation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (22). Is “big hit SPSP reach fluctuation (fluctuation patterns 14 to 16 in FIG. 48)”.

  Note that the display of a plurality of effect symbols corresponding to “big hit full rotation reach fluctuation (fluctuation pattern 17 in FIG. 48)” is omitted, but for example, after “reach” in FIG. 49 (8) is established. From the predetermined timing, the left and right middle symbols are aligned to the same symbol “XXX”, and the “XXX” is switched from “111” → “222”... → “999” → “111”. Thus, after scrolling at a relatively low speed, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode “XXX” in which one of the symbols is left, and then the left and right symbols are set in a predetermined mode “XXX” as a stop mode. Stop this.

  In FIGS. 49 (5), (9), (13), (15), (19), and (21), the symbols in the left and right are basically the same predetermined mode as the initially determined stop mode (hereinafter referred to as the final tentative). Temporarily stop in the stop mode).

  Although illustration is omitted, in the variation effect including pseudo-continuous (pseudo variation), before the “reach” in FIG. 49 (8) is finally established, the left and right symbols “X” “Y” (or “X” "X") stops, the middle symbol "NEXT" stops, and the left and right middle symbols are in a temporarily stopped state in a predetermined mode "X NEXT Y" (or "X NEXT X"). Then, when the left and right symbols are restarted, the pseudo-ream is performed, and the number of times (one or two times) becomes the number of times of the pseudo-ream.

  By the way, as shown in FIGS. 49 (15) and (21), before the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, for example, in the “SP reach”, the mission failure is performed. In “SPSP Reach”, after defeating the battle, the temporary stop mode “XYX” corresponding to the reach loss is temporarily stopped, and the temporary stop mode “XYX” is restored to the final temporary stop mode “XXX”. The revival suggesting effect suggesting this can be executed, that is, the revival suggesting effect may be executed or not executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50, (1) the left and right middle symbols are in the temporary stop state “XYX” from the temporary stop state, (2) the revival suggestion effect is executed, and then (3) the left and right middle Is restored from the temporary stop mode “XYX” to the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, and (4) the final temporary stop mode “XXX” is stopped. This mode is stopped as an aspect.

  In addition, as described above, the second big hit <the third big hit <the first big hit becomes the big hit advantageous to the player (FIG. 9), and the stop mode corresponding to the first big hit is shown in FIG. 47 (b). The stop mode corresponding to the second big hit is “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, and the stop mode corresponding to the third big hit is “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 49 (15) and (21), before temporarily stopping the left and right symbols in the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, the temporary stop mode “XaXaXa before the end corresponding to the second big hit or the third big hit”. The temporary stop mode “XaXaXa” (“222”, etc.) corresponding to the second big hit is changed to the final temporary stop mode “XXX” (“333”, etc.) corresponding to the third big hit or the first big hit. Or “777”) from the previous temporary stop mode “XaXaXa” (“333” etc.) corresponding to the third big hit, the final temporary stop mode “XXX” ( “777”) is possible to execute a promotion suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of promotion to “777”), that is, there is a case where the promotion suggesting effect is executed and a case where it is not executed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, (1) the left and right middle symbols are temporarily stopped in the temporary stop state “222” before the end (2) the promotion suggesting effect is executed, and then (3) the left and right middle Is temporarily stopped in the same final temporary stop mode “222” as in the pre-final temporary stop mode, and (4) the final stop is performed with the final temporary stop mode “222” as the stop mode. Alternatively, (2) after the promotion suggestion effect is executed, (5) the right and left middle symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “333” that is promoted one stage from the previous temporary stop mode, and (6) the final temporary The stop mode “333” is set as the stop mode and the actual stop is performed. Alternatively, (2) after the promotion suggestion effect is executed, (7) the symbol in the left and right is temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “777” which is promoted two stages from the previous temporary stop mode, and (8) the final temporary The stop mode “777” is set as the stop mode and the actual stop is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52, (1) the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped in the temporary stop state “333” from the temporary stop state, (2) the promotion suggestion effect is executed, and then (3) the left and right symbols. Is temporarily stopped in the same final temporary stop mode “333” as the previous temporary stop mode, and (4) the final temporary stop mode “333” is used as the stop mode. Alternatively, (2) after the promotion suggestion effect is executed, (5) the right and left middle symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “777” that is promoted one stage from the previous temporary stop mode, and (6) the final temporary The stop mode “777” is set as the stop mode and the actual stop is performed.

  Therefore, in the variation effect in which the promotion suggestion effect is executed, the final temporary stop mode “XXX” is not promoted from the previous temporary stop mode “XaXaXa” via the promotion suggestion effect (FIG. 51 (3), FIG. 52 (3) )), The pre-final temporary stop mode “XaXaXa” is set to be the same as the initially determined stop mode, and the final temporary stop mode “XXX” is changed to the pre-final temporary stop mode “XaXaXa” through the promotion suggestion effect. (Fig. 51 (5) (7), Fig. 52 (5)), the pre-final temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" corresponds to the big hit that is less advantageous than the big hit corresponding to the initially determined stop mode It is set to be the same as the stop mode to be performed.

The stop suggesting effect will be described in detail.
The stop suggestion effect is to temporarily stop a plurality of effect symbols (right and left middle symbols) in a predetermined mode (final temporary stop mode) and then stop the predetermined mode as a stop mode. When a stop suggestion effect is executed, it is determined that a plurality of effect symbols will be permanently stopped using the predetermined aspect as a stop aspect, but not all variable effects are executed. There are cases where it is executed and cases where it is not executed.

  In the case of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the stop suggestion effect, that is, whether or not to execute the stop suggestion effect is defined in the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48. More specifically, based on the result of the determination of success / failure performed at the time of execution, in accordance with the variation pattern (effect contents) determined at the time of execution of the variation effect, and from a different point of view, a plurality of temporarily stopped at the variation effect Whether or not to execute the stop suggestion effect is determined according to the final temporary stop mode of the effect design (that is, the stop mode initially determined (the stop mode to be stopped later)).

  That is, in the “reachless variation (variation patterns 1, 2, 18, 21 in FIG. 48)” shown in FIG. 53 (1), the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XZY”, and then stopped. The suggestion effect is not executed, and the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the final temporary stop mode “XZY” as the stop mode.

  53 (2) shows “variation with reach” in which any one of “normal reach”, “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach” is executed, and FIG. 53 (3) shows “SP reach”. “Reach with fluctuation” in which “SPSP reach” is executed.

  In “variation with reach (variation patterns 3 to 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 in FIG. 48)” shown in FIG. 53 (2), any one of “normal reach”, “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach”. Is executed, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX”, and then the stop suggestion effect is executed. After the temporary stop state continues for a while, the symbols in the right and left sides make a final stop with the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” as the stop mode.

  Or, after any of “Normal reach”, “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, or “Full rotation reach” is executed, the left and right middle symbols are temporarily stopped in the pre-stop temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XaXaXa”, and then After the stop suggestion effect is not executed, the left and right middle symbols are restarted, and after the revival suggestion effect or the promotion suggestion effect is executed, the left and right middle symbols temporarily stop in the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, and then After the stop suggestion effect is executed, after the stop suggestion effect is executed, the temporary stop state in the final temporary stop mode continues for a while, and then the left and right symbols are stopped with the final temporary stop mode “XXX” as the stop mode. To do.

  In the “variation with reach” (part of the fluctuation patterns 8 to 10 and part of the fluctuation patterns 14 to 16 in FIG. 48) shown in FIG. 53 (3), the left and right middle symbols after “SP reach” is executed. Is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode “XYX”, then the stop suggesting effect is not executed, the middle symbol is restarted, and “SPSP reach” is executed.

  After “SPSP reach” is executed, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX”, and then the stop suggestion effect is executed. After the temporary stop state in the stop mode continues for a while, the symbols in the left and right sides are finally stopped using the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” as the stop mode.

  Alternatively, after “SPSP reach” is executed, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XaXaXa” before the stop suggesting effect is executed, and the symbols in the left and right After the start and the revival suggestion effect or the promotion suggestion effect are executed, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, and then the stop suggestion effect is executed. After the temporary stop state in the final temporary stop mode continues for a while, the left and right symbols are finally stopped using the final temporary stop mode “XXX” as the stop mode. As shown in FIGS. 53 (2) and 53 (3), when the stop suggesting effect is executed, the left and right symbols have been explained to stop after the temporary stop state continues for a while after the stop suggesting effect is executed. However, after execution of the stop suggestion effect, the actual stop may be performed immediately (or after the temporary stop state is made only for an extremely short time (it is difficult for the player to recognize)) without being in the temporary stop state.

  The stop suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that a player who is looking at the image display device 31 can recognize it visually. As an example of this stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. The same stop suggesting effect is executed both when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” corresponding to reach loss and when it is temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XXX” corresponding to the big hit. FIG. 54 (3) shows a case where the stop suggesting effect is not executed when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XZY” corresponding to the loss without reach.

  The stop suggesting effects shown in FIGS. 54 (1) and 54 (2) are executed by using the effect symbols. Specifically, each of the left and right symbols has a symbol body (number) and a symbol frame surrounding the symbol body. And at least a part of the left and right symbols temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” temporarily change from the normal mode (for example, decoration in the frame of each pattern) When the (color etc.) changes, the inside of the symbol frame of each symbol shines, the symbol main body of each symbol expands, etc.), the stop suggesting effect is executed.

  However, in addition to the stop suggesting effects shown in FIGS. 54 (1) and (2), the stop suggesting effects shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 can be applied. The stop suggesting effect shown in FIG. 55 is similarly executed using the effect symbol, but specifically, temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” (“XXX” in the figure). The entire left and right symbol is temporarily changed from a normal temporary stop state (swinging state) to a temporary stop state that is temporarily unique (for example, each symbol rotates once by rotation), and a stop suggesting effect is executed. Is done.

  The stop suggestion effect shown in FIG. 56 is executed mainly on the display other than the effect symbols on the image display device 31. Specifically, the stop suggestion effect is temporarily displayed in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” (“XXX” in the drawing). Stopped in the form of changing scenes by temporarily hiding the left and right symbols that are stopped by the display on the image display device 31 (for example, the display that can be opened after the entire screen is closed with a broom). The suggestion effect is executed.

  When there are a plurality of types of stop suggesting effects, which one is to be executed is determined based on the result of the determination, based on the determined variation pattern (effect contents), stop mode (temporary stop mode), effect mode, gaming state, etc. It is possible to decide and use different types of stop suggestion effects. For example, the stop suggesting effect shown in FIG. 54 can be executed at the time of losing, and the stop suggesting effect shown in FIG. 56 can be executed at the time of big hit. In FIGS. 55 and 56, after the stop suggestion effect is executed, the temporary stop state is immediately started (or after the temporary stop state is made only for an extremely short time (it is difficult for the player to recognize)). Also good.

  Now, the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention relates to the stop provision effect by the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48 in relation to the final temporary stop mode (stop mode), the determination of success / failure, the variation pattern (effect content), and the gaming state. The following characteristic configuration is provided.

[Final temporary stop mode and stop suggestion effect]
First, as described above, the final temporary stop mode of the left and right symbols is the stop mode when the main stop is performed thereafter. As shown in FIG. 57, the final temporary stop mode (stop mode) is a reach-less loss. It is classified into eyes, losing eyes with reach, hitting eyes without reach, and hitting with reach.

  48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, when the symbols on the left and right are temporarily stopped as the final temporary stop mode with the reach-less losing eye (variation patterns 1 and 2). In the case of temporary stop at a hit point without reach (variation patterns 18 and 21), the stop suggesting effect is not executed, and when the stop is temporarily stopped at a loss point with reach (variation patterns 3 to 10), and hit with reach When temporarily stopped with eyes (variation patterns 11 to 17, 19, 20, 22, 23), a stop suggesting effect is executed.

  In the state of temporary stop at the reach-less miss eye and the reach-less hit eye, there is no possibility that the subsequent development effect will be executed, so the stop suggesting effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the state of temporary stop at the missed reach, there is a possibility that the revival suggestion effect may be executed as the development effect after that. Also, at the temporary stop after “SP reach”, the development effect is “SPSP reach”. ”May be executed, and since there is a possibility that a promotion suggestion effect will be executed as a development effect after the temporary stop at the point where there is a reach, the stop suggestion effect is executed. I have to.

  In other words, in the state where the reach is lost and the reach is a temporary stop, the player can expect the development effect to be executed until the stop suggestion effect is executed. By being executed, it can be suggested to the player that the development effect is not executed without executing the development effect, so that the progress of the game can be maintained and the game entertainment can be improved. When the next effect (variation effect, winning effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variation effect, the break (boundary) between the consecutive effects can be easily understood by executing the stop suggestion effect.

  Depending on the case, the left and right middle symbols may be used as the final temporary stop mode, even if the temporary stop is performed without a reach or when the temporary stop is performed without a reach. Depending on the content), production mode, gaming state, etc., there may be cases where the stop suggestion production is not executed and when it is executed, or even if it is temporarily stopped at the losing eyes with reach or the hit with reach Depending on the other factors, when the stop suggestion effect is not executed and when it is executed, the reach may be temporarily stopped with a hit and a miss with reach (or a hit). It is also possible to make the stop suggesting effect easier to execute or harder to execute than when temporarily stopping with no missing eyes (or with reach and with no reach). It is a function. When temporarily stopping at the hit, the stop suggesting effect may be executed regardless of the presence or absence of reach.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has, for example, a hit mode and a reach-losing case as a special mode, and a reach-less mode is set as a predetermined mode, or a hit mode is set as a special mode, and a reach-off mode and a reach-free mode are not used. If the losing eye is in a predetermined mode, the left and right middle symbols are hit at least in the left and right when the right and left middle symbols are temporarily stopped and then stopped (when the variable display is controlled from the first display to the second display). The feature is that the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect is different between the case of being displayed in a special mode including a part of the eyes (special display result; big hit) and the case of being displayed in a predetermined mode different from the special mode. Become.

[Winning judgment and stop suggestion effect]
According to the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48, the second special symbol display is performed even in the big hit lottery (which is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 14) with the operation of the first special symbol display device. Even if the big win lottery with the operation of the device (performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15) is lost, the rate is about 8.2% (8/98) The stop suggesting effect is executed at a ratio of 10). On the other hand, in the big hit lottery accompanied by the operation of the first special symbol display device, when the big hit, the ratio of 98% (1-10/100 × 20/100) (the ratio of the variation patterns 11 to 17, 19, 20) When the stop suggestion effect is executed and a small hit is made, the stop suggestion effect is executed at a ratio of 50% (a ratio of the fluctuation patterns 22 and 23). Moreover, in the big hit lottery accompanied by the operation of the second special symbol display device, when the big win is reached, the stop suggesting effect is executed at a rate of 100% (the rate of the fluctuation patterns 11 to 17), and when the big hit is reached, the stop is given. Suggestion production is not executed.

  In particular, in the case of a big hit, in the state of temporary stop at the reach with reach, there is a possibility that a promotion suggesting effect will be executed as a development effect, so a stop suggesting effect is executed. In other words, in the state of being temporarily stopped with reach, the player can expect the development effect to be executed until the stop suggestion effect is executed, thus maintaining the moderation of the game progress. In particular, since the next effect (winning effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variation effect, the execution of the stop suggesting effect causes a break (boundary) between the consecutive effects. ) Can be easily understood.

  Depending on the case, as in the case described above, the left and right middle symbols may be used as the final temporary stop mode even when temporarily stopping at the non-reach loss stage or temporarily stopping at the non-reach point. Depending on the pattern (the contents of the effect), the effect mode, the gaming state, etc., the stop suggesting effect may or may not be executed, or it may be temporarily stopped when there is a reach with or without reach Even in the case where the stop suggestion effect is executed, there are cases where the stop suggestion effect is not executed or executed depending on the other factors, and the stop suggestion effect is more likely to be a big hit than when it is not a big hit. It is also possible to make it easy or difficult to execute.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention is characterized in that the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect differs depending on whether the game is a big hit or not.

[Fluctuation patterns and stop suggesting effects]
First, as shown in FIG. 58, the special symbol variation pattern is classified into a reachless loss variation pattern, a reach loss variation pattern, a reachless variation pattern, and a reach variation pattern.

  48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, the left and right middle symbols are changed in accordance with the reachless loss variation pattern (variation patterns 1 and 2), and the reach is not reached. When changing according to the fluctuation pattern (variation patterns 18, 21), the stop suggesting effect is not executed, and when changing according to the loss variation pattern with reach (variation patterns 3 to 10), and fluctuation with reach When it is varied according to the pattern (variation patterns 11 to 17, 19, 20, 22, 23), the stop suggesting effect is executed.

  When it is changed according to the reachless loss variation pattern and the reachless per-reach variation pattern, there is no possibility that subsequent development effects will be executed in the state of temporary stop at the non-reach loser and per reachless Therefore, the stop suggesting effect is not executed. On the other hand, when changing according to the loss variation pattern with reach, a revival suggesting effect may be executed as a development effect afterwards in the state of temporarily stopping at the loss with reach, so that “SP reach” ”There is a possibility that“ SPSP reach ”may be executed as a development effect at the time of the temporary stop after that. Also, if the fluctuation is made according to the fluctuation pattern with reach, Then, since there is a possibility that the promotion suggestion effect is executed as the development effect, the stop suggestion effect is executed.

  In other words, when it is changed according to the reach variation pattern with reach and the variation pattern with reach, in the state of temporary stop with the reach loss with reach and the reach with reach, until the stop suggestion effect is executed, the player Can be expected to be executed, and by executing the stop suggesting effect, it is possible to indicate to the player that the changing effect will end without the development effect being executed. It is possible to maintain the moderation of the progress and improve the game entertainment, especially when the next effect (variation effect, winning effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variation effect, It is possible to easily understand the break (boundary) between successive effects.

  Depending on the case, even if the change display of the left and right symbols is performed in accordance with the non-reach loss variation pattern or in accordance with the non-reach variation pattern, other factors (the contents of the effect in the change) Depending on the stop mode, effect mode, gaming state, etc. of multiple rows of symbols, there may be cases where the stop suggestion effect is not executed and when it is executed, or the loss variation pattern with reach or the change with reach Even if it is performed according to the pattern, depending on the other factors, there may be a case where the stop suggesting effect is not executed and a case where it is executed, and a hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern with reach (or If the change is made according to the hit fluctuation pattern), the loss fluctuation pattern without reach (or the loss fluctuation pattern with reach and the loss without reach) Than if done in accordance with the variation pattern), it is also possible to hardly stopped suggest effect is performed easily, or execution.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, when the hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern with reach are the first variation mode, and the loss variation pattern without reach is the second variation mode, or the hit variation pattern is the first variation mode. Assuming that the first variation mode is a variation variation pattern with reach and a variation variation pattern without reach, the variation display of the left and right symbols is performed according to the first variation mode including the hit variation pattern. It is a feature that the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect is different between the case where it is performed and the case where it is performed according to the second variation mode different from the first variation mode.

[Game state and stop suggestion effect]
First, as described above, the gaming states in which the game is controlled include “low probability non-short gaming state” (“low probability gaming state” and “non-short gaming state”) and “high probability short gaming state” (“high "Probable gaming state" and "short-time gaming state"), for example, normally controlled in "low-probability non-short-time gaming state", and after the big hit, in the "high-probability short-time gaming state" until a predetermined condition is satisfied Can be controlled.

  In the “low-probability non-short game state”, the probability of winning a big hit is set as low as 2/600, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the winning lottery result is set longer, and the second start port 15 at the time of winning a win The opening time is set to be short, and in the “high-precision short-time gaming state”, the big win winning probability is set to a high 10/600, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the winning lottery result is set short, and the winning win The opening time of the second start port 15 at the time is set longer.

  Therefore, in the “low-probability non-short game state”, the probability of winning a big hit is low; 2/600, and the operation of the first special symbol display device is triggered (when the game ball enters the first start port 14) The execution ratio of the jackpot lottery (performed) is significantly higher than the execution ratio of the jackpot lottery accompanied by the operation of the second special symbol display device (performed when the game ball enters the second start port 15) On the other hand, in the “high probability short game state”, the probability of winning the big hit is 10/600, and the execution ratio of the big hit lottery with the operation of the second special symbol display device is the operation of the first special symbol display device. It will be much higher than the execution ratio of the big hit lottery.

  Then, when compared with the table shown in FIG. 48, the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect in the case of being controlled in the “low probability non-short game state” (mainly displayed on the first special symbol display device) is “ It is lower than the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect when it is controlled in the “high-probability time-short gaming state” (mainly displayed on the second special symbol display device).

  Or, instead of the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48, if the effect content determination table shown in FIG. The execution rate of the stop suggestion effect when controlled by “state” (mainly displayed on the second special symbol display device) is “low probability non-short game state” (mainly displayed on the first special symbol display device) ) Is lower than the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect in the case of being controlled in ().

  It should be noted that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect is higher or lower when controlled in the “low-probability non-short game state” than in the “high-probability short-time game state”. 48 or 59, changes may be made to the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48 or 59, and the effect content determination table used when controlled in the “low-probability non-short game state” and “high-probability short-time game” The effect content determination table used when being controlled in the “state” may be provided separately as different tables.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention is controlled in the first gaming state when the “low probability non-short gaming state” is the first gaming state and the “high certainty short gaming state” is the second gaming state. The execution rate of the stop suggesting effect is different between when the game is controlled in the second gaming state.

Next, the time during which the left and right symbols temporarily stop will be described in detail.
First, ΔT1 to ΔT23 shown in FIG. 48 indicate the temporary stop time from when the left and right symbols temporarily stop in the final temporary stop mode (not the intermediate temporary stop mode or the previous temporary stop mode) to the final stop. ing.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 60, these temporary stop times ΔT1 to ΔT23 are basically (in most cases) classified into a reach-less lost temporary stop time, a reach-only lost temporary stop time, and a hit temporary stop time. The temporary stop time can be made longer in the order of lost temporary stop time without reach <lost temporary stop time with reach <per temporary stop time.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 61, after the symbols on the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode, a stop suggesting effect is executed until the final temporary stop mode is stopped as the final stop mode (reach with reach). Comparison is made between (1) in the case of temporary stop with eyes and reach with eyes (1) and (2) in the case of not executing stop suggestion effects (temporary stop with loss without reach and eyes without reach). Here, if the temporary stop time when the stop suggestion effect is executed is TA and the temporary stop time when the stop suggestion effect is not executed is TB, as described above, TA> TB. However, in some cases, TA <TB It is also possible.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, when the temporary stop time; TA is the first time, and the temporary stop time; TB is the second time, when the stop suggesting effect is executed, the left and right middle symbols are in the final temporary stop mode. In the first time (TA) from the temporary stop to the actual stop (from the first display to the second display) and when the stop suggestion effect is not executed, the left and right middle symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode. It is characterized in that the second time (TB) from the time of stopping until the actual stop (from the first display to the second display) is made different.

  In particular, by setting TA> TB, when the stop suggestion effect is executed, the time for executing the stop suggestion effect is surely ensured between the temporary stop and the final stop in the final temporary stop mode of the left and right symbols. The stop suggestion effect is executed in such a way that it is difficult to understand immediately after the temporary stop in the final temporary stop mode of the symbol, or the actual stop of the symbol is made incomprehensible immediately after the execution of the stop suggestion effect. Therefore, this stop suggesting effect can be executed at an appropriate timing so as to be easily understood by the player, so that the moderation of the game progress and the game interest can be improved with certainty.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), when the stop suggestion effect is executed, a time from when the left and right symbols temporarily stop in the final temporary stop mode; time TA1 has elapsed; When TA2 elapses, the symbols in the left and right will stop when TA2 elapses. TA1> TA2 (TA1 <TA2 or TA1 = TA2 depending on the case) may be set between TA1 and TA2. Possible)).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 61 (2), when the stop suggesting effect is not executed, time is stopped from the time when the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode; In the meantime, a relationship of TA1> TB (or TA1 <TB in some cases) can be established.

  By setting TA1> TB, until the stop suggestion effect is executed, the player can expect the development effect to be executed. However, it is possible to make the time longer than TB and enhance the interest. Yes, by setting TA1> TA2, after the stop suggesting effect is executed, the right and left middle symbols can be immediately stopped so as not to give the player excessive expectations.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 62, after temporarily stopping the left and right symbols in the final temporary stop mode, the stop suggesting effect is executed before the final temporary stop mode is stopped as the final stop mode (1). , After temporarily stopping the left and right symbols in a temporary stop mode, a temporary stop mode before the end, or a pseudo-continuous mode, and restarting to develop (“SPSP reach” from “SP reach”, revival suggestion effect) , Promotion suggestion effect, pseudo-ream (pseudo-variation)) (2) is compared. Here, TC is the temporary stop time when the development effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 62 (2), when the development effect is executed, the time from the time when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode before the end, the temporary stop mode before the end or the mode of pseudo-continuous; The start and the development effect are executed, but the relationship of TA1 <TC (or TA1> TC or TA1 = TC in some cases) can be established between TA1 and TC. It is.

  In the case of executing the development effect by setting TA1 <TC, if the player suggests that the stop suggesting effect is executed when the main stop is performed after the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped, the stoppage is empirically stopped. Feeling that the suggestion effect should be executed (TA1) has passed, and it is a short time before the development effect is actually executed. Since it can be increased, interest is improved.

  Here, in the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48 and FIG. 59, the stop suggesting effect is executed in the fluctuation that becomes normal reach. Instead of this table, the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 63 is adopted. Thus, the stop suggestion effect is not executed in the fluctuation that becomes normal reach, and the [final temporary stop mode and stop suggestion effect] [determination / stop suggestion effect] [change pattern and stop suggestion effect] [game state] And the stop suggestion effects], the comparison of the execution rates of the stop suggestion effects can be followed.

The following configuration can be added to the temporary stop of the left and right middle symbols.
(1) The execution rate of the revival suggesting effect is different between the normal reach fluctuation and the SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) (the SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) has a higher execution rate than the normal reach fluctuation), or Low).
(2) The temporary stop time from when the symbol is temporarily stopped to when it is stopped is different between when the revival suggesting effect is not executed and when it is executed (than when the revival suggesting effect is not executed). The temporary stop time is longer or shorter when the command is also executed).

(3) The execution rate of the promotion suggestion effect is different between the normal reach fluctuation and the SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) (the SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) has a higher execution rate than the normal reach fluctuation), or Low).
(4) The temporary stop time from when the symbol is temporarily stopped to when it is stopped is different between when the promotion suggesting effect is not executed and when it is executed (than when the promotion suggesting effect is not executed) The temporary stop time is longer or shorter when the command is also executed).

(5) As described above, the temporary stop time from when the symbol is temporarily stopped to when it is stopped is basically (in most cases) lost reach temporary stop time <reach lost temporary stop time <hit temporary The temporary stop time becomes longer in the order of the stop time, that is, the longer the temporary stop time is, the easier it is to hit a big hit.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has the following characteristic configuration regarding the stop suggestion effect.
[Pre-reading production (opportunity of production pattern) and stop suggestion production]
As described above, FIG. 57 exemplifies the reach-less losing eye of the design symbol. However, as shown in FIG. 64 (1), the non-reachable losing eye includes the normal losing eye, the first chance eye, and the second chance eye. Depending on the type of chance, and the left and right middle symbols are finally stopped as the final temporary stop mode, it is possible to change the big hit expectation degree with the subsequent fluctuations. For example, the first chance is an outcome in which the sum of the numbers of the left and right symbols is 7, the second chance is an outcome in which the middle symbol is “7”, and the others are normal lose eyes. To do.

  FIG. 64 (2) shows a table for determining the type of reachless losing eye in which the right and left middle symbols stop when the change is a reachless loss. Using this table, for example, on the basis of the result of the above-mentioned prior determination, both the special figure determination information for reaching and the special figure determination information for winning are stored in the holding storage area (FIG. 13). If there is not (Leach without reach on the left in the figure), the special figure determination information indicating the loss with reach will be stored, and the special figure determination information as the winning will not be stored (Leach with reach in the figure). Apart from the case where the determination information is stored (the right hit in the figure), any one of the normal lose eye, the first chance, and the second chance is determined at the ratio shown in the figure.

  As a result, the left and right middle symbols will stop in the first chance rather than the regular stop at the first loss, and the second stop will stop in the second chance rather than the first chance. However, it can be expected that it will be a hit with subsequent fluctuations. When the left and right symbols are stopped at the chance, a special image such as an effect image that is not displayed when the normal stop is performed at the normal loss is displayed on the symbol or around it. When stopping, a special sound that is not output is output, and an effect emphasizing that the main stop is performed at the chance is executed. If the change is a loss with reach and a win, the left and right symbols do not stop at the chance in the change.

  Then, referring to the table shown in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, when the right and left middle symbols are finally stopped with the reachless losing eyes, the non-reachable losing eyes are normal losing eyes or chance chances. Regardless of whether or not the stop suggestion effect is not executed, on the other hand, if the actual stop is made with an outcome other than a reachless loss, the outcome does not become a chance and the stop suggestion effect is executed. There are many cases.

  In other words, when the main stop is made at the chance, the display is different from the normal stop at the normal eye, and further, the main stop is made before the main stop by an effect emphasizing the main stop at the chance. It is possible to notify the player that the actual stop or the actual stop has occurred without executing the suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, in a state where there is a reach without a chance and a temporary stop at the hit, the player can expect the development effect to be executed until the stop suggestion effect is executed. When the production is executed, it can be suggested to the player that the development production is not executed without executing the development production, thereby maintaining the moderation of the game progress and improving the game entertainment. When the next effect (variation effect, jackpot effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variation effect, the break (border) between the consecutive effects can be easily understood by executing the stop suggestion effect.

  Depending on the case, even if the right and left middle symbols are actually stopped at the reach-missing eye, a chance eye is set for a part of the reach-missing eye and whether or not the reach-at-missing eye is a chance eye. Regardless of this, the stop suggesting effect is executed, or even if the stop suggesting effect is not executed or executed even when the main stop is performed with a reach or a big hit with reach. When the actual stop is made at the chance, the stop suggesting effect can be made difficult or easier to execute than when the actual stop is made at an opportunity other than the chance.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, for example, when the chance is a special aspect and the outcome other than the chance is a normal aspect, the right and left middle symbols temporarily stop after the temporary stop (second display aspect) ) Based on the result of the prior determination, when the symbols in the left and right are displayed in a special mode that expects a big hit (with subsequent fluctuations) and when displayed in a normal mode different from the special mode, The feature is that the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect is different.

[Pre-reading effect (changes in change icon and hold icon) and stop suggestion effect]
As described above, the final display mode (CD, blue character, green character, red character, zebra character, rainbow character) of icons (holding icon, variation icon) based on the result of the prior determination (variation pattern (production content)) (FIG. 35), and when the final display mode of the icon is determined to be other than CD, the change scenario is determined based on the determined final display mode and the number of holds (FIG. 36). ), The icon display mode changes according to the scenario.

  According to the tables shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 35, the jackpot expectation degree of the icon display mode increases in the order of CD <blue character <green character <red character <zebra character <rainbow character, and fluctuations in reachless loss. For icons corresponding to (variation patterns 1 and 2), the final display mode will not be a display mode (blue character, green character, red character, zebra character, rainbow character) more than blue characters (maintained on CD) However, for icons corresponding to fluctuations other than reachless loss, the final display mode may be a display mode of blue characters or more.

  In addition, according to the table shown in FIG. 36, for an icon whose final display mode is a blue character or more, the display mode of the icon corresponding to the icon at the time of change, that is, the icon that becomes the change icon becomes the final display mode. When the fluctuation corresponding to the icon is a fluctuation before one fluctuation, that is, the display mode of the icon that is the hold icon before the first fluctuation that becomes the fluctuation icon may or may not be the final display mode, and does not become the final display mode. In this case, the display mode is less than the final display mode (for example, CD when the final display mode is a blue character, or CD, blue character, or green character when the final display mode is zebra character).

  48, and the time chart shown in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, the final display mode corresponds to an icon whose final display mode is a blue character or more with respect to the change icon and the hold icon before the change that becomes the change icon. The rate of change to reach reach, that is, the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect, is higher than the rate of change corresponding to icons whose final display mode is not equal to or higher than the blue character, that is, the rate of execution of the stop suggesting effect .

  Depending on the case, the stop suggesting effect may not be executed or may be executed even when the final display mode is a blue character or more for the change icon and the hold icon before the change that becomes the change icon. Thus, when the final display mode is blue character or more, it is not more than blue character, or when the final display mode is green character or red character or more, it is not green character or red character or more. It is also possible to make the stop suggesting effect easier or less likely to be executed.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, if a character of blue character or higher is set as a specific change display mode, the display mode of the change icon (execution information) or the hold icon (1 change before the change icon) that becomes the change icon. The execution rate of the stop suggesting effect differs depending on whether the display mode of the hold information that has been erased at the start of the variable display of the multiple examples is a specific change display mode or not. Is a feature.

[Number of pre-reading performances and stop suggesting effects]
First, it is determined to execute the pre-production at the execution rate shown for each production content based on the production content obtained as a result of the prior determination using the pre-execution execution determination table shown in FIG. 65 (1). For example, the execution rate of the pre-production is 2% for loss without reach, 10% for normal reach loss, 20% for SP reach loss, and so on.

  Next, when it is determined to execute the pre-effect, the presence / absence of reach of the effect content obtained as a result of the pre-determination and the number of holds at the pre-determination are determined using the pre-execution execution frequency determination table shown in FIG. The number of executions of the pre-effects is determined based on (the first special symbol hold number in the “low probability non-short game state” and the second special symbol hold number in the “high probability short time gaming state”). For example, when a decision is made once, a pre-production is executed with one change before the change that is the subject of the decision, and when any one of two to four times is decided, the decision is made The pre-production is executed with any of the continuous fluctuations 2 to 4 times before the fluctuation. In addition, when the first special symbol hold number is 2 in the “low probability non-short game state” and a prior determination is made by entering a game ball into the first start port 14, the hold at the time of the prior determination The number is 3 (= 2 + 1) obtained by increasing the number of first special symbol reservations by one.

  The pre-production is performed at the start or end of the variable production by changing the display or sound to a display or sound that is not normally performed by using at least one display or sound of the production symbol and other images. As a pre-production at the start of a variable production, the production of multiple examples is a production that starts a variable display with a different pattern from the usual, or as a pre-production at the end of a variable production, the production of multiple examples is a chance It can be used as an effect to stop this.

  48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, when a plurality of lines of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, once before the start of variable display of the effect symbols of the plurality of examples (or In the case where the pre-stage effect is executed with the fluctuation display of 1 to 2 times, there are a case where the stop suggestion stage is executed and a case where it is not executed. When the pre-effect is executed with the change display three times (or three to four times), the stop suggesting effect is always executed.

  In some cases, the stop suggesting effect is also executed when the prior effect is executed in the change display of 2-3 times (or 3-4 times) before the start of the change display of the effect symbols of the plurality of examples. If there is a time when it is not executed, and if the pre-effect is executed with the change display of 2-3 times (or 3-4 times) before the start of the change display of the effect symbols of the plurality of examples, The stop suggesting effect is made easier or harder to execute than when the prior effect is executed once (or once or twice) before the start of the variable display of the effect symbols of the plurality of examples. It is also possible.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, if one time (or one to two times) is the first number and two to three times (or three to four times) is the second number, one or a plurality of consecutive Stopping in the variable display between the case where the pre-effect is executed in the first-time change display and the case where the pre-effect is executed in the second number of change displays greater than the first number. It is characterized by different execution rates of suggestion effects.

[Type of reach production and stop suggestion production]
When the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 63 is adopted, according to the table, in the case of reach fluctuation, not all of the stop suggesting effects are executed (FIG. 48) but “normal reach” is executed. It is not executed later, and is executed after “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach” are executed.

  Depending on the case, depending on other factors (the contents of the effect, the effect mode, the game state, etc. in the change), even after “normal reach” is executed, other elements (the effect contents in the change). Depending on the production mode, gaming state, etc., the stop suggesting production may or may not be executed, or “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach” are executed. After that, “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach” are executed depending on the other factors, such as when the stop suggesting effect is not executed and when it is executed. After that, it is possible to make the stop suggesting effect easier or harder to execute than after the “SP reach” is executed.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has, for example, “normal reach” as the first reach effect and “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach” as the second reach effect. Among them, the execution rate of the stop suggesting effect is different after the first reach effect is executed and after the second reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the first reach effect is executed. Become.

  By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, in a variable effect, before making a final stop of a plurality of effect symbols, a temporary stop is made in a final temporary stop mode, and then the final temporary stop mode is used as a stop mode. When the next effect (variation effect, winning effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variation effect, it is difficult to understand the end of the variation effect. There are cases in which it is difficult to understand the boundary), and there is a problem that it becomes an obstacle to the improvement of the game progress and the game entertainment. In order to solve this problem, the following gaming machines have been reached.

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in accordance with the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize. A first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) and a second mode (for example, displaying the plurality of columns of symbols in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. Display control means for controlling the variable display by the display control means, the display control means, the second mode, the first display that can change the symbols of the plurality of columns (for example, When all three symbols are in a swinging state Display (temporary stop)) and the second display (for example, three symbols are displayed in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) in which the plurality of columns of symbols cannot be changed. The suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, three symbols are temporarily displayed in at least a part of the case where the first display is shifted to the second display. Change), and when the variable display is controlled from the first display to the second display, the symbols of the plurality of examples include at least a part of the special display result in the plurality of examples ( For example, the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different between the case of being displayed in a win and a miss with reach) and the case of being displayed in a predetermined mode different from the special mode (for example, without the reach). Features Game machine to be.

◇ It is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game) based on the establishment of the start condition, and according to the result of the determination, a variable display of a plurality of rows of symbols is performed. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize. A first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) and a second mode (for example, displaying the plurality of columns of symbols in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. Display control means for controlling the variable display by the display control means, the display control means, the second mode, the first display that can change the symbols of the plurality of columns (for example, When all three symbols are in a swinging state Display (temporary stop)) and the second display (for example, three symbols are displayed in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) in which the plurality of columns of symbols cannot be changed. The suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, three symbols are temporarily displayed in at least a part of the case where the first display is shifted to the second display. The game machine is characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect differs depending on whether the special game is determined to be executed or not.

◆ It is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game) is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the variation mode is determined based on the result of the determination, and the determined variation mode In a gaming machine capable of executing the special game when a variable display of a plurality of rows of symbols is performed in response to the result, and the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), A first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) that displays a plurality of rows of symbols in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize, and a plurality of rows of symbols in each row after the first mode is performed. And a display control means for controlling the variable display according to a second mode (for example, displaying all three symbols together) that is displayed in a state that is easy to visually recognize, wherein the display control unit includes the second mode, Multiple rows of symbols can be changed A first display (for example, three symbols are displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and a second display (for example, three symbols are displayed in a stationary state with the symbols in a plurality of rows unchangeable) (Main stop, final stop)), and the suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the second display in at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display. (Stop suggestion effect; for example, the display of three symbols temporarily changes) can be executed, and the change display of the symbols in the plurality of columns is determined when it is determined in the determination to execute the special game. The first variation mode including the variation mode (for example, the hit variation pattern and the reach-losing variation pattern) and the second variation mode different from the first variation mode (for example, reach) No loss variation pattern In the case being made in accordance with the emission), a game machine, characterized in that the execution rate of the suggested effect is different.

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in accordance with the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the first gaming state (for example, the low probability non-short game state) The game state control means capable of controlling the game in any one of the second game states (for example, the high-accuracy short-time game state) more advantageous to the player than the first game state, and the plurality of rows of symbols are transparently or visually confirmed. A first mode that displays in a difficult state (for example, display at high speed fluctuation), and a second column that displays the symbols in the plurality of columns in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. 2 modes (for example, 3 symbols ) And display control means for controlling the variable display, wherein the display control means changes the second mode to a first display in which the symbols of the plurality of columns can be changed (for example, three symbols are arranged). Displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and a second display (for example, displaying all three symbols in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) that disables the change of the symbols in the plurality of rows. A suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, display of three symbols) that is controllable and suggests a transition to the second display in at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display The execution rate of the suggestion effect in the case of being controlled in the first gaming state and the case of being controlled in the second gaming state by the gaming state control means A gaming machine characterized by different

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in accordance with the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize. A first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) and a second mode (for example, displaying the plurality of columns of symbols in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. Display control means for controlling the variable display by the display control means, the display control means, the second mode, the first display that can change the symbols of the plurality of columns (for example, When all three symbols are in a swinging state Display (temporary stop)) and the second display (for example, three symbols are displayed in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) in which the plurality of columns of symbols cannot be changed. The suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, three symbols are temporarily displayed in at least a part of the case where the first display is shifted to the second display. Change) and a pre-determining unit that performs a pre-determination to determine whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is made, and the display control unit is configured to perform the determination based on the result of the pre-determination. , The plurality of rows of symbols can be displayed in a special mode (for example, a chance eye) that expects the execution of the special game in the second mode (indicating the possibility of the execution of the special game), From the first display to the second In the case where the variable display is controlled, the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different when the symbols of the plurality of examples are displayed in the special mode and when the symbols are displayed in a normal mode different from the special mode. A gaming machine characterized by being different.

◆ It is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game) is executed based on the determination information when the start condition is established, and a variable display of a plurality of rows of symbols is displayed according to the result of the determination. And when the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, it is difficult to transmit or visually recognize the plurality of rows of symbols. And a second mode in which the plurality of columns of symbols are displayed in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. (For example, three symbols are displayed together), the display control means for controlling the variable display, the display control means, the second display, the first display that can change the symbols of the plurality of columns (For example, three designs are available. Display in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and a second display (for example, three symbols are displayed together in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) in which the plurality of rows of symbols cannot be changed. Display control is possible, and at least part of the transition from the first display to the second display is an suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, three symbols Storage means for storing the determination information as the right of determination, and the special before the determination is performed based on the determination information stored in the storage means. Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not to execute a game, and the execution information (the variation icon) corresponding to the determination information being variably displayed in the plurality of columns of symbols are stored in the storage means Corresponds to the judgment information Information display means for displaying the hold information (hold icon), and display mode changing means for suggesting the possibility that the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the execution information or the hold information. The display control means is such that the display mode of the execution information or the display mode of the on-hold information erased at the start of the variable display of the symbols of the plurality of examples is a specific change display mode (for example, a blue character or more). The game machine is characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different between the case and the case where the specific change display mode is not used.

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in accordance with the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize. A first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) and a second mode (for example, displaying the plurality of columns of symbols in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. Display control means for controlling the variable display by the display control means, the display control means, the second mode, the first display that can change the symbols of the plurality of columns (for example, When all three symbols are in a swinging state Display (temporary stop)) and the second display (for example, three symbols are displayed in a stationary state (main stop, final stop)) in which the plurality of columns of symbols cannot be changed. The suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, three symbols are temporarily displayed in at least a part of the case where the first display is shifted to the second display. Change) and a pre-determination means for performing a pre-determination as to whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is made, and based on the result of the pre-determination, the plurality of examples Before the start of the variable display, the pre-effects (for example, the pre-effect at the start of the variable effect, the advance at the end of the variable effect) in one or a plurality of variable displays performed by the establishment of one or a plurality of continuous start conditions Directing (displaying chances of symbols) And when the preliminary effect is executed in the variable display of the first number of times (for example, one time (or one to two times) among the one or a plurality of times, than the first number of times. The execution rate of the suggested effect in the variable display of the plurality of examples in the case where the prior effect is executed in the variable display of the second number of times (for example, 2 to 3 times (or 3 to 4 times)). A gaming machine characterized by being different.

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in accordance with the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize. A first mode (for example, display with high-speed fluctuation) and a second mode (for example, displaying the plurality of columns of symbols in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each column after the first mode is performed. Display control means for controlling the variable display according to the above, and depending on the result of the determination, during the period from the start of the change of the symbols of the plurality of columns to the stop thereof, A game may be executed Effect control means capable of executing any one of a plurality of reach effects suggesting that the display control means is configured to display the second mode in a first display in which the symbols of the plurality of columns can be changed ( For example, three symbols are aligned and displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop), and a second display that makes the plurality of symbols unchangeable (for example, three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state (main stop, Display stop is possible, and at least part of the case where the display is shifted from the first display to the second display, the suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect) suggesting the shift to the second display For example, the display of three symbols can be temporarily changed), and after the first reach effect (for example, the normal reach effect) of the plurality of reach effects is executed, and the first reach Expectation of jackpot is higher than production 2 reach demonstration (e.g., SP reach and SPSP reach) in the after is executed, the gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the suggested effect is different.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a swivel 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.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board (storage means, determination means)
110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 production control board (variation production execution means)
120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m production control unit 150 image control unit (information display means, display mode change means)
TI The change icon

Claims (1)

It is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and a variable display of a plurality of columns of symbols is performed according to the determination result, and the result of the variable display is predetermined. In the gaming machine capable of executing the special game when the special display result is given,
A first mode for displaying the plurality of rows of symbols in a state that is difficult to see through or visually recognize, and after the first mode is performed, the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a state that is easier to visually recognize than the first mode in each row. And a display control means for controlling the variable display according to the second aspect.
The display control means includes
The second aspect can be controlled by a first display in which the symbols in the plurality of columns can be changed and a second display in which the symbols in the plurality of columns cannot be changed.
In at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests transition to the second display,
In each column, the plurality of columns of symbols are displayed in a display mode having an identification unit composed of letters or numbers and a decoration unit different from the identification unit,
The suggestion production is
Either the first display mode indicating that the symbols of the plurality of columns are determined to execute the special game in the second mode, or the second display mode indicating that it is determined not to execute the special game. Even when displayed, it can be executed by changing the display mode of the decorative part of the symbol to a predetermined mode,
The execution rate of the suggestion effect differs between the case where it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the determination and the case where it is determined that the special game is not executed ,
When the suggestion effect is executed, the effect mode in which the display mode of the decorative portion of the symbol changes to a predetermined mode is different.
A gaming machine characterized by that.