JP6512712B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine, the variable display of identification information is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variable display becomes a special result mode. It is possible to occur.

  In such a gaming machine, based on the determination result as to whether or not the special gaming state occurs, the advance presentation effect of changing the presentation aspect over multiple stages up to the stage according to the expectation degree that the special gaming state occurs There is a thing which changes (refer to patent documents 1).

JP, 2012-152251, A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, the final stage number is common despite the presence of multiple types of preliminary effects, so the number of stages expected by the player is no matter which preliminary effect is executed. It becomes constant, and there is a problem that the interest concerning the preliminary production is scarce.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on establishment of the start condition, and a gaming machine capable of executing the special game based on the result of the determination. And a variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information for notifying the result of the determination, and a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect accompanied by an output of music during execution of the variable display. The music includes a first music, a second music different from the first music, and a third music different from the second music, and the special effect executing means executes the special game. In the case of executing a specific effect of outputting one music and in the case of executing a specific effect of outputting a plurality of musics while the variable display is being performed and the special game is not being performed. There is a special game When the special game is executed than when it is not executed, the ratio for executing the specific effect for outputting the plurality of songs is higher, and the specific effect for outputting the plurality of songs includes the first music. A first specific effect for outputting the second music after output, and a second specific effect for outputting the first music again after outputting the first music, and then outputting the second music, and the second The third specific effect of outputting the second music after outputting one music and then outputting the third music, and during execution of the variable display in which the special game is executed, and the special The first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect can be respectively executed during execution of the variable display in which a game is not executed, and the first specific effect is performed rather than when the first specific effect is performed. The second specific effect is real In the case where the third special effect is performed, the special game is more likely to be performed than when the second specific effect is performed. expectation to be executed rather high, when the second specific effect is executed, the suspend and re-variation of the identification information from the output start of the first of the first music to the output start of the next of said first music Is performed, and the output of the first music is not performed while the temporary stop is performed .

The "specific effect" corresponds to the acquisition challenge effect of the embodiment of the present invention. The “plural types of advance notice effects” correspond to step-up notice effects 1 to 3 of the embodiment of the present invention. The “first notice effect” corresponds to the step-up notice effect 1 of the embodiment of the present invention. The “second advance notice effect” corresponds to the step-up notice effect 2 or 3 of the embodiment of the present invention.
By configuring as described above, it is possible to effectively increase the player's sense of expectation for the notice effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation for the advance notice effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure showing an example of the front view of a game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state where the glass frame was opened. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back side of a game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure showing an example of a big hit game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big winning opening opening / closing control table of 1st starting opening big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the big winning opening opening / closing control table of 2nd starting opening big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state setting table at the time of a big hit game end. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol for 1st starting opening. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol for 2nd starting opening. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the big hit lottery for 1st starting opening. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the big hit lottery for 2nd starting opening. (A) shows an example of a hit determination table for ordinary symbols, (b) shows an example of a stop symbol determination table for ordinary symbols, (c) shows an example of a variation pattern determination table for ordinary symbols And (d) is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table of a 2nd starting opening. (A) shows an example of the special symbol hold storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) shows an example of each storage unit of the special symbol hold storage area, (c) shows the normal symbol hold storage area of the main RAM 101c The figure which shows an example, (d) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a normal design reservation 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 processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure electric-charge control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit judging processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol stop processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the drawing control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change process in the main control board. It is a figure showing the auxiliary game processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the first half of the production control part command analysis processing in a production control part. It is a figure which shows the second half of the production control part command analysis process in a production control part. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination process in a production control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for presentation mode 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for production mode 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for 2nd starting opening. It is a figure which shows the preliminary | backup production | presentation determination processing in a production | presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a prior art classification determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol advance notice mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the notice pattern and the example 1 of a notice of a symbol advance production. It is a figure which shows the notice pattern and the example 2 of a production | presentation of a symbol advance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the music advance announcement mode determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the music prediction mode determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the example of effect 1 displayed on a music advance announcement pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the music advance | notice pattern and the example 2 of effects displayed on an image display part. It is a figure which shows the music advance | notice pattern and the presentation example 3 displayed on an image display part. It is a figure which shows the music advance | notice pattern and the presentation example 4 displayed on an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example pattern of effect displayed on a music advance announcement pattern and an image display part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice mode determination table for a loss, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice mode determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the example 1 of effects displayed on a step-up notice pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of effects displayed on a step-up notice pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example 3 of effects displayed on a step-up notice pattern and an image display part. It is a figure which shows the modification of the preliminary | backup production | presentation determination process in a production | presentation control part. (A) shows an example of a music selection table according to time, (b) shows an example of a music announcement mode determination table for lost, (c) shows an example of a music announcement mode determination table for jackpot FIG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice mode determination table for a loss, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the step-up notice mode determination table for jackpots.

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

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

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

  In the outer frame 2, the decorative plate 2b is attached to the lower front of the rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front and rear direction, and fixing members (for example, nails, fasteners, etc.) Fixed via).

  The game board attachment frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism 6 at one end side in the horizontal direction, and supported rotatably around the first hinge mechanism 6 It is done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is pivoted like a door with respect to the outer frame 2, the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 It becomes possible to do maintenance and the like.

  The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board attachment frame 3 via the second hinge mechanism 7 at one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism 7 as a fulcrum There is. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is pivoted relative to the game board attachment frame 3 like a door, the front area of the game area 5 a of the game board 5 and the game board attachment frame 3 can be opened and closed.

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

  Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, a voice output device 9 comprising a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and a game ball paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later Etc., and the lower receiving tray 12 for receiving and storing gaming balls that have flowed into the predetermined ball flow path without being completely contained in the upper receiving tray 11, and firing the gaming balls And a launch control device 13 capable of performing the operation.

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

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

  In addition, on the portion near the center of the upper tray 11, a presentation button device 16 and a selection button device 18 that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations relating to various effects described later are provided side by side ing.

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

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

  Further, a lending return operation unit 20 capable of performing a lending operation of gaming balls and a return operation of a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided at a portion to the right of the upper tray 11. When the lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, the remaining amount of the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine is subtracted to lend the gaming ball. When the return button (not shown) of the loan return operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  An overflow ball flow path (not shown) is formed between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12 for guiding the gaming balls which do not fit in the upper tray 11 to the lower tray 12. In the middle of the overflow ball flow path, there is provided a full receptacle detection switch 32a for detecting that the gaming ball is full in the lower receptacle 12, and the full receptacle detection switch 32a detects that the lower receptacle 12 is full. During the period, the payout of the game balls by the game ball payout device 100 described later is stopped.

  The launch operation device 13 includes a base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and a touch sensor for detecting that the launch handle 15 is in contact with the player's hand. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 4) comprising a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is provided 15a (see FIG. 4). When it is detected by the touch sensor 15a that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

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

  The game board attachment portion 25 is formed in a concave shape whose front is open substantially at the center of the upper part of the game board attachment frame 3 and can accommodate the game board 5 from the front. An opening is provided in the back of the recess of the gaming board mounting portion 25 so as to open in the front-rear direction, and various devices provided on the back side of the gaming board 5 through the opening are located behind the gaming machine 1 Come on.

  The game ball launch device 26 is directed from the launch member 28 to the lower left end of the game board from the launch member 28 for launching the game ball, the launch solenoid 28 b (see FIG. 4) for driving the launch member 28. A launch rail 29 which ascends upward and a stopper 30 which holds the gaming ball A at a launch position which is the lower end of the launch rail 29 are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

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

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 5, a curved inner rail 35, a curved outer rail 36 located outside the inner rail 35, and a guiding member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 5a 37 are provided. And, between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, there is formed a launch ball guiding path 38 for guiding the gaming ball shot by the gaming ball launch device 26 to the upstream portion of the gaming area 5a. In the most downstream part of the game area 5a, an out port 39 is formed for guiding the flowed-out game ball to the outside of the game area (the collection portion of the game board attachment frame 3).

  At the approximate center of the game area 5a, there is provided a frame-like decorative frame 40 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case, and a rendering space 40a is formed inside the decorative frame 40. In addition, a warping device 41 is provided on the side of the decoration frame 40 for introducing the gaming balls flowing down the gaming area 5a into the inside of the decoration frame 40, and is introduced under the decoration frame 40 by the warping device 41. There is provided a stage portion 42 for rolling the gaming ball to flow downward to the decoration frame 40.

  In the lower part of the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning openings 43 capable of constantly winning (entering) gaming balls are provided at intervals. This general winning opening 43 is provided. When a game ball that has won a prize (entered) is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3) It is paid out as a ball.

  On both sides of the game area 5a (the left game area and the right game area), the spread map gates 44 through which the game balls can pass are respectively provided, and the game balls passing the spread map gate 44 are gate detection switches 44a If it is detected in, the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. In addition, the winning lottery of the normal symbol will be described later.

  Below the gaming area 5a and immediately below the stage portion 42, there is provided a first starting opening 45 where gaming balls can always be won (entered), and a prize is received (entered) in the first starting opening 45. When the first game ball is detected by the first starting opening detection switch 45a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are paid out from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3) as a prize ball. In addition to the payout of the winning balls, a jackpot lottery (special game determination) of a first special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  Immediately below the first starting opening 45, it is possible to play the game ball from a closed state (basic mode) in which it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball (entering the ball) based on the fulfillment of the predetermined condition (the winning of the normal lottery). A variable start unit 46 is provided which is converted into an open state (special mode) in which winning (entering) of the ball is possible or easy.

  The variable start portion 46 includes a second start opening 47 where a game ball can win (enter) and a second start opening detection switch 47a for detecting a winning (enter) of the game ball to the second start opening 47 A movable member 48 for converting (variable) the second start port 47 into a closed state and an open state, and a second start port open / close solenoid 48b for opening and closing the movable member 48 are provided. And, when the second start port 47 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the second start port 47 is in the open state, the game ball is won Entry) becomes possible or easy.

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

  A closed state in which winning (entering) of the game ball is impossible based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of the special symbol big win lottery) above the guiding member 37 and downstream of the right-handed drawing gate 44 A variable winning portion 49 is provided which is converted from an (basic mode) to an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (entered).

  The variable winning portion 49 includes a large winning opening 50 where a game ball can win (enter), and a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting a winning (opening) of the gaming ball to the large winning opening 50, An open / close member 51 for converting (varying) the big winning opening 50 into a closed state and an open state, and a big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51 b for opening / closing conversion of the opening / closing member 51 are provided. And, when the special winning opening 50 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the special winning opening 50 is in the open state, the winning of the game ball (entering the ball ) Is possible or easy.

  In addition, when the game ball that has won (entered) the big winning opening 50 is detected by the big winning opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 15) are sent from the gaming ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3) It will be paid out as a prize ball.

  On the back side of the game board 5, there are collecting channels (not shown) that allow the game balls which have won in the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47 and the large winning opening 50 to flow. A winning confirmation detection switch 52a is provided at a lower end portion of the collecting flow channel to detect gaming balls flowing down the collecting flow channel. The prize confirmation switch 52a detects the game ball after being detected by the general prize hole detecting switch 43a, the first starting hole detecting switch 45a, the second starting hole detecting switch 47a, and the special winning hole detecting switch 50a. Is used to determine whether or not the prize has been properly paid.

  Outside the game area 5a, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol indicator 60, a second special symbol indicator 61 and a normal symbol indicator 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, a second special symbol hold Hold display device consisting of display 64 and normal symbol hold display 65, round number display 66 (see FIG. 4) for displaying the number of rounds when a big hit state (special gaming state) described later occurs, and a big hit state A right-handed indicator 67 (see FIG. 4) is provided which urges the game ball to be fired toward the right side area of the game area 5a during (special game state).

  The first special symbol display 60 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the gaming ball is won (entered) in the first starting opening 45 The second special symbol display 61 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the gaming ball is won (entered) in the second starting opening 47. It is a variable display, and the normal symbol display 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the gaming ball wins (enters the ball) to the common drawing gate 44 It is

  The jackpot lottery of the first special symbol is to obtain the jackpot symbol determination random number value when the game ball wins (enters) at the first starting opening 45, and the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value and the jackpot determination value It corresponds to determining whether it is a "big hit" by comparing. In addition, when the big hit lottery of the first special symbol is performed, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed by the first special symbol display 60, and the stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. It will be. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is notification of the lottery result.

  The jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is to acquire the jackpot symbol determination random number value when the game ball is won (entered) in the second starting opening 47, and the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value and the jackpot determination value It corresponds to determining whether it is a "big hit" by comparing. In addition, when the big hit lottery of the second special symbol is performed, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed by the second special symbol display 61, and the stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed It will be. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is notification of the lottery result.

  The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 are respectively constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display blink in a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol. And when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED lights up in a mode (a big hit mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of each big hit lottery.

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

  In addition, although the maximum opening frequency and maximum opening time of big winning opening 50 in each round game are predetermined, even before reaching the maximum opening number and maximum opening time, a predetermined number of gaming balls are set in large winning opening 50. When (for example, nine) wins (enters the ball), one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game (special game state)" is a game state advantageous to the player who is easy for the player to obtain the winning balls. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot states (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, but the details will be described later.

  When the game ball passes through the regular drawing gate 44, the winning symbol is a normal symbol, and a random value for symbol judgment is acquired, and the acquired random value for symbol judgment is compared with the collision judgment value to "clash". It corresponds to determining whether there is any. In addition, when the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed, the variation display of the normal symbol is performed by the normal symbol display 62, and the stop display of the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is the notification of the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display 62 is constituted by one or more LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of the normal symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lighted in a mode (a hitting mode or a losing mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the term "cash" refers to a state in which a right to execute a clash state (auxiliary game) has been acquired in a clash lottery of a normal symbol. The "hit state (auxiliary game)" refers to a gaming state in which the second starting opening 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, although the maximum opening frequency and maximum opening time of the 2nd starting opening 47 in a hit state (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, even before reaching the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time, the second opening 47 is When a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, nine) are winning (entering), the hit state (auxiliary game) ends. That is, in the "hit state (auxiliary game)", the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed (the start condition is easily established). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of hit states (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided, but the details will be described later.

  The first special symbol hold display 63 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the jackpot lottery (first special symbol) of the first special symbol stored when the gaming ball is won (entered) in the first starting opening 45 It is for displaying the number of rights (the 1st suspension) for performing variable display, and it lights or blinks in a mode which shows the number of the 1st suspension. Although the first hold is configured to be stored up to four, it may be less or more than four.

  The second special symbol hold display 64 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the jackpot lottery (second special symbol of the second special symbol stored when the gaming ball wins (enters the ball) in the second starting opening 47 It is for displaying the number of rights (second hold) for performing variable display), and lights up or blinks in a mode indicating the number of second hold. Although the second hold is configured to be stored up to four, it may be less or more than four.

  The normal symbol hold display 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is used to perform a normal lottery symbol lottery (variable symbol change display) which is stored when a gaming ball is won (entered) in the common view gate 44. It is for displaying the number of rights (general drawing reserve), and it lights or blinks in the mode which shows the number of general drawing reserve. In addition, although the common drawing reservation is stored up to four, it may be less or more than four.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, when winning a big hit lottery of a special symbol, "7" is stopped and displayed if it is a loss, "-" is stopped and displayed, while it is in the variable display, it is turned off and "- It is good to repeat ". In addition, since it is from the state as which the stop result of the last fluctuation display was displayed at the time of the start of the fluctuation display of a special symbol, it becomes easy to grasp that fluctuation display was started by starting from extinguishing of LED.

  At the back of the effect space 40a, a first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 comprising a liquid crystal display is provided, and below the effect space 40a, a second image display device (sub liquid crystal) comprising a liquid crystal display 71 is provided, and a movable effect member 73 imitating the face of the character is provided in the upper part of the effect space 40a.

  In the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, various effects are displayed in accordance with the progress of the game. As the effect display, there are a customer waiting demonstration effect which is executed when the variation display of the special symbol is not performed, a variation display of the effect design 70a which is executed when the variation display of the special symbol is performed, and the like. In addition, it is also possible to replace the rendering pattern with identification information.

  In the display portion of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, three lines of variable display areas such as a left area, a central area, and a right area are formed, and the effect pattern 70a displayed in each variable display area is displayed. By scrolling in the vertical direction (from the top to the bottom in the present embodiment), variable display of the effect pattern 70a is performed.

  In addition to the symbols indicating the numbers from "1" to "9", for example, the effect pattern 70a is configured by symbols indicating alphabets such as "A" to "F", and the first special symbol display 60 or the like In response to (in synchronization with) the variation display of the special symbol executed by the second special symbol display 61, the variation display of the rendering symbol 70a is performed. That is, the variable display of the effect pattern 70a is started corresponding to the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display of the effect pattern 70a is stopped corresponding to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol.

  In the stop display of the rendering pattern 70a, the rendering pattern 70a is configured to stop for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (loss mode, large hitting mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big hit lottery. The jackpot form is a combination of the same rendering design such as "777" or a combination of the rendering design having regularity such as "357", and the lost form is other than that. In addition, the aspect of the fluctuation | variation display of the production | presentation pattern 70a is not restricted to this, You may scroll in a left-right direction, and what may be rotated (rotation) on the spot may be used.

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

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

  In the special symbol fluctuation display area, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed corresponding to (synchronously with) the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol corresponding to (synchronization) the fluctuation display of the second special symbol Variable display is performed. Therefore, it is indicated (notified) to the player that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being executed or the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being stopped by the fluctuation state of the special symbol. The player can visually recognize the first special symbol fluctuation indicator (LED) for fluctuating display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuation indicator (LED) for fluctuating display of the second special symbol. It may be arranged at a position, and the variation display of the special symbol may be performed there.

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

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

  The first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area or the second hold icon display area moves to the variable icon display area with the start of the variable display. The fluctuation icon is displayed, and the fluctuation icon disappears during or after the fluctuation display.

  The movable effect member 73 can emit light by emitting light by the board illumination device 74 having a plurality of lamps (such as LEDs), and the board drive device 75 configured by a solenoid, a motor, etc. Thus, it is possible to perform moving effects by moving in the vertical direction.

  Specifically, during the variable display of the effect pattern 70a executed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, light is emitted with a predetermined light emission color, or an effect position located below from the standby position located above By moving to the light emission effect and movement effect are performed. The light emission effect or the movement effect may be performed by the operation of the effect button 17.

  On the back side of the game board attachment frame 3 and the game board 5, a main control device 110A incorporating a main control board 110 for controlling the progress of the game in an integrated manner, and a game ball according to a payout control command from the main control board 110 A payout control device 120A incorporating a payout control substrate 120 for controlling the dispensing device 100; a rendering control device 130A incorporating a rendering control substrate 130 configured to control rendering according to a rendering control command from the main control substrate 110; A power supply device 180A incorporating a power supply substrate 180 for supplying a power supply voltage to various control devices, and a game information output terminal board 90 for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the game machine are provided.

(Control configuration of the gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described using FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The main control board 110 centrally controls the progression of the game (basic operation). The main control board 110 includes a main control one chip microcomputer 110m having a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b for storing game control programs and the like, and a main RAM 110c serving as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing, It has ports and output ports. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c to control the controlled device or the result of the arithmetic processing Is sent to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130 or the like.

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

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

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 48b, a large winning opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, an ordinary symbol display 62, a first special A symbol hold indicator 63, a second special symbol hold indicator 64, a normal symbol hold indicator 65, a round number indicator 66, a right turn indicator 67, and a game information output terminal board 90 are connected. Drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, and game information notified from the game information output terminal board to the outside (hall computer etc.) of the game machine through the output port Is output.

  The payout control board 120 controls the payout of the gaming balls based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110 and controls the firing of the gaming balls. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that controls the payout of the gaming balls by driving the gaming ball payout device 100 and a launch control unit 122 that controls the firing of the gaming balls by driving the gaming ball launch device 26.

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

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

  When the release detection signal indicating that the glass frame 4 is released is input from the release detection switch 31a, the payout control unit 121 transmits a frame open error specification command to the effect control board 130, and the release control signal When the input is stopped, a frame open error release designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, when the frame opening error designation command is received, the opening error notification is performed, and when the frame opening error cancellation designation command is received, the opening error notification is ended.

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

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

  When the launch control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15 based on a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the launch control unit 122 permits energization of the launch solenoid 28b and detects the launch volume 15b. When the signal detects that the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 has changed, the firing solenoid 28b is driven to fire the gaming ball so that the firing intensity corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 There is.

  The firing solenoid 28b is formed of a rotary solenoid, and the striking member 28 is directly connected to the pivot shaft, and the pivoting member is rotated so that the striking member 28 is rotated to strike out the game ball A. . In addition, since the operation of the firing solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 122, the firing of the gaming ball in one minute The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the gaming ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds.

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

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

  The effect button detection switch 17 a, the cross key detection switch 19 a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, the effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17 is operated is input from the effect button detection switch 17a, or the cross key detection indicates that the cross key 19 is operated from the cross key detection switch 19a. When a signal (upper button detection signal, left button detection signal, lower button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CGROM 142 stores, without compressing, palette data in which color number information specifying a color number is associated with display color information for actually displaying a color. The CGROM 142 may be configured to compress only part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Also, various known compression methods such as MPEG 4 can be used as the compression method of the movie.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The drive control unit 170 is connected to the effect button drive motor 17b and the panel drive device 75, and drives the effect button based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). Operation presentation is performed by performing drive control of drive sources such as motors and solenoids of the motor 17 b and the panel drive device 75.

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

  The power failure detection circuit 182 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a becomes inactive.

  The backup power supply circuit 183 includes a capacitor for storing electricity when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 and the payout control. It supplies with respect to delivery RAM121c of the board | substrate 120. FIG. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are maintained even at power failure (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the status before power failure (power failure) after recovery from power failure (power failure). It can be restored. A backup power supply may be supplied to the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, the state related to the jackpot lottery of the special symbol has “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state”, and “non-short time gaming state as the state related to the movable member 48 that the second starting opening 47 has And "time-saving gaming state". The state (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) relating to this jackpot lottery and the state (non-time-saving gaming state, time-short gaming state) relating to the movable member 48 can be related to each other or can be independent. . In other words,
(1) In the case of "low probability gaming state" and "time-saving gaming state" (first specific gaming state),
(2) In the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short time gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(3) In the case of "high probability gaming state" and "time saving gaming state" (second specific gaming state),
(4) It is possible to provide the "high probability gaming state" and the "non-time-saving gaming state" (third specific gaming state).
In addition, the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is "low probability gaming state" and is set to "non-short time gaming state", and this gaming state is the present embodiment. Will be referred to as "the normal gaming state".

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

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as a “probability change jackpot”, and the jackpot that is the trigger of the transition to the low probability gaming state is referred to as the “normal jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-time-saving gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the average symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the random lottery of the ordinary symbol performed on the condition that the gaming ball has passed through the regular drawing gate 44. Is set to be longer than the “time saving gaming state”, and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the second starting opening 47 when winning is won is set to be short. For example, when the game ball passes through the regular drawing gate 44, a hit lottery of the normal symbol is performed, and the normal symbol variation display of the normal symbol display 62 is performed, but after the normal symbol variation display is started, For example, the display is stopped after 30 seconds. Then, if the lottery result is a hit, the second start port 47 is controlled to the open mode, for example, for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, “time saving gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the random lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the gaming ball has passed through the regular drawing gate 44 A game state that is set shorter than the "non-time-saving gaming state", and the opening time of the second starting port 47 when winning a win is set to, for example, 2.5 seconds, longer than the "non-time-saving gaming state" Say Furthermore, in "non-time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning a hit in a regular lottery is set low, for example, 1/128, and in "time-saving gaming state", a probability of winning a winning in an ordinary symbol lottery is, for example, 127 It is set high as / 128. Therefore, in the "time-saving gaming state", when the gaming ball passes the regular drawing gate 44, the second starting opening 47 is more easily controlled to the opening mode than in the "non-time-saving gaming state". Thus, in the "time-saving gaming state", the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the gaming ball.

  In the embodiment, the "time saving game state" is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting opening 47 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery become advantageous compared to the "non-time short gaming state". It is done. However, the “time saving gaming state” may be set such that only one of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting opening 47 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. Further, in the non-time-saving game state, the probability of winning a hit in a normal symbol lottery may be, for example, 0/128.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110 b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 15.

(The jackpot judgment table of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5 (a) is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening 45, and FIG. 5 (b) is the second starting. It is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth 47. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot probability is the same.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot judgment table is a jackpot judgment acquired when the game ball enters the probability game state, the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47. The jackpot determination value for determining the for-use random number value is associated with the determination result of the jackpot lottery.

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

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5A, when in the low probability gaming state, the two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be a jackpot Be done. On the other hand, when in the high probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random number values from "7" to "16" are determined to be jackpots. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss".

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is from 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/299, and is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state The probability is increased by 5 times to 1 / 58.9. The probability of being determined to be a jackpot is not limited to five times, and may be set to any value such as three times or ten times.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a special symbol determination table for the jackpot, which is referred to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol when the jackpot is won, and FIG. 6 (b) is the lost winner. It is a symbol determination table for losing, which is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the special symbol determination table for the jackpot, the type of starting opening where the gaming ball has won (type of special symbol indicator) and the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47 Big hit symbol determination value to determine the big hit symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the ball, the decision result (special symbol type), special symbol (stop special view data), special symbol The effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the information indicating the type of is associated.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the special symbol determination table for losing is obtained when the game ball enters the type of the special symbol indicator and the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47. A jackpot symbol judgment value for judging a jackpot symbol judgment random number value, a judgment result (special symbol type), a special symbol (stop special view data), and information indicating the type of special symbol on the effect control board 130 The effect pattern specification command to be transmitted is associated. In addition, a plurality of lost special symbols may be associated with a special symbol determination value so that a plurality of lost special symbols can be determined even in a loss.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type (stop special view data) of the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol display device and the jackpot symbol determination random number value etc. It will be.
And at the time of the fluctuation start of a special symbol, based on the type (stop special figure data) of the determined special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as information which shows the kind of special symbol is determined. Here, as for the effect design specification command, 1 command consists of 2-byte data, 1-byte MODE data to identify the classification of control command, and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Composed of data and The same applies to fluctuation pattern designation commands and the like described later.

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

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

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

(First winning opening jackpot big winning opening opening and closing control table for gaming)
FIG. 8 is a view showing a large winning opening opening and closing control table which is referred to when a big hit is won by the game ball entering the first starting opening 45. The special winning opening / closing control table includes a table number (TBL. No), a round number indicating the number of rounds for the big hit game (special gaming state), and a special power indicating the number of times the special winning opening 50 is opened during one round. The operation number (K), the opening time of the big winning opening 50, and the closing time (interval time) for closing the big winning opening 50 between rounds or during a round are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 8 to identify the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening 50, and based on the first large winning opening / opening control table (TBL. No. 01) 1The big hit game is executed, the 2nd big hit game is executed based on the 2nd big winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No 02), and the 3rd big hitting based on the 3rd big winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No 03) Perform a game, perform the fourth jackpot game based on the fourth large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No. 04), the fifth jackpot game based on the fifth large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No. 05) Execute and execute the sixth jackpot game based on the sixth large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No. 06).

  According to the first large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 01) shown in FIG. 8, the opening and closing member 51 is operated, the large winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds Run the first jackpot game to open up to 29.5 seconds per round and open up to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 rounds to 8 rounds.

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the game of eight rounds is finished, the first jackpot game is ended. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the fifth round to the eighth round and it is difficult to obtain a winning ball, it can be said that the first jackpot game is substantially a four-round probability variation jackpot game.

  According to the second large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 02) shown in FIG. 8, the opening and closing member 51 is operated, the large winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds And from 6 rounds to 8 rounds open up to 29.5 seconds per round, 5 rounds to perform opening and closing operations several times (K = 5) per round (big winning opening 50 is 0.18 seconds Repeat opening and closing of 7.32 seconds, and finally 25.0 seconds open the second jackpot game).

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 until the maximum opening number (K) is reached, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the game of eight rounds is finished, the second jackpot game is ended. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 8 rounds and it is easy to acquire a prize ball, it can be said that the 2nd big hit game is substantially 8 rounds of regular / ceremony variation big hit games.

  In the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, since the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 50 up to the middle of 5 rounds is the same, it can not be grasped which jackpot game is halfway to the middle. Therefore, in the first jackpot game from 5 rounds to the closing time of 8 rounds, in the second jackpot game, the round game in which the winning balls can be won during the closing time of the fourth round of the 50 winning openings 50 of the 5 rounds. A promotion effect of whether or not to increase is executed, for example, on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. Specifically, in the first jackpot game, the jackpot game is ended after the promotion failure effect is made to appear as if it has failed to increase the number of round games capable of acquiring a prize ball in the final phase of the promotion effect. In the second jackpot game, after performing the promotion success production that appears to have succeeded in increasing the number of round games that can obtain a prize ball in the final phase of the promotion production, the fifth winning opening 50 of the five big winning opening 50 is performed , It is supposed to advance the jackpot game after six rounds where it is possible to obtain a prize ball. By doing this, the player's expectation for the promotion effect is enhanced.

  According to the third large winning a prize opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 03) shown in FIG. 8, the opening and closing member 51 is operated, and the special winning opening 50 located on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 8 rounds Run the third jackpot game to open up to 29.5 seconds per round. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the eight round game is over, the third jackpot game is over.

  In addition, since the closing time of the big winning opening 50 between rounds repeats 2.0 seconds and 4.5 seconds until the 7th round, the player that it is a jackpot game different from the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game Can be made to understand. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 8 rounds and it is easy to acquire a prize ball, it can be said that the 2nd big hit game is an 8 round probability variation big hit game.

  According to the fourth large winning a prize opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 04) shown in FIG. 8, the opening and closing member 51 is operated to set the special winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 6 rounds Run the fourth jackpot game to open up to 29.5 seconds per round and open up to 0.18 seconds per round in 7 rounds and 8 rounds.

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. And, when the game of eight rounds is over, the fourth jackpot game is over. In the 7th and 8th rounds, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a winning ball, so the 4th big hit game can be said to be a 6 round probability variation big hit game.

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

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. And, when the game of eight rounds is over, the fifth jackpot game is over. In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the 5th round to the 8th round, and it is difficult to obtain a winning ball, so the 5th big hit game can be said to be a 4 round probability variation big hit game.

  In the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game, since the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 50 up to the fourth round is the same, it is not possible to grasp which jackpot game is halfway through. Moreover, since the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 50 to the 6th round is the same in the 3rd big hit game and the 4th big hit game, it is not possible to grasp which big hit game in the middle.

  Therefore, in the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game, the closing time (first branch point) of the large winning opening 50 between the fourth round and the fifth round, and the closing time of the large winning opening 50 between the sixth round and the seventh round For example, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is used to execute a scribble effect to indicate whether or not a round game capable of acquiring a prize ball continues to the (second branch point), and in the fifth jackpot game, four rounds For example, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) produces a scribbling effect that indicates whether a round game capable of acquiring a prize ball continues in the closing time (first branching point) of the big winning opening 50 between the first and fifth rounds. Run at 70 Specifically, in the third jackpot game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball after executing a continuous success effect that makes it appear as if the continuation of a round game capable of acquiring a prize ball by turning production at the first branch point was successful 5 The jackpot is finished by executing the seventh and eighth rounds in which it is possible to obtain a winning ball after executing the above-mentioned continuous success staging with a turning effect at the second branch point while shifting to the round. In the fourth jackpot game, after executing the above-mentioned continuous success production in the turning effect at the first branch point, it shifts to the fifth round where it is possible to obtain a winning ball, but the winning ball is produced in the turning effect at the second branch point After executing the continuous failure rendition that makes it appear as if the continuable round game can not be continued, the seventh and eighth rounds that are difficult to obtain a prize ball are executed to end the jackpot. In the fourth jackpot game, after executing the above-described failure effect in the turning effect at the first branch point, the fifth to eighth rounds in which it is difficult to obtain a winning ball are executed to complete the jackpot. By doing this, the player's sense of expectation and frustration at the branch point are enhanced.

  According to the sixth large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 06) shown in FIG. 8, the opening and closing member 51 is operated to set the large winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 8 rounds. Run the sixth jackpot game to open up to 0.18 seconds per round. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. And, when the game of eight rounds is over, the sixth jackpot game is over. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from 1 round to 8 rounds and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, it can be said that the sixth jackpot game is substantially a sudden definite strange jackpot game of 0 round.

(Second winning opening big hit opening and closing control table for the jackpot game)
FIG. 9 is a view showing a large winning opening opening and closing control table which is referred to when the big hit is won by the game ball entering the second starting opening 47. The special winning opening / closing control table includes a table number (TBL. No), a round number indicating the number of rounds for the big hit game (special gaming state), and a special power indicating the number of times the special winning opening 50 is opened during one round. The operation number (K), the opening time of the big winning opening 50, and the closing time (interval time) for closing the big winning opening 50 between rounds or during a round are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 9 to identify the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening 50, and based on the seventh large winning opening / closing control table (TBL. No. 07) 7 Big hit game is executed, 8th big hit game is executed based on the 8th big winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No. 08), and the 9th big hitting based on the 9th large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No. 09) The game is executed, and the tenth jackpot game is executed based on the tenth big winning opening / closing control table (TBL. No. 10).

  According to the seventh large winning a prize opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 07) shown in FIG. 9, the opening and closing member 51 is operated to set the special winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 15 rounds Run the seventh jackpot game to open up to 29.5 seconds per round. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the game of 15 rounds is over, the seventh jackpot game is over. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 15 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball, the 7th big hit game can be said to be a 15th round probability variation big hit game.

  According to the eighth large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 08) shown in FIG. 9, the opening and closing member 51 is operated, and the large winning opening 50 located on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds And from 6 rounds to 15 rounds open up to 29.5 seconds per round, and 5 rounds perform opening and closing operations per round (K = 12) (large winning opening 50 is 0.18 seconds) Repeat opening and closing of 7.32 seconds, and finally open 25.0 seconds) to execute the eighth jackpot game.

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 until the maximum opening number (K) is reached, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the 15 round game is over, the eighth jackpot game is over. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from 1 round to 15 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball, the eighth jackpot game can be said to be a 15th round probability variation jackpot game.

  According to the ninth large winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 09) shown in FIG. 9, the opening and closing member 51 is operated, the large winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a from 1 round to 4 rounds Run 9th jackpot game to open up to 29.5 seconds per round and open up to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 rounds to 15 rounds.

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the game of one round is ended. And, when the 15 round game is over, the ninth jackpot game is over. In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the fifth round to the fifteenth round, and it is difficult to obtain a winning ball, so the ninth big hit game can be said to be a four round probability variation big hit game.

  According to the tenth big winning opening opening and closing control table (TBL. No = 10) shown in FIG. 9, the opening and closing member 51 is operated, and the big winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area 5a is from 1 round to 4 rounds And from 12 rounds to 15 rounds, open up to 29.5 seconds per round, and in 5 rounds perform opening and closing operations multiple times (K = 5) per round (large winning opening 50: 0.18 seconds Repeat the opening and closing of 7.32 seconds, and finally open 25.0 seconds), the sixth round to 11 rounds to perform the ninth jackpot game to open up to 0.18 seconds per round.

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 50 until the opening time elapses or the maximum opening number (K) is reached, one round of game is ended. Then, when the 15 round game is over, the tenth jackpot game is over. In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the fifth round to the eleventh round, and it is difficult to obtain a winning ball, so the tenth jackpot game can be said to be a regular / ceremonial variation jackpot game of substantially eight rounds.

  In addition, in the eighth big hit game, the 9th big hit game and the 10th big hit game, since the opening and closing mode of the big winning opening 50 up to the middle of 5 rounds is the same, it is grasped which big hit game until the middle Can not. In addition, since the opening of the big winning opening 50 of 0.18 seconds is performed the same number of times from the fifth round to the tenth big hit game, it is not possible to grasp which big hit game is halfway through.

  Therefore, in the eighth jackpot game, for example, the promotion effect of whether or not the number of rounds capable of winning a prize ball increases from the first opening of the fifth large winning opening 50 to the eleventh closing, for example Performed on a single image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and in the ninth jackpot game, a promotion effect of whether or not the number of rounds capable of winning a prize ball increases between the fifth round and the fifteenth round (second branch point) For example, in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and in the tenth jackpot game, whether the number of rounds capable of winning a prize ball increases between the fifth round and the eleventh round (the second branch point) For example, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 executes the promotion effect of

  And, in the eighth jackpot game, after performing the promotion success production mentioned above in the final phase of the promotion production, the 12th opening of the big winning opening 50 of the 5 round is performed, and the jackpot game can be obtained after the 6 rounds where the winning balls can be obtained Is supposed to advance. In the ninth jackpot game, the jackpot game is ended after the promotion failure effect described above is performed in the final phase of the promotion effect. In the tenth jackpot game, after executing the above-mentioned promotion success presentation in the final phase of the promotion presentation, the jackpot game is to be advanced after the 12th round where it is possible to obtain a winning ball. By doing this, the player's expectation for the promotion effect is enhanced.

(Playing state setting table)
FIG. 10 is a game state setting table for determining the game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game state). As shown in FIG. 10, the type of the special symbol indicator (the type of starting opening at which the gaming ball has won), the stop symbol data of the special symbol, the short time gaming state, the short time gaming frequency (J), and the probability gaming state And the high probability game number (X) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10, and based on the type of the starting opening and the stop symbol data of the special symbol at the end of the big hit, the short time gaming state, the short time gaming number (J) and the probability gaming state high Determine the probability game number (X). In addition, when the low probability gaming state is determined as the probability gaming state, the high probability gaming number (X) is not determined.

  As a feature of the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 10 in the present embodiment, the number of time-saving games (J) and the number of high probability games (X) are the special symbol 10-15 and the special symbol 20-22. Instead of being set infinitely, there is a point that is set to 10000 times. However, in the high probability gaming state, since the probability of winning a big hit is extremely high until 10000 big hit lottery is performed, it is also considered that the short time gaming state and the high probability gaming state continue until substantially winning the next big hit lottery. It can be said.

(Variation pattern determination table)
FIG.11 and FIG.12 is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table referred when performing the fluctuation display of a special symbol. FIG. 11 is a variation pattern determination table to be referred to when the variation display of the special symbol is performed by entering the gaming ball into the first starting opening 45, and FIG. 12 is the gaming ball to the second starting opening 47 It is a change pattern determination table referred when performing change display of a special symbol by entering a ball.

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47 in the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the determination result of the big hit lottery, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), Indicates the random number value for reach determination acquired in and the first special symbol holding number (U1) which is the current number of first holdings or the second special symbol holding number (U2) which is the current number of second holdings. The number of holding balls, the random number value for special figure fluctuation pattern determination acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, the variation pattern (number) of the special symbol, and the special symbol The fluctuation pattern designating command indicating the fluctuation pattern (number) is associated with the fluctuation time of.

  Therefore, it can be said that "the variation pattern of the special symbol" can specify at least the determination result of the jackpot lottery and the variation time of the special symbol. Also, when the judgment result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the random number for reach judgment is referred to, but in the case of a jackpot, the reach is generated except in a special case, so the random number for reach judgment is not referred to There is. In addition, the random number value for reach determination and the random value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination are set to a random number range of 100 (0 to 99).

  Moreover, in the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when the number of balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the average variation time of the special symbol becomes short. Fluctuation: fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation: fluctuation time 3 seconds) is easier to be determined than fluctuation time 12 seconds). Also, in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, variation pattern 4 (normal variation: variation time 10 seconds) than variation pattern 3 (normal reach: variation time 20 seconds) ) Is easy to determine.

  In addition, although "4" may be stored as the maximum number of balls reserved for special symbols (U1 or U2), the variation pattern of special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of balls reserved for special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not set as the number of balls held.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 and determines the determination result of the big hit lottery, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the random value for reach judgment, the number of holding balls of special symbol (U1 or U2), based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, to determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, a variation pattern specification command of the special symbol is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Here, the variation pattern designating command of the special symbol is composed of 1 byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1 byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In this embodiment, when “E6H” is MODE data, a variation pattern designating command of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 60 corresponding to the game ball having won in the first starting opening 45 is shown as MODE data When it is "E7H", the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 61 corresponding to the game ball having won in the second starting opening 47 is shown.

  Further, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect contents and the like on the change display of the effect pattern 70a are determined based on the change pattern (the change pattern specification command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, effect contents (variation effect pattern) such as the rendering symbol 70a are described as a reference.

  Here, as the effect content, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that the plurality of effect symbols 70 a fluctuate at high speed separately and stop without reaching the reach, The normal fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation are different in that the shortening fluctuation ends in a fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation.

  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 production symbols 70a for reporting a jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other production symbols 70a perform a fluctuation. Means For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 70a of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbol 70a notifying the big hit (large hit result aspect), the two effect symbols 70a in the left region and the right region 7] temporary stop, and the aspect which the remaining production | presentation pattern 70a is changing in the center area | region is said.

  In addition, with "temporary stop", the production design 70a swings small, the production design 70a is deformed small, and the player is shown as if the production design 70a is stopped (stopped completely). Not).

  Also, "normal reach" means a reach with a low expectation of the jackpot in which the two rendering symbols 70a temporarily stop in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one rendering symbol 70a fluctuates in the central region. In the present embodiment, although it does not make a big hit by "normal reach", it may be made to make a big hit by "normal reach".

  Also, "SP reach" means super reach with a higher expectation of jackpot than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 70a in the central area that is not temporarily stopped has a special variation or a special character is displayed.

In addition, "SPSP reach" is a special reach after the super reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than the super reach.
In addition, "all rotation reach" means a mode that changes at low speed in a state where all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 70a notifying a big hit are aligned, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in big hit lottery It means the reach to be performed.

  In addition, although the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG.11 and FIG.12 is referred regardless of the gaming state, the variation pattern determination table in which the selection mode of the variation pattern differs for each of a plurality of gaming states is provided. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the game state at that time.

(Pre-judgment table of jackpot lottery)
FIG.13 and FIG.14 is a figure which shows the prior determination table for determining beforehand the determination result of the big hit lottery of a special symbol. FIG. 13 is a predetermination table to be referred to when changing the special symbol is displayed by entering the gaming ball into the first starting opening 45, and FIG. 14 shows the entering of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 47. It is a prior determination table to be referred to when the variation display of the special symbol is performed by a ball.

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47 in the preliminary determination table of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the determination result of the big hit lottery, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), and the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47 The random number value for reach determination acquired, the random number value for special figure fluctuation pattern judgment acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, and the expected fluctuation pattern (number) The starting opening winning combination designation command which shows is matched.

Here, it can be determined in advance whether it is "big hit" or "loss" by the jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of entering the game ball to the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, for a large hitting symbol determination The type of special game and the presence or absence of the transition to the high probability gaming state can also be determined in advance by the random number value.
Furthermore, the effect contents (the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach) and the like can be determined in advance by the random number for reach determination and the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination. Can be determined the type of jackpot, information of the effect contents (predicted fluctuation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, and based on the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number value. "Starting 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 and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  In addition, the prior determination table shown to FIG. 13 and 14 is a thing similar to the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown to FIG. 11 and FIG. However, while the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, the variation pattern determination table for the special symbol shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. It is different in that it is used at the start of variation of special symbols. In addition, it is different even if it refers to "the number of holding balls" or not.

  Therefore, in the prior determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the type of jackpot and the type of fluctuation pattern can be determined, but the judgment result of the jackpot lottery is "lost" and the reach determination random number value is "0. In the case of ̃89 ”, the planned fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation patterns 1 to 4, but it can not be determined whether the planned fluctuation pattern is“ normal fluctuation ”,“ shortened fluctuation ”or“ normal reach ”.

  In addition, although the prior determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 is referred regardless of the gaming state at that time, the prior determination table in which the selection mode of the variation pattern differs for each of a plurality of gaming states is provided The prior determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the gaming state at that time.

  FIG. 15 is a view showing a table related to the movable member 48 of the normal design and the second start port 47. Specifically, FIG. 15 (a) is a view showing a hit determination table for an ordinary symbol used for a lottery for an ordinary symbol, and FIG. 15 (b) is an ordinary corresponding to a lottery result for an ordinary symbol. It is a figure which shows the stop symbol determination table of a symbol, and FIG.15 (c) is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table of the normal symbol for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG.15 (d) is an ordinary It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table of the 2nd starting opening for determining the open mode of the movable member 48 in the hit state (auxiliary game) which generate | occur | produces when it wins in the lottery of a symbol.

(Collision judgment table for ordinary symbols)
As shown in FIG. 15A, in the hit determination table, the presence or absence of the time saving game state, the hit determination random number value acquired when the gaming ball passes through the spread map gate 44, and the hit lottery determination result It is associated.
The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 15A and determines "hit" or "loss" based on the current short game state and the obtained hit determination random number value.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 15 (a), it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “127” is a hit when in the non-time saving game state, and “1 when the time saving game state is And “127” of the 127 random numbers for collision judgment are judged to be a collision. Therefore, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving gaming state is 1/128, and the probability of being determined to be a hitting in the time-saving gaming state is 127/128.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
In the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b), the presence or absence of the short time game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the winning symbol random number value acquired when the gaming ball passes through the regular drawing gate 44, A normal symbol type (stop common drawing data) is associated with a common drawing designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating a normal symbol type.

The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b) and displays the normal symbol display 62 based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired winning symbol random number value. Determine the normal symbol and stop symbol data to be displayed stop on.
Then, at the start of variation of the ordinary symbol, a common drawing designation command as information indicating the type of the ordinary symbol is determined based on the determined type of the ordinary symbol (stop symbol data) and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Normal pattern variation pattern determination table)
The fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 (c) includes the presence or absence of the time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the randomization fluctuation pattern determination randomness acquired when the gaming ball passes the regularity drawing gate 44. A common drawing fluctuation designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the numerical value, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is associated.

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

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

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

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

  In the open mode determination table shown in FIG. 15 (d), the open mode based on the stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2) is more advantageous to the player than the open mode based on the stop symbol data = 01 (normal symbol 1) It is an opening mode, and the opening mode based on stop symbol data = 03 (normal symbol 3) is an opening mode that is more advantageous to the player than the opening mode based on stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2) .

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

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a special symbol storage area in which various types of information are stored when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 45 and / or the second starting opening 47. Yes, FIG. 16 (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the special symbol storage area, FIG. 16 (c) is stored various information when the game ball passes through the common gate 44 16 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the normal symbol storage area.

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

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), each storage unit is a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value, and a jackpot symbol determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot symbol determination random number value. A random number storage area for reach determination for storing a random number value for reach determination, and a random number storage area for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination for storing a random value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

  Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 45, the special figure determination information (big hit in the storage part with the smallest number among the storage parts in which no random number is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area) A random number for judgment, a random number for jackpot symbol judgment, a random number for reach judgment, a random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment) are stored. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 47, in the 2nd special symbol retention storage area the special figure determination information A jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number) are stored.

  The 0th storage unit of the special symbol-related storage area is the first storage unit of the first special-pattern retention storage area or the second special-pattern retention storage area of the storage area in which the start condition of the variation display of the special symbol is established. By shifting the stored special figure determination information, the special figure determination information regarding the fluctuation display of the current special symbol is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, the normal symbol storage area is divided from the 0th storage unit to the 4th storage unit, and each storage unit is a collision determination random number for storing a collision determination random number value. It is divided into a storage area, a random number storage area for per-pattern determination for storing per-symbol determination random numbers, and a per-common-pattern variation pattern determination random number storage area for storing common-part variation pattern determination random numbers. There is.

  Then, when the game ball passes through the common drawing gate 44, in the first storage unit of the normal symbol storage area to the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which the random number is not stored among the fourth storage units. Common drawing determination information (random number for hitting judgment, random number for judging winning symbol, random number for judging common drawing variation pattern) is stored. In the 0th storage unit, the common drawing determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted when the start condition of the normal display of variable display is satisfied, and the common drawing judgment on the current display of the normal display is determined. Information will be stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition to prohibit timer interruption in step S41, performs processing to clear the output port in step S42, calculates a checksum of main RAM 110c in step S43, and stores it in a predetermined storage area. A process to turn on the backup flag to be referred to at the time of recovery from power failure is performed in step S44, a process to prohibit RAM access is performed in step S45, and the process waits until supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off. .

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds), whereby timer interrupt processing described below is executed.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric symbol, updates the normal symbol time counter, updates the open / close time of the movable member 48 It performs time control processing to update various timer counters such as processing. Specifically, 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 are decremented by one.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination random number, a collision judgment random number, a symbol random number value, a common pattern fluctuation pattern determination random number Etc. Perform specific random number update processing such as.

  Specifically, each random number value and the random number counter are incremented by +1 and updated. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), return the random number counter to 0 and set the corresponding initial value random number value as a new round initial value. Update the new random number value.

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a, as in step S30, the initial value random number for jackpot determination, the initial value random number for jackpot symbol determination, the initial value random number for small symbol design determination, the initial value random number for winning symbol judgment, Performs initial random number update processing to update the initial value random value for winning symbol determination.

  At step S200, the main CPU 110a performs an input control process. In this process, the main CPU 110a selects the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the special winning opening detection switch 50a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, the gate detection switch 44a, and the winning confirmation detection switch 52a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch, and if there is an input, input control processing is performed to set predetermined data. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special character special power control processing for performing jackpot lottery, display control of special symbols, opening / closing control of the special winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51), control of the gaming state, and the like. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a pressure control control process for performing hit lottery, display control of a normal symbol, open / close control of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the like. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each of the winning ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning openings, and transmits the generated payout number designation command to the payout control board 120. Do.

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

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

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

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an input control process 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 a prize opening detection switch input processing, it is judged whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the general winning a prize opening detection switch 43a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning a prize opening detection switch 43a, the processing is directly transferred to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning a prize opening detection switch 43a, predetermined data is added and updated to the winning a prize counter for the general winning a prize opening, and the entering counter which shows the number of gaming balls which entered the winning a prize opening After “1” is added to (D) for update (D ← D + 1), the processing is shifted to the next step.

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

  When a detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch 50a is input, predetermined data is added to the winning ball counter for the special winning opening and updated, and the number of gaming balls entered into the winning opening is indicated. The counter (D) is updated by adding “1” to the counter (D) (D 、 D + 1), and 1 is added to the number of big winning enter balls (C) storage area for counting gaming balls that have won the big winning opening 50 After updating (C ← C + 1), the process is transferred to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process. In this first start opening detection switch input processing, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 45a has been input, that is, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the first start opening 45. Set the data The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning a prize confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from a prize confirmation detection switch 52a is input, and 1 is subtracted from the entry counter (D) to update (D ← D-1), It is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter (D) is within the range of the predetermined determination value (lower limit value <D <upper limit value), and when it is out of the range of the determination value, abnormal winning occurs Then, an error winning command for abnormal winning is set in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, when it is inside the range of decision value, it ends winning a prize verification detection switch input processing.

  Accordingly, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 which has transmitted the error winning command for abnormal winning to the effect control board 130 and has received the error specifying command for abnormal winning receives an abnormal win error notification and indicates that an abnormal winning error has occurred. Inform.

(First start port detection switch input processing of main control board)
The first starting opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing a first starting opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of data set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-5 and is set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area If it is determined that the current data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is ended.

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

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

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

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number for reach determination and a random number for special pattern variation pattern determination, and sequentially stores vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. A search is performed, and the acquired random number for reach determination and the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination are stored in a vacant storage unit.

  By the above, the random number value for jackpot determination, the random number value for jackpot symbol determination, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol storage area It becomes.

  At step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first prior determination process. In this first prior determination process, the jackpot determination random number value obtained this time, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination are referred to with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. First start winning combination information for indicating in advance the determination information of the first starting opening is determined based on the random number value.

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

  Thus, the first start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as a first start winning designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start winning designation command is the first start winning designation. The command is analyzed, and a predetermined notice effect is continuously executed over one or more variable displays executed before that before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start winning combination designation command is started. It is possible to execute pre-reading effects such as a hold change notice effect that changes the display mode of the advance effect or the hold icon.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area, and corresponds to the first special symbol holding number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the present first start port detection switch input processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game (hit state) is in progress. If it is in the auxiliary game (hit state) (S240-4: Yes), the processing is transferred to step S240-9, and if it is not in the auxiliary game (hit state) (S240-5: No), the step S240- Transfer the process to 5.

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

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

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 110a sets an incorrect entering error specification command to the effect transmission data storage area on the assumption that an incorrect entry occurs.

  Thus, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 which has transmitted the illegal entry error designation command to the effect control board 130 and received the incorrect entry error designation command performs an incorrect entry error notification and an incorrect entry error. Informs that has occurred.

  At step S240-8, the main CPU 110a clears the value of the incorrect entry counter (E) to zero.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the second starting opening ball entry counter (L) to update it (L ← L + 1).

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

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

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for jackpot determination, searches for an available storage unit sequentially from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, and stores the available storage Store the jackpot judgment random number value acquired in the unit.

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

  In step S240-14, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number for reach determination and a random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and sequentially stores vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. A search is performed, and the acquired random number for reach determination and the random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination are stored in a vacant storage unit.

  By the above, the random number value for jackpot determination, the random number value for jackpot symbol determination, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the second special symbol storage area It becomes.

  At step S240-15, the main CPU 110a performs a second prior determination process. In this second prior determination process, the jackpot determination random decision value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special view fluctuation pattern decision are referred to with reference to the jackpot decision table shown in FIG. Based on the random number value, second start winning combination information for indicating in advance the determination information of the second start opening is determined.

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

  Thus, the second start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as a second start winning designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the second start winning designation command designates the second start winning designation. The command is analyzed, and before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the second start winning combination designation command is started, continuous notice or hold to execute a predetermined advance notice effect over one or more previous variable displays. It is possible to execute pre-reading effect such as a pending change notice for changing the display mode of the icon.

  In step S240-17, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and corresponds to the second special symbol holding number (U2) updated in step S240-9. A second special symbol storage specification command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current second starting opening detection switch input processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

  In step S250-4, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for collision determination, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol storage area, and stores the vacant storage unit. The acquired random number value for collision judgment is stored.

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

  In step S250-6, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for common pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol storage area, and is vacant. The random number value for common drawing fluctuation pattern determination acquired in the storage unit is stored.

  As described above, a random number for collision determination, a random number for collision symbol, and a random number for common pattern fluctuation pattern determination are stored in the predetermined storage portion of the normal symbol storage area.

(Special drawing special power control processing of main control board)
The special figure charge control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special figure charge control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special power process data, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special power process data loaded in step S302. Move the process to the determination process (step S310), and if the special figure special power process data = 1, move the process to the special symbol variation process (step S320); if the special figure special power process data = 2, the special symbol stop process (step Move the process to S330), transfer the process to the jackpot game process (step S340) if the special figure special power process data = 3, and the process to the big hit game end process (step S350) if the special figure special power process data = 4 Move.

  The "special figure special power process data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special power control process, as will be described later, so the necessary subroutines in the game will be properly processed. .

  In the special symbol storage determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a special figure variation pattern determination process for determining a variation time of a special symbol, etc. . The special symbol storage determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs processing to determine whether or not the variation period of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330 Perform processing to shift to processing. The special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop processing of step S330, the main CPU 110a performs processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) displayed as a stop, and also the number of time reduction (J), time reduction game flag, high probability game number ( X) Perform the high probability game flag setting process. The special symbol stopping process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  In the jackpot game end processing of step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the gaming state of either the time saving gaming state or the non time saving gaming state. Perform processing to determine. The jackpot game end process will be described later in detail using FIG.

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

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is in progress. Here, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is ended, and the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (special symbol time counter = 0). In (S310-1: No), the process moves to step S310-2.

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

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area to update (U2 U U2-1).

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

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area to update (U1 ← U1-1).

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

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted (digested) prior to the first special symbol holding storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6, but the starting opening is a prize The first special symbol hold storage area or the second special symbol hold storage area may be shifted in the order in which it is performed, or the first special symbol hold storage area is shifted prior to the second special symbol hold storage area May be

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

  In step S311, main CPU 110a is based on the data (random hit value for big hit determination, random value for big hit symbol determination) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. And perform the jackpot determination process. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variable display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to perform variable display (flashing of the LED) of the special symbol. . Thereby, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data of lighting or extinguishing of the LED is appropriately created in the above-mentioned step S600, and the created data is outputted in the step S700. The variable display of the special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is started.

  In step S317, main CPU 110a sets "00H" in the customer waiting state determination flag, sets "1" in the special figure special power process data in step S318, and prepares to shift to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. , This special symbol storage determination process is ended.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag is “01H”. When the customer waiting state determination flag "01H" is not set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area (S319-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S319-2 and determines the customer waiting state determination flag When the customer waiting state determination flag "01H" is set in the storage area (S319-1: No), the current special symbol storage determination process is ended. On the other hand, in step S319-2, main CPU 110a sets "00H" to the customer waiting state determination flag, sets the customer waiting state specification command in the transmission data storage area for effect, and ends the current special symbol storage determination process. Do.

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

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot determination process is to be performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 45. If the main CPU 110a determines that the first start port is detected (S311-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S311-2 and it is determined that the first start port is not selected (is the second start port). In (S311-1: No), the process moves to step S311-3.

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

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

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot has been won (S311-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S311-6, and if it is determined that the jackpot has not been won (S311-5: No) , And moves the process to step S311-7.

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

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a selects the type of starting opening for which a big hit lottery (decision) is to be made and the special symbol random number value for big hit symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the storage area. The selected table is collated to determine the type of special symbol (special figure stop symbol data).

  In addition, while it is used for determining whether it is a big hit in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 28 as mentioned later, the determined special symbol determines the operation mode of the big winning opening in the big hit game processing of FIG. It is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end processing of FIG.

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

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a identifies a rendering symbol designating command based on the stop special figure data of the jackpot determined in step S311-8, and sets the rendering symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. set. Thus, the effect symbol specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Process of determining special pattern fluctuation pattern of main control board)
The special view variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure variation pattern determination process is to be performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 45. If the main CPU 110a determines that the first start port is detected (S312-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S312-2 and it is determined that the first start port is not selected (is the second start port). In (S312-1: No), the process moves to step S312-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S311-8 is displayed as the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display Stop special drawing data for displaying stop on 61 is set in a predetermined processing area. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, and the determination result of the jackpot lottery is notified to the player.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets "2" to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol variation process.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the 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, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is ended. Do.

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

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the number of time saving (J) stored in the time saving (J) storage area to update (J ← J−1), and in step S330-4. , It is determined whether the new number of times (J) is “0”. If the main CPU 110a determines that the number of time saving (J) is “0” (S330-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-5, and it is determined that the number of time saving (J) is not “0” If it is determined (S330-4: No), the process moves to Step S330-6.

  At step S330-5, the main CPU 110a clears (OFF) the short game flag set in the short game flag storage area. As a result, the time saving game state ends and the non-time saving game state is entered.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit special symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special view data stored in the stop special view data storage area is that of a big hit special symbol (stop special view data = 10-16, 20-23). If it is determined that the main CPU 110a is a jackpot special symbol (S330-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-12, and if it is determined not to be a jackpot special symbol (S330-12: No) Moves the process to step S330-17.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special view special power process data, and prepares to shift to the jackpot game process shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in step S330-17, main CPU 110a sets "0" to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current special symbol stop process. Do.

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

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether an opening is currently in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether "0" is stored in the number-of-round-games (R) storage area. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently in progress (S340-1: No), the step S340-6 is performed. Transfer the process to

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

  At step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot game start processing. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area to update (RRR + 1). Here, since a round game has not been performed even once, "1" is stored in the number-of-round-games (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of releases (K) stored in the number of releases (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Here, since the opening of the special winning opening 50 has not been performed yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (K) storage area. In addition, in order to open the opening and closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening and closing solenoid 51b is set. As a result, the open / close member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, referring to the big winning a prize opening opening mode decision table which is set with the above-mentioned step S330-14, opening time of special winning a prize mouth 50 special on the basis of current round game frequency (R) and opening frequency (K) Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets a round specification command corresponding to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Here, since it is the first round of the jackpot game, the open first round designation command is set. When this processing is completed, the present jackpot gaming processing is ended.

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

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether an open end condition of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, that the value of the special winning opening entry ball counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time in the current number of opening (K) has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is the case. If it is determined that the release end condition is satisfied (S340-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the release end condition is not satisfied (S340-7: No) , End the present jackpot gaming process.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a performs interval (large winning opening closing) processing. Specifically, in order to convert the open / close member 51 of the special winning opening 50 to the closed state, the energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is cleared. Thereby, the open / close member 51 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the special winning opening 50 is closed. In addition, referring to the big winning a prize opening opening mode decision table which is set with the above-mentioned step S330-14, closing time of special winning a prize mouth 50 special on the basis of current round game frequency (R) and opening frequency (K) Set to the game timer counter. When this processing is completed, the present jackpot gaming processing is ended.

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

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

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

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open process. Specifically, “1” is added to update the number of releases (K) stored in the number of releases (K) storage area and update (K ← K + 1). In addition, in order to open the opening and closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening and closing solenoid 51b is set. As a result, the open / close member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, referring to the big winning a prize opening opening mode decision table which is set with the above-mentioned step S330-14, opening time of special winning a prize mouth 50 special on the basis of current round game frequency (R) and opening frequency (K) Set to the game timer counter. When this processing ends, the current jackpot gaming processing ends.

  At step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final round is over. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area has reached the maximum number of round games of the current big hit game. If it is determined that the final round is ended (S340-13: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-17, and if it is determined that the final round is not ended (S340-13: No), step S340. Transfer the processing to -14.

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

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of releases (K) stored in the number of releases (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). In addition, in order to open the opening and closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening and closing solenoid 51b is set. As a result, the open / close member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, referring to the big winning a prize opening opening mode decision table which is set with the above-mentioned step S330-14, opening time of special winning a prize mouth 50 special on the basis of current round game frequency (R) and opening frequency (K) Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this processing is completed, the present jackpot gaming processing is ended.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a performs ending transition processing. Specifically, “0” is set in the number of opening (K) storage area, the number of winning prize winnings (C) storage area, and the number of round games played (R) storage area, and the value of each storage area is cleared. Further, based on the jackpot game control table and the stop symbol data, the ending time is set to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented by one every 4 ms in the above-mentioned step S110.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this processing is completed, the present jackpot gaming processing is ended.

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

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S340-20: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-21, and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S340-20: No), the current time End the jackpot gaming process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the high probability gaming flag storage area and the time saving gaming flag storage area to check the gaming state, and transmits a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state to a transmission data storage area for effect Set to Thus, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets "0" to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current jackpot game end process.

(General control control processing of main control board)
The general-purpose power control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing the common control routine control processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 110a loads the data for general processing general processing, refers to the branch address from the data for general processing general processing loaded in step S402, and if common processing general processing data = 0 The processing shifts to the fluctuation processing (step S410), and if the generalization processing data is 1, the processing shifts to the auxiliary game processing (step S420).

  Since this "general-purpose general processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the general-purpose general control processing as described later, the necessary subroutines in the game can be processed appropriately. It becomes.

  In the normal symbol variation process of step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process, an ordinary symbol determination process for determining an ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed, a common pattern variation pattern determination process for determining a variation time of an ordinary symbol, and the like. The normal symbol variation processing will be described later in detail using FIG.

  In the auxiliary game process of step S420, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling an auxiliary game (hit game). The details of the auxiliary game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal pattern change processing of main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the number (G) of storages of normal symbol holding storing the common drawing holding number is 1 or more. If it is determined that the value of the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is 1 or more (S410-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S410-3, and the value of the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area When it is determined that the symbol is not 1 or more (S410-2: No), the current symbol variation process is ended.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to update (G ← G + 1).

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the normal symbol hold storage area corresponding to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area subtracted in step S410-2. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the normal symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), and the data that has already been written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) is the ordinary symbol hold storage It will be erased from the area. As a result, the random number for collision determination used in the previous game, the random number for collision symbol determination, and the random value for common pattern fluctuation pattern determination are erased.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process. Specifically, the current time saving game state and the random number value for collision determination stored in the 0th storage portion of the normal symbol storage area are compared with the collision determination table for the normal symbol shown in FIG. Perform determination of whether or not hit (normal lottery of symbol).

  At step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing. Specifically, the current time saving game state, the result of the collision determination in the above step S410-5, and the random number value for the common drawing stop stored in the 0th storage portion of the normal symbol storage area are shown in FIG. b) The type of the regular symbol (common figure stop symbol data) is determined by collating with the regular symbol stop symbol determination table shown in b), and is set in the regular pattern stop symbol storage area.

  In step S410-7, main CPU 110a specifies a common drawing designation command based on the common drawing stop symbol data determined in step S410-6, and sets the specified common drawing designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Do. Thus, the common drawing designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  At step S410-8, the main CPU 110a performs common drawing fluctuation pattern determination processing. Specifically, the current time saving game state, the result of the collision determination in the above step S410-5, and the common pattern fluctuation pattern random number value stored in the 0th storage portion of the normal symbol storage area are shown in FIG. The variation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined by collating with the variation pattern determination table of the normal symbol shown in c).

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

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

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a sets normal symbol variation display data in the normal symbol display 62 and starts the variation display of the normal symbol. In addition, the data of the normal symbol variation display includes information such as the normal stop symbol data and the variation time of the normal symbol (variation pattern) as a result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether the normal symbol time counter set in step S410-9 has become "0". When it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol is ended (S410-12: Yes), the processing is transferred to step S410-13, and when it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol is not ended (S410-12: In the case of No), the present normal symbol variation processing is ended.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a stops the fluctuation display of the normal symbol so as to become the stop symbol corresponding to the common figure stop symbol data. Specifically, if the common figure stop symbol data is a hit stop symbol, the normal symbol display 62 is hit and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and if the common figure stop symbol data is a lost stop symbol, the normal symbol display 62 is Stop displaying the missing stop symbol.

  At step S410-14, main CPU 110a sets a common symbol design determination command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the common-design symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

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

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

  In step S410-18, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time to the auxiliary game timer counter based on the opening mode determination table of the second starting opening and the stop symbol data of the normal symbol. The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by one every 4 ms in the above-mentioned step S110.

  In step S410-19, main CPU 110a produces an opening designation command according to the stop symbol data of the normal symbol based on the opening mode determination table of the second starting opening set (set) in step S410-17. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereby, the opening designation command of the auxiliary game is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this processing is completed, the current symbol variation processing is ended.

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

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening is currently in progress. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress (S420-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently in progress (S420-1: No), the step S420-5 is performed. Transfer the process to

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening time set in step S410-18 has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time is desired to pass (S420-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S420-2: No), This auxiliary game processing ends.

  At step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game start process. Specifically, “1” is added to the open number (S) stored in the open number (S) storage area to update (S 更新 S + 1). Here, since the opening of the second starting port has not been performed even once, "1" is stored in the number of times of opening (S) storage area.

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

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

  At step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the open end condition of the second starting port is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the second starting opening ball entry counter (L) has reached the specified number (10) or the opening time in the current number of times of opening (S) has elapsed (auxiliary gaming timer counter = 0 ) Corresponds. If it is determined that the release end condition is satisfied (S420-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is determined that the release end condition is not satisfied (S420-6: No) , End the current auxiliary game processing.

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

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is in the current interval (during closure). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second starting opening opening / closing solenoid 48b is set. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed (S420-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S420-9, and if it is determined that the second starting opening is not closed (S420-8: No) , End the current auxiliary game processing.

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

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

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

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

  At step S420-13, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game end process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number of opening (S) storage area of the second starting opening and the second starting opening ball counter (L) storage area, and the value of each storage area is cleared. Do.

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

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

(Explanation of command)
The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 130 from the main control board 110 whose explanation has been partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 described above will be described using FIG. 34 and FIG. 34 and 35 are diagrams showing types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

  The "description symbol designation command" indicates the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and the information of DATA is set according to the type of the special symbol. In addition, since the type of the special symbol ultimately determines the type of the jackpot and the high probability gaming state, the rendering symbol designation command can also be said to indicate the type of the jackpot and the gaming state.

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

  The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of pending storages stored in the first special symbol retention number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of pending storages The information of DATA is set according to.

  In this first special symbol storage specification command, when the number of pending storages stored in the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area is switched, the first special symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of storage retentions is effect control It is transmitted to the substrate 130. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-5 or step S310-5, the number corresponds to the number of pending storages after the increase or decrease (1) A special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The "second special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of pending storages stored in the second special symbol pending number (U2) storage area, and "MODE" is set to "E2H", and the number of pending storages The information of DATA is set according to.

  In this second special symbol storage specification command, when the number of pending storages stored in the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area switches, the second special symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of storage limits is effect control It is transmitted to the substrate 130. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in the above step S240-11 or the above step S310-3, the second corresponding to the number of pending storages after the increase or decrease 2) A special symbol storage specification command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol storage designation command" and the "second special symbol storage designation command" are collectively referred to as "special symbol storage designation command".

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

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

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

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

  The "second special symbol variation pattern specification command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 61, and "MODE" is set to "E7H", and various variations are set. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

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

  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 “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “start winning specification designation command” is information for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance, and if it is based on the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 45, “MODE” is set to “E8H”, If it is based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 47, "MODE" is set to "E9H", and the information of DATA is set according to various winning information.

  The start winning designation command corresponding to the determined start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47.

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

  The "round designation command" indicates the number of rounds of jackpot matched to the type of various jackpots, "MODE" is set by "EAH", and the information of DATA is set according to the number of rounds of jackpot .

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

  The "big hit opening specification command" indicates that various big hit games (special game state) start, "MODE" is set to "EBH", and the information of DATA is set according to the type of big hit. It is done.

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

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

  “Ending specification command” indicates that various jackpots have been completed, “MODE” is set to “ECH”, and information of DATA is set according to the type of jackpot.

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

  Specifically, at the start of the big hit game end process of step S340-18, an ending designation command corresponding to the type of big hit 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 S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “common figure designation command” indicates the type of a normal symbol that is displayed in a stopped state on the normal symbol display 62, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the information of DATA is matched to the type of the normal symbol It is set.

  As the common drawing designation command, various ordinary symbols are determined, and when the variable display of the normal symbols is started, the common drawing designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  The "common figure variation specification command" indicates the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22, "MODE" is set to "EEH", and the information of DATA is adjusted according to the variation time of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

  As for this common drawing fluctuation specified command, when the fluctuation display of the normal design of normal design indicator 62 is started, the common drawing fluctuation specified command which corresponds to the fluctuation time of the decided normal design is transmitted to production control base 130 Ru. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the above step S410-9, the common drawing change designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set. After that, the general drawing change designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S800 is transmitted to the effect control board 130 immediately.

  "Performing Opening Designation Command" indicates that various winnings (auxiliary games) start, "MODE" is set with "EFH", and "DATA" information is set according to the type of winning. It is done.

  The opening specification command corresponding to the type of the winning is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the various types of hitting start.

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

  "Performing Ending Designation Command" indicates that various hits (auxiliary games) are ended, "MODE" is set to "F0H", and "DATA" information according to the type of ending. Is set.

  The ending designation command for this hit is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the various hits end, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of the hit.

  Specifically, at the end of the hit game process in step S420-14, an ending designation command corresponding to the type of hit 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 S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The "game state specification command" indicates whether the game mode is the short game mode or the non-short game mode, and if "MODE" is set to "EFH", and if the non-short game mode, "DATA" is " "00H" is set, and "DATA" is set to "01H" if it is a time saving game state.

  The game state designation command corresponding to the game state is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the change of the special symbol, the end of the change of the special symbol, the start of the big hit game and the end of the big hit. .

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

  The "power on designation command" and the "power recovery designated command" indicate whether or not the power on to the gaming machine 1 involves the initialization of the main RAM 110c, and the "MODE" is "F2H". If it is set and the initialization of the main RAM 110c is accompanied, "DATA" is set to "00H", and if the initialization of the main RAM 110c is not accompanied, "DATA" is set to "01H".

  The power on designation command and the power restoration designated command are transmitted to the effect control board 130 according to the presence or absence of the initialization of the main RAM 110 c when the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on. .

  Specifically, when the initialization process is started in step S10, a command corresponding to the presence or absence of initialization of the main RAM 110c is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the power on designation command or the power restoration designated command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  This error designating command is used when the game ball is won to the second starting opening 47, when the magnetic detection switch 53a or the radio wave detection switch 54a detects, when the winning confirmation detection switch 52a detects, when the glass frame 4 is opened, An error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the lower tray 12 is full, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, or the like.

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

  The “error cancellation designation command” indicates that an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1 has been eliminated, “MODE” is set to “F4H”, and “DATA” information according to the type of the eliminated error. Is set.

  As this error cancellation designation command, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the glass frame 4 is closed, when the lower pan 12 is full, when a payout abnormality is resolved, or the like.

  Specifically, when it is detected in the payout control board 120 that the glass frame 4 is closed, the lower receiving tray 12 is full, and the game ball lacked to be paid out is eliminated, the error is canceled corresponding to the type of the canceled error. A designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the error designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main processing of effect control unit 130 m)
A process executed by the sub CPU 130a in the effect control unit 130m will be described. First, main processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described using FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 130m.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the command transmitted from the main control board 110 is received, the effect control unit 130m generates a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, analysis processing of the command received in step S1400 is performed.

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

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

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

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

(Command analysis processing of effect control unit 130 m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described using FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 130 m. Further, FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a command analysis process (2) in the effect control unit 130m. The command analysis process (2) in FIG. 39 is performed subsequently to the command analysis process (1) in FIG.

  First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1402. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a ends the current command analysis process.

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

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 130a performs customer waiting effect processing. Specifically, a demonstration image of waiting for a customer is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 30 seconds after the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, or power saving is in progress. Display an image. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends.

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

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the pending storage number from the special symbol storage designation command, and performs pending storage update processing to set the analyzed pending storage number in the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends.

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

  In step S1407, the sub CPU 130a displays the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 based on the contents of the start winning combination designation command. To determine the pending icon display mode determination process. Specifically, the result of fluctuation display of the special symbol corresponding to the command and the fluctuation pattern are specified from the start winning designation command, and the change scenario for changing the display mode of the holding icon according to the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit is determined. Do. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a rendering symbol designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a rendering symbol designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1409. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a rendering symbol designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1410.

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

  In this stop symbol data determination process, the stop symbol data (the first to fourth hit symbols data, the small hit symbols data, the lost symbol data) for analyzing the presence symbol designation command and identifying the presence or absence of the big hit, the type of the big hit Is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol storage area of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends.

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

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 130a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 41 to 43, and based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value, performs the effect mode (effect pattern) decide. In addition, the specific description of a fluctuation production pattern determination process is later mentioned using FIG. Moreover, the specific description of a fluctuation production pattern determination table will be described later using FIG. 41 to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S1414, the sub CPU 130a performs effect symbol variation stop processing for setting a stop designation command for causing the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to stop the effect symbol 70a.

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

  In step S1415, the sub CPU 130a performs effect mode setting processing for setting an effect mode for changing the effect mode in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, etc. . Here, the first effect mode (normal mode) or the second effect mode (MV mode) when mode change conditions such as the number of times of variable display reaches a predetermined number or winning of mode change lottery is satisfied. ) Is set. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends. In addition, although 1st presentation mode and 2nd presentation mode are set when it is a normal gaming state, you may set with other gaming states.

  In step S1416, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the received gaming state designation command is a common drawing variation pattern designation command. In this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a common drawing fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the processing to step S1417. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1418 if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a common drawing fluctuation pattern designation command.

  In step S1417, the sub CPU 130a performs a routine drawing roulette effect determination process performed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. In addition, the regular drawing roulette effect is an effect performed when the short time gaming state is the non short time gaming state, and specifically, the stop symbol data of the normal symbol becomes the normal symbol 1 and the auxiliary game is performed It is an advance effect that makes the player expect it. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1422, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1423. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130 a is not a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S 1424.

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

  In step S 1424, the sub CPU 130 a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot ending specifying command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1425. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1426 if it is not the ending designation command.

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

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

  In step S1427, the sub CPU 130a performs a long open effect execution process for producing an effect that the second starting opening 47 is open longer than normal. In this long opening effect execution process, it is determined whether the stop symbol data of the normal symbol becomes the normal symbol 1 and whether or not the auxiliary game is performed, and the stop symbol data of the normal symbol becomes the normal symbol 1 Perform long opening effect when being hit. When this process ends, the present effect control unit command analysis process ends.

  At step S1428, sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an error designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an error specifying command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1429. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1430 if it is not an error designation command.

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

  In step S1430, sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an error release designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an error release designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130 a is not an error cancellation designation command, the present effect control unit command analysis process is ended.

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

(Variation effect pattern determination process of effect control unit)
The fluctuation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described using FIG. FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

  First, in step S1411-1, the sub CPU 130a stores the fluctuation pattern designation command determined to be received in step S1410 in the fluctuation pattern designation command area of the storage information of the sub RAM 130c. That is, the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the storage area in the effect information until that time is overwritten by the new fluctuation pattern designation command.

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

  In step S1411-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is due to the game ball entering the first starting opening 45. When it is due to the game ball entering the first starting opening 45 (S1411-4: Yes), the processing is shifted to Step S1411 -5. On the other hand, if it is not due to the game ball entering the first starting opening 45 (S1411-4: No), the processing is shifted to step S1411-9.

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

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

  In step S1411-7, the sub CPU 130a selects the variation effect pattern determination table for effect mode 1 shown in FIG. 41, and in step S1411-8, the sub CPU 130 a performs variation effect pattern for effect mode 2 shown in FIG. The determination table is selected, and in step S1411-9, the sub CPU 130a selects a variation presentation pattern determination table for the second starting opening shown in FIG. Although the variation production pattern determination table for presentation mode 1, the variation presentation pattern determination table for presentation mode 2, and the variation presentation pattern determination table for starting opening 2 are stored in sub RAM 130c, the details are shown in FIG. To be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In the fluctuation production pattern, the time of the fluctuation production, the mode of fluctuation display of the production design 70a, the presence or absence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence or absence of the production button production, the content of the production button production, Components are associated. In addition, the fluctuation effect pattern of the fluctuation effect in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 includes the display mode of the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, the character, etc. The display modes relating to the object image and the background image are also associated as the component of the fluctuation effect.

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

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

  In step S1411-12, sub CPU130a sets the fluctuation production time which is production time corresponding to the fluctuation production pattern decided in the above-mentioned step S1411-10 to the fluctuation production timer counter of sub RAM 130c, and in step S1411-13, the sub The CPU 130a sets variation effect data corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

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

  In step S1411-14, the sub CPU 130a performs special view roulette effect determination processing. Specifically, based on the set variation effect data, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern of the effect pattern 70a to be performed from now on can execute roulette effect. If the roulette effect is executable, the type of roulette effect to be executed and the type of roulette effect to be executed are determined, and the roulette effect specification command corresponding to the determined type of roulette effect is identified and identified. An effect designating command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  The roulette effect specification command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. The image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 control the roulette effect corresponding to the roulette effect specification command (the change effect pattern) with the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the sound output device 9, the panel illumination device 74, the frame illumination device 10, and the panel drive device 75 are executed.

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

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

  In step S1411-16, the sub CPU 130a performs the variation icon display mode determination process. Specifically, the variation displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1411-10. Whether or not to change the display mode of the icon and the display mode after the change are determined, the variable icon specification command corresponding to the determination is specified, and the specified variable icon specification command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. . When the present process is ended, the present variation production pattern determination process is ended.

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

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 41 to FIG. 43 are diagrams showing a change effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a change effect pattern. FIG. 41 shows a variation effect pattern determination for effect mode 1 which is referred to when the variation display of the special symbol and effect symbol 70a is performed by entering the game ball into the first starting opening 45 in effect mode 1 (normal mode). 42 is a table, and FIG. 42 is for effect mode 2 to be referred to when performing variation display of the special symbol and effect pattern 70a by entering the game ball into the first starting opening 45 in effect mode 2 (MV mode) It is a change production pattern determination table, and FIG. 43 shows the change production pattern for the second start opening which is referred to when the variation display of the special symbol and the production design 70a is performed by entering the game ball into the second start opening. It is a table.

  In the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 41 to 43, stop symbol data specified by the effect symbol specification command, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, and the time of reception of the fluctuation pattern specification command The selection rate based on the acquired random effect value for fluctuation effect pattern determination is associated with the fluctuation effect pattern which is the fluctuation effect (including the fluctuation display of the effect symbol) performed corresponding to the fluctuation display of the special symbol.

  What is described as pseudo 0, pseudo 2, pseudo 3 and pseudo 4 in () of the column of the fluctuation effect contents (the fluctuation effect pattern) means "the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous advance notice" "Continuous notice" means that during temporary fluctuation of the special symbol during the display of the special symbol corresponding to one lottery of the big hit, temporary change of the virtual pattern 70a and temporary stop is made a plurality of times by temporarily stopping the virtual pattern 70a. It means a notice according to the variation mode to be performed. In addition, when the change and temporary stop of production pattern 70a are performed only once, the number of times of pseudo run becomes 0 times, and when the change and temporary stop of play pattern 70a are performed 2 times, the number of times of pseudo run is 2 times Therefore, the number of pseudo-runs is 3 when the fluctuation of the design pattern 70a and the temporary stop are performed 3 times, and the number of pseudo-runs is 4 when the change of the play pattern 70a and the temporary stop are performed 4 times . The pseudo 0 has a pseudo run number of 0, the pseudo 2 has a pseudo run number of 2 and the pseudo 3 has a pseudo run number of 3 and the pseudo 4 has a pseudo run number of 4. In addition, it is only when stop symbol data is special symbol 10 or special symbol 11 that the number of times of pseudo run is performed 4 times, and it is decided that it becomes a definite variation jackpot if the number of times of pseudo run is performed 4 times . In the present embodiment, although the presence or absence of execution of the pseudo continuous notice and the pseudo number are determined on the side of the effect control board 130 (sub CPU 130 a), the effect control board is determined on the side of the main control board 110 (main CPU 110 a). You may make it notify to 130 (sub CPU130a). In addition, although the pseudo continuous notice is not executed when the time of the fluctuation production pattern is 20 seconds or less, the pseudo continuous notice is executed within a range of up to two or three times where it is not determined to become a probability variation jackpot You may do it.

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

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

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

  In the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, the expectation value (the degree of expectation) in which the reach effect of the music system described above is a big hit is set higher than the reach effect of the character system described above. In addition, the character short SP reach effect, the character long SP reach effect, the character short SPSP reach effect, the character long SPSP reach effect, and the character short full rotation reach effect are set in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 42 and 43. Because it is not done, it has become a reach effect dedicated to production mode 1.

  The music short total-rotation reach effect set in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 42 is not set in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 41 and 43, so reach effect dedicated to effect mode 2 It can be said.

  The reach effect of the above-mentioned special system set in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43 is not set in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. It is an effect variation pattern dedicated to variation display based on the entry of a game ball. In addition, pseudo-continuous announcements are always executed for reach effects of special systems. As described above, in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 43, the fluctuation effect pattern is set so as to be distinguishable from the fluctuation effect pattern of the fluctuation display based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 45.

  For the chance short SP reach effect and chance long short SP reach effect set in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, the stop symbol data is special symbol 18 (loss) and special symbol 15 (suddenly probability variation big hit Only in case of) is selected. In other words, the chance-system SP reach production can be said to be a dedicated variation production pattern for directing (wandering) whether or not a definite variation big hit occurs suddenly. In the variable display based on the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 47, no probability change big hit is generated suddenly, so reach presentation of chance system is not set in the fluctuation production pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  Further, in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41, when the expectation value (the degree of expectation) to be the big hit is high, reach effect of the music system is more easily selected than the reach effect of the character system, As the degree is higher, the pseudo continuous notice is more easily performed. Further, in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 42, the pseudo continuous notice is more easily performed as the expectation value (expected degree) to be the big win is higher, and the pseudo continuous notice is executed as the expectation value (expected degree) to be the big win is high. The reach effect with many times is easy to be selected. Furthermore, in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43, the special short reach effect 1 <special short reach effect 2 << as the expectation value (expected degree) to be a big hit when special short reach effects 1 to 3 is determined is higher. As the selection rate increases in the order of special short reach production, and the expected value (expected degree) to be a big hit when special long reach production is determined, the special long reach production 1 <special long reach production 2 <special long reach The selection rate is set to be high in the order of effect 3.

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

  First, in step S1412-1, sub CPU 130a selects the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 45, and in step S1412-2, sub CPU 130 a changes the variation pattern information storage area stored in step S1411-10. Acquire presentation pattern information. The notice type determination table is stored in the sub RAM 130c, the details of which will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S1412-7, the sub CPU 130a specifies a symbol notice pattern designation command corresponding to the determined symbol notice pattern, and sets the specified symbol notice pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When the present process is ended, the present advance presentation effect determination process is ended.

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

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

  In step S1412-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. When it determines with becoming a big hit (S1412-9: Yes), a process is advanced to step S1412-11. On the other hand, when it is determined that it does not become a big hit (S1412-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-10.

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

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

  In step S1412-13, the sub CPU 130a specifies a music preview pattern specification command corresponding to the determined music preview pattern, and sets the specified music preview pattern specification command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When the present process is ended, the present advance presentation effect determination process is ended.

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

  In step S1412-14, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the notice type is determined to be the step-up notice effect. If it is determined that the step-up notice effect has been determined (S 1412-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1412-15. On the other hand, when it is determined that the step-up notice effect is not determined (S1412-14: No), the present notice effect determining process is ended.

  In step S1412-15, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. When it determines with becoming a big hit (S1412-15: Yes), a process is advanced to step S1412-17. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot does not occur (S1412-15: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-16.

  In step S1412-16, sub CPU 130a selects the step-up notice mode determination table for losing shown in FIG. 56 (a), and in step S1412-17, sub CPU 130 a selects the step for jackpot shown in FIG. 56 (b). Select the up notice mode decision table. The details of the step-up notice mode determination table of FIG. 56 will be described later.

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

  In step S1412-19, the sub CPU 130a specifies a step-up notice pattern designation command corresponding to the determined step-up notice pattern, and sets the specified step-up notice pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When the present process is ended, the present advance presentation effect determination process is ended.

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

(Notice type decision table)
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a notice type determination table to be referred to when the notice type is determined in the notice effect type determination process of step S1412 described above. The notice type determination table corresponds to a change effect pattern, a selection rate based on a random number value for notice type determination acquired when a notice type is determined, and a notice type of notice effect performed during a change effect by the change effect pattern It is attached.

If a shortened variation effect is determined as the variation effect pattern, either no notice, music advance effect, or step-up advance effect is selected according to the set selection rate, and the symbol advance effect is selected. There is no
When the normal fluctuation short effect is determined as the fluctuation effect pattern, any of no notice, symbol advance effect, music advance effect, or step-up advance effect is selected according to the set selection rate.
When the normal fluctuation long effect is determined as the change effect pattern, any of no notice, symbol notice effect, music notice effect, or step-up notice effect is selected according to the set selection rate.

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

When reach effect (character short SP reach effect, character long SP reach effect, character short SPSP reach effect, character long SPSP reach effect, character short total rotation reach effect) is determined as the fluctuation effect pattern, The symbol notice effect is always selected, and no notice, music notice effect and step-up notice effect are not selected.
In the case where reach effects (music short SP reach production, music long SP reach production, music short SPSP reach production, music long SPSP reach production, music short all-rotation reach production) are determined as fluctuation effect patterns, The music advance notice effect is always selected, and no notice, symbol notice effect and step-up notice effect are not selected.

When reach presentation (chance short SP reach production, chance long SP reach production) of chance system is decided as the fluctuation production pattern, step-up notice production is always selected, and no notice, design notice production and music notice production Is never selected.
When the reach effect of the special system is determined as the variation effect pattern, the symbol advance effect is always selected, and no notice, music advance effect and step-up advance effect are not selected.

  As described above, the notice effect to be executed or easy to be executed is determined by the fluctuation effect pattern, and it can be said that the notice effect is determined based on the stop symbol data and the fluctuation pattern as a result of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol. In addition, although the execution availability and the selection rate of the advance notice effect are biased for each of the fluctuation effect patterns, it may be equally executed without bias, or another bias may be made.

(Symbol advance notice mode determination table)
FIG. 46 is a view showing a symbol advance notice mode determination table to be referred to when the symbol advance notice pattern is determined in the symbol advance notice pattern determination processing of the above-mentioned step S1412-6. In the symbol notice mode determination table, the variation presentation pattern, the selection rate by the random number value for notice mode determination acquired when the symbol notice pattern is determined, and the type of the symbol notice pattern are associated.

  The types of design notice patterns are set from design notice pattern 1 to design notice pattern 12, and the display section of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is stopped (provisional stop or main stop) of the effect design It has become a preview effect that suggests the type, color, etc.

The “pattern preview pattern 1” is a preview effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the type of the left pattern to be stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70.
The “pattern notice pattern 2” is a notice effect that displays indication information suggesting the type of the right pattern to be stopped and displayed in the right area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. “” Is an advance notice effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the type of the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed in the central region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70.

The “pattern notice pattern 4” suggests the color of the left symbol stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the color of the right symbol displayed stopped in the right area. It is an advance notice effect that displays suggested information.
The “pattern notice pattern 5” suggests the type of left symbol stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the color of the right symbol displayed stopped in the right area. It is an advance notice effect that displays suggested information.
The “pattern notice pattern 6” suggests the type of left pattern to be displayed stopped in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and blurs out the middle pattern displayed in the center area. It is an advance notice effect that displays suggested suggestion information.

The “pattern notice pattern 7” suggests the type of the left symbol stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the color of the middle symbol stopped and displayed in the center area. It is an advance notice effect that displays suggested information.
The “pattern advance pattern 8” generates the pseudo continuous advance notice of the type of the left pattern which is stopped and displayed in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the middle pattern which is stopped and displayed in the center area. It is a notice effect which displays the suggestion information which suggests that it is a pseudo run pattern which makes it let it.
The “pattern notice pattern 9” vaguely suggests the middle symbol displayed stop in the central region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the type of the right symbol displayed stop in the right region It is an advance notice effect that displays suggested suggestion information.

The “pattern notice pattern 10” suggests the color of the middle symbol stopped and displayed in the central region of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the type of the right symbol stopped and displayed in the right region. It is an advance notice effect that displays suggested information.
"The symbol notice pattern 11" suggests that the middle symbol stopped and displayed in the central area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is a pseudo-connected symbol that generates a pseudo continuous notice, and It is a notice effect which displays the suggestion information which suggests the kind of the right symbol stopped and displayed in the field.
The “pattern notice pattern 12” is displayed in the left area displayed stop in the left area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, in the middle area displayed stopped in the center area, and stopped displayed in the right area It is an advance notice effect that displays suggestion information that suggests the right symbol.

  In addition, as a feature of the symbol advance notice mode determination table, the higher the degree of expectation that the fluctuation display (variation effect pattern) of the special symbol (reproduction pattern 70a) becomes the big hit (special result aspect), the more symbols suggested The advance notice pattern is easy to be selected, and the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display (the change effect pattern) of the special symbol (production pattern 70a) becomes the big hit (special result aspect) Is easy to select. In addition, since the symbol notice pattern 12 is selected only when the full turn reach effect is executed, it can be said that it is a notice effect of the jackpot decision.

  According to the feature of the above-mentioned symbol notice mode determination table, the player is at a loss of the number of stop symbols suggested by the suggestion information of the symbol notice effect and the contents of the suggestion information. Therefore, it is possible to effectively capture the player's expectation for the symbol preview effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example of production of design notice effect)
FIG. 47 and FIG. 48 are diagrams showing a timing chart of the symbol advance effect and an example of the effect. Specifically, FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the symbol notice effect when the variable display of the effect pattern 70a is executed by the variable effect pattern in which the reach does not occur, and FIG. 48 is the change in which the reach occurs. It is a figure which shows the example of production of the symbol advance production in case the fluctuation display of production design 70a is executed by the production pattern.

First, FIG. 47 will be described.
FIG. 47 (a) is a timing chart of the variable display of the effect pattern 70a when the reach does not occur.
The variation display of the effect pattern 70a starts the variation display of the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern in the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T0. .

  Then, the left symbol is temporarily stopped in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T2 after the timing of T1 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the effect pattern 70a. The right symbol is temporarily stopped on the right side area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at timing T4. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol have different types of symbols, and no reach has occurred.

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

The symbol notice effect will be described below.
FIG. 47 (b) is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 1 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) does not occur.
In the symbol notice effect by the symbol notice pattern 1, left symbol suggesting information indicating a left symbol to be stopped and displayed in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the left region. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2.

FIG. 47 (c) is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 2 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) does not occur.
In the symbol notice effect based on the symbol notice pattern 2, right symbol suggesting information indicating a right symbol to be stopped and displayed in the right region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the right region. Then, the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4.

FIG. 47 (d) is a timing chart of the symbol preview pattern 3 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) does not occur.
In the symbol preview effect by the symbol preview pattern 3, a middle symbol suggesting information indicative of a middle symbol to be displayed stopped in the central region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the central region. Then, the display of the middle symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T6.

FIG. 47 (e) is a timing chart of the symbol notice patterns 4 and 5 executed during the variable display in which the reach of (a) does not occur.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice patterns 4 and 5 is stopped and displayed in the left symbol suggesting information and the right region suggesting the left symbol to be displayed stopped in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. The right symbol suggesting information indicating the right symbol is displayed in the left region and the right region, respectively. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T2, and the display of the right symbol suggestion information ends at the timing of T4.

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

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

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

Next, FIG. 48 will be described.
FIG. 48 (a) is a timing chart of the variable display of the effect pattern 70a when the reach occurs.
The variation display of the effect pattern 70a starts the variation display of the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern in the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T0. .

  Then, the left symbol is temporarily stopped in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T2 after the timing of T1 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the effect pattern 70a. The right symbol is temporarily stopped on the right side area of the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at timing T4. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol, and reach occurs.

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

  Although the symbol preview effect will be described below, (b), (c) and (e) are the same as (b), (c) and (e) in FIG.

FIG. 48 (d) is a timing chart of the symbol advance pattern 3 executed during the variable display where the reach occurs in (a).
In the symbol preview effect by the symbol preview pattern 3, a middle symbol suggesting information indicative of a middle symbol to be displayed stopped in the central region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1 is displayed in the central region. Then, the display of the middle symbol suggestion information is ended although the middle symbol is not stopped at the timing of T5 when the reach effect is started. In addition, the display of the middle symbol suggestion information may be ended at the timing of T4 at which the reach occurs.

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

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

FIG. 48 (h) is a timing chart of the symbol notice pattern 12 executed during (a) variable display where reach occurs.
The symbol notice effect by the symbol notice pattern 12 is stopped and displayed in the central region and the left symbol suggesting information suggesting the left symbol to be stopped and displayed in the left region of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 at the timing of T1. The stop position of the left symbol, the stop position of the middle symbol, and the stop position of the right symbol are the stop position of the left symbol, the stop position of the middle symbol and the stop position of the middle symbol, respectively. Is displayed. Then, the display of the left symbol suggestion information is ended at the timing of T2, the display of the right symbol suggestion information is ended at the timing of T4, and the middle symbol is not stopped at the timing of T5 at which the reach effect is started. The display of the middle design suggestion information ends. In addition, the display of the middle symbol suggestion information may be ended at the timing of T4 at which the reach occurs.

  Thus, in the case of the symbol notice pattern that displays the middle symbol suggestion information that suggests the middle symbol that is finally displayed stopped, when the reach is not generated, the middle symbol suggested information is displayed until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. If reach is generated, the middle symbol suggestion information is displayed only until the timing when the reach effect is started, so the middle symbol suggestion information does not inhibit the reach effect, It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

  In addition, it is also possible to display each symbol suggestion information on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, and in such a case, reach effect to be executed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 Since it is not inhibited by symbol suggestion information, the middle symbol suggestion information may be displayed until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, all the symbol suggestion information may be displayed until the reach effect is finished.

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

(Music preview mode decision table)
FIG. 49 is a view showing a music preview mode determination table for a loss which is referred to when the music preview pattern of the music preview effect is determined in the music preview pattern determination process of step S1412-12, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the music announcement mode determination table for jackpots referred in the case of determining the music announcement pattern of music announcement production in the music announcement pattern determination process of step S1412-12.

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

  In the music advance notice mode determination table for the loss in FIG. 49 and the music advance notice mode determination table for the big hit in FIG. 50, the variation presentation pattern and the selection rate by the advance notice mode random number value acquired at the time of determination of the music advance notice pattern , And the type of the music advance notice pattern are associated with each other. The types of music preview patterns are set from the music preview pattern 1 to the music preview pattern 28, and three types of music A to C are used.

  In the following description, the words "Gasse" and "Book" appear, but "Gase" means that the music preview effect does not develop after that, and "Book" means that the music preview effect develops after that Means

  The “music preview pattern 1” executes a garbled prediction effect that is expected to be performed that suggests that a music effect is likely to be performed during the variable display of the effect pattern 70a. It is an advance notice effect. In addition, a music production is production produced from the combination of the display of a development suggestion production, and either of music AC.

  "Museum advance notice pattern 2" is a combination of display of development suggestion effect and output of song A after executing the main indication effect in which it is determined that the music effect is to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect to execute the first music effect. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “music announcement pattern 3” is an announcement effect for executing the second cassette music effect including the combination of the display of the development indication effect and the output of the music B after the indication effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a. . That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “music preview pattern 4” is a preview production that executes the third demo music production consisting of the combination of the display of the development suggestion production and the output of the music C after the main demonstration production is executed during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a. is there. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music C) is output.

  "Museum advance notice pattern 5" is a Gasereach indication effect (develop effect and the like) which is expected to be developed to reach effect of the music system after executing the main indication effect and the first first music effect during the change display of the effect pattern 70a. It is an advance notice effect that executes reach hit effect). That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “music advance notice pattern 6” is an advance notice effect in which a Gasereach indication effect is executed after the main indication effect and the second music item effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “music advance notice pattern 7” is an advance notice effect in which a Gasereach indication effect is performed after the main indication effect and the third third music effect are performed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music C) is output.

  The “music advance notice pattern 8” is an advance notice effect for executing the main reach indication effect after the main indication effect and the first first music effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “music advance notice pattern 9” is an advance notice effect for executing the full reach indication effect after the main indication effect and the second music item effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music B) is output.

  The “music advance notice pattern 10” is an advance notice effect for executing the main reach indication effect after the main indication effect and the third third music effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. That is, the music effect is executed once and one type of music (music C) is output.

  The “music advance notice pattern 11” executes the actual indication effect and the first cassette music effect during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a, and after executing the pseudo-series effect which produces the success of the pseudo continuous advance notice, It is an advance notice effect that executes the first music effect and the full reach indication effect. That is, the music effect is executed twice, but only one type (music A) is output.

  The "music announcement pattern 12" executes the main announcement effect and the second cassette music effect during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and executes the second consecutive music effect and the real reach indication effect after executing the pseudo-series effect It is an effect. That is, the music effect is executed twice, but only one type (music B) is output.

  The “music announcement pattern 13” executes the main announcement effect and the third cassette music effect during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and executes the pseudo series effect and then executes the third music effect and the real reach indication effect It is an effect. That is, although the music effect is performed twice, only one type (music C) is output.

  The "music announcement pattern 14" executes the main announcement effect and the first cassette music effect during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and executes the second consecutive music effect and the real reach indication effect after executing the pseudo-series effect It is an effect. That is, the music effect is performed twice, and two types of music (music A and music B) are output.

  The “music announcement pattern 15” executes the main announcement production and the second cassette music production during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and executes the third consecutive music presentation and the main third music presentation and the reach reach announcement production after executing the pseudo series production It is an effect. That is, the music effect is executed twice and two types of music (music B and C) are output.

  The “music announcement pattern 16” executes the main announcement effect and the third cassette music effect during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and executes the first continuous music effect and the real reach indication effect after executing the pseudo-sequence effect It is an effect. That is, the music effect is executed twice and two types of music (music C, A) are output.

  "Museum advance notice pattern 17" executes the present indication production, the first Gasse first music production and the pseudo series effect during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the first Gasse first music effect and the pseudo series effect, and finally It is an advance notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, although the music effect is performed three times, only one type of music (music A) is output.

  The “music announcement pattern 18” executes the present announcement production, the second cassette music production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation of the design pattern 70a is performed, and then executes the second cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is a notice effect to execute the second music effect and the reach indication effect. That is, although the music effect is performed three times, only one type of music (music B) is output.

  "Museum advance notice pattern 19" executes the present indication effect, the third set of Gase track effect and the pseudo series effect during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the third set of music composition effect and the pseudo series effect, and finally It is a notice effect to execute the third music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, although the music effect is performed three times, only one type of music (music C) is output.

  The "music announcement pattern 20" executes the present announcement production, the first cassette music presentation production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the first cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is a notice effect to execute the second music effect and the reach indication effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music A and music B) are output, the output of the second type of music (music B) is delayed.

  The “music announcement pattern 21” executes the present announcement production, the second cassette music production and the pseudo series production during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the second cassette music production and the pseudo series production, and finally It is a notice effect to execute the third music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music B and C) are output, the output of the second type of music (music C) is delayed.

  The “music announcement pattern 22” executes the present announcement production, the third cassette music production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation of the design pattern 70a is performed, and then executes the third cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is an advance notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music C, A) are output, the output of the second type of music (music A) is delayed.

  The “music announcement pattern 23” executes the present announcement production, the first cassette music production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the second cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is a notice effect to execute the second music effect and the reach indication effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music A and music B) are output, the output of the second type of music (music B) is at an early timing.

  The "music announcement pattern 24" executes the present announcement production, the second cassette music production and the pseudo series production during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the third cassette music production and the pseudo series production, and finally It is a notice effect to execute the third music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, although the music effect is performed three times and two types of music (music B and C) are output, the output of the second type of music (music B) is at an early timing.

  The "music announcement pattern 25" executes the present announcement production, the third cassette music production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation of the design pattern 70a is performed, and then executes the first cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is an advance notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, although the music effect is executed three times and two types of music (music C, A) are output, the output of the second type of music (A) is at an early timing.

  The “music announcement pattern 26” executes the present announcement production, the first cassette music production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation of the design pattern 70a is performed, and then executes the second cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is an advance notice effect that executes the third music piece effect and the reach indication effect of development decision. That is, the music effect is executed three times and three types of music (music A, B, C) are output.

  The “music announcement pattern 27” executes the present announcement production, the second cassette music production and the pseudo series production during the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the third cassette music production and the pseudo series production, and finally It is an advance notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach reach effect effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times, and three types of music (music B, C, A) are output.

  The “music announcement pattern 28” executes the present announcement production, the third cassette music production and the pseudo-series production while the fluctuation display of the production pattern 70a, and then executes the first cassette music production and the pseudo-series production, and finally It is a notice effect that executes the first music effect and the reach indication effect. That is, the music effect is executed three times and three types of music (music C, A, B) are output.

  As a first feature of the music preview mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, of the music preview effects (specific effects) that may be a big win, one music effect is executed and one type of music is When the output music preview patterns 8 to 10 are executed, the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit in the order of the music preview pattern 8 <the music preview pattern 9 <the music preview pattern 10 is set to be high. ing. That is, in the outputted music, the expectation (reliability) of becoming a big hit in the order of music A <music B <music C is high. As a result, the player becomes interested in the type of music to be output, and the interest on the music preview effect is improved.

  As a second feature of the music preview mode determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, of the music preview effects (specific effects) that may be a big win, two music effects are executed and one type of music is When the output music preview patterns 11 to 13 are executed, the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit is set high in the order of the music preview pattern 11 <the music preview pattern 12 <the music preview pattern <13. It is done. That is, in the outputted music, the expectation (reliability) of becoming a big hit in the order of music A <music B <music C is high. As a result, the player becomes interested in the type of music to be output, and the interest on the music preview effect is improved.

  As a third feature of the music preview mode determination table shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, of the music preview effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit, two music effects are executed and two types of music are When the output music preview patterns 14 to 16 are executed, the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit is set high in the order of the music preview pattern 14 <the music preview pattern 15 <the music preview pattern 16. ing. That is, the expectation (reliability) of becoming a big hit in the order of music A <music B <music C is high for the music output in the first music rendition. As a result, the player becomes interested in the type of music to be output, and the interest on the music preview effect is improved.

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

  As a fifth feature of the music preview mode determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, of the music preview effects (specific effects) that may be a big win, the music preview pattern 17 in which three music effects are executed When 28 is executed, the degree of expectation that the music notice patterns 20 to 25 in which two types of music are output is higher than the music notice patterns 17 to 19 in which only one type of music is output is higher, The degree of expectation (reliability) in which the music preview patterns 26 to 28 in which the three types of music are output is higher than the music preview patterns 20 to 25 in which only two types of music are output is higher. As a result, the player expects to be output of many types of music, and has a strong interest in the music preview effect, improving the interest of the game.

  As a sixth feature of the music preview mode determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, of the music preview effects (specific effects) that may be a big hit, three music effects are executed, but two types of music When the music preview patterns 20 to 25 which are output only are executed, the second type of music rendering is performed for the second time than the music preview patterns 20 to 22 for which the second type of music is output in the third music rendering. The degree of expectation (reliability) in which the music notice patterns 23 to 25 in which the music is output is the jackpot is higher. As a result, the player is expected to have a strong interest in the music preview effect in anticipation of the output of different types of music at an early stage, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As a seventh feature of the music preview mode determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, of the music preview effects (specific effects) that may be a big win, the music preview patterns 8 to 10 in which the music effect is executed only once. The expectation (reliability) in which the music announcement pattern 11 to 16 where the music presentation is executed twice is a big hit is higher than the music announcement pattern 11 to 16 where the music presentation is executed only twice. The expectation (reliability) in which the music notice patterns 17 to 28 are executed three times is the jackpot is higher. As a result, the player has a strong interest in the music preview effect in anticipation that a large number of music effects are executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

First, FIG. 51 will be described.
FIG. 51A is a timing chart of the music advance notice pattern 1.
At the timing of T0, the variable display of the effect pattern 70a and the false alarm effect effect are started. In addition, a squeeze indication effect is an advance notice effect only to expect (suggest) that there is a possibility that a music effect to be described later may be executed. After that, the Gaze prediction effect is finished at the timing of T1, the production pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T2, and the production pattern 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T3. As described above, in the music advance notice pattern 1, the music presentation is not performed even once.

FIG. 51 (b) is a timing chart of the music announcement patterns 2 to 4.
At the timing of T0, the variable display of the effect pattern 70a and this indication effect are started. In addition, this indication production | presentation is the notice production | presentation which determines that music presentation is performed. After that, at the timing of T1, the display of the development suggestion effect and any of the combinations of the songs A to C are executed to perform the cassette music effect. In addition, a gase music production is an advance notice production which does not develop only to expect the development to reach indication production. Then, the cassette music effect is finished at the timing of T4, the production pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T5, and the production pattern 70a is finally stopped until the timing of T6. Thus, in the music advance notice patterns 2 to 4, the music effect is executed only once.

FIG. 51 (c) is a timing chart of the music advance notice patterns 5-7.
At the timing of T0, the variable display of the effect pattern 70a and this indication effect are started. After that, the main music effect including the combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and any of the songs A to C is executed at the timing of T1. In addition, this music production is a notice production for which development to reach indication production is decided. Then, at the timing of T4, the Gasereach indication effect including the development effect and the reach overeffect effect is executed. Note that “Gassereach indication effect” is a non-advanced notice effect that only allows development to reach effect of music system. After that, the Gasereach indication effect is finished at the timing of T7, the rendering pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T8, and the rendering pattern 70a is main-stopped until the timing of T9. As described above, in the music advance notice patterns 5 to 7, the music effect is executed only once.

FIG. 51 (d) is a timing chart of the music announcement patterns 8-10.
The variable display of the design pattern 70a and the main indication effect are started at the timing of T0, and the main music effect including the combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and any of the songs A to C is executed at the timing of T1. And this reach indication production | presentation effect which consists of a development production | presentation and a reach turning production | presentation is performed at the timing of T4. In addition, this reach indication production | presentation is the notice production | presentation in which the development to reach production of a music system is decided. Thereafter, reach effect is started at the timing of T7, the rendering pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T10, and the rendering pattern 70a is main-stopped until the timing of T11. As described above, in the music advance notice patterns 8 to 10, the music effect is executed only once.

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

  FIG. 51 (e2) is a production example of the main first music product production. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music A There is an effect of making the whole screen. Further, on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, history information ("music A") G4 indicating (notifying) the music output during the music preview effect to the player is displayed. In addition, in the case of the cassette first music rendition, the development suggestion image G3 disappears without becoming a full screen.

  FIG. 51 (e3) and FIG. 51 (e4) are presentation examples of the present reach indication effect. Here, the development effect is performed in which the character information (“Yosha! Do it!”) Is displayed on the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and then the presentation A reach tilt effect is performed which is expected to be a reach using the pattern 70a. Further, the history information G4 remains displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. In addition, although the presentation from FIG. 51 (e1) to FIG. 51 (e4) corresponds to the music announcement presentation by the music announcement pattern 8, it is good also as FIG. 51 (e1)-(e3), and FIG. 51 (e1)- It may be up to (e5).

  FIG. 51 (e5) is a presentation example of reach presentation. Here, the music A outputted as a music effect is outputted from the sound output device 9 so that the character G5 tears the effect pattern 70a one after another in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in accordance with the rhythm of the music A Display effects are performed. In addition, the music output during the reach effect is not limited to the music A output in the music effect, and other music (for example, D to F) may be randomly selected and output, or the music A to Each of C is associated with a plurality of songs (for example, songs G to I for song A, songs J to L for song B, and songs M to O for song C), and one of the songs You may output one.

  FIG. 51 (e6) and FIG. 51 (e7) show an example of effect when the effect pattern 70a is stop displayed (temporary stop and main stop). In FIG. 51 (e6), the lost result mode ("767") is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 as a result of the variable display of the effect pattern 70a, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 The character information ("sorry") indicating that it is a loss is displayed on the screen. Further, in FIG. 51 (e7), the big hit result aspect ("777") is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 as a result of the variable display of the rendering symbol 70a, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal The character information ("sorry") which shows that it is a jackpot is displayed on 71).

Next, FIG. 52 will be described.
FIG. 52 (a) is a timing chart of the music announcement patterns 11-13.
At time T0, the variable display of the design pattern 70a and the main indication effect are started, and at time T1, the cassette music effect including the combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and any of the songs A to C is executed. Then, when the cassette music effect is finished at the timing of T2, the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T3. Thereafter, a pseudo-series effect for producing success in generating a pseudo continuous notice is executed at the timing of T4, and the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern 70a is resumed at the timing of T5. Then, the main music effect is executed at the timing of T6, and the actual reach indication effect is executed at the timing of T7. After that, this reach indication production starts at the timing of T7. After that, reach effect is started at the timing of T8, the rendering pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T9, and the rendering pattern 70a is main-stopped until the timing of T10. Thus, in the music advance notice patterns 11 to 13, the music effect is executed twice.

FIG. 52 (b) is a view showing an example of effects by the music announcement pattern 11.
FIG. 52 (b1) shows an example of an effect of this indication effect. Here, the effect image G1 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the character information ("Good?") G2 is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Then, a development suggestion image (window) G3 shown in (e2) is formed by the displayed effect image G1.

  FIG. 52 (b2) shows an example of the effect of Gasse first music effect. In the Gase first music rendition, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in accordance with the rhythm of the music A An effect of expanding the G3 is performed, and finally disappears without full screen display. Further, on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, history information ("music A") G4 indicating (notifying) the music output during the music preview effect to the player is displayed.

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

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

  FIG. 52 (b 5) and FIG. 52 (b 6) are presentation examples of the present reach indication effect. Here, the development effect is performed in which the character information (“Yosha! Do it!”) Is displayed on the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and then the presentation A reach tilt effect is performed which is expected to be a reach using the pattern 70a. Further, the history information G4 remains displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. In addition, although the presentation to FIG. 52 (b1)-(b6) corresponds to the music announcement production by the music announcement pattern 11, it is good also as FIG. 52 (b1)-(b5), and FIG. 52 (b1)-(b7) ) May be.

  FIG. 52 (b7) is an example of effect of reach effect. Here, the musical composition A output last from the audio output device 9 in the musical composition is output, and the character G5 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 one after another according to the rhythm of the musical composition A. A tear-away display effect is performed. In addition, the music output during the reach effect is not limited to the music A output in the music effect, and other music (for example, D to F) may be randomly selected and output, or the music A to Each of C is associated with a plurality of songs (for example, songs G to I for song A, songs J to L for song B, and songs M to O for song C), and one of the songs You may output one. Note that the display effect mode of the reach effect may be different for each of the music pieces output during the reach effect, or may be the same.

  FIG. 52 (b 8) shows an example of effect when the effect pattern 70 a is stop displayed (temporary stop and main stop) in the lost result mode. Here, as a result of the variable display of the effect pattern 70a, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 stops displaying the lost result mode (“767”), and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is lost. Character information ("Sorry") indicating that is displayed.

Next, FIG. 53 will be described.
FIG. 53 (a) is a timing chart when the music advance notice patterns 14 to 16 are executed. In addition, since the execution timing of the various effects performed by the music announcement pattern 14-16 is the same as the timing of the various effects performed by the music announcement patterns 11-13 shown in FIG. 52, description is abbreviate | omitted here Do.

  FIG. 53 (b) is a view showing an example of effects by the music advance notice pattern 14. In the example of the effect by the music notice pattern 14, too, there are many similar parts except that the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit is different from the example of the effect by the music notice pattern 8 shown in FIG. .

  FIG. 53 (b4) shows an example of the effect of the second music composition effect. Here, the intro (prelude) portion of the music B is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged according to the rhythm of the music B. There is an effect of making the whole screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from “music A” to “A → B”).

  FIG. 53 (b 5) shows an example of the effect of this reach indication effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which thick character information (“Hello! Do it!”) Indicating development in the development suggestion image G3 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. Specifically, in order to increase the sense of expectation to the jackpot, the text information (“Yosha! Do it!”) Is in bold letters, but the display mode is changed such as changing the text color, changing the background of the text, etc. Just do it.

  Moreover, FIG. 53 (b 8) is an example of an effect in the case where the effect pattern 70a is stopped and displayed (temporary stop and main stop) in the big hit result mode. Here, the big hit result aspect ("777") is stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 as a result of the variable display of the production symbol 70a, and the big hit on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 Character information indicating that ("big hit") is displayed.

Next, FIG. 54 will be described.
FIG. 54 (a) is a timing chart when the music advance notice patterns 17 to 25 are executed.
At time T0, the variable display of the design pattern 70a and the main indication effect are started, and at time T1, the cassette music effect including the combination of the display of the development suggestion effect and any of the songs A to C is executed. Then, when the cassette music effect is finished at the timing of T2, the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T3. Thereafter, a pseudo-series effect for producing success in generating a pseudo continuous notice is executed at the timing of T4, and the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern 70a is resumed at the timing of T5. Then, at time T6, the cassette music effect is executed. Then, when the cassette music effect is finished at the timing of T7, the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T8. Thereafter, the pseudo connected effect is executed at the timing of T9, and the variable display of the effect pattern 70a is restarted at the timing of T10. Then, the main music effect is executed at the timing of T11. After that, this reach indication production starts at the timing of T12. After that, reach effect is started at the timing of T13, the rendering pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T14, and the rendering pattern 70a is main-stopped until the timing of T15. Thus, in the music advance notice patterns 17 to 22, the music effect is executed three times.

FIG. 54 (b) is a diagram showing an example of effects by the music advance notice pattern 20.
FIG. 54 (b1) shows an example of an effect of this indication effect. Here, the effect image G1 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the character information ("Good?") G2 is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Then, a development suggestion image (window) G3 shown in (e2) is formed by the displayed effect image G1.

  FIG. 54 (b2) shows an example of the effect of the first cassette effect. Here, the intro (introduction) portion of the music A is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music A. The effect is given and finally disappears without full screen. Further, on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, history information ("music A") G4 indicating (notifying) the music output during the music preview effect to the player is displayed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 54 (b6) shows an example of the effect of the second music composition effect. Here, the intro (prelude) portion of the music B is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged according to the rhythm of the music B. There is an effect of making the whole screen. Further, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated in the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 (changed from "music A" to "A → A → B") Ru.

  FIG. 54 (b7) shows an example of effects of the real reach indication effect. Here, the development effect is performed in which the character information (“Yosha! Do it!”) Is displayed on the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and then the presentation A reach tilt effect is performed which is expected to be a reach using the pattern 70a. Further, the history information G4 remains displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Note that although the effects of (b1) to (b8) correspond to the effects of (b1) to (b8), the effects of the music advance notice by the music advance pattern 11 may be (b1) to (b7), or may be (b1) to (b9).

  FIG. 54 (b 8) shows an example of effect when the effect pattern 70 a is stop displayed (temporary stop and main stop) in the lost result mode. Here, as a result of the variable display of the effect pattern 70a, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 stops displaying the lost result mode (“767”), and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is lost. Character information ("Sorry") indicating that is displayed.

Next, FIG. 55 will be described.
FIG. 55 (a) is a timing chart when the music advance notice patterns 26 to 28 are executed. In addition, since the execution timing of the various effects performed by the music notification patterns 26-28 is the same as the timing of the various effects performed by the music notification patterns 17-25 shown in FIG. 53, the description will be made here. I omit it.

  FIG. 55 (b) is a view showing an example of effects by the music advance notice pattern 26. In the example of the effect by the music notice pattern 28 as well, there are many similar parts except that the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit is different from the example of the effect by the music notice pattern 20 shown in FIG. .

  FIG. 55 (b4) is a presentation example of the cassette second music presentation. Here, the intro (prelude) portion of the music B is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged according to the rhythm of the music B. There is an effect of making the whole screen. In the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the display of the history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated (changed from “music A” to “A → B”).

  FIG. 55 (b6) shows an example of the effect of the third present music effect. Here, the intro (prelude) portion of the music C is output from the audio output device 9, and the development suggestion image G3 displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is enlarged in accordance with the rhythm of the music C. There is an effect of making the whole screen. In addition, the display of history information G4 indicating the music output during the music preview effect is updated in the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 (changed from "A → B" to "A → B → C") Be done.

  FIG. 55 (b7) shows an example of effects of the real reach indication effect. Here, a development effect is performed in which thick character information (“Hello! Do it!”) Indicating development in the development suggestion image G3 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. Specifically, in order to increase the sense of expectation to the jackpot, the text information (“Yosha! Do it!”) Is bold, but the display mode can be changed such as changing the color of the text, changing the background of the text, etc. Just do it.

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

  As described above, in the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment, the number of music pieces output during the performance of the music preview effect (the type of music, as the degree of expectation that the jackpot game (special game state) occurs is higher. The number of outputs) is set to increase, but conversely, the number of music pieces output during execution of the music preview effect (specific effect) the higher the degree of expectation that a big hit game (special game state) occurs is higher (Type of music, number of outputs) may be reduced. Also, although the type of music and the number of outputs are listed as the number of music, only one of them may be used.

  Moreover, in the case of the change effect pattern in which the reach state does not occur, the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment is from the start of the change display of the effect pattern 70a to the temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a first. Although the music effect is performed in the meantime, the music effect may be performed after the first temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a is performed. In addition, the music effect may be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 2 times) before temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a, and the music effect may be performed a predetermined number of times (1 to 2 times) after the temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a .

  Further, in the case of the reach change effect pattern in which the reach state occurs, the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment is music during the time from the start of the change display of the effect pattern 70a to the occurrence of the reach state. Although the effect is performed, the music effect may be performed after the reach state occurs. Further, the music effects may be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 2 times) before the occurrence of the reach state, and the music effects may be performed a predetermined number of times (1 to 2 times) after the generation of the reach state.

  In addition, the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment is that the intro (prelude) portion of any of the music A to C is output during the music effect, but the music is a plurality of elements such as a melody portion and a rust portion When configured, the melody part may be used for the music effect, or the chorus part may be used. In addition, the type of music output during the music presentation is not limited to three types of A to C, and may be more or less. Also, although the music effect is performed intermittently, it may be performed continuously.

  Further, although the music preview effect (specific effect) of the present embodiment is configured by a combination of the output of the music and the display effect, it may be only the output of the music. In addition, the history information of the music output during the music preview effect is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 so that the player can easily grasp the expectation for the special gaming state. , Or may be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 or not displayed on either of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. May be

  In addition, during and / or during non-execution of the music preview effect (specific effect), an explanatory effect may be executed to explain what the music preview effect is. More specifically, "the expectation for becoming a big hit changes depending on the number of music (type of music) output of the music preview effect" or "the more the number of music output (type of music) for the music preview effect is output, It is preferable to display character information such as “It is likely to occur” on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71.

(Step-up notice mode decision table)
FIG. 56 is a view showing a step-up notice mode determination table to be referred to when the step-up notice pattern is determined in the step-up notice pattern determination process of step S1412-18. Specifically, FIG. 56 (a) is a view showing a step-up notice mode determination table for losing, and FIG. 56 (b) is a view showing a step-up notice mode determination table for jackpot.

  In the step-up notice effect, the step effect image displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is changed (changed over a plurality of stages) ), It is an advance notice effect for giving notice that a predetermined specific effect is executed. Further, the specific effect is an effect that is expected to be a big hit (suddenly positive change), and can be reworded as an acquisition challenge effect for obtaining a positive change (big hit) suddenly.

  In the step-up notice mode determination table for the loss in FIG. 56 (a) and the step-up notice mode determination table for the jackpot in FIG. 56 (b), the notice obtained at the time of the determination of the fluctuation effect pattern and the step-up notice pattern The selection rate based on the mode determination random number value is associated with the type of the step-up notice pattern. The types of step-up notice effects are broadly classified into three types from step-up notice effects 1 to 3 and step-up notice patterns with branch numbers attached to step-up notice effects 1 to 3 respectively. Is set.

  The step-up notice effect 1 is an expectation degree at which a specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) is executed on a character image to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 This is a notice effect that changes stepwise (continuously or intermittently) according to the reliability (or reliability) or the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit in a sudden probability, and the maximum (final) number of steps (number of steps) is “3”. It is set to. In addition, when the 3rd step production (step production) corresponding to the maximum number of steps "3" is started, it is set up so that execution of specific production (acquisition challenge presentation) will be decided.

  The step-up notice effect 2 is an expectation degree at which a specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is executed on a character image to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 This is a notice effect that changes stepwise (continuously or intermittently) according to the reliability (or reliability) or the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit in a sudden change, and the maximum number of steps (number of steps) is set to "4" ing. Even if the fourth step effect (step effect) corresponding to the maximum number of steps "4" is started, the execution of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is not decided unless the fourth step effect is executed to the end. Is set as.

  The step-up notice effect 3 is an expectation degree at which a specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) for executing a telop image to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is executed This is a notice effect that changes stepwise (continuously or intermittently) according to the reliability (or reliability) or the expectation (reliability) to be a big hit in a sudden change, and the maximum number of steps (number of steps) is set to "3" ing. Even if the third step effect (step effect) corresponding to the maximum number of steps "3" is started, the execution of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is not decided unless the third step effect is executed to the end. Is set as.

  Moreover, in the following description, the wording "step up" may be expressed as "SU". That is, the step-up notice effect may be expressed as SU notice effect, the step-up notice mode determination table may be expressed as the SU notice mode decision table, and the step-up notice pattern may be expressed as the SU notice pattern.

  “SU notice pattern 1-1” is a first step of gradually drawing a character image G1 corresponding to step 1 of SU notice effect 1 on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 while fluctuating display of the effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect to execute a step effect.

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

  "SU notice pattern 1-3" is a character image G3 corresponding to step 3 of SU notice effect 1 after executing the first step effect and second step effect of SU notice effect 1 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. Are gradually drawn on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and after drawing the character image G3 in step 3, the character image G4 (character image G1 showing that the third step effect has been executed to the end) It is the advance notice effect that executes the third step effect of displaying an image in which ~ 3 are arranged).

  “SU notice pattern 2-1” is a first step in which the character image A corresponding to step 1 of SU notice effect 2 is gradually made to appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 while fluctuating display of the effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect to execute the effect.

  “SU notice pattern 2-2” displays the first image of the character image B corresponding to step 2 of SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect of SU notice effect 2 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. This is a notice effect to execute a first step effect to be made to appear gradually in the device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  "SU notice pattern 2-3" is a character image C corresponding to step 3 of SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect and second step effect of SU notice effect 2 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. This is a notice effect that executes a third step effect to make the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 appear gradually.

  "SU notice pattern 2-4" is performed in step 4 of SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect, second step effect and third step effect of SU notice effect 2 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect that executes a fourth step effect A in which the corresponding character image D is gradually made to appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the character image D is not completely appeared but is ended.

  "SU notice pattern 2-5" is executed in step 4 of SU notice effect 2 after executing the first step effect, the second step effect and the third step effect of SU notice effect 2 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect that the corresponding character image D is gradually made to appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the fourth step effect B in which the character image D appears completely is executed.

  “SU notice pattern 3-1” is a first step for causing the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 to gradually appear the telop image A corresponding to step 1 of the SU notice effect 3 during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect to execute the effect.

  “SU notice pattern 3-2” displays the first image of telop image B corresponding to step 2 of SU notice effect 3 after executing the first step effect of SU notice effect 3 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. This is a notice effect to execute a second step effect to be made to appear gradually in the device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  "SU notice pattern 3-3" is a telop image C corresponding to step 3 of SU notice effect 3 after executing the first step effect and the second step effect of SU notice effect 3 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. Are gradually made to appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the third step effect A is executed to end without the telop image C completely appearing.

  "SU notice pattern 3-4" is performed in step 4 of SU notice effect 3 after executing the first step effect, the second step effect and the third step effect of SU notice effect 3 during the fluctuation display of effect pattern 70a. It is a notice effect that a corresponding telop image D is gradually made to appear on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a third step effect A in which the telop image D completely appears is executed.

  As a first feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 56, when the number of executed step effects is large (3 or 4), the number of executed step effects is smaller (1 or 2) There is a point where the degree of expectation that the specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) is executed is higher than that. As a result, the player becomes interested in the number of step effects to be executed, and the interest of the step-up notice effect and the interest of the game are improved.

  As a second feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 56, the expectation (reliability) to be a definite positive jackpot suddenly increases in the order of step-up notice effect 1 <step-up notice effect 2 <step-up notice effect 3 The point is As a result, the player becomes interested in the type of the step-up notice effect to be executed, and the interest of the step-up notice effect and the interest of the game are improved.

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

  As a fourth feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 56, the step-up notice effect (SU notice effect 1 and SU notice effect 3) in which the final step (final step) is set to “3”, and the final step There is a point in which the step-up notice effect (SU notice effect 2) in which the (final stage) is set to "4" is set. As a result, the number of steps in which the player has the most expectation for development to the specific effect changes depending on the type of the step-up advance effect, and it becomes possible to suppress the boredom of the step-up advance effect.

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

First, FIG. 57 will be described.
FIG. 57 (a) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 1-1.
Start the variation display of the production design 70a at the timing of T0, start the 1st step production of SU notice production 1 at the timing of T1 (20th frame), and finish the 1st step production at the timing of T2, T3 The production pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, and the production pattern 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T4.

FIG. 57 (b) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 1-2.
The variable display of the effect pattern 70a is started at the timing of T0, and the first step effect is started at the timing of T1. Then, when the second step effect of SU notice effect 1 is started at the timing of T2 and the second step effect is ended at the timing of T5, the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T6, and the effect pattern is generated by the timing of T7. Stop 70a.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 57 (d4) shows an example of effects immediately before the end of the third step effect (final stage portion). Here, a character image G4 indicating that the third step effect has been executed to the end is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the player is blessed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Text information M4 ("I did it") is displayed. Moreover, although illustration is omitted in order to avoid incomprehensibleness of the appearance, the first image is displayed from the timing of T8 when the final stage portion of the third step effect and the early portion of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) overlap. A display is performed in which an introductory image G5 of a specific effect (acquired challenge effect) gradually appears on the front side of the character image G4 on the device (main liquid crystal) 70.

  FIG. 57 (d5) shows an example of effects immediately after the start of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect). Here, the introductory image G5 of the specific effect is completely displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the character information M5 ("" indicates that the specific effect is being performed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 (" The acquisition is in progress ") is displayed.

  FIG. 57 (d6) shows an example of a special effect (acquired challenge effect) on the way. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 displays an image in which the character of the enemy and the ally starts battle, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that character effects are being performed. M5 ("Acquisition Challenged") is displayed.

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

  FIG. 57 (d8) shows an example of the effect after the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) is ended. Here, an image indicating that a definite change (big hit) has been obtained suddenly is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and character information (“beneath the player” is displayed on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 You did! "Is displayed. In addition, in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the combination of the effect symbols 70a serving as a big hit result aspect is stopped (full stop) in accordance with the timing of the variation stop of the special symbol. In addition, although the combination of the production design 70a which becomes a big hit result mode is stopped and displayed (this stop), when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, the combination of the production pattern 70a which becomes a loss result mode is stopped It will be displayed (this stop).

  In addition, as a feature of the step-up notice effect 1 shown in FIG. 57, when the third step effect (final step) is started, the transition to the specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is decided, and the first The point made into step presentation time <2nd step presentation time> 3rd step presentation time is mentioned. By doing this, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation whether or not to develop to the third step effect at the time of the second step effect (in the middle of the step-up notice effect) where the player does not have much expectation It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the step-up notice effect 1 of the present embodiment, the first step effect time <third step effect time is set, but conversely, the first step effect time> third step effect time is set It is also good. This makes it easy to increase the player's sense of expectation at the time of the first step effect.

Next, FIG. 58 will be described.
FIG. 58 (a) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-1.
Start the variation display of the production design 70a at the timing of T0, start the 1st step production of SU notice production 2 at the timing of T1 (30th frame), and finish the 1st step production at the timing of T2, T3 The production pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, and the production pattern 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T4.

FIG. 58 (b) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-2.
The variable display of the effect pattern 70a is started at the timing of T0, and the first step effect is started at the timing of T1. Then, at the timing of T2, the second step effect of SU preliminary effect 2 is started. After that, when the second step effect is finished at the timing of T4, the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T6, and the effect pattern 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T7.

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

FIG. 58 (d) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-4.
The variable display of the effect pattern 70a is started at the timing T0, the first step effect is started at the timing T1, the second step effect is started at the timing T2, and the third step effect is started at the timing T4. Then, the fourth step effect A (final step effect: not completed) of the SU notice effect 3 is started at the timing of T5. Thereafter, the fourth step effect A is terminated halfway at the timing T7, and when the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing T9, the effect pattern 70a is finally stopped by the timing T10.

FIG. 58E is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 2-5.
Start the variation display of the production design 70a at the timing of T0, start the first step production at the timing of T1, start the second step production at the timing of T2, and start the third step production at the timing of T4, At the timing of T5, the fourth step effect B (final step effect: completion) is started. After that, when the specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is started at the timing of T8 and temporary stop of the design pattern 70a is performed at the timing of T11, the specific effect is ended at the timing of T12, and the real pattern 70a is stopped by the timing of T13. Do.

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

  FIG. 58 (f2) shows an example of effect immediately before the end of the second step effect. Here, a character is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in a state where all the character images G2 corresponding to step 2 have appeared and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 2 Information M2 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 2-2, the second step effect ends without all the character image G2 appearing.

  FIG. 58 (f3) is an example of effect immediately before the end of the third step effect. In this case, the character image G3 corresponding to step 3 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in a state in which all the character images G3 appear, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 indicates that it is step 3 Information M3 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 2-3, the third step effect ends without all the character image G3 appearing.

  FIG. 58 (f4) is an example of effect immediately before the end of the fourth step effect. Here, the character image G4 corresponding to step 4 is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in a state where all the character images G4 appear, and a character indicating that the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is step 4 Information M4 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 2-4, the third step effect ends without all the character image G4 appearing.

  Since (f5) to (f8) in FIG. 58 have the same flow of effects as (d5) to (d8) in FIG. 57, the detailed description will be omitted here, while (f8) in FIG. In the same manner as in the above, in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the combination of the effect pattern 70a that becomes the big hit result aspect (or the lost result aspect) according to the timing of the fluctuation stop of the special symbol is stopped (full stop) It will be done. In addition, the contents of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) in the case of passing through the step-up notice effect 1 and the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) in the case of passing the step-up notice effect 2 may be different, or the specific effect The type of specific effect to be executed may be determined by lottery each time the is executed.

  In addition, as a feature of the step-up notice effect 2 shown in FIG. 58, the first step effect is produced because the transition to the specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is not decided if the fourth step effect (final step) is not completed. There is a point that time <second step effecting time <third step effecting time <fourth step effecting time. By doing this, the player's sense of expectation and feeling of frustration are effectively scolded by the performance difference with the step-up notice effect 1 (whether or not the transition to the specific effect is decided by execution of the final step effect). And expect synergy effects.

  In step-up notice effect 2, third step effect time <effect time of fourth step effect A, but for fourth step effect A, all character images G4 do not appear, and therefore, the third effect is not completed. Step effect time> It may be an effect time of the fourth step effect A. Further, the time for all the step effects may be the same, or the effect may be longer in the case of completion for all the step effects than in the case of incompleteness.

Next, FIG. 59 will be described.
FIG. 59 (a) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 3-1.
Start the variation display of the production design 70a at the timing of T0, start the 1st step production of SU notice production 3 at the timing of T1 (40th frame), and finish the 1st step production at the timing of T2, T3 The production pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing, and the production pattern 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T4.

FIG. 59 (b) is a timing chart of SU notice pattern 3-2.
The variable display of the effect pattern 70a is started at the timing of T0, and the first step effect is started at the timing of T1. Then, the second step effect of SU preliminary effect 3 is started at the timing of T2. After that, when the second step effect is finished at the timing of T5, the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T6, and the effect pattern 70a is finally stopped by the timing of T7.

FIG. 59 (c) is a timing chart of the SU notice pattern 3-3.
The variable display of the effect pattern 70a is started at the timing of T0, the first step effect is started at the timing of T1, the second step effect is started at the timing of T2, and the third step of SU notice effect 2 is performed at the timing of T5. Start effect A (final step effect: not completed). Thereafter, when the third step effect A ends at timing T6 and the rendering symbol 70a is temporarily stopped, the rendering symbol 70a is finally stopped by the timing T7.

FIG. 59 (d) is a timing chart of SU notice pattern 3-4.
The variation display of the production design 70a is started at the timing of T0, the first step presentation is started at the timing of T1, the second step presentation is started at the timing of T2, and the third step presentation B (final step at the timing of T5 Production: Completed). After that, when the specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is started at the timing of T8, and temporary stop of the design pattern 70a is performed at the timing of T9, the specific effect is ended at the timing of T10, and the real stop of the design pattern 70a is stopped by the timing of T11. Do.

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

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

  FIG. 59 (e3) is an example of effect immediately before the end of the third step effect. Here, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is displayed with all the telop image G3 corresponding to step 3 appearing, and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 shows that this is step 3 Information M3 is displayed. In the case of the SU notice pattern 3-3, the third step effect ends without all the telop image G3 appearing.

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

  Since (e5) to (e8) in FIG. 59 have the same flow of effects as (d5) to (d8) in FIG. 57 and (f5) to (f8) in FIG. 58, the detailed description will be omitted here. In 59 (e8), as in the case of FIG. 57 (d8) and FIG. 58 (e8), in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the big hit result aspect (or the lost result according to the timing of the fluctuation stop of the special symbol. The combination of the effect pattern 70a to be the aspect) is stopped (finally stopped). In addition, the content of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) in the case of passing through the step-up notice effect 1 or the step-up informing effect 2 and the content of the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) in the case of passing through the step-up notice effect 3 Alternatively, the type of specific effect to be executed each time the specific effect is executed may be determined by lottery.

  In addition, as a feature of the step-up notice effect 3 shown in FIG. 59, the first step effect is produced because the transition to the specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is not decided if the third step effect (final step) is not completed. There is a point that time <second step effecting time <third step effecting time. By doing this, the player's sense of expectation and feeling of frustration are effectively scolded by the performance difference with the step-up notice effect 1 (whether or not the transition to the specific effect is decided by execution of the final step effect). And expect synergy effects.

  In the step-up notice effect 3 of the present embodiment, the second step effect time <the effect time of the third step effect A, but for the third step effect A, all the character images G4 do not appear and become incomplete. Therefore, the second step effect time> the effect of the third step effect A may be set. Further, the time for all the step effects may be the same, or the effect may be longer in the case of completion for all the step effects than in the case of incompleteness.

  In addition, as a feature of the step-up notice effects 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 57 to 59, the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) starts from the start of variation of the effect pattern 70a even when any step-up notice effect is executed. The time until it is done is the same (the 374-th frame), and there is a point that all step effects (from the first step effect to the last step effect) are executed by that time. Specifically, since the transition (execution) to the specific effect is decided when the execution of the third step effect is started, the step-up notice effect 1 is at least a part of the third step effect by the 374th frame. Is executed. In the second step up notice effect 2, the transition (execution) to a specific effect is decided when the fourth step effect B is executed to the end (completed), so the fourth step effect B is final by the 374th frame. It is executed until (completed). In the third step up notice effect 3, the transition (execution) to a specific effect is determined when the third step effect B is performed to the end (completed), so the third step effect B is the last by the 374th frame. It is executed until (completed). In other words, it is notified (suggested) that the transition to the specific effect has been decided for the player before the specific effect (acquired acquisition effect) is started. By doing this, it becomes possible to execute different step-up notice effects with the same change effect pattern, and it is possible to widen the selection range of step-up notice effects in one change effect pattern.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 60, a modified example of the advance presentation effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the second half of the preliminary announcement effect determination processing in the effects control unit 130 m shown in FIG. Note that the processing before step S1412-7 is the same as that of FIG. In addition, the same processing as in FIG.

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

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

  In step S 1412-21, the sub CPU 130 a preferentially executes the music preview effect on the basis of the music selection table according to time shown in FIG. 61A and the current date information (outputs in the first music effect) Determine the type. In addition, the detail about the music selection table according to time of Fig.61 (a) is mentioned later.

  In step S1412-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. When it determines with becoming a big hit (S1412-9: Yes), a process is advanced to step S1412-11. On the other hand, when it is determined that a big hit is not made (S1412-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-12.

  In step S1412-10, the sub CPU 130a selects the music advance notice mode determination table for lost shown in FIG. 61 (b), and in step S1412-11, the sub CPU 130 a uses the music for jackpot shown in FIG. 61 (c). The advance notice mode determination table is selected. The details of the music advance notice mode determination table in FIGS. 61 (b) and 61 (c) will be described later.

  In step S1412-12, the sub CPU 130a performs music advance notice pattern determination processing. Specifically, a fluctuation presentation pattern and a random number value for announcement mode determination are acquired, and the fluctuation presentation pattern, a random number value for announcement mode determination, and the music announcement mode selection selected in the above step S1412-10 or step S1412-11 The table is collated, the music announcement pattern (music announcement mode) is determined according to the selection rate set in the music announcement mode determination table, and the determined music announcement pattern is stored in the announcement pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-22, the sub CPU 130a specifies the music advance notice pattern designation command corresponding to the priority music and the music advance notice pattern information determined in step S1412-21, and specifies the specified music notice pattern designation command in the sub RAM 130c. Set in the send buffer. When the present process is ended, the present advance presentation effect determination process is ended.

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

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

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

  In step S1412-15, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. When it determines with becoming a big hit (S1412-15: Yes), a process is advanced to step S1412-17. On the other hand, when it is determined that a big hit is not made (S1412-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-16.

  In step S1412-18, sub CPU 130a selects the step-up notice mode determination table for losing shown in FIG. 62 (a), and in step S1412-11, sub CPU 130 a uses the jack for FIG. 62 (b). Step-up notice mode determination table is selected. The details of the step-up notice mode determination table in FIGS. 62 (a) and 62 (b) will be described later.

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

  In step S1412-19, the sub CPU 130a specifies a step-up notice pattern designation command corresponding to the determined step-up notice pattern, and sets the specified step-up notice pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When the present process is ended, the present advance presentation effect determination process is ended.

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

(Music selection table according to time)
FIG. 61 (a) is a diagram showing a musical piece selection table classified by time which is referred to in the case where the priority musical piece is determined in the above-mentioned step S1412-21. In the music selection table, a monthly unit period and a priority music (preliminary music) are associated.

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

(Music preview mode decision table)
FIGS. 61 (b) and 61 (c) are diagrams showing a music announcement mode determination table in the first modification. Specifically, FIG. 61 (b) is a diagram showing a music announcement mode determination table for losing, and FIG. 61 (c) is a diagram showing a music announcement mode determination table for jackpot.

  61 (b) and 61 (c), the variation effect pattern, the selection rate by the random number value for the notice mode determination acquired at the time of the determination of the music notice effect, and the type of the music notice pattern are associated. There is.

  Incidentally, each effect content defined by the notice content (notice scenario) of the music notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 61 (b) and 61 (c) is the same as the music notice effect of the first embodiment In the part indicating the type of music, "Song L", "Song M", and "Song N". These are variables, and "Song L" indicates the priority music corresponding to the current date, "Song M" indicates the priority music corresponding to the next period of time corresponding to the current date, "Song N" "Indicates a priority song corresponding to the next to the next to the next to the current date.

  Therefore, as a feature of the music advance notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 61 (b) and FIG. 61 (c), the kind of music to be preferentially selected (the first music presentation effect) is changed by the date information based on RTC. The point set to is mentioned. As a result, the effect mode of the music preview effect is changed according to the date information at that time, and the player is less likely to get bored with the music preview effect, so that it is possible to suppress the operation decrease of the gaming machine 1.

  62 (a) and 62 (b) are diagrams showing a step-up notice mode determination table in the first modification. Specifically, FIG. 62 (a) is a view showing a step-up notice mode determination table for losing, and FIG. 62 (b) is a view showing a step-up notice mode determination table for jackpot.

  In FIG. 62 (a) and FIG. 62 (b), the variation effect pattern, the period in units of months, and the type of the step-up notice pattern are associated.

  Incidentally, each effect content defined by the notice content (notice scenario) of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIGS. 62A and 62B is the same as the step-up notice effect of the first embodiment. Although there is, there is a difference in that it is date information instead of the selection rate based on the effect mode determination random value.

  Therefore, as a feature of the step-up notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 62 (a) and FIG. 62 (b), the type of step-up notice pattern selected by the date information based on RTC is set to change. There is a point. As a result, the effect mode (selection mode) of the step-up notice effect is changed according to the date information (month, day) at that time, and the player is less likely to get bored with the step-up notice effect. It becomes possible to suppress. In addition, you may change with a week or a day instead of changing the production | presentation aspect of step-up advance | precedence production | presentation with a month.

  Note that the specific effect (acquired challenge effect) and the step-up notice effect may be associated with each other and selected based on the date information of the RTC. Specifically, a plurality of specific effects (acquired challenge effects) having different effect modes such as the specific effects 1 to 3 are set, and for example, the specific effect 1 and the step-up notice effect 1 are selected in April and April. Set so that the special effect 2 and the step-up notice effect 2 are selected in May and August, and set so that the specific effect 3 and the step-up notice effect 3 are selected in September and December Good. Further, the type of the specific effect and the type of the step-up notice effect may be separately selected according to the date information. For example, as the setting of the specific effect, it is set so that the specific effect 1 is selected in January to April, the specific effect 2 is selected in May to August, and the specific effect 3 for September to December Set to be selected. As step-up notice effect setting, set step-up notice effect 1 to be selected in 1, 4, 7 and October, and step-up notice effect 2 to be selected in 2, 5, 8 and November. It is good to set to and set so that step-up notice production 3 may be set to 3, 6, 9 and December.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, although three types of notice effects are set as a symbol notice effect, a music notice effect, and a step-up notice effect, the notice effect may be less than or more than three.
In addition, although the number of times of the music effect to be executed in the music preview effect is at most three times, it may be less than or more than three times.
Furthermore, although the number of step effects executed in the step-up notice effect is at most four times, the number may be less or more than four times.

  Moreover, although the difference of the maximum number of steps of step-up notice effects 1 to 3 was one, it may be more than one, and even in that case, a specific effect (acquisition challenge effect) is executed It is good to constitute so that it may carry out to the last step production by before.

  In the above embodiment, the execution time of each step notice in the step-up notice effects 1 to 3 is set to be different, but such setting of the time value is limited to only the step-up notice effect Instead, for example, it may be replaced with the time value of the notice effect for each variable display of continuous notice performed as a result of the prior determination process of determining the determination result of the jackpot lottery in advance.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a coin-operated gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for a ball game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

  Further, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

1 game machine 5 game board 44 common gate 45 first starting opening 47 second starting opening 50 large winning opening 70 first image display device (main liquid crystal display)
71 2nd image display device (sub liquid crystal)
110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 payout control board 130 effect control board 130 a sub CPU

Claims (1)

It is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on establishment of the start condition, and the gaming machine capable of executing the special game based on the result of the determination,
Variation display execution means for executing variation display of identification information for notifying of the result of the determination;
And a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect accompanied by an output of music during execution of the variable display.
The music includes a first music, a second music different from the first music, and a third music different from the second music,
The specific effect execution means is
During the execution of the variable display in which the special game is executed, and in the execution of the variable display in which the special game is not executed, a specific effect of outputting one music and a plurality of music are output There is a case to execute a specific effect,
In the case where the special game is executed, the ratio of executing a specific effect for outputting the plurality of pieces of music is higher than when the special game is not executed,
For specific effects that output the multiple songs,
A first specific effect of outputting the second music after outputting the first music;
A second specific effect of outputting the first music again after outputting the first music, and then outputting the second music;
Outputting a second music after outputting the first music, and thereafter, a third specific effect of outputting the third music;
The first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect are respectively executed during execution of the variable display in which the special game is executed and during execution of the variable display in which the special game is not executed. Is possible,
The degree of expectation that the special game is performed is higher when the second specific effect is performed than when the first specific effect is performed,
Wherein as compared with the case where the second specific effect is executed, who when the third specific effect is executed, expectation that the special game is executed rather high,
When the second specific effect is executed, temporary stop and re-variation of the identification information are performed from the start of the output of the first first music to the start of the output of the next first music, and the temporary stop is performed A game machine characterized by not outputting the first music while being played .