JP6518754B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a jackpot determination as to whether or not to carry out a jackpot game is performed when the game ball enters the starting opening. When the jackpot determination is performed, after the variation display of the special symbol is performed, the stop display of the special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is performed.

  When the variable display of the special symbol is performed, a notice effect may be executed that suggests an expectation for the execution of the special game based on the jackpot determination result (for example, see Patent Document 1). Several types are provided in the production | presentation aspect of the preliminary production based on this jackpot determination result, and the expectation degree to which it suggests differs with the production mode of the said preliminary production.

  Further, when the game ball enters the starting opening while the variable display of the special symbol is being performed, it may be determined in advance whether or not the jackpot game is to be executed before the jackpot determination is performed. . Then, based on the result of the prior determination, there may be a case where a notice effect that indicates an expectation for the execution of the special game is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). A plurality of types are provided in the effect mode of the advance notice effect based on the result of the pre-judgment, and the degree of expectation for the execution of the suggested special game differs depending on the effect mode of the notice effect.

JP, 2015-164444, A JP, 2013-233157, A

  Although the expectation for the special game is given to the player by executing the advance notice effect based on the jackpot determination result and the advance determination result, the interest of the game is improved, but the effect of the effect by the advance notice is still improved There was room.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in rendering effects.

Gaming machine of the present invention, based on the starting condition is satisfied, perform the variable display by the presentation unit, an advantageous special game for the player when the variable display of result is especially Teiyui fruit a game machine for performing, the starting condition is established but is capable of executing a hold display corresponding to each of the variable display that is not yet started, pre-determined pre-determined-executable for the previous SL variation display There, on the basis of the pre-format the constant, the first aspect of the hold display (e.g., held icon of the first special embodiment "blue") and is likely to the special game is performed than the first embodiment the second aspect suggests that (e.g., a third special aspect pending icon "red") and, by a visible, multiple levels possibility to pre SL special game is performed (white, blue, green, red, any of the level of the zebra) The first predetermined effect suggests more and (speech announcement), the first plurality of level the likelihood that is performed before Symbol special game of a different effect than the predetermined effect (white, blue, green, red, zebra the second predetermined effect suggests either by levels of gold) and (cut-notice) is capable of executing, the first predetermined effect (the second predetermined effect after performing the speech announcement) (cut when running in stand-by), the first as compared to by Relais bell predetermined effect, the second level is visible level reduction effect lower towards the predetermined effect that by the level (e.g., speech announcement of representation embodiment " It is possible to perform the red “→” cut-in notice effect mode “blue”), and the hold display from the first mode (eg, the hold icon of the first special mode “blue”) to the second mode (eg , changes in the pending icon) of the third special aspect "red" Can der be Ru, whereas, the hold display without changing to the first aspect of the second embodiment, and than the variable display corresponding to the first embodiment, corresponding to the second aspect towards the varying display, the first predetermined effect, and the second high-level Te predetermined effect smell is easily selected (speech announcement attraction mode determination table in FIG. 28, the cut-in announcement attraction mode determination in FIG. 29 table), the first embodiment, and the variation Display is the Japanese Teiyui result if that corresponds to the second aspect, before sharp bell reduction effect is Ri executable der, the first aspect words of the corresponding execution ratio of the level lowering effect towards when the variable display of said variable display corresponds to the second aspect than when the result of said identification is the specific result of decreases (FIG. 28 Notice production mode judgment table, The cut-in notification effect mode determination table of FIG. 29) , A game machine characterized by the above.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the rendering effect.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing the electric constitution of a game machine. (A) is a figure showing a big hit judging table, (b) is a figure showing a big hit special symbol judging table, (c) is a figure showing a reach judging table. (A) is a figure showing the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern judging table in the non time saving game state, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern judging table in the non time saving game state. (A) is a figure showing a prior jackpot determination table, (b) is a figure showing a prior jackpot special symbol decision table, (c) is a figure showing a prior reach decision table. (A) is a figure showing the prior 1st special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in a non-time-saving game state, (b) is a figure showing the prior 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in a non-time-short game state. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control processing by a main control board. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st starting opening detection signal input processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting opening detection signal input processing by a main control board. It is a flow chart which shows winning gate detection signal input processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory determination processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol change processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a presentation control board. It is a flow chart which shows pending icon display processing by a production control board. It is a flow chart which shows a notice production judgment processing in a production control board. It is a figure showing the pending | holding icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. (A) is a figure showing a speech advance notice execution judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a cut-in notice execution judgment table. It is a figure showing a speech advance production mode judging table. It is a figure showing a cut-in notice effect mode judging table. It is a figure showing a title advance presentation mode judging table. It is a figure showing a star advance production mode judging table. (A) is a figure showing a pending | holding icon display area, (b) It is a figure showing the relationship between the display mode of a pending | holding icon, a color, and a description method. It is a figure showing the mode of pending icon display. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a pending | holding icon. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a pending | holding icon. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a pending | holding icon. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a pending | holding icon. It is a time chart showing the relation between the contents of change production and the execution timing of the advance announcement production and the announcement production which can be performed. (A) is a diagram showing a word preview, (b) is a diagram showing a cut-in preview, (c) is a diagram showing a title preview, and (d) is a diagram showing a star preview. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. It is a figure showing the during-varying icon display and the during-varying icon display area. It is a figure showing the presentation which changes the display mode of the icon during fluctuation. It is a figure showing the presentation which changes the display mode of the icon during fluctuation.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y is attached to the gaming board mounting frame Y1 rotatably supported by an outer frame (not shown) fixed to the island facility of the gaming shop, and the gaming board mounting frame Y1. , A game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed, and a glass door Y2 rotatably supported by a game board mounting frame Y1.

  The glass door Y2 is supported by the game board mounting frame Y1 via the hinge mechanism H, and opens and closes like the door with the hinge mechanism H as a fulcrum. The glass door Y2 integrally covers the front of the game board 2 and the lower front (not shown) of the game board mounting frame Y1 when the glass door Y2 is closed. When the glass door Y2 is closed, the game area 2A formed on the front of the game board 2 faces a transparent glass plate (not shown) fitted in the glass door Y2. Therefore, when the glass door Y2 is closed, the game area 2A is visible to the player through the glass plate.

  The lower front of the glass door Y2 is provided with a tray 50 for storing a plurality of gaming balls, and a launch operation device 3 capable of an operation for firing the gaming balls toward the gaming area 2A. In addition, on the lower front of the game board attachment frame Y1, a game ball launch device (not shown) is provided which shoots the game ball toward the game area 2A in response to the operation to the launch operation device 3. In addition, the game ball stored in the tray 50 is supplied to the game ball launch device by a predetermined game ball feed device (not shown).

  The launch operation device 3 has a launch handle 31 that can be pivoted by the player. The launch handle 31 is connected to a game ball launch device (not shown) that launches game balls. The game ball launch device shoots the game ball toward the game area 2A with a strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 31 (hereinafter referred to as "game ball launch strength").

  In the game area 2A of the game board 2, a frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, an inner rail member 29B having a curved shape, an outer rail member 29C, and a jackpot 8 described later are arranged directly below the game ball The second start port 7 is provided with a guiding member 29D having a guiding path formed on the upper surface.

  The decorative frame 29A is fitted in a substantially central portion of the game board 2. Inside the decorative frame 29A, an image display device 21 composed of a liquid crystal display is fitted. In addition, at the inner end of the decorative frame 29A, a presentation character device 24 is provided.

  The inner rail member 29B is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and the outer rail member 29C is disposed outside the inner rail member 29B. The game balls fired with a predetermined game ball firing strength rise between the inner rail member 29B and the outer rail member 29C and enter the game area 2A. In the game area 2A, a plurality of nails and a windmill are provided. The game ball entering the game area 2A collides with a nail or a windmill, so that the traveling direction of the game ball changes in various ways.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning openings 11 capable of entering game balls are provided. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a for detecting the entered gaming ball, and when the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects the gaming ball, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of them are detected. The game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition, on the lower right side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A, a winning gate 10 through which the game ball can pass is provided. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting the passing game ball. On the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects the gaming ball, a normal symbol lottery is performed. The normal symbol lottery will be described later.

  Below the image display device 21 in the game area 2A, there is provided a first start opening 6 which is unchanged and capable of always entering the game ball. The first starting opening 6 is provided with a first starting opening detection sensor 6a that detects the entered gaming ball. A first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the first starting opening detection sensor 6 detects the gaming ball. The first special symbol lottery will be described later. In addition, when the first starting opening detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  A variable second starting opening 7 is provided immediately below the first starting opening 6 in the game area 2A. The second starting opening 7 is controlled by the second starting opening control device 70 either in a closed mode in which the ball can not enter or in an open mode in which the ball can enter. The second starting opening 7 is also provided with a second starting opening detection sensor 7a that detects the entered gaming ball. A second special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the second starting opening detection sensor 7a detects the gaming ball. The second special symbol lottery will be described later. In addition, when the second starting opening detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The second starting opening control device 70 includes a rotatable ordinary movable piece 70A. Normally, the movable piece 70A is formed of a rectangular door member, and normally (except for a predetermined condition being met), it stops in a state where its surface becomes flush with the game area 2A, and the second starting opening 7 Is closed. The closing of the second starting port 7 by the normally movable piece 70A constitutes the closing aspect of the second starting port 7.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normally movable piece 70A pivots forward about the rotation shaft (not shown) formed at the lower end portion thereof to open the second starting port 7. The opening of the second start port 7 by the normally movable piece 70A constitutes the open mode of the second start port 7. When the movable piece 70A opens the second starting opening 7, the movable piece 70A protrudes from the game area 2A, and can be guided to the second starting opening 7 by receiving the game balls flowing down.

  In addition, the predetermined condition about the 2nd starting opening control device 70 is that it is determined to be a hit normal symbol in the normal symbol lottery.

  On the downstream side of the winning gate 10, a variable big winning opening 8 is provided. The big winning opening 8 is controlled by the big winning opening control device 80 either in a closed mode in which the player can not enter the ball or in an open mode in which the player can enter the ball. The special winning opening 8 is provided with a special winning opening detection sensor 8a for detecting the entered game ball. When the special winning opening detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  The special winning opening control device 80 is provided with a rotatable special movable piece 80A. Special movable piece 80A is formed of a rectangular door member, and normally (except for a predetermined condition being met), it stops in a state where the surface becomes flush with game area 2A, and closes special winning opening 8 doing. The closing of the special winning opening 8 by the special movable piece 80A constitutes the basic mode of the special winning opening 8.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special movable piece 80A is pivoted forward about the rotation axis formed at the lower end portion thereof to open the special winning opening 8. The opening of the special winning opening 8 by the special movable piece 80A constitutes the opening mode of the special winning opening 8. The special movable piece 80A protrudes from the game area 2A when the special winning opening 8 is opened, and can be guided to the special winning opening 8 by receiving the game balls flowing down.

  In addition, with predetermined conditions about big winning a prize mouth control device 80, the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are collectively "special symbol lottery" In the generic term), it is decided to be a jackpot special symbol.

  The first special symbol display device 14, the second special symbol display device 15 and the normal symbol display device 16 as well as the first special symbol hold display device 17, the second is the front of the game board 2 and below the game area 2A. A special symbol hold display 18 and a normal symbol hold display 19 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 14 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed under the condition that the game ball enters the first starting opening 6. The second special symbol display device 15 is a variable display device that displays the result of the second special symbol lottery performed under the condition that the game ball enters the second starting opening 7.

  With the first special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the first starting opening 6, and by acquiring a predetermined random number, it is determined to be one first special symbol from among a plurality of types of first special symbols. It is to be. The second special symbol lottery is to determine one second special symbol from among a plurality of types of second special symbols by acquiring a predetermined random number.

  When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display device 14 displays the variation of the first special symbol, and then the stop display of the first special symbol representing the result of the first special symbol lottery To be done. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 14 is notification of the lottery result. When the second special symbol lottery is performed, the second special symbol display device 15 similarly displays the result of the second special symbol lottery after the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Stop display is performed.

  For example, the first special symbol display device 14 and the second special symbol display device 15 each have a plurality of LEDs. In the variable display of the first special symbol, a predetermined LED of the first special symbol display device 14 blinks at a predetermined interval. And in the stop display of the first special symbol, a specific LED representing the result of the first special symbol lottery is lit. On the other hand, also in the variable display of the second special symbol, the predetermined LED of the second special symbol display device 15 blinks at a predetermined interval. And in the stop display of a 2nd special symbol, the specific LED showing the result of a 2nd special symbol lottery lights.

  The normal symbol display device 16 is a variable display device that displays the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the gaming ball passes through the winning gate 10. The normal symbol lottery refers to determining one normal symbol from among a plurality of normal symbols by acquiring a predetermined random number.

  When the normal symbol lottery is performed, after the variation display of the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol display device 16, the stop display of the normal symbol representing the result of the normal symbol lottery is performed. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 16 is notification of the lottery result.

  For example, the normal symbol display device 16 has a plurality of LEDs. In the variation display of the normal symbol, a predetermined LED of the normal symbol display device 16 blinks at a predetermined interval. Then, in the stop display of the normal symbol, a specific LED representing the result of the normal symbol lottery is turned on.

  By the way, even if the game ball enters the starting openings 6 and 7 during the variation display of the special symbol or during the big hit game that the big winning opening control device 80 operates, the variation display of the special symbol is performed immediately. Absent. As described above, when it is not possible to immediately display the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is provided for the number that can hold the variation display of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to "4" for each starting opening 6, 7 (variation display of each special symbol). That is, the right to execute the variable display of the special symbol for each starting opening 6, 7 can be reserved up to four.

  The first special symbol holding display device 17 displays the number of holdings (U1: hereinafter referred to as "the first special drawing holding number") of the variable display of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "the first special drawing fluctuation display") Do. The second special symbol holding display device 18 displays the number of holdings (U2: hereinafter referred to as "the second special drawing holding number") of the variable display of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "the second special drawing variable display") Do. Each of the first special symbol hold display device 17 and the second special symbol hold display device 18 has, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and lights predetermined LEDs according to the number of holdings.

  In addition, the upper limit reserve number is set to 4 similarly about the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "the common view fluctuation display"), and the number of reservations (G: hereinafter, the number of the common drawing suspension) Is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 19). The normal symbol hold display device 19 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and lights predetermined LEDs according to the number of general drawing reservations.

  In addition, the gaming machine Y is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device is configured by the image display device 21, the sound output device 22, the effect illumination device 23, and the effect service device 24. The image display device 21 and the rendering service object device 24 are provided on the game board 2, and the sound output device 22 and the effect illumination device 23 are provided on the glass door Y2.

  The image display device 21 effects by an image by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display is used as the image display device 21. However, other types of display devices such as a plasma display and an organic EL display can also be used.

  The sound output device 22 performs effects by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect) and the like. The effect illumination device 23 performs an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and the light emission color.

  The presentation character object device 24 includes the movable portion 24A, and operates the movable portion 24A to perform an effect by operation. The movable portion 24A is capable of performing vertical rectilinear movement (down and up) and rotational movement. Specifically, the movable portion 24A has an upper portion of the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 shown in FIG. 1 as an initial position (reference position), and can move up to around the center of the display unit 210 and ascend. It is. In addition, it is possible to rotate around the center C independently of the vertical rectilinear motion.

  Further, the tray 50 is provided with an effect button device 27 and a selection button device 28 which function as input devices for performing operations relating to various effects described later.

  The effect button device 27 includes an effect button 27A that can be pressed. In addition, the effect button device 27 includes an LED 18B that can be lit (not shown).

  The selection button device 28 includes a selection button 28A that can be pressed.

  The effect device executes various effects in accordance with the progress (state) of the game. As the effect, for example, there is a special pattern lottery effect to be performed triggered by the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. As the special drawing lottery effect performed in the image display device 21, the variable display of the effect symbol and the stop display of the effect symbol are performed.

  The variable display of the effect symbol is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol changes for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode. The stop display of the effect symbol is performed corresponding to the stop display of the special symbol (hereinafter, when the variable display of the effect symbol and the stop display are collectively referred to as "the effect symbol display"). In the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode in which the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed.

  The effect pattern is, for example, a decorative symbol representing three numbers of decorative symbols arranged in the left region, the central region and the right region of the display unit 210 such as the image display device 21 (for example, the symbols from "1" to "9") It consists of. In the variable display of the effect pattern, the decorative symbols in each row scroll (from the upper side to the lower side) as if the reels are rotating (variable display). In addition, the aspect of the fluctuation display of a production | presentation symbol is not restricted to this. In addition, during the variable display of the effect symbols, various effect images such as background images and object images such as characters, movies, etc. are displayed according to the result of the special symbol lottery.

  On the other hand, in the stop display of the effect symbol, the above-mentioned three lines of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left, center and right regions of the display unit 210 such as the image display device 21 and the like. The arrangement of the decorative symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, the central horizontal line in the display unit 210) when the stop display of the effect symbols is performed represents the result of the special symbol lottery.

  In addition to the special figure lottery effect, the internal standby state (so-called, customer waiting state in which the jackpot game effect performed when the jackpot game is executed, and the variation display of the special symbol or the jackpot game are not performed for a predetermined period Various effects such as demonstration effects to be performed in

  On the back of the game board 2 and the glass door Y2, a main control board 101 for performing various controls related to the game, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a power supply board 107, a game An information output terminal board 108 is provided.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG.

  The power supply substrate 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, and the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from various detection sensors, timers (crystal oscillators), etc., and performs arithmetic processing related to gaming, and directly controls various control devices and display devices. Then, a predetermined command or the like based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the effect control board 102, the payout control board 103 or the like. The main RAM 101c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, the first start opening detection sensor 6a, the second start opening detection sensor 7a, the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, and the winning gate detection sensor 10a via an input port (not shown). The general winning opening detection sensor 11a is connected. Each detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the main control board 101 when the game ball is detected.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start opening opening / closing solenoid 70B for operating the ordinary movable piece 70A of the second start opening controller 70 via an output port (not shown), and a special winning opening control A special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80B for operating the special movable piece 80A of the device 80 is connected. The main control board 101 outputs control signals for controlling the respective solenoids to the second start opening / closing solenoid 70B and the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80B.

  In addition, on the output side of the main control board 101, the first special symbol display device 14, the second special symbol display device 15, the normal symbol display device 16, the first special symbol hold via the output port (not shown) The display unit 17, the second special symbol hold display unit 18, and the normal symbol hold display unit 19 are connected. The main control board 101 outputs display control signals for controlling the display devices 14-19 to the display devices 14-19.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the wait for customers. That is, the image display device 21 that performs the effect, the sound output device 22, the effect illumination device 23, and the effect object device 24 perform the effect.

  The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102 a, a sub ROM 102 b, and a sub RAM 102 c, and is connected to the main control board 101 in a communicable manner from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  The effect button detection switch 27 a of the effect button device 27 and the selection button detection switch 28 a of the selection button device 28 are connected to the input side of the effect control substrate 102 through the lamp control substrate 104.

  When the effect button 27A is operated, the effect button detection switch 27a outputs, to the effect control board 102, an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 27A has been performed. When the effect button detection signal is input, the lamp control substrate 104 outputs the effect control substrate 102 to the effect control substrate 102.

  When the selection button 28A is operated, the selection button detection switch 28a outputs, to the effect control board 102, a selection button detection signal indicating that the operation of the selection button 28A has been performed. When the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs it to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a is a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 27, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 28, an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator) Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 102a.

  The payout control board 103 performs firing control for firing the gaming ball and payout control for paying the gaming ball to the player. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is bidirectionally communicably connected to the main control board 101 and the power supply board 107.

  On the input side of the payout CPU 103a, the touch sensor 32a provided on the launch operation device 3 and the knob 32b of the launch volume are connected. The touch sensor 32 a is mounted within the firing handle 32. When a player or a store clerk or the like touches the shooting handle 31, the touch sensor 32a detects that a person has touched the shooting handle 31, and transmits a shooting handle detection signal to the payout control substrate 103. The firing volume knob 32 b is connected to the firing handle 31. The knob 32b of the firing volume rotates in conjunction with the firing handle 31 to detect the rotation angle.

  In addition, the payout control board 103 is connected to a firing solenoid 41 provided in the launching device 4 via the power supply board 107 on the output side. The payout control board 103, when receiving the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a, permits energization of the firing solenoid 41.

  Then, when the firing handle 31 is operated to change the rotation angle of the firing handle 31, the gear (not shown) connected to the firing handle 31 is rotated, and the knob 32b of the firing volume connected to the gear is rotated. . Here, a voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 detected by the launch volume knob 32 b is applied to the launch solenoid 41.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates in response to the applied voltage. As described above, the payout control board 103 controls the energization of the firing solenoid 41 based on the information on the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the input signal from the firing volume knob 32b to fire the gaming ball.

  In the present embodiment, the reciprocation speed of the emission solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the payout control substrate 103. Since one gaming ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 41 reciprocates, the number of gaming balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  Further, on the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls from a storage tank (not shown) is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the award ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101 and performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 5 to give the predetermined gaming ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a work area of data at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU 103a.

  The lamp control board 104 is provided with a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, similarly to the above-mentioned boards. On the output side of the lamp control board 104, the effect lighting device 23 and the effect product device 24 are connected.

  The lamp CPU 104a controls the light emission of the effect illumination device 23 based on a command related to effect control transmitted from the effect control board 102 (hereinafter referred to as a “effect control command”), and emits light of the effect illumination device 23. Drive control is performed on a motor (not shown) for changing the direction. In addition, the lamp CPU 104a performs drive control on a solenoid or a motor (not shown) that operates the rendering service object device 24 based on the rendering control command.

  In addition, the input side of the lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect button detection switch 27 a of the effect button device 27 and the selection button detection switch 28 a of the selection button device 28. When the effect button detection signal or the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs each of them to the effect control board 102. That is, the lamp control board 104 relays the effect button detection signal and the selection button detection signal between the effect control board 102 and the effect button device 27 and the selection button device 28.

  The image control board 105 generates an image signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image to be displayed on at least the display unit 210 of the image display device 21, and outputs the image signal to the image display device 21. The voice generation unit 105C generates a voice signal related to the voice to be output to the voice output unit 22 and outputs the voice signal to the voice output device 22. The general control unit 105A collectively controls the image generation unit 105B and the voice generation unit 105C.

  The control unit 105A includes a control CPU 105Aa, a control ROM 105Ab, and a control RAM 105Ac in order to control image display by the image display device 21.

  The central CPU 105Aa is connected to the central ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the central CPU 105Aa is read out. When the overall CPU 105Aa receives a command related to effect control transmitted from the effect control board 102, it instructs the image generation unit 105B to display an image to be displayed on the image display device 21 based on the command, and causes the sound generation unit 105C to A voice instruction to be output from the voice output device 22 is issued.

  The general control RAM 105 Ac functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the general control CPU 105 Aa, and temporarily stores data read from the general control ROM 105 Ab.

  Further, the general control ROM 105Ab is configured by a mask ROM, a program for control processing of the general control ROM 105Ab, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying animation of effect patterns, animation scene information, etc. Is 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 as a parameter of the brightness of the image display device 21.

  The image generation unit 105B includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 105Ba which is an image processor, a CGROM 105Bb storing image data, and a VRAM 105Bc having a frame buffer for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. Have.

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data to be the source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data according to an instruction from the general CPU 105Aa.

  The CGROM 105Bb 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 (eg 32 × 32 pixels) ing.

  Further, the image generation unit 105B has a quartz oscillator. The crystal oscillator outputs a pulse signal to VDP 105 Ba. The VDP 105 Ba divides this pulse signal to generate a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the image display device 21, and outputs the synchronization signal to the image display device 21.

  In addition, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information on a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is output as an external signal through an output port (not shown). It is output. Further, a payout information output terminal plate 109 is connected to the output side of the payout control board 103, and information on a predetermined winning ball (hereinafter referred to as winning ball information) is externally output through an output port (not shown). It is output as a signal.

  A game information display device 700 is connected to the game information output terminal board 108 and the payout information output terminal board 109, and a hall computer of a game shop is connected to the game information display device 700. The predetermined game information and prizes described above Ball information (external signal) is transmitted from the game information output terminal board 108 and the payout information output terminal board 109 to the game information display device 700 and the hall computer.

  The predetermined game information is output (displayed) by the game information display device 700, whereby the player is provided with a decision material for selecting a game machine (stand) installed in the game arcade. On the other hand, the predetermined game information and the prize ball information are output (displayed / printed) by the display device or the printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game arcade can grasp the operation status of each game machine.

  Next, details of the various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot determination table used at the time of jackpot determination. The jackpot determination is to constitute a special symbol lottery and to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  The jackpot determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 6 or second starting opening 7) in which the game ball serving as a trigger for the jackpot determination is entered. In the following, the jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as the "first jackpot determination") according to the first special symbol lottery performed upon entering the first starting opening 6 of the gaming ball as a trigger A jackpot referred to as a "big hit judgment table" and referred to in the jackpot judgment (hereinafter referred to as "second jackpot judgment") pertaining to the second special symbol lottery performed upon entering the second starting opening 7 of the game ball as a trigger. The determination table is referred to as a "second jackpot determination table".

  In any of the jackpot determination tables, the jackpot probability to be described later is relatively high (compared to the standard value) with the jackpot determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state where the probability is low (set to the standard value). It is comprised by the jackpot determination table referred to at the time of the high probability game state set high.

  As will be described later, by matching the jackpot determination random number obtained upon the game ball entering the first start opening 6 or the second start opening 7 with the jackpot determination table, the "big hit" or "missing" "" Is determined. In each jackpot judgment table, the judgment value of the jackpot judgment random number, the jackpot and the loss are stored in association with each other so that the predetermined selection ratio described in FIG. 3A is obtained.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", after the stop display of the special symbol indicating the result, the jackpot game with the opening of the big winning opening 8 is executed.

  FIG.3 (b) is a figure which is performed when the result of jackpot determination is "big hit", and shows an example of the jackpot special symbol determination table used at the time of jackpot special symbol determination. The jackpot special symbol determination is to constitute a special symbol lottery, and to determine the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 14 and 15.

  The jackpot special symbol determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7) in which the game ball serving as the trigger for the special symbol determination is entered.

  As will be described later, the special symbol determination random number acquired with the game ball entering the first start opening 6 or the second start opening 7 is displayed in a stopped state by collating it with the jackpot special symbol determination table. Special symbol is determined. In each special symbol determination table, the determination value of the special symbol determination random number and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed are associated so that the predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. 3B is obtained. It is stored. In the first embodiment, as a result of jackpot special symbol determination (first jackpot special symbol determination) performed in response to entering the first starting opening 6, three types of jackpot special symbol A to jackpot special symbol C A jackpot special symbol is provided. On the other hand, as a result of jackpot special symbol determination (second jackpot special symbol determination) performed in response to entering the second starting opening 7, jackpot special symbols of jackpot special symbol D ~ jackpot special symbol E are provided It is done.

  As described later, the type of jackpot special symbol (jackpot special symbol A to E) corresponds to the type of jackpot (jackpot A to E), in other words, the type of profit that the player enjoys by jackpot winning (See Figure 3 (b)). Therefore, the jackpot special symbol determination can be positioned as the jackpot type determination.

  In the following, as a result of the special symbol lottery, in other words, it is a special symbol lottery that the result of the big hit determination and the result of the big hit special symbol determination that constitute the special symbol lottery are combined (loss / big hit A ~ big hit E) It is called the result.

  In the first embodiment, when the result of the special symbol lottery is jackpot A, jackpot C or jackpot D, according to the end of the jackpot game, jackpot probability is set higher than normal high probability game The state is set. The set high probability gaming state is ended when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (150 times in the first embodiment) set in advance without winning a jackpot, and the low probability gaming is performed. The state is set. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol lottery is the jackpot B or the jackpot E, according to the end of the jackpot game, a low probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is normal is set. In addition, the predetermined number of times related to the high probability gaming state can be set appropriately.

  Also, even if the result of the special symbol lottery result is any jackpot, according to the end of the jackpot game, the time saving game state is set that the second starting opening 7 is easier to open than the normal non-time saving game state . The set time short game state is ended when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (150 times in the first embodiment) set in advance without winning a big hit, and the non-time short game state Is set.

  FIG.3 (c) is a figure which shows an example of the reach determination table used at the time of reach determination. The reach determination is to determine whether or not reach is to be generated (the presence or absence of reach) in the variable display of the effect pattern. In addition, as described later, the reach determination is performed when the result of the big hit determination is a loss.

  The "reach" means, for example, that the above-mentioned decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in two regions among the left region, the center region, and the right region of the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 during the variable display of the rendering symbol. When the predetermined decorative symbol is stopped on the predetermined effective line in the remaining one area, it means that the arrangement (combination) of the decorative symbols representing the winning of the jackpot is obtained. In the following, the decorative symbol displayed in the left region of the display unit 210 is displayed as "left symbol", the decorative symbol displayed in the central region of the display unit 210 is displayed as "middle symbol", and the decorative symbol displayed in the right region of the display unit 210 The decorative symbol is called "right symbol".

  For example, when a combination of 3-digit numbers of "777" is set as a combination of "left symbol", "middle symbol" and "right symbol" for notifying a jackpot, the two left symbols and the right symbol are " State of temporary stop at 7 ". In "temporary stop", the decorative symbol ("left symbol", "middle symbol", "right symbol") is slightly shaken or deformed slightly, and the player is given a decorative symbol ("left symbol", "middle symbol") It refers to an aspect in which the symbol "" and "right symbol" are displayed as if they were stopped.

  The reach determination table is associated with the current gaming state. That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state and a reach determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state. Further, in each reach determination table, a reach determination table used when the first special view reserve number (U1) or the second special view reserve number (U2) is “0 to 1”, and the first special view There is a reach determination table used when the number of reservations (U1) or the number of second special view reservations (U2) is “2”. In addition, when reach determination is performed based on the winning a prize to the first starting opening 6, the first special figure reservation number (U1) is referred to, and reach determination is based on a winning to the second starting opening 7. If it is performed, the second special view reservation number (U2) is referred to.

  In each reach determination table, the determination value of the reach determination random number and the presence or absence of the reach are stored in association with each other such that a predetermined selectivity (%) described in FIG. 3C is obtained.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination is to determine a mode (hereinafter referred to as "special figure fluctuation pattern") of the fluctuation display of the special symbol.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern is associated with the time required for the fluctuation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special drawing fluctuation time"), the effect type of the fluctuation effect corresponding to the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and the effect contents of the fluctuation effect It is done. Although the details about the change effect will be described later, it is an effect to be performed from the start of the change display of the special symbol to the end of the change display of the special symbol (the change of the special symbol is stopped) , To configure the special figure lottery effect. The fluctuation effect includes the fluctuation display of the effect pattern described above, and in addition to the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, an image effect by an object image such as a character by the image display device 21 or a predetermined movie image, an audio effect by the voice output device 22 The illumination effect by the effect illumination device 23 and the operation effect by the effect character device 24 are included.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern, the first special figure fluctuation pattern which is an aspect of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol displayed in the first special symbol display device 14 and the second displayed in the second special symbol display device 15 There is a second special figure variation pattern which is an aspect of variation display of a special symbol.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state. Furthermore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state determines the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used when determining the first special figure fluctuation pattern, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern And the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when determining the first special figure fluctuation pattern in the non-time-saving game state described later, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern determination table referred when determining the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern in the non time saving game state to do.

  Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is further associated with the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Further, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table further indicates that the first special figure fluctuation when the first special figure reservation number (U1) is "0" to "1". It is divided into a pattern determination table and a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table when the first special figure reservation number (U1) is "2" or more. Similarly, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table further includes a second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table when the second special figure reservation number (U2) is “0” to “1”, and the second special figure reservation table It is divided into a second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table when the number (U2) is "2" or more. The first special drawing fluctuation pattern determination table and the second special drawing fluctuation pattern determination table divided based on the first special drawing reservation number (U1) and the second special drawing reservation number (U2) are further determined depending on the presence or absence of reach It is also divided.

  As will be described later, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired upon the game ball entering the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 is matched with the special drawing fluctuation pattern determination table, A special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. In each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the judgment value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number and the special figure fluctuation so as to become the predetermined selectivity (%) described in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b) The patterns are stored in association with one another.

  Since the special figure fluctuation pattern is allocated with a predetermined selectivity (%) set in advance in each table, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the expectation (big hit expectation) of a big hit and a specific big hit (for example, , Jackpot A etc.) is associated.

  Further, in the rightmost column of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the effect type (rough classification) of the fluctuation effect corresponding to the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the contents of the effect are described. Here, the effect type of the fluctuation effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern of FIG. 4 and the effect contents associated with the effect type will be described.

  The effect types of the fluctuation effects are roughly classified into normal fluctuation effects and special fluctuation effects. The normal fluctuation effect is a normal fluctuation effect in which a reach (so-called “tempay”) does not occur, and is a fluctuation effect in which it is difficult for a player to have a jackpot winning expectation. “Normal 1”, “Normal 2” and “Normal 3” described in the column of the effect type in FIG. 4 correspond to the normal change effect. On the other hand, the special change rendition is a special change rendition in which a reach (so-called "tempay") occurs, and the player can be expected to have a jackpot in the winning as compared with the normal change rendition (big hit expectation is High) fluctuation effect. The "reach 1", "reach 2" and "reach 3" described in the column of the effect type of FIG. 4 correspond to the special variation effect.

  When the reach occurs, various reach effects may be performed while the reach is maintained until the variable display of the effect pattern ends. In the first embodiment, normal reach (“N reach” in FIG. 4), SP reach (“SP reach” in FIG. 4), and SPSP reach (“SPSP reach” in FIG. 4) are set as reach effects. Which reach effect is executed in what order after reach occurrence in the special change effect is associated with the effect type of the special figure change pattern.

  With "normal reach", while the reach is maintained while the normal background image associated with the effect mode is displayed, the remaining one decoration pattern is stopped or a reach with a higher jackpot winning expectation It is a reach production that asks if it will develop into a production. Note that “N normal (loss)” described in FIG. 4 is a normal reach in which an effect indicating a loss is performed last because the normal reach is performed last in the variation effect. In addition, “N normal (big hit)” described in FIG. 4 is a normal reach where the effect indicating the big hit is finally performed because the normal reach is performed last in the variation effect.

  The "SP reach" is a reach effect in which a movie (moving image, animation, etc.) of a predetermined time flows while the reach is maintained and the remaining one decorative pattern fluctuates. In addition, since "SP reach (loss)" described in FIG. 4 is the SP reach last performed in the said fluctuation production, it is SP reach in which the production which shows a loss last is performed. Moreover, since "SP reach (big hit)" described in FIG. 4 is SP reach last performed in the said change production | presentation, it is SP reach in which the production | presentation which shows a jackpot win is performed at the end.

  "SPSP reach" refers to a presentation in which a movie (moving image, animation, etc.) having a longer duration (longer than the movie related to SP reach) flows while the reach is maintained and the remaining one decoration pattern fluctuates. is there. In addition, since "SPSP reach (loss)" described in FIG. 4 is SPSP reach last performed in the said fluctuation production, it is SPSP reach in which the production which shows a loss last is performed. Moreover, since "SPSP reach (big hit)" described in FIG. 4 is SPSP reach last performed in the said change production | presentation, it is SPSP reach in which the production | presentation which shows a big hit is finally performed.

  In the first embodiment, as the jackpot expectation degree related to reach production, normal reach <SP reach <SPSP reach is higher in the order.

  In the present embodiment, “normal reach” is selected as the special figure change pattern relating to the big hit, but “normal reach” is not selected as the special figure change pattern relating to the big hit. It can also be done.

  As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes information about special figure fluctuation time, effect type of fluctuation effect, and effect contents, but in addition to these information, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined as a trigger Also included is information on the type of starting opening and the result of the special symbol lottery. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, identification information indicating the special pattern fluctuation pattern (the left side of the items of the first special pattern fluctuation pattern and the second special image fluctuation pattern of FIG. 'To' 15 'and' 21 'to' 32 ') are provided. In addition, corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern, the name of the result of the special symbol lottery which relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern and the name which shows the production contents of fluctuation production (item of 1st special figure fluctuation pattern and 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern in Figure 4 On the right side of the parenthesis: “No reach 1” and “SPSP reach jackpot A” etc. are provided.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of the preliminary jackpot determination table used for the preliminary jackpot determination. In the case of prior jackpot determination, when the game ball enters the starting openings 6, 7 and special figure determination information is acquired based on the relevant ball, the variation display of the special symbol based on the special figure determination information is started ( It is to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball) before the jackpot determination is executed. The special view determination information includes a jackpot determination random number to be described later, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special view variation pattern determination random number.

  The preliminary jackpot determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 6 or second starting opening 7) in which the game ball serving as a trigger for the large hit determination has been entered. In the following, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 6, before the variable display of the first special symbol based on the entering ball is started (the first jackpot determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, The prior jackpot judgment table used for the prior jackpot judgment (hereinafter referred to as "the first jackpot judgment in advance") to determine whether or not the jackpot has won, is referred to as the "first jackpot judgment table in advance", When the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 7, before the variation display of the second special symbol based on the entering ball is started (the second jackpot determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, the ball entry) At the same time, the preliminary jackpot determination table used for the preliminary jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as “pre-second jackpot determination”) to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won is referred to as “pre-second jackpot determination table”.

  In the first embodiment, the preliminary first jackpot determination table has the same configuration as the first jackpot determination table, and the preliminary second jackpot determination table has the same configuration as the second jackpot determination table.

  As described later, by matching the jackpot determination random number obtained upon the game ball entering the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 with the prior jackpot determination table, "big hit" or " Any one of "loss" is determined.

  FIG.5 (b) is a figure which shows an example of the prior jackpot special symbol determination table used for prior jackpot special symbol determination. With the prior jackpot special symbol determination, when the game ball enters the starting openings 6, 7 and special figure judgment information is acquired based on the said ball and it is judged as the "big hit" in the preliminary jackpot judgment, the special A big hit special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 14 and 15 before the variable display of the special symbol based on the figure determination information is started (the special symbol determination is executed) (when entering the ball in the first embodiment) The type of jackpot (the type of jackpot) is to be determined.

  The prior jackpot special symbol determination table is further associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 6 or second starting opening 7) in which there was a ball entry of the gaming ball that triggers the prior jackpot special symbol determination. . In the following, the prior jackpot special symbol determination table used for the prior jackpot special symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "prior first jackpot special symbol determination") performed based on entering the ball into the first starting opening 6 of the gaming ball Used as a preliminary jackpot special symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "pre-second jackpot special symbol determination"), which is referred to as "pre-first jackpot special symbol determination table", and is performed based on entering the second starting opening 7 of the game ball. The pre-hit jackpot special symbol determination table is referred to as "pre-second jackpot special symbol determination table".

  As will be described later, the special symbol determination random number acquired with the game ball entering the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 as a trigger is collated in advance with the jackpot special symbol determination table, the special A jackpot special symbol is determined when stop display of the special symbol is performed based on the symbol determination random number. In each preliminary jackpot special symbol determination table, the determination value of the special symbol determination random number and the jackpot special symbol (type of jackpot) are such that the predetermined selectivity (%) described in FIG. 5B is obtained. It is appropriately associated and stored.

  In the following, the jackpot special symbol determined in advance jackpot special symbol determination will be referred to as "prior jackpot special symbol". In addition, in the following, the result of combining the result of the prior jackpot determination and the result of the prior jackpot special symbol determination (loss / jackpot A ~ jackpot E) is referred to as a prior special symbol lottery result.

  FIG.5 (c) is a figure which shows an example of the reach determination table used at the time of prior reach determination. With advance reach judgment, when the game ball enters the starting opening 6, 7 and special figure judgment information is acquired on the basis of the said ball, the fluctuation indication of the special symbol based on the special figure judgment information is started ( Before reach determination is performed (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball), it is determined whether or not reach is to be generated (presence or absence of reach). The preliminary reach determination is performed when the result of the preliminary jackpot determination is a loss.

  The advance reach determination table is associated with the current gaming state. That is, the reach determination table includes an advance reach determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, and an advance reach determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state.

  In each reach determination table, the determination value of the reach determination random number and the presence or absence of the reach are stored in association with each other such that a predetermined selectivity (%) described in FIG. 5C is obtained.

  In FIG. 6A, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 6 in the non-time-short game state and the special view determination information is acquired based on the entry, the first based on the special view determination information Before the variation display of the special symbol is started (the first special figure variation pattern determination is performed) (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball), the first special figure variation to determine the first special figure variation pattern It is a table (Hereinafter, it is called a "pre-first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table") used for pattern determination.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 6 (b), when the game ball enters the second starting opening 7 in the non-time-short game state and special view determination information is acquired based on the entry, based on the special view determination information Before the variation display of the second special symbol is started (the second special figure variation pattern determination is performed) (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball), the second prior special feature to determine the second special figure variation pattern It is a table (Hereinafter, it is called "a prior 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table") used for figure fluctuation pattern judgment.

  In the following, when the prior first special figure variation pattern determination and the prior second special figure variation pattern determination are collectively referred to, it is simply referred to as "previous special figure variation pattern determination", and the prior first special figure variation pattern determination table When collectively referring to the prior second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, it is simply referred to as "the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination table".

  Similarly to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the prior special drawing fluctuation pattern judgment table is also associated with the gaming state. Further, the prior special figure variation pattern determination table is further associated with the result of the prior special symbol lottery and the result of the prior reach determination. Then, if the result of the prior special symbol lottery is a loss, the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is further divided by the presence or absence of reach.

  As will be described later, by comparing the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination acquired with the game ball entering the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 in the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination table The special figure fluctuation pattern is determined when the special symbol fluctuation display is performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. In each prior special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination random number determination value and the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination random number are set so as to achieve the predetermined selectivity (%) described in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). The figure fluctuation patterns are stored in association with one another. In the following, the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination will be referred to as a "prior special figure fluctuation pattern".

  Similar to the special figure fluctuation pattern, the advance special figure fluctuation pattern is associated with the effect type and effect contents of the special figure fluctuation time and fluctuation effect. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the special drawing fluctuation pattern, the special drawing fluctuation time and the effect type and effect contents of the fluctuation effect, and the special drawing described in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b) The fluctuation pattern, the special map fluctuation time, and the effect type and effect contents of the fluctuation effect are the same.

  In addition, the prior special view variation pattern is displayed in the first prior special view variation pattern which is an aspect of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed in the first special symbol display device 14 and in the second special symbol display device 15 It is comprised by the prior 2nd special figure variation pattern which is an aspect of the variation display of the 2nd special symbol.

  Since the prior special feature variation pattern is allocated at a predetermined selection rate set in advance in each table, the prior special feature variation pattern is a jackpot winning expectation (big hit expectation) or a specific jackpot winning (for example, The degree of expectation of the jackpot A etc. is associated.

(Description of the type of jackpot game)
In the jackpot game, a round game with one or more opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times the big winning opening 8 can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening number) and the total of the openable time (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time) are set in advance. "Can be opened" is because the number of game balls that can enter the large winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, nine). Therefore, even if the special winning opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times open, the special winning opening 8 may be closed, and the round game may be ended. In addition, even if the maximum opening time has not passed, the special winning opening 8 is closed, and the round game may end. In addition, the maximum opening frequency and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified in each jackpot game.

  In the first embodiment, as a big hit game advantageous to the player with the opening and closing of the large winning opening 8 (the operation of the large winning opening control device 80) having a large number of winning balls to be paid out to the player by entering the ball, The “first jackpot game”, the “second jackpot game”, and the “third jackpot game” are provided mainly by the difference in the opening / closing mode of the first big winning opening 8.

  When the first jackpot game is won jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot D, or jackpot E In other words, stop display of jackpot special symbol A, jackpot special symbol B, jackpot special symbol D, or jackpot special symbol E Is executed when is done. The second jackpot game is executed when the jackpot C is won, in other words, when the stop display of the jackpot special symbol C is performed.

  The first jackpot game consists of 16 round games. The opening time of the big winning opening 8 of each round game in the first jackpot game is set to 29 seconds. Further, the time of the interval between the opening of each big winning opening 8 (closing of the big winning opening 8) is set to 2 seconds.

  The second jackpot game consists of eight round games. The opening time of the big winning opening 8 of each round game in the second jackpot game is set to 29 seconds. Further, the time of the interval between the opening of each big winning opening 8 (closing of the big winning opening 8) is set to 2 seconds.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, as the gaming state, a gaming state relating to the jackpot winning probability and a gaming state relating to the starting opening prize easiness are set. The game proceeds under the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state for the winning probability of the jackpot, and the game progresses under the short time gaming state or the non-short time gaming state for the starting opening ability of the game ball Do. The initial (power-on) gaming state is set to a low probability gaming state and a non-short time gaming state, and is referred to as a normal gaming state on the basis of the low probability gaming state and the non time short gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the low probability gaming state with respect to the jackpot winning probability means that the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot determination is set relatively disadvantageous to the player as 1/300. On the other hand, the high probability gaming state means that the jackpot winning probability is set to be higher than the low probability gaming state, that is, 1/35 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is a high probability gaming state, winning of the jackpot is easier than in the low probability gaming state, and the number of jackpot wins per unit time is relatively large, which is advantageous for the player It can be said that

  The high probability gaming state is set by winning the jackpot A, jackpot C or jackpot D, in other words, the stop display of the jackpot special symbol A, jackpot special symbol C or jackpot special symbol D is performed.

  The non-time-short game state is a state in which the start-up winning ability is normal. Specifically, in the non-time-short game state, the spread map fluctuation time is set to 12 seconds, and the operation time of the second starting opening control device 70 that operates when winning in "hit" in the hit determination (second start The sum of the opening time of the mouth 7 is set to 0.2 seconds, and the probability of winning a hit is set to 1/50 in a hit determination for a normal symbol. It should be noted that the "total opening time" means that the second starting opening 7 may be opened several times for one hit, and the game ball can be won for one hit. This is because the number is limited, and when the gaming ball wins the number, it closes without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

  On the other hand, with the time saving game state, the opening time of the second start port 7 per unit time (the operation time of the second start port control device 70) is longer than the non-time short playing state. Refers to the gaming state where it is easy to become an open mode. Due to the relatively high starting opening winning a prize ease, the number of executable times of the second special symbol determination per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, as the number of executions of the second special symbol determination per unit time increases, the number of jackpot wins per unit time inevitably increases, so the time saving game status is non-short It can be said that the player is more advantageous than the gaming state.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, in the time-saving game state, the spread diagram fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, and the total maximum opening time of the second starting opening 7 is set to 5.2 seconds. The probability of winning is set to 1/5. That is, all the components of the starting opening winning a prize ease are set to the player more advantageously than the non-time saving game state. In the time-saving game state, the second starting opening 7 is opened twice through the 1.0 second closing (interval), but there is no such closing, and may be opened only once. Also, closure may be provided multiple times.

  In the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the starting openings 6 and 7, three balls can be obtained, but the player discharges the game ball by operating the appropriate release handle 31. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to decrease. However, when in the time saving game state, entering the second start opening 7 is easier than in the non-time saving game state, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, also from the viewpoint of the number of gaming balls possessed by the player, the time saving game state is advantageously set for the player as compared with the non-time saving game state. The time saving game state is set by winning display of jackpot 1 to jackpot 3, in other words, stop display of jackpot special symbol A to jackpot special symbol C is performed.

  As described above, the gaming state is configured by a combination of two types of gaming states (a gaming state relating to a jackpot winning probability and a gaming state relating to a starting opening prize winning ability), but the gaming state changes with a jackpot winning be able to. That is, after the jackpot game, it is possible to change to the gaming state associated with the type of the special symbol (stop symbol data). Here, to "fluctuate" will be the same gaming state as the time of winning the jackpot pertaining to the "big hit" after the big hit game (for example, "high probability" and "time-short" → "high probability" and "time-short" ) Is also included. In this case, the gaming state is the same before and after the jackpot game, but the variable duration of the changed gaming state (the number of times of execution of the variation display of the special symbol) to be described later is renewed (updated).

  As described above, the type of jackpot game to be executed (first jackpot game / second jackpot game) and the gaming state that fluctuates after the jackpot game are specified by the type of jackpot. That is, the type of jackpot can be said to be a combination of the type of jackpot game to be executed and the gaming state which fluctuates after the jackpot game is over.

  Hereinafter, when the type of jackpot is classified based on the combination of the type of jackpot game led by the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game, ie, the type of profit enjoyed by the player, the first jackpot game is won by winning. Big jacks A and D to change the gaming state to high probability gaming state and time saving gaming state are called "16R probability variation big hit" and then the second jackpot game is executed by winning, then the gaming state is low probability gaming state And we call jackpot B, E to be changed to time-saving gaming state "16R normal jackpot", run the third jackpot game by winning, then to change the gaming state to high probability gaming state and time-saving gaming state jackpot C "8R It is called "permanent variation jackpot".

  When the jackpot is won, the normal gaming state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, during the jackpot game, the low probability gaming state and the non time saving gaming state will be.

(Main processing by main control board)
Main processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply substrate 107 to the main CPU 101a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads an activation program from the main ROM 101b and performs an initialization process to initialize each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the special figure variation random number for determining the special figure variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol configured with the random number for reach determination and the special pattern variation random number. Perform random number update processing for graph variation.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number updating process for updating an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, and an initial value random number for collision determination. Thereafter, the processing of step S20 and step S30 is repeated until predetermined interrupt processing such as timer interrupt processing is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing by main control board)
Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The clock generation circuit provided on the main control board 101 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds), whereby the main CPU 101a executes timer interrupt processing.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a in the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a is provided in the main RAM 101c, and performs time control processing for updating a special game timer counter and an auxiliary game timer counter for measuring a predetermined time. The special game timer counter measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the stop time of the special symbol, the opening time of the big hit game, the opening and closing time of the big winning opening 8, and the ending time of the big hit game. On the other hand, the auxiliary game counter measures the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the stop time of the normal symbol, and the open / close time of the second starting opening 7 and the like.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a specific random number update process of updating a specific random number configured of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, and a collision determination random number.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of updating the initial value random number.

  In addition, about update of various random numbers, the random number is updated by adding "1" to the random number counter provided in the main RAM 101c for each type of random number. A random number range is appropriately provided for various random numbers. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value appropriately determined for each random number. Then, when updating the random number, if the random number indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to "0" without adding "1" and the respective random number values are newly calculated from the initial value random number at that time. Update to

  At step S200, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a controls the first special symbol display device 14, the second special symbol display device 15, the first special symbol hold display device 17, the second special symbol hold display device 18, and the special winning opening control device 80. A special drawing special power control process (special symbol processing) is performed to perform control (control of the special symbol system device). The details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a controls the normal symbol display device 16, the normal symbol hold display device 19, and the second starting opening control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform (Normal symbol processing).

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs payout control processing. By this processing, the winning balls corresponding to the entry into the starting opening (first starting opening 6, second starting opening 7), the large winning opening 8, and the general winning opening 11 are paid out.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. By this processing, information on a predetermined game is transmitted to another board such as the effect control board 102 or the payout control board 103.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

(Input control processing by main control board)
Next, input control processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the main CPU 101a performs a general winning opening detection signal input process. In the general winning a prize opening detection signal input process, the main CPU 101a determines whether a general winning a prize detection signal is input from the general winning a prize opening detection sensor 11a, that is, determines whether the gaming ball has entered the general winning a prize mouth 11 or not. . If the main CPU 101a determines that the general winning opening detection signal is not input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the process proceeds to step S220. When the main CPU 101a receives a general winning opening detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a performs a winning ball payout process for paying out the number of winning balls according to the entry into the general winning opening 11.

  At step S220, the main CPU 101a performs a first starting opening detection signal input process. The first starting opening detection signal input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a performs a second starting opening detection signal input process. The second starting opening detection signal input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a performs a winning gate detection signal input process. The winning gate detection signal input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the big winning opening detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a, that is, whether the gaming ball has entered the big winning opening 8 or not. When the main CPU 101a determines that the special winning opening detection signal is not input from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the input control processing ends. When the main CPU 101a determines that the big winning opening detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a, a winning balls payout process for paying out the number of winning balls according to the entering of the big winning opening 8 I do.

(First start port detection signal input process by main control board)
Next, a first starting opening detection signal input process by the main control board 101 will be described using FIG.

  In step S220-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first starting opening detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection sensor 6a. When the main CPU 101a determines that the first starting opening detection signal is not input, it ends the first starting opening detection signal input processing, and when it is determined that the first starting opening detection signal is input, in step S220-2. A prize ball dispensing process is performed to pay out the number of prize balls according to the entry into the first starting opening 6.

  At step S220-3, main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current first special map reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special drawing reservation number (U1) is not smaller than 4, the first starting opening detection signal input processing is ended, and it is determined that the first special drawing reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4 For example, the process proceeds to step S220-4.

  In step S220-4, the main CPU 101a performs a first special map reservation number addition process. The main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information on the new first special drawing reservation number (U1) to which the entry to the first starting port 6 has been added in the first special drawing reservation number addition processing. Further, main CPU 101a is the first special symbol so that the first special figure holding number (U1) displayed on first special symbol holding display device 17 is incremented by "1" in the first special figure holding number addition process. The pending display device 17 is updated.

  In step S220-5, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot judging random number indicated by the jackpot judging random number counter, the special symbol judgment random number indicated by the special symbol judgment random number counter, and the reach judgment random number indicated by the reach judgment random number counter A special pattern fluctuation pattern determination random number indicated by the fluctuation pattern determination random number counter is acquired.

  In step S220-6, the main CPU 101a performs advance special symbol determination processing based on the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number acquired in step S220-5.

  In the special symbol determination process in advance, the main CPU 101a first collates the jackpot determination random number in advance with the first jackpot determination table in advance, and performs the first preliminary jackpot determination to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. If the result of the prior first jackpot determination is a big win, the random number for special symbol determination is checked against the first prior jackpot special symbol determination table to determine the type of big hit special symbol (type of big hit). Perform symbol judgment. On the other hand, if the result of the prior first jackpot determination is a loss, it is determined to be a special design for losing.

  At step S220-7, main CPU 101a performs advance special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing of determining the prior special figure fluctuation pattern. The main CPU 101a determines that the result of the prior special symbol determination processing in the above step S220-6 is the big hit special symbol in the prior special feature variation pattern determination processing, and the first prior special feature variation pattern associated with the type of big hit special symbol. The random number for special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is collated with the judgment table, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is judged.

  If the result of the prior special symbol determination processing in step S220-6 in the prior special pattern fluctuation pattern determination processing is the lost special symbol, the main CPU 101a first reaches the prior reach determination table associated with the current gaming state The judgment random numbers are collated, and advance reach judgment as to whether or not reach is performed. Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the prior first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the current gaming state and the result of the preliminary reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. Then, the main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information on the advance first special figure fluctuation pattern determined in the advance special figure fluctuation pattern determination process.

  At step S220-8, main CPU 101a stores the special view determination information acquired at step S220-5 in the first special symbol hold storage area of main RAM 101c. The first special symbol hold storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each storage unit is an area for storing each random number according to the special view determination information for each random number (big hit determination A random number area for special symbol determination, a random number area for reach determination, and a random number area for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination) are provided. The special view determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number in the storage unit in which the random number is not stored.

(Second start port detection signal input processing by main control board)
Next, a second starting opening detection signal input process by the main control board 101 will be described using FIG.

  In step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second starting opening detection signal is input from the second starting opening detection sensor 7a. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second starting opening detection signal is not input, it ends the second starting opening detection signal input processing, and if it is determined that the second starting opening detection signal is input, in step S230-2, A prize ball dispensing process is performed to pay out the number of prize balls according to the entry into the second starting opening 7.

  At step S230-3, main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special view reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the second special view reserve number (U2) is not smaller than 4, the second starting opening detection signal input processing is ended, and it is determined that the second special view reserve number (U2) is smaller than 4 For example, the process proceeds to step S230-4.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second special map reservation number addition process. The main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information on the new second special drawing reservation number (U2) to which the entry to the second starting port 7 has been added in the first special drawing reservation number addition processing. Further, main CPU 101a is the second special symbol so that the second special figure reservation number (U2) displayed on second special symbol suspension display device 18 is added by "1" in the second special diagram reservation number addition process. The pending display device 18 is updated.

  The main CPU 101a, in step S230-5, the jackpot judging random number indicated by the jackpot judging random number counter, the special symbol judgment random number indicated by the special symbol judgment random number counter, the reach judgment random number indicated by the reach judgment random number counter A special pattern fluctuation pattern determination random number indicated by the fluctuation pattern determination random number counter is acquired.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a performs advance special symbol determination processing based on the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number acquired in step S230-5.

  In the advance special symbol determination process, the main CPU 101a first collates the jackpot determination random number in advance with the second jackpot determination table in advance, and performs an advance second jackpot determination to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. If the result of the prior second jackpot determination is a big win, the random number for special symbol determination is checked against the prior second jackpot special symbol determination table to determine the type of big hit special symbol (type of big hit). Perform symbol judgment. On the other hand, if the result of the said prior 2nd big hit judgment is a loss, it will be determined as a loses special symbol.

  At step S230-7, main CPU 101a performs advance special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing of determining the prior special figure fluctuation pattern. The main CPU 101a determines that the result of the prior special symbol determination processing in step S230-6 is the big hit special symbol in the prior special feature variation pattern determination processing, and the second prior special feature variation pattern associated with the type of big hit special symbol The random number for special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is collated with the judgment table, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is judged.

  The main CPU 101a reaches the advance reach determination table associated with the current gaming state, if the result of the advance special symbol determination process in step S230-6 is the lost special symbol in the advance special figure fluctuation pattern determination process. The judgment random numbers are collated, and advance reach judgment as to whether or not reach is performed. Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the prior second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the current gaming state and the result of the preliminary reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. Then, the main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information on the advance second special figure fluctuation pattern determined in the advance special figure fluctuation pattern determination process.

  In step S230-8, main CPU 101a stores the special view determination information acquired in step S230-5 in the second special symbol hold storage area of main RAM 101c. The second special symbol hold storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each storage unit is an area for storing each random number related to the special image determination information for each random number (big hit determination A random number area for special symbol determination, a random number area for reach determination, and a random number area for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination) are provided. The special view determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number in the storage unit in which the random number is not stored.

(Process of winning gate detection signal input by main control board)
Next, winning gate detection signal input processing by the main control board 101 will be described using FIG.

  In step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether a winning gate detection signal is input from the winning gate detection sensor 10a. When the main CPU 101a determines that the winning gate detection signal is not input, it ends the winning gate detection signal input processing, and when it is determined that the winning gate detection signal is input, it shifts the processing to step S240-2.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the common drawing reservation number (G) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the common drawing reservation number (G) indicated by the counter value is not smaller than 4, the winning gate detection signal input processing ends, and if it is determined that the common drawing reservation number (G) is smaller than 4, The process moves to step S240-3.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 101a performs general drawing reserve number addition processing. The main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol holding display device 19 so that the common symbol holding number (G) displayed on the normal symbol holding display device 19 is incremented by “1” in the common pattern holding number addition process.

  In step S240-4, main CPU 101a indicates the random number for collision determination indicated by the random number counter for collision determination, the normal symbol determination random number indicated by the normal symbol determination random number counter, and the common drawing fluctuation pattern indicated by the common pattern fluctuation pattern judgment random number counter. Get the judgment random number. Hereinafter, the hit determination random number, the normal symbol determination random number, and the common pattern change pattern determination random number will be collectively referred to as “common drawing determination information”.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 101a stores the common drawing determination information acquired in step S240-4 in the normal symbol storage area provided in the sub RAM 102c.

  The normal symbol hold storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each storage unit is an area for storing each random number according to the common drawing determination information for each random number (a random number for hitting determination A region, a normal symbol determination random number region, and a common pattern variation pattern determination random number region) are provided. The common drawing determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number in the storage unit in which the random number is not stored.

  As described above, the main CPU 101a performs the general-purpose power control process (normal symbol system process) in step S400 of the timer interrupt process. The main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game on the basis of the common drawing determination information stored based on the winning on the winning gate 10 in the common drawing common control process (normally whether or not the second starting opening 7 is opened) Perform symbol judgment. Then, the main CPU 101a causes the normal symbol display device 16 to perform variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal symbol determination, and then causes the normal symbol stop display of the normal symbol determination result to be displayed. Here, when the stop display of the normal symbol representing the execution of the auxiliary game is performed, the main CPU 101a executes the auxiliary game with the opening and closing of the second start port 7 (operating the second start port control device 70). When the auxiliary game is ended, the main CPU 101a performs the normal symbol determination based on the common drawing determination information acquired by the winning on the next winning gate 10 if the common drawing reserve number (G) is 1 or more. Hereinafter, the main CPU 101a repeats the same processing.

  In the first embodiment, the ratio determined to execute the auxiliary game in the normal symbol determination is set to 1/50 in the non-time-saving gaming state, and is set to 1/5 in the time-saving gaming state . In addition, the time required for the variable display of the normal symbol is set to 30 seconds in the non-time-saving gaming state, and is set to 3 seconds in the time-saving gaming state. Further, the time required for the stop display of the normal symbol is set to 0.8 seconds regardless of the gaming state. Furthermore, the opening time of the second starting opening 7 in the auxiliary game is set to 0.2 seconds in the non-time-saving gaming state, and is set to 5 seconds in the time-saving gaming state.

(Special drawing special power control processing by main control board)
Next, the special figure charge control process by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S301, the value of the special figure special power processing data is loaded, the branch destination address is referenced from the special figure special power processing data loaded in step S302, and the special figure special processing data determination process is performed if special figure special power processing data = 0 (step S310) Move the process to), and if the special figure special power process data = 1, move the process to the special symbol variation process (step S320), and if the special figure special power process data = 2, execute the special symbol stop process (step S330) If the special figure special power process data = 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special power process data = 4, the process is transferred to the jackpot game end process (step S350). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18.

  Next, special symbol storage determination processing by the main control board 101 will be described using FIG.

  At step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special map reservation number (U2) is one or more. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second special drawing reservation number (U2) is not one or more, it transfers the process to step S310-3, and if it determines that the second special drawing reservation number (U2) is one or more, the step The process moves to S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a performs a second special drawing reserve number subtraction process. The main CPU 101a performs information on the new second special drawing reservation number (U2) obtained by subtracting “1” from the current second special drawing reservation number (U2) in the second special drawing reservation number subtraction process. Send to Further, main CPU 101a is the second special symbol so that the second special figure reservation number (U2) displayed on second special symbol suspension display device 18 is incremented by "1" in the second special diagram reservation number subtraction process. The pending display device 18 is updated.

  At step S310-5, main CPU 101a shifts the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area, and the special view determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit precedes by one. Shift to the storage unit of

  For example, the special view determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol storage area. Further, the special view determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol suspension storage area is shifted to the special symbol relevant storage area (0th storage unit) provided in the sub RAM 102c, and the 0th storage unit The special figure determination information stored in is erased.

  On the other hand, in step S310-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special map reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special drawing reservation number (U1) is one or more, it shifts the process to step S310-4, and if it determines that the first special drawing reservation number (U1) is not one or more, the special The symbol storage determination process ends.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a performs a first special map reservation number subtraction process. The main CPU 101a performs information on the new first special drawing reservation number (U1) obtained by subtracting “1” from the current first special drawing reservation number (U1) in the second special drawing reservation number subtraction process. Send to Further, main CPU 101a is the first special symbol so that the first special figure holding number (U1) displayed on first special symbol holding display device 17 is incremented by "1" in the first special drawing holding number subtraction process. The pending display device 17 is updated.

  At step S310-5, main CPU 101a shifts the data stored in the first special symbol hold storage area, and the special view determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit precedes by one. Shift to the storage unit of

  For example, the special view determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. Further, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the special symbol relevant storage area (the 0th storage unit) and stored in the 0th storage unit. The figure determination information is deleted.

  In the first embodiment, the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol hold storage area in steps S310-1 to S310-5, but the game ball is at the starting opening The first special symbol hold storage area or the second special symbol hold storage area may be shifted in the order of entry. Also, the first special symbol hold storage area may be shifted in preference to the second special symbol hold storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes special symbol determination processing based on the special view determination information that has been shifted in step S310-5 and is newly stored in the zeroth storage unit.

(Special symbol determination process by main control board)
Here, the special symbol determination process by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the special symbol determination process is to be performed based on the ball entering the first starting opening 6 of the gaming ball. If it is determined that the main CPU 101a and the special symbol determination processing are to be performed based on the ball entering the first starting opening 6 of the gaming ball, while the first jackpot determination is performed in step S311-2, the special symbol If it is determined that the determination process is not performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 6, a second jackpot determination is performed in step S311-3.

  The main CPU 101a first performs the first jackpot determination table for the low probability gaming state or the first jackpot determination table for the high probability gaming state according to the current gaming state in the first jackpot determination in step S311-2. select. Next, the main CPU 101a collates the jackpot determination random number shifted in step S310-5 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected first jackpot determination table, and either “big hit” or “losing” Determine if there is.

  The main CPU 101a first performs the second jackpot determination table for the low probability gaming state or the second jackpot determination table for the high probability gaming state according to the current gaming state in the second jackpot determination of step S311-3. select. Next, the main CPU 101a collates the jackpot determination random number shifted in step S310-5 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected second jackpot determination table, and either “big hit” or “missing” Determine if there is.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether the result of the first jackpot determination in step S311-2 or the result of the second jackpot determination in step S311-3 is "big hit". The main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S311-5 if it determines that it is a "big hit", and shifts the processing to step S311-6 if it determines that it is not a "big hit".

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot special symbol determination. The jackpot special symbol determination is to determine the type of jackpot special symbol which is a special symbol indicating that the determination result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", in other words, to determine the type of jackpot. As described above, a plurality of jackpots are provided, and the type of jackpot is associated with the kind of jackpot special symbol.

In the jackpot special symbol determination of step S311-5, the main CPU 101a first determines whether the special symbol determination process is performed based on entering the first starting opening 6 of the gaming ball, or not. The first jackpot special symbol determination table or the second jackpot special symbol determination table is selected. Next, the main CPU 101a checks the special symbol determination random number, which is shifted in step S310-5 and stored in the 0th storage unit, in the selected jackpot special symbol determination table, and selects the jackpot special symbol (type of jackpot) judge. When the main CPU 101a performs the jackpot special symbol determination, the main CPU 101a transmits information related to the result of the jackpot special symbol determination to the effect control board 102.

  The main CPU 101a performs a lose special symbol determination in step S311-6. Loss special symbol judgment is to judge the kind of lost special symbol which is a special symbol indicating that the judgment result of the big hit judgment is "loss", but in the first embodiment, the kind of lost special symbol is 1 Since it is one, it is decided here to be a single loss special symbol. When the main CPU 101a performs the lost special symbol determination, the main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information about the result of the lost special symbol determination.

  When such special symbol determination processing is completed, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 14, and performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing in step S312. In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment process, based on the result of the big hit judgment and the result of the special symbol judgment (the result of the special symbol lottery), the special figure fluctuation pattern including the information about special drawing fluctuation time and the effect type of fluctuation effect etc decide.

(Special drawing fluctuation pattern judgment processing by main control board)
Next, special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing by the main control board 101 will be described using FIG.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss. The main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S312-2 if it determines that it is a loss, and shifts the processing to step S312-3 if it determines that it is not a loss.

  The main CPU 101a performs reach determination in step S312-2. In the reach determination, the main CPU 101a first selects the reach determination table associated with the current gaming state and the first special view reserve number (U1) or the second special view reserve number (U2), and is selected. The random number for reach determination is compared with to determine whether it is reach. In addition, about the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) for selecting the reach determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process is based on entering the ball to the first starting opening 6 If it is done (when it is determined to be the first special symbol in the special symbol determination process), the first special figure reservation number (U1) is referred to, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process to the second starting opening 7 When it is performed based on entering the ball (when it is determined to be the second special symbol in the special symbol determination process), the second special view reservation number (U2) is referred to.

  At step S312-3, main CPU 101a performs the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Specifically, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (any of big hit A to big hit E), the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the current gaming state and the type of big hit. If selected while the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the special game variation associated with the current gaming state, the first special view reserve number (U1) or the second special view reserve number (U2), and the presence or absence of reach Select a pattern judgment table. Then, the main CPU 101a checks the selected special figure fluctuation pattern determination table against the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. The first special drawing reservation number (U1) or the second special drawing reservation number (U2) for selecting the special drawing fluctuation pattern determination table is the same as in the case of the reach determination.

  When the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern, the main CPU 101a transmits information related to the special figure fluctuation pattern to the effect control board 102. In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to special figure fluctuation time and production classification of fluctuation production, type of starting opening which becomes the trigger when the special figure fluctuation pattern is decided (from this special symbol being fluctuated indication and it makes stop display The special symbol display device type) and the special symbol lottery result are also associated.

  When the special figure variation pattern determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 14 and starts the variation display of the special symbol in step S310-6, and the above step S312 in step S310-7. Measurement of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in is started, and in step S310-8, special figure special power processing data = 1 is set, and the special symbol storage determination process is ended.

(Special symbol variation processing by main control board)
Next, special symbol variation processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is ended, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation time when the measurement is started in step S310-8 has passed. When the main CPU 101a determines that the variable symbol display of the special symbol is ended, the main CPU 101a shifts the process to step S320-2, but when it is determined that the variable symbol display of the special symbol is not ended, the special symbol fluctuation process is ended.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 101a stops the special symbol being changed and displays the stop of the special symbol, and transmits information about the end of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (the change is stopped) to the effect control board 102 Do. In addition, main CPU101a is the special symbol lottery result which is decided with the above-mentioned step S311 in order to make the special symbol display 14 and 15 stop display of special symbol in step S320-2, (big hit special symbol A-big hit special Stop display with the special symbol corresponding to the symbol E and the special symbol for losing.

  In step S320-3, main CPU 101a starts measurement of the time required for the stop display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time". In the first embodiment, 0.8 seconds), step S320-4 The special symbol special power processing data is set to 2, and the special symbol variation processing is ended.

(Special symbol stop processing by main control board)
Next, the special symbol stopping process by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the stop display of the special symbol ends, in other words, whether or not the special view stop time at which the measurement was started in step S320-3 has elapsed. When the main CPU 101a determines that the stop display of the special symbol does not end, it ends the special symbol stop process, and when it determines that the stop display of the special symbol ends, it shifts the process to step S330-2.

  At step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently in the time saving game mode. When the main CPU 101a determines that it is in the time saving game state, it shifts the processing to step S330-3, and when it determines that it is not the time saving gaming state, it shifts the processing to step S330-6.

  At step S330-3, main CPU 101a is a counter value of a counter (hereinafter referred to as "time-remaining number counter") indicating the remaining number of variation display of special symbols due to the time-saving gaming state And the calculated value (J-1) obtained by subtracting “1” from it is stored as the number of remaining time reductions (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game state ends, in other words, whether or not the number of remaining time saving (J) = 0. When the main CPU 101a determines that the time saving game state is ended, the processing is shifted to step S330-5, and when it is determined that the time saving game state is not ended, the processing is shifted to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a sets the non-time-short game state, and transmits information related to the non-time-short game state being set to the effect control board 102.

  At step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently in the high probability gaming state. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is in the high probability gaming state, it shifts the process to step S330-7, and if it determines that it is not the high probability gaming state, it shifts the process to step S330-10.

  At step S330-7, main CPU 101a is a counter (hereinafter referred to as "high probability remaining number counter") indicating the remaining number of times (Y: hereinafter referred to as "high probability remaining number") of variation display of special symbols due to high probability gaming state The calculated value (X−1) obtained by subtracting “1” from the counter value of 1 is stored as the high probability remaining number (X).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability gaming state is ended, in other words, whether or not the high probability remaining number (X) = 0. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability gaming state ends, it shifts the process to step S330-9, and if it determines that the high probability gaming state does not end, it shifts the process to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a sets the low probability gaming state, and transmits information related to the low probability gaming state being set to the effect control board 102.

  At step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol being stopped and displayed is a big hit special symbol. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a jackpot special symbol, it shifts the process to step S330-12, and if it determines that it is not a jackpot special symbol, it shifts the process to step S330-11.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, and shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG.

  In step S330-12, main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special power process data, and in step S330-13, sets the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non time saving gaming state), and the normal gaming state (low) Information related to that the probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a starts the jackpot game. Specifically, the main CPU 101a starts a jackpot game according to the type of jackpot associated with the jackpot special symbol being stopped and displayed.

  The main CPU 101a starts the first jackpot game when the jackpot special symbol A, the jackpot special symbol B, the jackpot special symbol D, or the jackpot special symbol E is stopped, and the jackpot special symbol C is stopped and displayed. If so, start a second jackpot game. During the big hit game, the main CPU 101a controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 in accordance with the type of big hit game. In addition, during the jackpot game, the jackpot special symbol which has been stopped when the jackpot game starts is continuously stopped as it is.

  Then, when the big hit game is over, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special view special power process data, and performs a game state setting process. In the gaming state setting process, the main CPU 101a sets the gaming state in accordance with the type of jackpot associated with the jackpot special symbol being stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, when the big hit special symbol A, the big hit special symbol C, or the big hit special symbol D is displaying a stop, the main CPU 101a sets a high probability gaming state and sets a time saving gaming state. Further, when the big hit special symbol B or the big hit special symbol E is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 101a sets the low probability gaming state and sets the time saving gaming state.

  Furthermore, when the main CPU 101a stops displaying the big hit special symbol A, the big hit special symbol C, or the big hit special symbol D, the high probability remaining number counter performs the special figure fluctuation display in the high probability gaming state by the specified number of times A certain high probability specified number of times (Xa) = 150 is set, and a time limited remaining number of times (Xa) = 150 which is the specified number of times to display special figure fluctuation display in the time reduction gaming state is set in the time short remaining counter. Further, when the main CPU 101a displays the big hit special symbol B or the big hit special symbol E in a stop display, the time saving remaining number counter is a specified number for performing special figure fluctuation display in the time saving gaming state. Set 150.

  The high probability defined frequency (Xa) and the time shortened prescribed frequency (Ja) are not limited to the first embodiment, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability specified number of times (Xa) when the high probability gaming state is set can be set uniformly regardless of the type of the jackpot special symbol. In addition, the time reduction prescribed number of times (Ja) when the time reduction gaming state is set can also be set uniformly regardless of the type of the big hit special symbol.

  Further, in the gaming state setting process, the main CPU 101a transmits information regarding the newly set gaming state to the effect control board 102, sets 0 in the special view special power process data, and performs the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. Transfer the process.

(Main processing by effect control board)
Next, main processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply substrate 107 to the sub CPU 102a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S2001, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a reads a predetermined processing program related to control of effects from the sub ROM 102b, and initializes the sub RAM 102c in which a command or the like transmitted from the main control board 101 is stored.

  In step S2002, the sub CPU 102a performs effect random number updating processing for updating the effect random number used for the determination to control the effect. The effect random number is a final display mode determination random number described later, a prize display mode scenario random number, a first shift display mode scenario random number, a second shift display mode scenario random number, and a third shift mode display Aspect scenario determination random number, word preview execution determination random number, cut-in preview execution determination random number, speech preview effect mode determination random number, cut-in preview effect mode determination random number, title preview effect mode determination random number, and star preview effect It consists of a random number for aspect determination and the like. A random number range is provided for each random number in these effect random numbers. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value appropriately determined for each random number.

  A random number counter is provided in the sub RAM 102c for each of the effect random numbers. The sub CPU 102a adds “1” to the random number counter provided for each effect random number in the effect random number updating process. Then, when the random number value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value of the random number range, the sub CPU 102 a returns the random number counter to “0” without adding “1”.

  The maximum value of the random number range is set to be different depending on the type of random number. This is to prevent the random number counters related to the effect random number from being completely synchronized and always having the same random number value. Since it is only necessary to prevent the random number counters related to the effect random numbers from being completely synchronized, the maximum values of the various random number ranges are not made different, and different initial value random numbers are provided for the various effect random numbers. When updating the random number, if the random number value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value of the random number range, the respective random number values may be newly updated from the initial value random number at that time.

(Pending icon display process by effect control board)
When the sub CPU 102a receives the information related to the advance special figure fluctuation pattern transmitted by the main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a performs a pending icon display process shown in FIG. The hold icon display process will be described below.

  First, the hold icon which is the premise of the hold icon display process will be described. The hold icon is an image representing a special view hold. With special figure reservation, the starting condition is satisfied (when the first special drawing reservation number (U1) or the second special drawing reservation number (U2) is less than the upper limit "4", the gaming ball is the first starting opening 6 or The right to execute by entering the second start opening 7) was obtained, but the start condition is satisfied (the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the special figure hold that occurred before the special figure hold is ended) It is the right to execute the variation display (or special symbol lottery) of the special symbol which is in the holding state from the entry to the start when it can not start immediately because it is not present.

  The reserve icon is a first reserve icon representing a special view reserve (first special view reserve) based on entry to the first start opening 6, and a special view reserve based on winnings in the second start opening 7 (second special reserve Divided into a second holding icon representing a figure holding) (hereinafter, when pointing to both the holding icon and the second holding icon, it is simply referred to as a "holding icon").

  The display mode of the hold icon indicates the jackpot expectation (hereinafter referred to as “hold icon jackpot expectation”). As a display mode of the hold icon, a normal mode and a special mode are set. The normal aspect is a standard normal display aspect for the hold icon, and the special aspect is a special display aspect that indicates that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal aspect. In the first embodiment, one type of normal mode is set, and four types of first special mode to fourth special mode are provided according to the height of the suggested jackpot expectation. The jackpot winning expectation suggested by the reserved icon of the special mode is higher in the order of the first special mode <the second special mode <the third special mode <the fourth special mode.

  In addition, the hold icon jackpot expectation degree is a probability of becoming a big hit in the fluctuation effect corresponding to the hold icon when the display of the hold icon is finished in the display mode. In detail, with respect to each display mode of the hold icon, the display style of the hold icon appears with the probability that the hold icon jackpot expectation degree finally appears in the hold icon corresponding to the fluctuation effect in the case of becoming a big hit. Total probability divided by the sum of the probability of a final appearance with the hold icon corresponding to the fluctuation effect in the case of a big win and the probability of the final appearance with a hold icon corresponding to the fluctuation effect in the case of a loss) (Proportion).

  In the normal mode, the hold icon consists of a white circular image. On the other hand, the retention icon of the first special aspect consists of blue circular images, the retention icon of the second special aspect consists of green circular images, the retention icon of the third special aspect consists of red circular images, and the fourth special aspect The retention icon of the embodiment consists of a circular image of the zebra pattern. In the following description, a hatched white line is used as a reserved icon in the normal mode, and hatching is formed by parallel lines of oblique lines (first oblique lines) inclined from upper right to lower left as a method of representing the reserved icon. The circular image is a reserved icon of the first special aspect, and a hatched circular image consisting of parallel lines of oblique lines (second oblique lines) inclined from upper left to lower right is a reserved icon of the second special aspect, A hatched circular image consisting of a parallel line of oblique lines and a parallel line of second oblique lines is used as the hold icon of the third special mode, and a circular image subjected to the zebra pattern is used as the hold icon of the fourth special mode ( See FIG. 32 (a)).

  The display mode of the holding icon is not limited to the normal mode, the first special mode, the second special mode, the third special mode, and the fourth special mode, and can be set as appropriate.

  Although details will be described later, the hold icon appears in any display mode (normal mode or special mode), and is erased in response to the disappearance of the special view hold indicated by the hold icon. There are cases where the display mode of the hold icon changes and when it does not change between the appearance and the deletion of the hold icon. Then, regardless of the change in the display mode of the hold icon, the final display mode of the hold icon immediately before the hold icon is erased is referred to as the “final display mode” of the hold icon. In addition, when the hold icon is displayed in the special mode, since the jackpot expectation increases as compared to the normal mode, the display by the special mode of the hold icon is a type of preview effect that indicates the jackpot expectation. And referred to as "pending icon advance notice". That is, when the hold icon is displayed in the special mode, the hold icon notice is executed.

  Next, the area for displaying the hold icon will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the hold icon is displayed on the display unit 210 of the image display device 21. In the display unit 210, a first hold icon display area 211 in which a first hold icon is displayed and a second hold icon display area 212 in which a second hold icon is displayed are provided.

  The first reserved icon display area 211 is divided into a first display unit 211a, a second display unit 211b, a third display unit 211c, and a fourth display unit 211d. In the first display portion 211a, the first special view reserve relating to the first special view fluctuation display to be performed next, in other words, the special view determination stored in the first storage portion of the first special symbol hold storage area A first hold icon representing a first special view hold based on the information is displayed. In the second display portion 211b, the first special view reserve pertaining to the first special view fluctuation display to be performed secondly, in other words, the special view stored in the second storage portion of the first special symbol hold storage area A first hold icon representing a first special view hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the third display portion 211c, the first special view reserve pertaining to the first special view variable display performed thirdly, in other words, the special view stored in the third storage portion of the first special symbol hold storage area A first hold icon representing a first special view hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the fourth display portion 211d, the first special view reserve pertaining to the first special view fluctuation display performed fourthly, in other words, the special view stored in the fourth storage portion of the first special symbol hold storage area A first hold icon representing a first special view hold based on the determination information is displayed.

  The second reserved icon display area 212 is divided into a fifth display unit 212a, a sixth display unit 212b, a seventh display unit 212c, and an eighth display unit 212d. In the fifth display portion 212a, the second special view reserve relating to the second special view fluctuation display to be performed next, in other words, the special view determination stored in the second storage unit of the second special symbol hold storage area A second hold icon representing a second special view hold based on the information is displayed. In the sixth display portion 212b, the second special view reserve relating to the second special view variable display performed secondly, in other words, the special view stored in the second storage portion of the second special symbol hold storage area A second hold icon indicating a second special view hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the seventh display portion 212c, the second special view reserve pertaining to the second special view variable display performed thirdly, in other words, the special view stored in the third storage portion of the second special symbol hold storage area A second hold icon indicating a second special view hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the eighth display unit 212d, the second special view reserve pertaining to the second special view variable display performed fourthly, in other words, the special view stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol hold storage area A second hold icon indicating a second special view hold based on the determination information is displayed.

  In addition, the broken line part which concerns on the 1st pending icon display area 211 and the 2nd pending icon display area 212 in FIG.32 (b) shows the pending icon display area 211,212 and display part 211a-211d, 212a-212d. It is not something that is actually displayed.

  Next, a specific example of how the hold icon is displayed will be described. In addition, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the variation display (the variation display of the special symbol) of the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 constituting the effect design is under execution, and the first hold icon display area 211 is selected. It is assumed that the first hold icons A01 and A02 of the normal mode are displayed on the 1 display unit 211a and the second display unit 211b.

  From the situation shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the game ball enters the first starting hole 6 and the first special view reserve occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the first special view reserve Is displayed on the third display unit 211 c in the normal mode.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), after the variation display of the production symbol (the variation display of the special symbol) is finished and the stop display of the presentation symbol (the stop display of the special symbol) is performed, FIG. As shown in), the first hold icon A01 to A03 is shifted in response to the start of the next variable display of the production symbol (the variable display of the special symbol). Specifically, the hold icon A01 displayed on the first display unit 211a before the shift is erased while moving between the first hold icon display area 211 and the second hold icon display area 212. Further, the first hold icons A02 and A03 displayed on the second display unit 211b and the third display unit 211c before the shift are shifted to the first display unit 211a and the second display unit 211b, respectively.

  Thus, the hold icon is displayed in response to the occurrence of the special view hold, and the hold icon shifts (moves) in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

  Next, the pending icon display process will be described. In step S 2101, the sub CPU 102 a performs final display mode determination to determine the final display mode of the hold icon to be displayed on the display unit 210 based on the received information on the prior special pattern fluctuation pattern received. As described above, the display mode of the hold icon includes five display modes of the normal mode and the first special mode to the fourth special mode, and one display mode out of the five display modes is the final display. It is determined as an aspect.

  The sub CPU 102a acquires the final display mode determination random number, and collates the final display mode determination random number in the final display mode determination table associated with the prior special view fluctuation pattern indicated by the information on the prior special view fluctuation pattern. Then, the final display mode of the pending icon to be displayed is determined.

  In addition, sub CPU102a, with the first special figure reservation number (U1) and the second special image reservation number (U2) = "0" just before receiving information about the prior special figure fluctuation pattern (immediately before displaying the suspension icon). In some cases, the final display mode of the hold icon to be displayed from now on is the normal mode. This is the special view fluctuation display corresponding to the special view reserve even if the special view reserve occurs when the first special view reserve number (U1) and the second special figure reserve number (U2) = “0”. This is because the hold icon is immediately deleted after being displayed, and even if the hold icon is displayed in a special mode, the player may not notice it and the rendering effect may be reduced.

  The sub CPU 102a acquires the counter value of the final display mode determination random number counter provided in the sub RAM 102c as a final display mode determination random number.

  The final display mode determination table is stored in the sub ROM 102b, and as shown in FIG. 23, the final display mode determination table associated with the prior special view fluctuation pattern “no reach reaching” and the prior special view fluctuation pattern “N Final display mode determination table associated with "reach lost", final display mode determination table associated with prior special view fluctuation pattern "SP reach loss", and final display mode determination associated with advance special view fluctuation pattern "SPSP reach loss" A table, a final display mode determination table associated with the prior special view fluctuation pattern “N reach jackpot”, a final display mode determination table associated with the prior special view fluctuation pattern “SP reach jackpot”, and the prior special view fluctuation pattern Final display mode associated with "SPSP reach jackpot" It is divided into a constant table. As described above, the main control board 101 uses the information related to the prior special drawing fluctuation pattern based on the special drawing determination information stored as hold information for the special drawing fluctuation display for which the start condition is satisfied but has not started yet. Transmit to the effect control board 102. Then, the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 determines in advance which prior special feature fluctuation pattern the information regarding the prior special feature fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main control board 101 represents, and the decision result of the prior decision An associated final display mode determination table is selected. That is, the sub CPU 102a that performs step S2101 constitutes the advance determination means of the present invention.

  The sub CPU 102a changes the display mode transition of the hold icon (hereinafter referred to as "display mode scenario") from the appearance of the hold icon until the deletion (display) after the final display mode determination. A display mode scenario determination is performed. It is assumed that the display mode scenario also includes the case where there is no change between the appearance and the deletion of the hold icon. Here, with respect to the display mode of the hold icon from the appearance of the hold icon to the disappearance thereof, that is, the transition of the display mode of the hold icon indicated by the display mode scenario, the final display mode is the normal mode and the special mode The case will be described separately in the case of the embodiment.

  When the final display mode of the hold icon is the normal mode, the hold icon appears in the normal mode and is erased without changing the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the final display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, the display mode of the hold icon becomes a special mode of the final display mode (hereinafter referred to as a “final special mode”) at any timing. As the timing at which the hold icon is displayed in the final special mode, there are a display time of the hold icon and a shift time of the hold icon.

  When the display mode of the hold icon becomes the final special mode when the hold icon is displayed, the hold icon appears in the final special mode and is erased without changing as the final special mode. In the first embodiment, when the display mode of the hold icon becomes the final special mode when the hold icon is displayed, the hold icon appears in the final special mode, but the hold icon appears in the normal mode, and the appearance appears. The display mode of the hold icon may be changed to the final special mode immediately after. In this case, the processing load related to the display of the hold icon is reduced by sharing the process of causing the hold icon to appear in the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold icon becomes a special mode at the time of shifting the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon changes to the final special mode at any shift after the appearance of the hold icon.

  Furthermore, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the final special mode at any shift after the hold icon appears, the hold icon appears in the normal mode, and at the time of any shift, the hold icon appears. If the display mode changes to the final special mode, and if the hold icon appears in another special mode (hereinafter referred to as "intermediate special mode") indicating that the jackpot expectation is lower than the final special mode, The display mode of the hold icon may change to the final special mode at the time of the shift.

  In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes from the intermediate special mode to the final special mode, the display mode of the hold icon appearing in the normal mode is expected to be a big hit relatively at any shift after the appearance. Intermediate special aspect (hereinafter referred to as "high expectation degree intermediate mode" (hereinafter referred to as "high expectation degree intermediate degree") which changes to a low intermediate degree special aspect (hereinafter referred to as "low expectation intermediate special aspect") Change to the “special mode” and further change to the final special mode at any subsequent shift, and at the time of any shift after the appearance, the reserved icon appearing in the low expectation intermediate special mode is There are cases where it changes to the high expectation intermediate special mode, and changes to the final special mode at any subsequent shift.

  As described above, there are cases where the display mode of the hold icon does not change and cases where it changes, and when it changes, various transition paths can be traced even if the final display mode is the same.

  In step S2102, the sub CPU 102a performs display mode scenario determination to determine a display mode scenario. Hereinafter, the display mode scenario determination will be described separately for the case where the final display mode is the normal mode and the case where it is the special mode.

  If the final display mode of the hold icon is the normal mode, the hold icon appears in the normal mode, and the normal mode is held and does not change until it is erased. It decides on the display mode scenario of the contents of the effect that it erases without changing from.

  On the other hand, when the final display mode of the hold icon is the special mode, the sub CPU 102a performs the display mode scenario determination based on the display mode scenario determination table. Here, the display mode scenario determination table will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 26, the display mode scenario determination table displays the current number of special map reservations including the special display suspension related to the final display mode and the suspension icon display process (the first display icon when displaying the first suspension icon The special drawing reservation number (U1) is roughly classified according to the second special drawing reservation number (U2) when the second holding icon is displayed.

  And the display mode scenario determination table roughly classified by the final display mode and the present special figure reservation number is divided by the changeable timing of the display mode.

  The changeable timing of the display mode is the timing at which the display mode of the hold icon can be changed. When the hold icon is displayed as the changeable timing of the display mode, in other words, when entering the starting openings 6, 7 (in FIG. 23 to FIG. 26, "when entering"), the shift of the hold icon A time is provided. At the time of shifting the reserve icon, when the reserve icon shifts from the fourth display unit 211d or the eighth display unit 212d to the third display unit 211c or the seventh display unit 212c (in FIG. 23 to FIG. → 3 (at the third shift), when the hold icon shifts from the third display portion 211c or the seventh display 212c to the second display portion 211b or the sixth display portion 212b (in FIG. 23 to FIG. 26, “special Hold number 3 → 2 (at the time of the second shift) ”, when the hold icon shifts from the second display unit 211b or the sixth display unit 212b to the first display unit 211a or the fifth display unit 212a (FIGS. 23 to 26) In the case of (1), “the number of special drawing reservations 2 → 1 (at the time of the first shift)” is provided.

  Each display mode scenario determination table divided by the display mode changeable timing is further divided by the display mode immediately before the timing (TBL. No = A01 to A34, B01 to B21, C01 to C22, D01 to D16).

  Moreover, the random number for display mode scenario determination used for display mode scenario determination is provided for every changeable timing. That is, in the display mode scenario determination random number, the changeable timing is the display mode scenario random number for “enter the ball” (random number display mode scenario determination random number), and the changeable timing is “the third shift time” "Render for display mode scenario judgment (for third shift display mode scenario judgment random number)" and random number for display mode scenario judgment for changeable timing is "for second shift" (second display mode for scenario judgment There are a random number) and a display mode scenario determination random number (first shift display mode scenario determination random number) for which the changeable timing is “at the first shift”.

  Then, similarly to the final display mode determination random number, the display mode scenario determination random number counter is provided in the sub RAM 102c for each display mode scenario determination random number. When the final display mode is the special mode, the sub CPU 102a acquires the counter value of each display mode scenario determination random number counter as the display mode scenario determination random number in the display mode scenario determination in step S2102.

  Here, a display mode scenario determination method in the case where the final display mode is the special mode will be described. The sub CPU 102a first selects a display mode scenario determination table associated with the final display mode and the current number of special map reservations. Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the random number for entering display condition scenario determination with the entry display condition determination table (TBL. No = A01, B01, C01, or D01) in the selected display condition scenario determination table. Then, the display mode in which the changeable timing is “entering the ball”, in other words, the display mode at the time of making the hold icon appear is determined.

  Here, if the current number of special drawing reservations (the number of first special drawing reservations (U1) or the number of second special drawing reservations (U2)) is “4”, then sub CPU 102a selects the display mode scenario selected The display mode (judged immediately before the third shift) in the third shift display mode scenario judgment table (TBL. No = A02 to A05, B02 to B05, C02 to C04, or D02 to D03) in the judgment table Check the third shift display mode scenario determination table associated with the third shift display mode scenario determination table associated with the display mode at the time of entering the ball, and change the display mode “changeable timing is“ third shift ” judge.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a selects the second shift display mode scenario determination table (TBL. No = A06 to A11, B06 to B09, C05 to C07, or D04 to D05) in the selected display mode scenario determination table. The second shift display mode scenario determination table associated with the second shift display mode scenario determination table associated with the display mode immediately before the second shift (display mode at the determined third shift) The display mode in which the possible timing is “at the second shift” is determined.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a finally finally displays the first shift display mode scenario determination table (TBL. No = A12 to A16, B10 to B13, C08 to C10, or D06 to D07) in the selected display mode scenario determination table. The display mode scenario determination table associated with the display mode (the display mode at the determined second shift) immediately before the first shift in the first shift is collated with the random number for the display mode scenario determination at the first shift, and changeable timing Determines the display mode "at the time of the first shift".

  As described above, the sub CPU 102a determines that the current number of special map reservations is "4", the display mode at the time of entering the ball → the display mode at the time of the third shift (when the special figure reservation number becomes 4 to 3) → The display mode at the time of the second shift (when the number of special views reserved changes from 3 to 2) → the mode of the first shift (when the number of reserved special views changes from 2 to 1) are sequentially determined.

  Also, if the sub CPU 102a has the current number of special map reservations of "3," the display mode at the time of entering the ball → the display mode at the time of the second shift (when the number of special figure reservations changes from 3 to 2) → The display modes at the time of the first shift (when the number of special map reservations changes from 2 to 1) are sequentially determined. In addition, if the sub CPU 102a and the current number of special map reservations is "2", the display mode at the time of entering the ball → the first shift (when the number of special figures is changed from 1 to 2) is similarly set. Determine in order. In addition, the sub CPU 102a determines that only the display mode at the time of entering the ball is the current number of special map reservations being "1".

  For example, in the case where the final display mode is "zebra pattern" and the current first special view reserve number (U1) is "4," the display at the time of entry of "TBL. No = A01" in FIG. The display mode at the time of entering the ball is determined based on the mode scenario determination table. Here, the display mode "white" is selected with 70% probability, the display mode "blue" is selected with 15% probability, the display mode "green" is selected with 10% probability, and 5% probability The display mode "red" is selected, and the display mode "zebra pattern" is selected with a probability of 0%.

  When the display mode "blue" is selected as the display mode at the time of entering the ball, the sub CPU 102a next selects the third display mode scenario determination table at the time of shift "TBL. No = A03" in FIG. 3 Determine the display mode at the time of shift. Here, the display mode "blue" is selected with a probability of 35%, the display mode "green" is selected with a probability of 30%, the display mode "red" is selected with a probability of 20%, and a probability of 15% The display mode "zebra pattern" is selected.

  When the display mode "blue" is selected as the display mode at the third shift, the sub CPU 102a next determines, based on the second shift display mode scenario determination table of "TBL. No = A07" in FIG. The display mode at the time of the second shift is determined. Here, the display mode "blue" is selected with a probability of 25%, the display mode "green" is selected with a probability of 25%, the display mode "red" is selected with a probability of 25%, and the probability is 25% The display mode "zebra pattern" is selected.

  When the display mode "red" is selected as the display mode at the second shift, the sub CPU 102a next determines, based on the first shift-time display mode scenario determination table of "TBL. No = A15" in FIG. The display mode at the time of the first shift is determined. Here, the display mode "zebra pattern" is selected with a probability of 100%.

  After determining the display mode scenario in the display mode scenario determination in step S2102, the sub CPU 102a transmits information on the display mode scenario to the image control board 105 in step S2103. When receiving the information on the display mode scenario, the image control board 105 displays the hold icon on the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 according to the received display mode scenario. That is, when the effect control board 102 transmits information on the display mode scenario to the image control board 105, the hold icon display according to the display mode scenario is executed.

  For example, the above-mentioned final display mode is determined to be “zebra pattern”, the current first special drawing reserve number (U1) is “4”, and the display mode scenario (blue → blue → red → zebra pattern) is determined. The transition of the display mode of the hold icon in the case of having occurred will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the first special view reservation number (U1) = 3, and the first display of the first storage icon display area 211 is the first storage icon A11 to the first storage icon A13 in the normal mode. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 when displayed on the section 211a to the third display section 211c and it is determined to be the display mode scenario (blue → blue → red → zebra pattern) as described above As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the blue first holding icon A 14 is displayed on the fourth display unit 211 d of the first holding icon display area 211.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, and as shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the next variable pattern of the effect pattern is started, the first hold is performed. The icon A12 to the first hold icon A14 shift, and the first hold icon A11 is erased. Here, as a result of the display mode scenario determination according to the first hold icon A14, the display mode during the third shift is "blue", so the display mode of the first hold icon A14 does not change in blue during this shift.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, and as shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the next variable pattern of the effect pattern is started, the first hold While the icons A13 to the first hold icon A14 shift, the first hold icon A12 is erased. Here, as a result of the display mode scenario determination according to the first hold icon A14, the display mode during the second shift is "red", so the display mode of the first hold icon A14 changes from blue to red during this shift. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, and as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the next variable pattern of the effect pattern is started, the first hold is performed. While the icon first hold icon A14 shifts, the first hold icon A13 is erased. Here, as a result of the display mode scenario determination according to the first hold icon A14, the display mode during the first shift is "zebra pattern", so the display mode of the first hold icon A14 from red to zebra pattern during this shift Change.

  And as shown in Drawing 37 (b), stop display of a production design is performed and, as shown in Drawing 37 (c), when change display of production design corresponding to the 1st suspension icon A14 is started Then, the first hold icon A14 is erased.

(Preliminary effect judgment processing by effect control board)
When the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 receives the information on the special figure fluctuation pattern transmitted by the main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a of the execution control board 102 executes the notice effect in the fluctuation effect (the relevant fluctuation effect) to be executed based A notice effect determination process is performed to determine the contents of the effect of the notice and the notice effect. First, the advance presentation will be described.

  As described above, the special pattern fluctuation pattern is associated with the contents of the effect of the fluctuation effect, specifically, the presence or absence of reach and the possibility of execution of various reach effects (SPSP reach, SP reach, and normal reach). There is. That is, there are cases where the fluctuation effect performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern ends without reaching the reach, and becomes reach, and after the reach, the reach effect develops in various ways and ends. In addition, below, the part to the reach of the fluctuation production in the case of becoming a reach and the fluctuation production in the case of becoming a reach is collectively called "non-reach production".

  And during the non-reach production and the reach production, the announcement production which indicates the big hit expectation is executed. In the first embodiment, as a preview effect, a speech preview performed during non-reach performance, a cut-in preview performed during N reach, a title preview performed during SP reach, and a star performed during SPSP reach A notice is provided. A notice effect to be executed in the fluctuation effect is referred to as “the notice effect”, based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern, such as the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, the title announcement, and the star announcement. On the other hand, the notice effect performed based on the advance special figure fluctuation pattern as in the case of the hold icon notice is referred to as "pre-reading notice effect".

  FIG. 38 shows the fluctuation type of the effect type “normal 1 to normal 3”, the fluctuation effect of the effect type “reach 1”, the fluctuation effect of the effect type “reach 2”, and the effect contents of the fluctuation effect of the effect type “reach 3” It is a time chart showing the outline of the type of the advance notice effect which can be performed, and the timing at the time of being performed. As shown in FIG. 38, only line announcement is executed in the variation type of the effect type “normal 1 to normal 3” (FIG. 38 (a)), and line announcement and cut-in notice in the variation type of the effect type “Leach 1” Is executed (FIG. 38 (b)), and the line announcement, the cut-in notice and the title advance are executed in the change type of the effect type "Leach 2" (FIG. 38 (c)), and the change effect of the effect type "Leach 3" Then, the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, the title announcement and the star announcement are executed (FIG. 38 (d)).

  The word announcement is an effect (see FIG. 39A) in which a predetermined character appears in the lower right of the display unit 210, and a dialog image YG1 consisting of a balloon of “chance!” Is displayed from the character. In the speech advance, a plurality of presentation modes are provided depending on the type of color of the balloon portion of the speech image YG1. White, blue, green, red and a zebra pattern are provided as the color of the balloon portion of the dialogue image YG1. The presentation mode (the color of the balloon) of the line preview indicates the jackpot expectation.

  Here, the jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter referred to as “line trailer jackpot jackpot expectation degree”) suggested by the presentation mode of the speech advance notice is finally made a big hit when each display form (color) of the speech announcement appears in the fluctuation presentation. The probability of becoming In other words, the word prediction jackpot expectation degree is the probability of becoming a big hit when the individual effect mode of the word advance appears (probability of appearing when it finally becomes a big hit), the effect mode of the word preview appears It is a value (percentage) divided by the total probability (the sum of the probability of appearing when the presentation mode of the line announcement of the relevant word is lost and the probability of appearing when it is a big hit).

  The cut-in notice is an effect in which a cut-in only image YG2 including a predetermined character is inserted into the entire screen of the display unit 210 as a background of the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 (see FIG. 39 (b)). The decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 represented by broken lines in FIG. 39 (b) are displayed on the back side of the cut-in only image YG2 (a layer lower than the cut-in only image YG2), and from the player It is impossible. The cut-in notice is provided with a plurality of effect modes depending on the type of color of the edge of the cut-in only image YG2. White, blue, green, red, zebra pattern and gold are provided as the color of the cut-in dedicated image YG2 edge. The presentation mode (color of the edge) of the cut-in notice indicates the jackpot expectation.

  The jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter referred to as "cut-in notice jackpot expectation degree") suggested by the presentation aspect of the cut-in notice is the jackpot finally when each display aspect (color) of the cut-in notice appears in the fluctuation presentation The probability of becoming In other words, the probability of becoming a big hit (probability of appearing when it finally becomes a big hit) when the individual effect form of the cut-in notice jackpot expected degree of cut-in notice appears, the effect form of the cut-in notice appears It is a value (percentage) divided by the total probability of occurrence (the sum of the probability of appearing when the effect mode of the cut-in notice is the loss and the probability of appearing when it is a big hit).

  The title preview is a rendering in which a title image YG3 representing a title (for example, “A child special training !!”) associated with the rendering content of the SP reach is displayed in the introductory portion of the SP reach rendering (FIG. 39 (c )reference). In the title preview, a plurality of presentation modes are provided depending on the type of color of the characters of the title image YG3. White, blue, green, red, a zebra pattern and gold are provided as the color of the characters of the title image YG3. The presentation mode (color of the letter) of the title preview indicates the jackpot expectation.

  Here, the jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter referred to as "title trailer jackpot expectation degree") suggested by the presentation mode of the title preview is the jackpot finally when the display mode (color) of each title preview appears in the fluctuation presentation. The probability of becoming In other words, the title preview jackpot expectation degree is the probability of becoming a jackpot when the individual presentation mode of the title preview appears (probability of appearing when it finally becomes a big hit), the presentation mode of the title preview appears It is a value (percentage) divided by the total probability (the sum of the probability of appearing when the presentation mode of the title notice is lost and the probability of appearing when it is a big hit).

  With regard to the jackpot expectation suggested by the color, which is the presentation mode of the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement, the suggested jackpot expectation is higher in the order of white <blue <green <red <zebra pattern <gold. In addition, it announces that a jackpot expectation degree is 100%, ie, a jackpot win, in the effect mode "gold". In addition, the production mode "zebra pattern" can appear both in the case of the fluctuation effect of the jackpot and the fluctuation effect of the loser, but when it is compared between the jackpot and the loser, it appears with a very high probability at the jackpot . Therefore, since it is a fluctuation production of a big hit, it can be said that a production design "zebra pattern" appears with extremely high probability. Furthermore, the production mode "zebra pattern" can appear also during the fluctuation production of the production type "reach 2" and also during the fluctuation production of the production type "reach 3", but the production type "reach 2" and the production type " Compared with "reach 3", the effect type "reach 3" appears with higher probability. Therefore, since it is fluctuation presentation of production classification "reach 3", it can also be said that a production mode "zebra pattern" appears with high probability.

  On the other hand, the star announcement is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation depending on the number of stars displayed (see FIG. 39 (d)). In the star preview, a plurality of presentation modes are provided depending on the number of stars displayed. The numbers of stars are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. In the display unit 210, the black solid portion of the five white stars arranged in a horizontal row represents the “number of stars” related to the star preview. Therefore, the number of stars of the star preview represented in FIG. 39 (d) represents "3". Regarding the jackpot expectation suggested by the number of stars, the suggested jackpot expectation increases in the order of 1 <2 <3 <4 <5. The number of stars "5" reports that the jackpot expectation is 100%, that is, the jackpot is won.

  The jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter referred to as "star trailer jackpot expectation degree") suggested by the staging mode of the star preview becomes a big hit when each display mode (number of stars) of the star preview appears in the variation stage It is the probability. In other words, the probability of becoming a big hit when the individual presentation mode of the star announcement big hit expectation level star announcement appears (the probability of appearing when it finally becomes a big hit), the total probability that the presentation mode of the star announcement appears It is a value (percentage) divided by (the sum of the probability of appearing when the star announcement effect is lost and the probability of appearing when it is a big hit).

  Thus, a plurality of types of the notice effects are provided, and each notice effect is provided with a plurality of effect modes. And while the presentation mode of the line announcement, the cut-in announcement and the title announcement is associated with the color, the presentation mode of the star announcement is associated with the number of stars. Therefore, when the advance notice effect is classified according to an element serving as a reference of the type of effect mode according to the notice effect, the notice effect (line) of a color system in which the effect mode (or suggested jackpot expectation) differs depending on the color. The notices (cut-in notice and title notice) can be divided into the notice effects (star notices) of numerical systems having different presentation modes (or suggested jackpot expectation degrees) depending on the difference in number.

  In addition, as described above, since the display mode (or suggested jackpot expectation degree) differs depending on the color as well as the reserved icon advance notice, it can be positioned as the advance notice effect of the same system as the advance notice effect of the color system.

  Next, the processing flow of the advance presentation effect determination processing will be described using FIG.

  In step S2202-1, the sub CPU 102a performs a speech advance notice execution determination to determine whether or not to execute a speech advance. The sub CPU 102a acquires the speech advance announcement execution random number in the speech advance announcement execution determination, and the speech advance announcement execution random number is stored in the speech advance announcement execution determination table (FIG. 27A) associated with the special map fluctuation pattern. Match.

  In the speech advance notice execution determination table, the judgment value (not shown) of the speech advance notice execution random number and the availability of execution of the speech advance notice so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. It is associated and stored.

  In step S2202-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the result of the speech advance notice execution determination is "perform speech advance." The sub CPU 102a transfers the process to step S2202-3 if the result of the speech advance notice execution determination is "to execute the speech advance notice", and step S2202-4 if the result of the speech advance notice execution determination is not "to execute the speech advance notice". Transfer the process to

  In step S2202-3, the sub CPU 102a performs a speech advance presentation mode determination to determine the presentation mode (color) of the speech advance notice as one of a plurality of (white, blue, green, red, and zebra patterns). The sub CPU 102a acquires a line announcement notice effect mode judgment random number in the cut-in advance notice effect mode judgment, and the word announcement effect judgment mode random number corresponds to the special pattern fluctuation pattern and the suspension icon corresponding to the fluctuation effect to be executed from this It collates with the speech advance presentation mode determination table associated with the final display mode.

  In the speech advance presentation effect mode determination table, the judgment value (not shown) of the speech advance performance mode judgment random number and the presentation mode of speech advance notification are correlated so that a predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. 28 is obtained. Are stored.

  In step S2202-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is possible to execute a cut-in notice in the fluctuation effect. Specifically, in the sub CPU 102a, the special pattern fluctuation pattern relating to the fluctuation effect is "N reach loss", "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", "N reach jackpot", "SP reach jackpot" or "SPSP reach jackpot" It is determined whether the

  The sub CPU 102a can execute the cut-in notice (the special pattern fluctuation pattern is “N reach loss”, “SP reach loss”, “SPSP reach loss”, “N reach jackpot”, “SP reach jackpot” or “SPSP If it is determined that it is a "reach big hit", the process proceeds to step S2202-5, and it is not possible to execute a cut-in notice (the special pattern fluctuation pattern is "N reach loss", "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", If it is determined that "N reach jackpot", "SP reach jackpot" or "SPSP reach jackpot" is not performed, the process proceeds to step S2202-8.

  In step S2202-5, the sub CPU 102a performs cut-in notification execution determination to determine whether or not to execute a cut-in notification. In the cut-in notice execution determination, the sub CPU 102a acquires a cut-in notice execution determination random number, and the cut-in notice execution determination random number is associated with a special pattern variation pattern. b) Check in

  In the cut-in advance notice execution determination table, the cut-in advance notice execution random number determination value (not shown) and the cut-in advance notice are executed so as to obtain a predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. The availability and the availability are associated with each other and stored.

  In step S2202-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the result of the cut-in advance notice execution determination is "to execute a cut-in advance notice". If the result of the cut-in notice execution determination is "execute cut-in notice", the sub CPU 102a transfers the process to step S2202-7, and if the result of the cut-in notice execution determination is not "execute cut-in notice". The process moves to step S2202-8.

  In step S2202-7, the sub CPU 102a determines the cut-in notification effect mode which determines one of the plurality (white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold) of the effect mode (color) of the cut-in notification. I do. The sub CPU 102a acquires a cut-in notice effect mode determination random number in the cut-in advance effect mode determination, and suspends the cut-in advance effect mode determination random number according to the special pattern change pattern and the change effect to be executed from now It collates with the cut-in advance presentation mode determination table associated with the final display mode of the icon.

  In the cut-in advance presentation effect mode determination table, a determination value (not shown) of a random number for cut-in advance presentation effect mode determination and a cut-in advance presentation effect mode so that a predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. Are stored in association with each other.

  In step S2202-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether it is possible to execute title preview in the variation effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the fluctuation effect is "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", "SP reach jackpot", or "SPSP reach jackpot".

  If it is determined that the sub CPU 102a can execute title preview (the special pattern change pattern is "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", "SP reach jackpot", or "SPSP reach jackpot"), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S2202-9, and it is determined that it is not possible to execute the title preview (the special pattern fluctuation pattern is not "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", "SP reach jackpot", or "SPSP reach jackpot"). The processing moves to step S2202-10.

  In step S2202-9, the sub CPU 102a performs title preview effect mode determination in which the presentation mode (color) of the title preview is determined to be one from a plurality of (white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold). . The sub CPU 102a acquires a random number for title preview effect mode determination in the title preview effect mode determination, and selects the title preview effect mode determination random number as the final pattern of the special icon variation pattern and the suspension icon corresponding to the variation effect to be executed from now. It collates with the cut-in advance presentation mode determination table associated with the display mode.

  In the title advance presentation effect mode determination table, the judgment value (not shown) of the random number for title advance presentation effect determination and the effect mode of the title advance notification are correlated so that a predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. Are stored.

  It is judged whether it will be executed if it is possible for the word notice and the cut-in notice, but it is not judged whether it is carried out if it is possible for the title notice, and it is always carried out. Be done. This is because the title preview is an indication of the title performed in the introductory part of the SP reach, so the title preview can not be omitted.

  It should be noted that for each notice effect mode determination (step S2202-3, step S2202-6, and step S2202-7) of each relevant notice effect, a different notice effect mode determination table is used for each of the notice effects, but When the effect modes set in the preliminary effects are the same, one preliminary effect mode determination table can be commonly used. This is because, as described above, the maximum value of the random number range related to each relevant notice effect is different, so the random numbers related to each notice effect acquired by the sub CPU 102a will not be the same each time, so one advance notice effect This is because even if the mode determination table is common, the same determination result will not be obtained each time. In this case, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the rendering effect and to suppress an increase in the amount of data.

  In step S2202-10, the sub CPU 102a executes all the notice effects (line notice, cut-in notice, and title notice) of color system, and the effect mode of the notice effect of all color systems is the zebra pattern It is determined whether there is any (hereinafter referred to as "the production mode restriction condition is established"). The sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S2202-11 if it is determined that the effect mode restriction condition is established, while it shifts the process to step S2202-13 if it is determined that the effect mode restriction condition is not established.

  In step S2202-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot determination result relating to the fluctuation effect is "loss". The sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S2202-12 if it determines that it is a loss, while it shifts the processing to step S2202-13 if it determines that it is not a loss.

  In step S2202-12, the sub CPU 102a changes one of the presentation modes among the word announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement from "zebra pattern" to "red" by a predetermined lottery. For example, in a predetermined lottery, a line announcement is selected with a probability of 20%, a cut-in announcement is selected with a probability of 30%, and a title announcement is selected with a probability of 50%. However, the color to be changed, the selection probability, the selection method, and the number of the notice effects to be selected can be appropriately set without being limited to the first embodiment.

  As described above, in the sub CPU 102a, in the fluctuation effect of the loss, when the effect mode restriction condition is satisfied, the effect mode of any one of the advance effects is changed from "zebra pattern" to "red". In other words, if the presentation mode of all the announcement effects of the speech preview, the cut-in preview, and the title preview is "zebra pattern", the jackpot is determined. In the variation production of the loss, the player can be prevented from becoming the “zebra pattern” in which the presentation aspect of all the announcement presentation of the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement is very high in the jackpot expectation. Discourage discouragement when they recognize a loss.

  In step S2202-13, the sub CPU 102a determines whether it is possible to execute star announcement in the variation effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the fluctuation effect is "SPSP reach loss" or "SPSP reach jackpot".

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is possible to execute star announcement (the special pattern fluctuation pattern is "SPSP reach loss" or "SPSP reach jackpot"), the process proceeds to step S2202-14 and star announcement is executed. If it is determined that it is not possible (the special pattern fluctuation pattern is not "SPSP reach loss" or "SPSP reach jackpot"), the process proceeds to step S2202-15.

  In step S2202-14, the sub CPU 102a performs the star announcement effect mode determination of determining the star announcement effect mode (number of stars) to one of a plurality of (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). The sub CPU 102a acquires a random number for star preview effect mode determination in the star preview effect mode determination, and collates the star preview effect mode determination random number with the star preview effect mode determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In the star announcement effect mode determination table, the judgment value (not shown) of the random number for star announcement effect mode judgment and the star announcement effect mode are associated so that a predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. 31 is obtained. Are stored.

  In addition, although it is determined whether or not to execute when it is practicable for the speech advance notice and the cut-in advance notice, it is not determined whether or not to execute when it is possible to execute the star advance notice. It is always executed. This is because the star announcement is carried out in the SPSP reach introduction part and is indispensable.

  In step S2202-15, the sub CPU 102a determines the type of the notice effect to be executed in the fluctuation effect and the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed, and causes the image control board 105 to provide information on the determined contents. Send. When the image control board 105 receives the information, the image control board 105 executes the advance notice effect corresponding to the information in the change effect.

(Display pending icon and notice effect)
Next, the hold icon display and the notice effect will be described. First, the hold icon display will be described.

  As described above, the final display mode of the hold icon is determined based on the advance special pattern pattern, and the display mode scenario is determined based on the final display mode and the current number of special drawing reservations.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the final display mode is "zebra pattern" and the first special view hold number immediately after the hold icon is displayed is "3", the hold icon when entering the ball The probability that the display mode of the icon changes to the special mode is 60%, the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode at the second shift is 80%, and the display mode of the hold icon at the first shift is the special mode The probability of changing to is 100%.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the final display mode is "red" and the first special view reserve immediately after the reserve icon is displayed is "4", the display of the reserve icon at the time of entering the ball The probability that the aspect changes to the special aspect is 30%, the probability that the display aspect of the holding icon changes to the special aspect at the third shift is 65%, and the display aspect of the holding icon changes to the special aspect at the second shift The probability of doing is 75%, and the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode at the first shift is 100%.

  Thus, when the changeable timing of the hold icon is at the first shift and at other times (at the second shift, at the third shift, at the entrance), in other words, from the special view hold that is the target of the hold icon advance notice Since the probability that the hold icon changes to the special mode differs depending on whether there is a special view hold (hereinafter referred to as “preceding special view hold”) that has occurred before, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the hold icon display it can. In the first embodiment, when there is no advance special figure hold, the hold icon is shifted more because there is a high probability that the hold icon changes to the special mode compared to when there is a advance special view hold (the hold icon Even when the pending icon has not changed to the special mode, it is possible to give an expectation that the pending icon changes to the special mode.

  In addition, when the number of special map reserves when the reserve icon is displayed is three or more, as the variation effect (special figure variation display) corresponding to the reserve icon is approached, in other words, the stage after entering the ball The progress of the hold icon makes it easy to change to the special mode (the hold icon notice is executed).

  When the hold icon changes to the special mode, the player has an increased sense of expectation for the change effect corresponding to the hold icon, while the line is generated between the generation of the hold icon and the start of the change effect. There is a possibility that the expectation for the change effect (the change effect corresponding to the advance special image reserve) to be reduced may be lowered. Therefore, as the progress of the stage after entering the ball, in other words, as the shift of the hold icon progresses, the hold icon is easily changed to the special mode (the hold icon advance is executed), and the hold icon is displayed. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's sense of expectation for the change effect performed at the time of being performed and the change effect performed after the hold icon is displayed, and to prevent a decrease in the effect of the change effect.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, as for the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to a specific special mode (for example, zebra pattern or red) of the special mode, the display mode of the hold icon is specified as the shift of the hold icon progresses. It is easy to change to the special aspect of

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the final display mode of the hold icon is determined to be “red” or “zebra pattern”, the hold icon indicates the number of to-draw special views including the special view hold corresponding to the hold icon (or As the number of special chart reservations before the special chart reservation occurs increases, it is difficult to be displayed in the display mode “red” or “zebra pattern” when entering the ball. In other words, it can also be said that the hold icon suddenly becomes difficult to be displayed in the display mode “red” or “zebra pattern” as the number of special view hold when the hold icon is displayed increases. As described above, as the number of times that the reserve icon can be shifted increases, the display mode "red" or "zebra pattern" that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively high is suddenly displayed when entering the ball, and it is difficult to Since it is easy to change to the display mode “red” or “zebra pattern” when the shift progresses, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement.

  Next, the advance notice will be described. As described above, in the first embodiment, the notice effect includes the notice effect of the color system and the notice effect of the number system. The effect mode of the advance notice effect of the color system is determined based on the final display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the change effect for which the advance notice effect is performed and the special view change pattern.

  White, blue, green, red, and zebra patterns are set for announcements as part of the announcement of the color system, and white, blue, green, red, zebra, and gold for cut-in announcements. White, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold are set for the title preview. And about the jackpot expectation degree which the production | presentation aspect of the said advance | notice production | presentation production | presentation of a color system suggests, it is set highly in order of white <blue <green <red <zebra pattern <gold | metal. In addition, the presentation mode "gold" can appear only in the case of a big hit. That is, the cut-in notice and the title notice by the effect mode "gold" announce a big hit.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the presentation mode "zebra pattern" can appear both in the case of a jackpot and in the case of a loss, and basically, other than the presentation mode "gold" which is a notification of a jackpot win The suggested jackpot expectation is the highest compared to the presentation mode. Therefore, when the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement are performed in the presentation mode “zebra pattern”, the sense of expectation for the jackpot greatly increases. Then, the appearance rate (selectivity (%) in FIGS. 29 to 31) of the presentation mode "zebra pattern" in the case of a big hit and a loss is compared with the appearance rate of other presentation modes excluding the presentation mode "gold". Often set low. This indicates that the presentation mode "zebra pattern" frequently appears that suggests that the jackpot expectation is the highest among the presentation modes that can appear both in the case of a jackpot and in the case of a loss, and that the premium feeling of the presentation mode "zebra pattern" It is for raising a (rare value) and preventing that the stage effect of a stage aspect "zebra pattern" falls.

  And about change presentation concerning the special figure change pattern of the same production classification, when the final display mode of the reservation icon corresponding to the change presentation concerned is "zebra pattern", big hit expectation than the final display mode "zebra pattern" In other words, when the variable presentation is started from the holding icon of the display mode "zebra pattern" as compared with other presentation modes having a low degree, the other display mode having a jackpot expectation lower than the display mode "zebra pattern" The presentation mode "zebra pattern" is more likely to appear in the preview effect of the color system than when the variation presentation is started from the hold icon. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to "zebra pattern" and the expectation for the fluctuation effect corresponding to the hold icon is extremely high, the notice mode of the color system is the effect mode "zebra pattern" By the appearance of another effect mode with a lower jackpot expectation, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the color-system notice effect.

  Moreover, about the fluctuation production which concerns on the special figure fluctuation pattern of the same production classification, when the final display mode of the pending icon corresponding to the said fluctuation production is "red" whose jackpot probability is high next to "zebra pattern" , Compared with other production modes (white, blue, green) whose jackpot expectation degree is lower than "red", in the corresponding preview production of color system, jackpot expectation degree is "red" or higher production mode (red, zebra pattern) Is easy to appear. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to "red" and the sense of expectation for the fluctuation effect corresponding to the hold icon is increased, the jackpot expectation degree of the preview mode of the color system is higher than that of the play mode "red". By the appearance of the other effect mode having a low value, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the effect of the color-system notice effect.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the “zebra pattern” which suggests that the jackpot expectation is very high can appear in the suspension icon preview, the dialog preview, the cut-in preview, and the title preview. Here, the pending icon notice is a preview notice effect performed prior to the change effect of the notice object, and the line notice, the cut-in notice, and the title notice are the notice effect performed during the change effect of the notice object. . That is, there are more types of advance notice effects in which the “zebra pattern” can appear than the advance notice effects. Therefore, the presentation aspect "zebra pattern" which suggests that the big hit expectation is the highest among the presentation modes that can appear both in the case of a big hit and in the case of the loss frequently appears before the change production, and from the change production Interest in the change effect performed before will be lowered, and the decrease in the effect of the change effect can be mitigated.

  In addition, in the fluctuation production of the production type (for example, reach 2 and 3) whose jackpot expectation is relatively high, the notice effect is produced as compared with the fluctuation production of the production type (for example, reach 1) whose jackpot expectation is relatively low. The presentation aspect "zebra pattern" is likely to appear twice or more. On the other hand, in the fluctuation effect of the effect type (for example, reach 1) with relatively low jackpot expectation, the notice effect is produced compared to the fluctuation effect with the effect type (for example, reach 2 and 3) with relatively high jackpot expectation The presentation aspect "zebra pattern" tends to appear once. In other words, in the fluctuation effect of the effect type (for example, reach 2 and 3) with relatively high jackpot expectation, compared with the fluctuation effect of the effect type (for example, reach 1) with relatively low jackpot expectation The presentation mode "zebra pattern" of the preview effect is likely to appear many times. As described above, among the effect modes that can be displayed both in the case of a big hit and in the case of a loser, the one with high jackpot expectation degree indicated by the effect type of the fluctuation effect, among the effect modes that can be presented Since the frequency | count of appearance of "" tends to become large, the presentation effect of the said advance production | presentation production | presentation of a fluctuation production and a color system can be heightened.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, a jackpot is determined when the effect mode “zebra pattern” appears in the notice effects of all color systems. In other words, in the case of a loss, the appearance of the effect mode “zebra pattern” is restricted to the advance notice of all color systems. This is because, in the case of a loss, if the presentation mode "zebra pattern" appears in the notice effects of all the color systems, the player is disappointed when the player recognizes the loss in a reaction that the sense of expectation of the player is excessively increased. The reason is to reduce the discouragement because

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In the first embodiment, in the case of a loss, the appearance of the effect mode “zebra pattern” is restricted in the notice effects of all color systems, but some or more (for example, two thirds or more) It is possible to restrict the appearance of the effect mode "zebra pattern" in the notice effect of the color system.

  In addition, as the shift of the hold icon progresses, the display mode of the hold icon may change, but from the effect mode in which the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the hold icon is relatively high is relatively low. It does not change (hereinafter referred to as "falling change"). This is because the effect mode of the hold icon does not fall or changes (regulates the fall change), the expectation of the player is lowered before the change effect is performed, and the effect of the hold icon advance notice is This is to prevent the decrease.

  On the other hand, since the presentation mode is determined independently for each of the preview effects in the color system, for example, the presentation mode "zebra pattern" appears in the line announcement, and the cut-in is performed after that. In the notice effect of a series of color systems in one change effect such as the appearance of the effect mode "white" or "blue" in the advance notice, after the appearance mode having a relatively high jackpot expectation degree appears relatively, A presentation mode with a low jackpot expectation may appear. As described above, although the fall change is not performed for the reserved icon display, the fall change is performed for the notice effect of the series of color systems in one change effect. Therefore, the said fluctuation production can be made to thrill development.

  Further, the presentation mode of the preview effect of the color system is determined based on the final display mode of the suspension icon according to the suspension icon preview of the same color system. Then, if the final display mode of the hold icon is "zebra pattern", the effect mode "zebra pattern" of the color-based notice effect of the color system is likely to appear. On the other hand, the presentation mode of star announcement, which is the preview effect of the number system of a separate system from the suspension icon preview, is not based on the final display mode of the suspension icon, and the final display mode of the suspension icon is "zebra pattern" Regardless of whether or not, each rendering mode (number of stars) appears. Therefore, when the final display mode of the reserved icon is "zebra pattern", the number "4" of the stars having the same degree of anticipation effect of the preview effect of the color system as to suggest the jackpot expectation is "color system" It is less likely to appear than the stage "zebra pattern" in the preview stage. Therefore, when the final display mode of the reserved icon is "zebra pattern", the number of stars corresponding to the effect mode (red) lower than the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the effect mode "zebra pattern" of the color system's notice effect of the color system " 3 ", the number" 2 "of stars corresponding to the presentation mode (green) and (blue), and the number" 1 "of stars corresponding to the presentation mode (white) may appear. Thus, while the presentation mode of the notice effect of the color system of the same type as the hold icon advance is determined based on the final display mode of the hold icon, the notice mode of the hold icon advance and the notice effect of the number system of another line Since the presentation mode is determined based on the final display mode of the hold icon, the jackpot expected degree of variation suggested by the presentation mode of the preliminary announcement effect to appear is generated, so that the preliminary announcement effect has surprise be able to.

  In addition, although the fall change is not performed for the hold icon advance notice as in the first embodiment, the fall change can be executed, but the execution ratio of the fall change is indicated by the display probability of the hold icon. By setting the change rate from a relatively low effect mode to a relatively high effect mode and a rate at which the display mode of the hold icon does not change to be lower than the change rate, the fall change is regulated. It is also possible to reduce the decline.

  In addition, a specific display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively high, such as the display mode "zebra pattern" or the display mode "red", instead of restricting the falling change for all display modes of the reserved icon advance notice. It is also possible to regulate the change only in the case of In addition, a specific display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively high should be made to regulate a fallout compared to a non-specific display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively low. Is also possible.

  In addition, rather than restricting falling changes for a specific display mode, the number of stages of display modes that change to a display mode with a relatively low jackpot expectation is a predetermined number (for example, "2" stages) or more. It can also be regulated. The "stage of display mode" is the difference of the order of the jackpot expectation suggested by the display mode. In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation suggested by the display mode of the hold icon is: normal mode (white) <first special mode (blue) <second special mode (green) <third special mode (red) <third mode Since the 4 special modes (zebra pattern) are set higher in the order, for example, the change from the second special mode to the normal mode is “step of display mode” = “2”, the fourth special mode to the first special mode Change to “display mode step” = “3”.

  Further, in the first embodiment, on the basis of the advance special figure fluctuation pattern, the hold icon notice by the hold icon display is set to be executable as the pre-reading advance notice effect performed prior to the change effect, and the final of the hold icon Although the effect mode of the color-system advance notice effect is determined based on the display mode, such pre-reading advance notice effect is not limited to the hold icon advance notice.

  For example, in the stop display of the effect pattern performed prior to the change effect, the display unit 210 displays an image that is opened after the eyelid is closed once so as to hide the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 and the hold icon. The color can be made to suggest a big hit expectation. The opening and closing of the eyebrows is performed in one stop display of the effect pattern, or across the stop display of the effect pattern in a plurality of consecutive times. In addition, opening and closing of the bowl is performed once in the stop display of each effect pattern.

  It is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “presence notice”) in which this bag opens and closes, based on, for example, a prior special view fluctuation pattern. Then, when it is determined to be executed, the final display mode of the whistle is determined as in the case of the hold icon advance notice, and the display mode scenario of the whistle is determined based on the final display mode. In addition, since the eyebrows are not displayed from the time of entering the ball like the holding icon, the stop indication (the timing to start the notice of the eyebrows) of the effect design to start displaying the eyebrows is also determined and incorporated into the display mode scenario Ru.

  In the case where the advance notice is performed in one stop display of the effect symbol, it is performed in the stop display of the effect symbol immediately before the change effect is performed. On the other hand, in the case where the advance notice is performed across the stop display of a plurality of consecutive effect designs, the final open or close operation is performed in the stop display of the effect design immediately before the change effect is performed. The preview advance notice effect is an effect that raises the player's sense of expectation toward the change effect targeted for the advance notice effect, so when the execution timing of the advance notice effect deviates from the change effect, the target of the advance notice effect is It is because it becomes difficult to understand and the rendering effect is reduced.

  Here, a specific example of the preliminary announcement will be described. Similar to the display mode of the hold icon preview of the first embodiment, the display mode of the preliminary notice of the eyebrows is associated with the color, and the display mode is "white", "blue", "green", "red" and "zebra pattern". Suppose that five types are set. In addition, it is assumed that the jackpot expectation suggested by the display mode is also set to increase in the order of “white” <“blue” <“green” <“red” <“zebra pattern”.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the first special view reservation number (U1) = 3, and the first suspension icon A21 to the first suspension icon A23 of the normal mode is the first suspension icon display area 211. It is assumed that the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 6 when displayed on the 1 display portion 211a to the third display portion 211c. Here, while it is determined that the hold icon advance is not executed (the final display mode is the normal mode) for the hold icon display related to the entry, the heel advance notice is executed, and the final display mode of the heel advance notice is “zebra pattern” That is, a warning notice is started from the stop display of the effect pattern three times before the fluctuation effect (the second time after entering the ball), and the display manner in which the display manner of the whistle changes in the order of "white → blue → zebra pattern" Suppose that the scenario is decided.

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 6, the first special view reserve number (U1) becomes 4 and as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the first reserve icon A24 of the normal mode is the first reserve icon It is displayed on the fourth display unit 211 d of the display area 211.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), after the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the next variation effect is started, and the first hold icon A22 to first The hold icon A24 shifts and the first hold icon A21 is erased.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), when the stop display of the effect design is performed, the left end of the display 210 is white from the left end as shown in FIG. 41 (b) in the stop display of the effect design. The image S1 appears and moves toward the center, and a white starboard image S2 appears from the right end of the display unit 210 and moves toward the center.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), immediately after the eyelids are closed by the porthole image S1 and the starboard image S2, this time, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), The left eyelid image S1 moves leftward while the left eyelid image S2 moves rightward so that the eyelid is opened, and the left eyelid image S1 and the right eyelid image S2 are gradually erased so as to frame out. .

  As shown in FIG. 41 (e), when the left eyelid image S1 and the right eyelid image S2 are completely erased and the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the stop display appear, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the next The variation presentation is started, and the first holding icon A23 to the first holding icon A24 shift, and the first holding icon A22 is erased.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), when the stop display of the effect design is performed, the left end of the display 210 is blue left as shown in FIG. 42 (b) in the stop display of the effect design. While the bird's-eye view image S1 (gray in the figure) appears and moves toward the center, the blue starboard blue image S2 (gray in the figure) appears from the right end of the display unit 210 and moves toward the center.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), immediately after the eyelids are closed with the porthole image S1 and the starboard image S2, this time, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), The left eyelid image S1 moves leftward while the left eyelid image S2 moves rightward so that the eyelid is opened, and the left eyelid image S1 and the right eyelid image S2 are gradually erased so as to frame out. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), when the left eyelid image S1 and the right eyelid image S2 are completely erased and the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the stop display appear, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), The next change presentation is started, the first hold icon A24 shifts, and the first hold icon A23 disappears.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, the stop display of the effect pattern is as shown in FIG. 43 (b), from the left end of the display 210 to the zebra pattern The left eyelid image S1 appears and moves toward the center, and the right eyebrow image S2 of the zebra pattern appears from the right end of the display unit 210 and moves toward the center.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), immediately after the eyelids are closed by the porthole image S1 and the starboard image S2, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), The left eyelid image S1 moves leftward while the left eyelid image S2 moves rightward so that the eyelid is opened, and the left eyelid image S1 and the right eyelid image S2 are gradually erased so as to frame out. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), when the left eyelid image S1 and the right eyelid image S2 are completely erased and the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the stop display appear, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), The fluctuation presentation which is the target of the preliminary announcement is started, and the first hold icon A24 is erased.

  In addition, when a forehead notice is performed, it is also possible to enable or disable execution of the pending icon advance notice based on the advance special figure fluctuation pattern that causes the forehead notice. In addition, it is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the hold icon advance notice first, and not to execute the droop notice when it is determined to execute the hold icon advance notice. In addition, the execution probability of the preliminary notice may be restricted by setting the execution probability of the preliminary notice when it is determined to execute the pending icon preliminary to be lower than the execution probability of the preliminary notice when it is determined that the preliminary icon is not performed. it can.

  In addition, as a preview advance notice effect, a specific portion of the background image displayed as a background of the effect pattern and the hold icon (for example, in addition to the hold icon notice or the notice of the hold icon). In addition, it is possible to perform previewing notice effect in which the color of the sky or character) which is always displayed at all times changes. The color of a specific part of the background image also suggests the jackpot expectation degree, as in the case of the hold icon advance notice, also with respect to the pre-reading advance notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “background advance notice”) in which the color of the specific part of the background image changes. Then, the final display mode of the background notice is determined based on the advance special pattern fluctuation pattern, the display mode scenario is determined based on the final display mode, and the color of the specific part of the background image changes according to the display mode scenario. You can also do so. In this case, it is also possible to determine the effect mode of the color-system notice effect of the color system based on the final display mode of the background advance notice.

  In addition, as a preview advance notice effect due to a change in color, a hold icon notice, a whistle notice, and a background notice are provided, and a table for determining a presentation mode of the notice effect of color system is executed. It can also be associated with the type of and the final display mode. In other words, even if the display mode when any one of the pending icon advance notice, the advance notice, and the background advance notice is executed is the same color, the notice system of the color system is displayed depending on the type of the advance notice advance effect. It is possible to make the selection rate of each effect mode different. For example, rather than the case where the final display mode of the background notice is "zebra pattern", the direction when the final display mode of the hold icon notice is "zebra pattern" is the effect mode "zebra pattern" of the color system. Can be made easy to select. In addition, if the effect mode when the advance notice effect is executed is the same color, regardless of the effect type of the advance notice effect, the selection rate of each effect mode of the notice effect of the color system is the same. You can also

  In the first embodiment, the hold icon is deleted along with the start of the change effect corresponding to the hold icon, but the change effect is executed without being deleted along with the start of the change effect. It can also be displayed as a fluctuating icon corresponding to the fluctuating effect while it is being played.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), a fluctuating icon display area 213 for displaying fluctuating icons is provided between the first pending icon display area 211 and the second pending icon display area 212 of the display unit 210. It is done. The floating icon display area 213 is provided on the pedestal image D so as to be clearly distinguished from the first reserved icon display area 211 and the second reserved icon display area 212.

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), while the first hold icons A31 to A34 are displayed on the first display unit 211a to the fourth display unit 211d of the first hold icon display area 211, they are changing. It is assumed that the changing icon A30 is displayed in the icon display area 213. Here, as shown in FIG. 44C, when the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, the fluctuating icon A30 is erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), when the next change presentation is started, the first hold icons A32 to A34 displayed on the second display unit 211b to the fourth display unit 211d are the first hold icon. While shifting the inside of the icon display area 211, the first hold icon A31 displayed on the first display portion 211a is slightly enlarged while maintaining the shape, moves to the changing icon display area 213, and is changing It is displayed as an icon A31. When the first hold icon displayed on the first display unit 212a is displayed in the changing icon display area 213, the size may not be changed.

  In the first embodiment, the display mode (color) of the reserve icon can be changed at the time of entering the ball, at the first shift, at the second shift, and at the third shift. When the middle icon can be displayed, the hold icon displayed on the first display unit 211a or the fifth display unit 212a starts to move, and is then displayed as the changing icon in the changing icon display area 213. In the meantime, the display mode of the icon can be set to be changeable. Here, the final display mode of the hold icon can be the display mode immediately after being displayed as the fluctuating icon. In this case, it is possible to determine the presentation mode of the preliminary presentation effect of the color system based on the final display mode which is the display mode immediately after being displayed as the changing icon.

  In addition, while the holding icon represents the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the holding state, the fluctuation icon represents the fluctuation display of the special symbol in execution, so the display of the holding icon and the display of the fluctuation icon are different effects. Therefore, when the fluctuating icon is displayed, the holding icon and the fluctuating icon, which are displayed based on the special view determination information acquired by entering the same starting opening 6, 7, are generally "icon". The hold icon final display mode determination table of FIG. 23 is used as a table for determining the final display mode of the icon, and the final display mode of the icon is determined in step S2101. Further, in step S2102, the transition of the display mode of the icons is determined from the state of the hold icon to the state of the fluctuating icon.

  In addition, for example, at a timing other than the timing at which the holding icon shifts with the start of the fluctuation production, as in the middle of the fluctuation production, for example, a predetermined character or weapon (for example, missile or laser beam) or a natural phenomenon (for example, Notice effect that can change the display mode of the hold icon and the changing icon by directly acting on the hold icon and the changing icon, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “icon action notice”) Can be performed, and the contents of the presentation of this preliminary presentation can be included in the display mode scenario. Here, a specific example of the icon action notice will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), after the stop display of the effect pattern is performed, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), with the start of the next change effect, the first hold icon A32 to A34 In the middle of the fluctuation effect where 3 seconds have passed after that, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the fluctuation display of the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is performed, and the first holding icon display area 211 is held. It is assumed that icons A31 to A34 are displayed, and a changing icon A30 is displayed in the changing icon display area 213.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the character T relating to the icon action notice appears, and as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the character T makes a throwing kiss and changes the heart H to the changing icon A31. Flying towards it suggests whether the icon changes or not.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 46 (a-1), when the heart H hits the fluctuating icon A31, the display mode of the fluctuating icon A31 changes (white to red in FIG. 46 (a-1) As shown in FIG. 46 (b-1), in the operation in which the character T notifies that the display mode of the changing icon A31 has changed (in FIG. 46 (b-1), both hands are spread with a smile) After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (c-1), the character T is erased and, for example, it becomes reach with an effect pattern indicating a probability variation jackpot.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46 (a-2), when the heart H does not hit the fluctuating icon A31, the display mode of the fluctuating icon A31 does not change, as shown in FIG. 46 (b-2), 46C (c-2) after performing an operation (in FIG. 46B (b-2), the character T is crying with a sad face) notifying that the display mode of the changing icon A31 has not changed. As shown in), the character T is erased, and, for example, it becomes a rendering pattern reach that usually indicates a jackpot.

  Note that, as an example of the icon action notice, a notice effect capable of changing the display mode of the icon during the change of the character T is shown as an example of the icon action notice using FIGS. 45 and 46. It is also possible to perform advance notice that can change the display mode.

  In addition, it is possible not only during the non-reach production but also during the reach production that the icon action advance production is performed. Furthermore, for example, when the display mode of the fluctuating icon changes to a zebra pattern with a very high degree of jackpot expectation, it is performed with higher probability during reach production such as SPSP reach than during non-reach production. can do. In addition, for example, it is possible to make it more difficult for an icon action advance notice for a holding icon to be performed during reach effect than during non-reach effect.

  In the first embodiment, the target for which the presentation mode of the hold icon changes is “color”, and the presentation mode of the notice effect of the color system of the same system as the hold icon advance is based on the final display mode of the hold icon. Although determined, for example, the target for which the display mode of the hold icon changes is the other element forming the hold icon such as "size" or "shape", and "size" as in the case of the hold icon advance notice. Or the corresponding announcement effect of the same system which suggests the jackpot expectation degree by changing “shape” etc. is provided, and the presentation mode of the concerned announcement effect of the same system as the held icon announcement is “size” of the held icon Alternatively, it may be determined based on the final display mode such as "shape".

  Further, the pre-reading advance notice effect is not the image displayed on the display unit 210 like the hold icon but the sound outputted from the sound output device 22, the light emission color emitted from the effect lighting device 23, or the effect for presentation The preview production is performed by the operation of the movable unit 24A of the device 24, and the preview presentation is suggested in which the jackpot expectation degree is suggested by the staging mode of the preview preview production as well as the preview preview production. The presentation mode of the preview production can also be determined based on the final display mode of the preview preview production. In this case, as in the case of the hold icon notice, the effect mode is not changeable in stages multiple times, and the effect mode appearing in one pre-read advance notice effect is set to one, and this one time It is also possible to determine the presentation mode of the preview presentation of the same type as the preview announcement production based on the presentation mode of the preview announcement production of. With regard to the hold icon advance notice, it is set such that the effect mode changing in one hold icon advance notice is one, and the color system of the same system as the hold icon advance notice based on the effect mode of the one hold icon advance notice. It is also possible to determine the effect mode of the advance notice effect of.

  In the first embodiment, when the display mode scenario of the hold icon is determined, the final display mode is determined after the final display mode is first determined based on the final display mode determination table associated with the advance special figure fluctuation pattern. Although the display mode scenario is determined based on the display mode scenario determination table associated with the display mode scenario determination table that determines the display mode scenario including the final display mode is associated with the prior special feature fluctuation pattern It is also possible to determine a display mode scenario including the final display mode based on the display mode scenario determination table associated with the advance feature map variation pattern.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the effect mode of the advance effect is determined, it is determined independently, but for example, the effect type of the advance effect that can be executed in the change effect for each special pattern change pattern After setting a plurality of combinations of the above, a plurality of combinations of the effect mode of the notice effect are set for each combination of the effect types of the notice effect. Then, after the combination of the effect types of the preliminary effects to be executed is determined by lottery or the like based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, the combination of the effect modes of the preliminary effects is determined based on the determined combination of the effect types of the preliminary effects. Can be determined by lottery or the like.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when a plurality of the notice effects are executed in one variation effect, one of the notice effects is executed, and after the notice effect is finished, the next time after the interval, the next The notice effect of is being executed. However, after the notice effect is started, when the notice effect is executed, the next notice effect is started, and the notice effect is performed overlappingly in time. it can. In addition, when the said preliminary presentation effects are performed overlappingly temporally, in order to prevent the fall of a presentation effect, it is desirable that each said preliminary presentation presentation is performed so that a display area may not overlap.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the restriction on the display of the hold icon is not described. However, for example, the hold icon may be hidden during the SP reach, the SPSP reach and the jackpot game. In addition, the final display mode of the holding icon when the game ball enters the starting openings 6, 7 can be always determined to the normal mode. Furthermore, when the advanced special hit is included, the advanced jackpot determination result contains a large hit, or the advanced special feature change indicating that the advance special feature fluctuation pattern determination result is N reach loss, SP reach loss, or SPSP reach loss. The final display mode can be always determined as the normal mode.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines such as gaming machines Y, and can also be used for a jingle ball gaming machine and an arrange ball gaming machine.

Y game machine 6 1st starting opening 6a 1st starting opening detection sensor 7 2nd starting opening 7a 2nd starting opening detection sensor 8 large winning opening 21 image display device 22 sound output device 23 lighting device 24 for effect 24 for production 80 Special winning opening control device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 effect control board 102a sub CPU
102b sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
210 Display 211 First pending icon display area 212 Second pending icon display area 213 Changing icon display area

Claims (1)

Based on the starting condition is satisfied, perform the variable display by the presentation unit, the variable display of the result is a game machine for performing a favorable special game for the player when was especially Teiyui fruit,
It is possible to execute a hold display corresponding to each of the variable displays for which the start condition is satisfied but has not started yet ,
It is capable of executing a pre-determined pre-judgment for the previous Symbol variable display,
On the basis of the pre-format the constant, a first aspect of the hold display, and the second aspect suggests the high possibility that the special game is performed than the first embodiment, by a visible,
A first predetermined effect suggests either by level among a plurality of levels possibility to pre SL special game is performed, can be performed before Symbol special game of a different effect than the first predetermined effect a second predetermined effect suggests either by levels of the plurality of levels of sex, it is possible to execute,
The first case of executing the second predetermined effect after performing a predetermined effect, the first as compared to by Relais bell predetermined effect, the second towards the predetermined presentation by the that level the level is visible low level It is possible to carry out a drop production ,
The hold Ru can der be changed to the second aspect of the first embodiment of the display, whereas, without changing the first aspect of the hold display from the second embodiment,
Than said variable display corresponding to the first embodiment, towards the variable display corresponding to the second aspect is, the first predetermined effect, and, more likely higher levels Te said second predetermined effect smell is selected ,
The first aspect, and the variation Display is the Japanese Teiyui result if that corresponds to the second aspect, before sharp bell reduction effect is Ri executable der,
Execution ratio of the level lowering effect towards when the variable display corresponding to the second aspect is the identification result is lower than when the variable display corresponding to the first aspect is the specific result ,
A game machine characterized by