JP6555600B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied is stored as a hold memory, and it is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed based on the determination information, and the determination result is It is common to execute a variation effect based on this.

  In such a gaming machine, by performing an increase display or a decrease display of the hold image corresponding to each of the hold memory, or by displaying an execution image corresponding to the hold memory in which the variation effect is executed, There is one that allows the player to grasp the progress of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to grasp the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories changes.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the number of reserved memories can be easily grasped.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of a game and a sub-control means for controlling the effect of the game based on a command from the main control means. (Game control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port) Determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to the player, and storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The sub-control unit includes a fluctuating effect executing unit capable of executing a fluctuating effect according to the result of the determination by an image display unit (image display device), and first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories. , Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating the identifier to be displayed, and the image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing (1/30 ms) is reached. The information display means can execute an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information when the number of the hold memories increases, and the hold display during the execution of the variation effect. When the number of memories increases, the second hold information increase display (such as enlargement of the hold icon additionally displayed in the hold icon display area to the normal size) is completed before the frame update timing. 1 Wait information that the display of the increase of the hold information (update to the hold number incremented by 1) is completed is earlier and the variation effect and the special game are not executed. Than the increase execution period of the display of the second suspension information in the state, that it is rather long increase display execution period of the second hold information during the execution of the changing effect, the number of the pending memory increases When the increase display of the second hold information is executed, a predetermined notification sound (generated notification sound) may be output from the sound output means, and the number of the hold memories increases during the customer waiting state. In this case, the predetermined notification sound output period (10 frames) is longer than the execution period (1 or 5 frames) of the increase display of the second hold information .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the number of reserved memories.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon last display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode update process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for hold icons. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1 step | paragraph change pattern determination table for the said icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2-step change pattern determination table for the said icon. (A) is a figure which shows the relationship of the occurrence frequency of a hold icon display mode and change effect generation timing, (b) is a figure which shows the relationship 1 of the occurrence frequency of a change effect type and change effect generation timing. (C) is a figure which shows the relationship 2 of the generation frequency of a change production type and a change production generation timing, (d) is a figure which shows the relationship between an icon display mode and the notification sound at the time of icon generation (change). FIG. It is a figure which shows the main process in an integrated control part. It is a figure which shows the command reception interruption process in an integrated control part. It is a figure which shows the V blank interruption process in an integrated control part. It is a timing chart 1 of the change effect at the time of winning. It is a timing chart 2 of the change effect at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a change effect at the time of winning. 3 is a timing chart 1 of a normal change pattern 01. 3 is a timing chart 2 of a normal change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the normal change pattern 01. FIG. 3 is a timing chart 1 of a character action change pattern 01. It is a timing chart 2 of the character action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation of the character action change pattern 01. FIG. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 1 of the symbol effect | action change pattern 01. FIG. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 2 of the symbol effect | action change pattern 01. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the symbol effect | action change pattern 01. FIG. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a timing chart when a change production is started from a customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect by which a change effect is started from a customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during a fluctuating effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that the number of pending | holdings increases during a change production. It is a timing chart which increases immediately after the number of reservations decreases. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which increases immediately after holding | maintenance number decreases. It is a timing chart where the number of reservations increases during specific reach production. It is a figure showing an example of production in which the number of reservations increases during specific reach production. It is a timing chart where the number of reservations increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which the number of holdings increases / decreases before and after the completion of a specific game state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

  Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, an audio output device 9 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 10 having a plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs), and a game paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later. An upper tray 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as a ball, a lower tray 12 for receiving and storing game balls that have not flowed into the upper tray 11 and have flowed into an overflow ball channel described later, and a game ball A firing operation device 13 capable of performing an operation for firing is provided.

  The audio output device 9 is provided at intervals in two upper portions of the glass frame 4 so as to produce an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8 and produce an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame illumination device 10 includes a notification LED 10a (not shown) that is controlled to be turned on / flashed when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality described later occurs.

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

  In addition, at the center front side portion of the upper tray 11, there are an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (see FIG. 1) that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects described later. They are arranged side by side.

  The effect button device 16 includes an effect button 17 (not shown) that can perform a determination operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 2) that detects an operation on the effect button 17, and an effect button. A button drive device 17 b (see FIG. 2) having a button drive motor for moving the 17 up and down is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (not shown) capable of performing a selection operation and the like, and a cross key detection switch 19a (connected to the cross key 19 for detecting an operation on the cross key 19). 2), and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a lending / returning operation unit 20 that can perform a lending operation for game balls and a return operation for a storage medium such as a card that stores the balance is provided on the right side of the upper tray 11. When a lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, a game ball is lent by subtracting the balance stored in a storage medium received by a ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine 1 When a return button (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  Between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12, an overflow ball channel (not shown) is formed for receiving game balls that do not fit in the upper tray 11 and guiding them to the lower tray 12. In addition, a tray full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 2) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower tray 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the lower tray 12 is filled by the tray full detection switch 32a. Is detected by the game ball payout device 100 described later.

  The firing operation device 13 includes a base body 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a firing handle 15 rotatably provided on the base body 14, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 15. 15a (see FIG. 2), a firing volume 15b (see FIG. 2) composed of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15, and handle light emission for causing the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined manner. A device 15c is provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 15a that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The handle light emitting device 15c is formed in a dome shape that constitutes a front portion of the firing handle 15 and bulges forward, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an internal space defined by a lens member that can transmit light. Has been. When this LED emits light, it is possible to execute a light emission effect that causes the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined manner. In addition, a blower opening 15d serving as a blowout opening for wind (air) sent from a blower 21 described later is provided at the front end of the handle light emitting device 15c.

  On the back side of the glass frame 4, a blower device 21 is provided for sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner to a position corresponding to the firing operation device 13. The blower 21 includes a blower (not shown) for sending wind (air) and a blower motor (not shown) for operating the blower, and wind (air) sent out by the blower ) Passes through the base 14 of the firing operation device 13 and the inside of the handle light emitting device 15c and is sent out from the blower opening 15d toward the player's hand. By operating this blower device 21, it is possible to execute a blow effect that sends wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who is operating the launch handle 15.

  The air blower 21 is not provided at a position corresponding to the firing operation device 13, but is provided around the decorative plate 2b of the outer frame 2 or around the transparent member 8a of the glass frame 4 so that wind (air) is directed toward the player. ) May be sent out. A plurality of blower devices 21 may be provided.

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

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

  The game ball launching device 26 includes a launching member 28 for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 2) for driving the launching member 28, and the launching member 28 toward the lower left end of the game board. A launch rail 29 that rises upward and a stopper 30 that stops the game ball A at a launch position that is the lower end of the launch rail 29 are provided. When the game ball delivered by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

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

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

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

  Below the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 43, which allow a game ball to be always won (winned), are provided at intervals. When a game ball that has won (entered) 43 is detected by the general prize opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (not shown). It is paid out to the upper tray 11 as a ball.

  On both sides (left side area, right side area) of the game area 5a, there is provided a general gate 44 (normal start area) through which game balls can pass. When detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 2), a normal symbol winning lottery (auxiliary game determination) is performed. The normal symbol winning lottery will be described later.

  A first start port 45 (special drawing start region) through which a game ball can always win (enter) is provided below the game area 5a and directly below the stage portion 42. When a game ball that has won (or entered) a ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. 11 is paid out. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a jackpot lottery (special game determination) of a first special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

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

  The variable starter 46 detects a second start port 47 (special drawing start region) in which a game ball can win (pick up) and a game ball win (win) in the second start port 47. A start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 2), a movable member 48 that converts (variably) the second start port 47 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid that converts the movable member 48 to open / close. 48b (see FIG. 2). When the second start port 47 is closed, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 47 is open, the game ball wins ( Is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball won (entered) in the second start port 47 is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. It is paid out to the upper tray 11. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a big win lottery (special game determination) of a second special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

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

  The variable winning section 49 includes a large winning opening 50 through which game balls can be won (entered), and a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (entering) of the game balls in the large winning opening 50 (see FIG. 2), an opening / closing member 51 for converting (variing) the special winning opening 50 into a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b for opening / closing the opening / closing member 51. When the grand prize opening 50 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 50 is in the open state, the game ball is won (winning) ) Is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball that has won (entered) the big prize opening 50 is detected by the big prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. 11 is paid out.

  On the back side of the game board 5, a general winning port 43, a first starting port 45, a second starting port 47, and a big winning port 50 are awarded to receive a general winning port detection switch 43 a, a first starting port detection switch 45 a, A winning ball passage 52 (not shown) is provided that receives and collects the game balls detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a and the big winning port detection switch 50a.

  In addition, a downstream portion of the winning ball passage 52 is provided with a winning confirmation detection switch 52a (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has been detected by various detection switches and then flowed down the winning ball passage 52. This winning confirmation detection switch 52a detects again the game ball detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the big winning opening detection switch 50a. Thus, it is used to determine whether it was an appropriate winning (winning) or an abnormal winning (winning).

  Outside the gaming area 5a, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold display 63, a second special symbol Symbol hold indicator 64, and so on. A hold display device comprising a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 (see FIG. 2) for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game state) described later occurs, and a jackpot game (special) described below A right-handed indicator 67 (see FIG. 2) that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right area of the game area 5a during the game state) or the short-time game state is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Whether or not the normal symbol winning lottery is “winning” by obtaining a random number value for hit determination when the game ball passes through the normal figure gate 44 and comparing the acquired random number value for hit determination with the hit determination value This corresponds to determining whether or not. When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

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

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

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

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

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

  The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and is a right to perform a lottery drawing (normal symbol variation display) of a normal symbol stored when a game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol gate 44. It is for displaying the number of (general hold storage), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of general hold storage. In addition, although the maximum number of ordinary reserved memories is stored, it may be less than or more than four.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, if a special symbol jackpot lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped if it is lost. It is recommended to repeat “ Note that before the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, the previous variable display stop result is displayed by turning on the LED. Therefore, when the variable display starts, the variable display is started by turning off the LED. It becomes easy to grasp that it has started.

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided at the back of the effect space 40a, and in the lower part of the effect space 40a and in front of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display) is provided, which is composed of a liquid crystal display having a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). A movable effect member 73 simulating the above is provided.
In the present embodiment, “first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal)” and “second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal)” may be collectively referred to as “image display device”.

  The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) display various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, the customer waiting demonstration effect executed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a performed when the special symbol variation display is performed, and the notice by the character There are productions.

  The second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is a panel drive constituted by a solenoid, a motor, or the like during execution of variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). It is possible to perform a movement effect by moving with the device 75 (see FIG. 2).

  Specifically, a standby position (first position) located closer to (below) the end of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and closer to the center (upper) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The movement effect is performed by moving in the vertical direction (up and down) with respect to the effect position (second position) located at. The moving direction of the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may be the left-right direction or the front-back direction, or the moving effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

  In addition, the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is formed with three columns of variable display areas such as a left area, a central area, and a right area. The display of the effect design 70a is performed by scrolling the effect design 70a to be displayed in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment).

  The effect symbol 70a is composed of symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", for example, and the special symbol variable display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed. In response to (synchronized), the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped in response to the stop of the variation display of the special symbol. In addition to the symbols indicating numerals, symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” may be provided as the effect symbols 70a.

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

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as reach effects, background images, characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second according to the result of the jackpot lottery. By displaying the image on the image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), the player's expectation level for occurrence of a jackpot (special game state) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit-winning expectation level”) is increased.

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

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

  In this embodiment, there are five types of reach effects: “normal reach effect”, “SP reach effect”, “SPSP reach effect”, and “full rotation reach effect”.

  The “normal reach effect” is a state in which the background image before the normal reach effect is displayed, two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a is present in the central region. It is a fluctuating reach production.

  The “SP reach production” is a movie (video) that has a longer duration than the movie related to the normal reach production while the two production symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left area and the right area, and the remaining one production pattern 70a is fluctuating in the central area. , Animation, etc.).

  “SPSP reach production” means that two production symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left area and the right area, and the remaining one production pattern 70a is fluctuating in the central area, and is longer than the movie related to SP reach production (length) This is the reach production of movies (movies, animations, etc.).

  The “full rotation reach effect” is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed in a state where all the combinations of the plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot are prepared. In the present embodiment, it is a reach effect that is executed only when winning in the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation level for winning a jackpot related to reach production is higher in the order of normal reach production <SP reach production <SPSP reach production <full rotation reach production (decision of jackpot).

  In addition, on the display unit of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), the number of first hold icons corresponding to the number of first special symbol hold numbers (U1) that is the current number of first hold memories is displayed. First hold icon display area 70B and a second hold icon display area 70D for displaying the number of second hold icons corresponding to the number of second special symbol holds (U2) which is the current number of second hold memories. And the icon display area 70C for displaying the icon corresponding to (related to) the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol 70a) being executed.

  The first hold icon display area 70B is partitioned from the side close to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display section 70B1, a second display section 70B2, a third display section 70B3, a fourth display section 70B4, and the like. The display units 70B1 to 70B4 display a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1). That is, the number of first hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the first special symbol hold number (U1).

  Specifically, the first display unit 70B1 displays the first hold icon H11 indicating the first hold storage in which the first special symbol variation display is executed first, and the second display unit 70B2 displays 2 The first hold icon H12 indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed first, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed third in the third display unit 70B3. A first hold icon H13 indicating the first hold memory is displayed, and a first hold icon H14 indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70B4. Is done.

  The second hold icon display area 70D is partitioned in the form of a first display section 70D1, a second display section 70D2, a third display section 70D3, and a fourth display section 70D4 from the side close to the icon display area 70C. On the display units 70D1 to 70D4, the number of second reserved icons corresponding to the second special symbol reserved number (U2) is displayed. That is, the number of second reserved icons is increased or decreased in accordance with the increase or decrease of the second special symbol hold number (U2).

  Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 displays a second hold icon H21 indicating the second hold storage in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70D2 displays 2 The second hold icon H22 indicating the second hold storage in which the second special symbol variation display is executed is displayed, and the second special symbol variation display is executed third in the third display unit 70D3. A second hold icon H23 indicating the second hold memory is displayed, and a second hold icon H24 indicating the second hold memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70D4. Is done. In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol hold count” may be referred to as “first hold count” and the “second special symbol hold count” may be referred to as “second hold count”.

  The icon display area 70 </ b> C corresponds to the first hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70 </ b> B <b> 1 of the first hold icon display area 70 </ b> B in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol (effect design 70 a) or the second icon display area 70 </ b> C. When the second hold icon displayed on the first display portion 70D1 of the hold icon display area 70D moves (shifts), the icon TH is displayed, and at the end of the variable symbol display of the special symbol (production symbol 70a). The icon TH disappears (erases). In addition, you may make the said icon disappear in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). In the present embodiment, the “first hold icon”, the “second hold icon”, and “the icon” may be collectively referred to as “icon”.

  The movable effect member 73 emits light by the panel illumination device 74 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A light emission effect can be performed, and a movement effect can be performed by moving by means of a panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 2) configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like.

  Specifically, a light emission effect is performed by emitting a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) with a predetermined light emission color according to the progress state of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. In addition, it is positioned near the end (upper) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and near the center (lower) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A moving effect is performed by moving (up and down) in the vertical direction between the effect position (second position). In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 17. FIG.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, there are a game ball payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball rental), island facilities, etc. A main control device 110A (not shown) that includes a game ball storage unit 101 (not shown) that stores the supplied game balls and supplies them to the game ball payout device 100, and a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game. ), A payout control device 120A (not shown) having a payout control board 120 for controlling the game ball payout device 100 in response to a payout control command from the main control board 110, and an effect control command from the main control board 110 A power control device 130A (not shown) that includes a performance control board 130 that controls performance according to the power supply, and a power supply device 1 that includes a power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices. 0A (not shown), external to the gaming information of the gaming machine game for outputting (game signal) information output terminal board 90 (see FIG. 2) is provided.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, and a main RAM 110c (corresponding to volatile storage means) that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing. A chip microcomputer 110m, an input port for main control, an output port, and the like are provided. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c as a work area, thereby controlling the controlled device (various solenoids and various displays). Or a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

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

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, and a winning confirmation detection switch 52a. The magnetic detection sensor 53a, the radio wave detection sensor 54a, the RAM clear switch 55a, the payout control board 120, and the like are connected. When detection signals from various detection switches and various detection sensors are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 48b, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, and a first special display. Symbol hold display 63, second special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66, right-handed indicator 67, game information output terminal board 90, effect control board 130, etc. are connected. Has been. Games that notify drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, and game information output terminal boards to the outside of the gaming machine (such as hall computers) via the output port Information etc. are output.

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

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

  The input port of the payout control unit 121 includes an opening detection switch 31a, a tray full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device 100, and a ball presence detection switch 101a provided in the game ball storage unit 101. The payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is connected to the output port of the payout control unit 121.

  When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 100a performs the control. When the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is detected, the control for paying out the game balls is terminated.

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

  When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the ball feeding solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are energized. When detecting that the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is changed by the detection signal from the firing volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the launch intensity is set so as to have a firing intensity corresponding to the turning angle of the firing handle 15. A solenoid ball 28b is driven to fire a game ball.

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

  The effect control board 130 is a slave control board (secondary control means) that controls an effect related to the game (performed on the gaming machine 1) based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a first image display device 70 (main Liquid crystal display), second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), audio output device 9 (speaker), etc., display / audio control unit 140, frame illumination device 10, handle light emitting device 15c, button drive device 17b, and blower device 21, a panel lighting device 74, a panel driving device 75, and the like, and an input port and an output port for effect control.

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

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

  The display / audio control unit 140 receives a command from the effect control unit 130m, and controls to display a predetermined image on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Or a control for causing the audio output device 9 to output a predetermined sound.

  The display / audio control unit 140 includes a central CPU 142 that performs arithmetic processing, a central ROM 143 that stores a central control program, a central control unit 141 that includes a central RAM 144 that serves as a work area for arithmetic processing, and a VDP (image processor). An image control unit 145 including a video display processor), a CGROM 146 storing image data and the like, a frame buffer provided inside the image control unit 145, and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. And a voice control unit 148 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 149 storing voice data and the like, an input / output port, and the like.

  The overall CPU 142 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the display control program stored in the overall ROM 143, and performs computation processing related to the presentation while using the overall RAM 144 as a work area, thereby receiving the presentation control unit 130m. Control for causing the image control unit 145 and the audio control unit 148 to execute various effects is performed (outputs data and commands) in accordance with an effect instruction command or the like.

  The general ROM 143 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list including drawing control command groups, and an animation of an effect pattern. Anime patterns, animation scene information, etc. are stored.

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

  The image control unit 145 (VDP) is connected to a CGROM 146 in which various image data are stored, and commands (display list, drawing commands, etc.) from the overall control unit 141 (overall CPU 142) and the CGROM 146 are stored. Based on the image data, drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), for example, an effect symbol image, a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol. This is material data representing individual images such as a character image and a serif image. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 146 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 146 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 146 is read out in units of image data by the image controller 145 (VDP), and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 146 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 146 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 147 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 143 includes a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the overall control unit 141 (overall CPU 142), a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and a second image display device 71 (sub-display). A frame buffer area corresponding to the liquid crystal).

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

  Therefore, the image control unit 145 (VDP) converts the drawing data stored in the CGROM 146 into the “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 based on an instruction (display list) from the overall control unit 141 (overall CPU 142). The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) generates a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on the read drawing data, reads the drawing data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area, And it outputs to the 2nd image display apparatus 71 (sub-liquid crystal), and displays various images.

  Note that an operation clock is supplied from the crystal oscillator to the image control unit 145 (VDP). By dividing the operation clock, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display are displayed. A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is generated, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) are generated. Output to. In the present embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second. It may be set to 60 fps (1/60 seconds = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 60 times per second.

  Also, a general-purpose unit that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it between the image control unit 145, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). A substrate 72 is connected. The general-purpose substrate 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) for displaying image data and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). For example, the difference in resolution between connecting a 19 inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) and a 17 inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots), etc. Absorb.

  The audio control unit 148 is connected to the audio output device 9, and based on the various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the first In accordance with the display on the two-image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display), control is performed to output sound data, music data (BGM, SE) and the like from the sound output device 9.

  The lamp / drive control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. Control for causing a controlled device such as various lighting devices and various driving devices to perform a predetermined performance is performed (data and commands are output) in accordance with the received instruction command.

  The frame illumination device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the button drive device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel illumination device 74 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit, and the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). ) To perform lighting control by controlling lighting of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, and the panel lighting device 74, based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from In addition, an operation effect (the above-described movement effect) is performed by performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or solenoid of the button drive device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel drive device 75.

  The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operation power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and the main power supply is used for the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, To the production control board 130 and various electronic components). The power supply board 160 detects whether or not a power interruption (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power interruption detection signal 162 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power interruption (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure).

  In addition, the power supply board 160 is used to switch between an ON state for supplying main power to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state for stopping. A power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a store clerk of the game store. When the power switch is turned on, the supply of the main power is started and the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started. Even if the power switch is OFF, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained.

  The power interruption detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 163 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized. When a power interruption (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power cut (power failure) after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the special symbol jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming” as the state regarding the movable member 48 included in the second starting port 47. State "and" short-time gaming state ".

In the present embodiment, the following three gaming states are provided.
(1) Low-probability non-short-time gaming state that is “low-probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (2) Low-probability time-short gaming state that is “low-probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (3) “ High-probability short-time gaming state that is “high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to “low probability non-short gaming state”, and this gaming state is referred to as “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. ". In the present embodiment, the “low-probability short-time gaming state” and the “high-probability short-time gaming state” may be referred to as “specific gaming states” because they are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. .

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

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as “probability jackpot”. The jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

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

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

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is advantageous in comparison with the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start opening 47, and the normal symbol lottery winning probability. It is set as follows. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 47, and the normal symbol lottery winning probability is advantageous. . Further, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery may be, for example, 0/128.

(Type of jackpot)
Next, the type of jackpot will be described.

  In the present embodiment, “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, and “third jackpot” are the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 45. As the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47, there are “first jackpot” and “second jackpot”.

  The “first jackpot” is to execute a first jackpot game in which a round game in which the prize winning opening 50 is closed for 2 seconds after the winning prize opening 50 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is executed up to 10 times. It is a jackpot. In a round game, one round game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

  After the end of the first jackpot game, the high-probability short-time gaming state is set until the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is displayed 10,000 times. Therefore, the next jackpot is substantially determined from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state.

  The “second jackpot” is a jackpot for executing a second jackpot game in which a round game is executed up to 10 times. After the end of the second jackpot game, the low probability time short gaming state is set until the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) are displayed 100 times.

  The “third jackpot” is a jackpot for executing a third jackpot game in which a round game is executed up to four times. After the third jackpot game is over, the high-probability short-time gaming state is set until the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is displayed 10,000 times. Therefore, the next jackpot is substantially determined from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state.

  It should be noted that the number of variable display times (in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned 100 times or 10,000 times) in a specific gaming state (high-probability short-time gaming state, low-probability short-time gaming state) set after the jackpot game is expressed as It may be expressed as “number of times” or “number of times reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the number of types of jackpots is three, but is not limited to three, and may be fewer or more than three. The opening time of the opening / closing member 51 is 29.5 seconds regardless of which jackpot (first jackpot to third jackpot), but the opening time may not be 29.5 seconds, Different opening times are possible.

(Per hit type)
Next, the winning type will be described.

  In the present embodiment, there are “first win” and “second win” as winning types that can be won in the winning lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the ordinary gate 44, and the winning lottery is executed. If the gaming state at the time of being played is a non-short-time gaming state, it will be “first win”, and if the gaming state at which the winning lottery is executed is a time-short gaming state, it will be “second winning”.

  “First hit” means that the first hit game that opens the second start port 47 for a maximum of 0.2 seconds is executed. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 48 is opened once.

  “Second hit” means that the second start game 47 is opened for 2.6 seconds, then closed for 1.5 seconds, and again opened for 2.6 seconds to execute the second hit game. . That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 48 is opened twice.

  In the first winning game and the second winning game, the winning game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins the big winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

  As described above, in the “short-time gaming state”, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 47, and the player can advantageously play the game without consuming the game ball than the “non-short-time gaming state”. It is possible to proceed.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 110.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process in step S10. Specifically, the activation program is read from the main ROM 110b when the power is turned on, and a flag stored in the main RAM 110c is initialized.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs processing for updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol and the special symbol determination random value, and in step S30, for determining the jackpot An initial value random value updating process for updating the initial value random value, the special symbol determining initial value random value, the hit determining initial value random value, and the normal symbol determining initial value random value is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred in step S40. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 160. If the power failure detection signal is not input, the process proceeds to step S20, where power failure detection is performed. If a signal is input, the process proceeds to step S41.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed in the main control board 110 every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds).

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register to the stack area, and in step S110, a special game timer counter such as a special symbol time counter update process, a special electric accessory release time, etc. Time control processing for updating various timer counters, such as update processing of the normal symbol time counter, update processing of the opening / closing time of the movable member 48, and the like. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a counter such as a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, a start port open timer counter, or a start port close timer counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the special symbol variation pattern determination random value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the general symbol variation pattern determination. A specific random number update process is performed to update the random number value. Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new circulation initial value, and the random value is newly updated.

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot determination initial value random value, the special symbol determination initial value random value, the hit determination initial value random value, and the normal symbol determination initial value random value in step S130. Update the initial random number value to be updated.

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol memory determination (such as jackpot determination), special symbol display control, special winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51) opening / closing control, gaming state control, etc. Process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol normal power control process for performing a normal symbol memory determination (such as a hit determination), a normal symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the like. .

  Next, in step S500, the main CPU 110a transmits a payout state confirmation designation command for confirming the payout state of the payout control board 120 to the payout control board 120, or a prize ball counter (three prize ball counters, which will be described later). A payout control process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning ports to the payout control board 120 is performed with reference to (10 prize ball counters, 15 prize ball counters). Thereby, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the game ball payout device 100.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a, and specifies a magnetic abnormality error designation command or a radio wave abnormality error designation. A magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process for transmitting a command to the effect control board 130 is performed. When the production control board 130 receives a magnetic abnormality error designation command and a radio wave abnormality error designation command, it performs control for performing a magnetic abnormality error notification and a radio wave abnormality error notification.

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

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as the external information data, the start opening / closing data, and the big prize opening / closing data created in step S700, special symbol display data, and normal symbol display data. Display output processing for outputting signals such as special symbol hold display data and normal symbol hold display data, and payout command transmission processing for sending a command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120 Alternatively, an output control process is executed to execute an effect command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 130.

  Note that the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the current timer interrupt process.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43. If no detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the process proceeds to step S220.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the data indicating 10 winning balls is updated by adding to the winning ball counter (10 winning ball counter) for the general winning opening used for winning balls. Then, “1” is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning hole and updated (D ← D + 1), and then the general winning hole detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 50 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 50. If no detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 50a is inputted, data indicating 15 prize balls is added to the prize ball counter (15 prize ball counter) for the big prize mouth used for the prize ball. Update and update (D ← D + 1) by adding “1” to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of gaming balls that have entered the winning opening, and whether the current gaming state is in the special gaming state or not Determine whether. When the current gaming state is in the special gaming state, the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big winning opening 50 is incremented by “1” and updated (C ← C + 1). Then, the special winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  If the current gaming state is not in the special gaming state, an illegal winning ball indicating the number of gaming balls that have won (entered) a specific winning port (second starting port 47, large winning port 50) outside the winning period. The counter (E) is updated by adding “1” (E ← E + 1), and it is determined whether or not the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than a prescribed number (for example, 10), and the illegal winning prize is determined. When the value of the ball counter (E) is equal to or less than the specified number, the big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  If the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number, an illegal winning error is specified as an illegal winning (illegal winning) in which a game ball wins (wins) outside the winning period Set the command in the transmission data storage area for presentation. As a result, an illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 notifies the illegal winning error by notifying that the illegal winning has occurred.

  Then, external information data (output data) for outputting an illegal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the illegal winning ball counter (E) is cleared to detect a big winning opening. The switch input process is terminated. As a result, an illegal winning signal is output from the game information output terminal board 90, and an external device can grasp (specify) that an illegal winning has occurred.

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

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In this second start port detection switch input process, a process substantially similar to the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal gate 44. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 44a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 44a, it is determined whether or not the number of universal symbols reserved, which is the number of the universal symbol reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reserved storage area, is less than four. If the usual figure hold number is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved common charts is less than 4, add "1" to the number of reserved general charts and update it to obtain a random number for winning judgment, a random number for determining normal symbols, and a random number for determining normal pattern fluctuation patterns. Obtained and sequentially searched for free storage units from the first storage unit in the normal symbol storage area, stores the acquired random number values in the free storage unit, and ends the gate detection switch input process.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52 a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the winning ball flow path 52. If no detection signal is input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the winning ball counter (D) is decremented by “1” and updated (D ← D−1), and the value of the winning ball counter (D) is the upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not it falls within a range between 20) and a lower limit value (for example, −10).

  If the value of the winning ball counter (D) does not fall within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value, an abnormal winning error designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area as an abnormal winning (winning) has occurred. The external information data (output data) for outputting an abnormal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, the winning ball counter (D) is cleared, and a winning confirmation detection switch The input process is terminated. In addition, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the abnormal winning error designation command performs an abnormal winning error notification to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs processing to add and update the data indicating the three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the prize balls, and in step S230-3, the main CPU 110a wins ( “1” is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have been entered (D ← D + 1).

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1), which is the number of the first hold storage stored in the first special symbol hold storage area, is less than 4. . If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-5. If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not less than 4, the first start of this time The mouth detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) (U1 ← U1 + 1). In step S230-6, the updated first special symbol A first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of symbols reserved (U1) is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information (a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, a special figure variation pattern determination random value) and obtains the first special The storage units that are vacant are searched in order from the first storage unit in the symbol holding storage area, and the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the vacant storage unit.

  As described above, in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area, special symbol determination information (random number for jackpot determination, random value for determination of special symbol, random number for determination of reach, and for determination of special pattern fluctuation pattern) The first reserved memory consisting of random numbers and the like is stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In the first pre-determination process, the pre-determination table (not shown) is referred to and the special symbol determination information (first hold storage) acquired this time is displayed before the special symbol variation display based on the determination information is performed. Determine and determine a planned variation pattern that is a variation pattern to be executed.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets a first start opening prize designation command corresponding to the scheduled variation pattern determined in the first pre-determination process in step S230-8 in the effect transmission data storage area. The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  Thereby, the scheduled variation pattern can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start opening prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start opening prize designation command receives the first start opening prize. Analyzing the specified command, the predetermined notice effect over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before the start of the special symbol variable display corresponding to the first start opening prize specifying command Can be executed. The pre-reading notice effect is performed using one or more of the image display device, the audio output device 9, the frame illumination device 10, the movable effect member 73, and the panel illumination device 74.

  As for the second start port detection switch input process, the first start port detection switch 45a, the first special symbol hold memory area, the first hold memory, the first special symbol hold number (U1), the first special symbol memory designation The command, the first pre-determination process, and the first start opening winning designation command, respectively, the second start opening detection switch 47a, the second special symbol hold storage area, the second hold storage, the second special symbol hold number (U2), the first What is necessary is just to read as 2 special symbol memory designation | designated command, a 2nd prior determination process, and a 2nd start opening prize designation | designated command.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 7, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

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

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

  In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol memory determination process for determining the jackpot, determining the type of special symbol to be stopped, and determining the variation time of the special symbol.

  Specifically, first, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is “1” or more, and the second special symbol hold number (U2) is not “1” or more. Is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) is “1” or more, and the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not “1” or more (“0”). Determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag for determining whether or not it is the start of the customer waiting state in which the special symbol variation display and the jackpot game are not executed.

  When the customer waiting state determination flag is “0”, the customer waiting state designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for production as the customer waiting state has started, and the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is maintained. If the special symbol memory determination process is terminated and the customer waiting state determination flag is not “0”, it is assumed that the customer waiting state has already started, and the special figure special processing data = 0 is maintained. This special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  When the number of second special symbol reservation (U2) is “1” or more, after subtracting “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area, the second special symbol reservation storage area Various random number values (special symbol determination information) stored in a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit, and the second special symbol hold number (U2) corresponding to the subtracted second special symbol hold number (U2) is obtained. 2 A special symbol memory designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  Then, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, a random number value for determining a special symbol among various random number values (special symbol determination information) shifted from the first storage unit to the zeroth storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area, and the current probability Based on the gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state), it is determined whether the game is a “hit” or “losing” that will cause the jackpot game to be executed.

  On the other hand, if the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not “1” or more and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is “1” or more, it is stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area. After subtracting “1” from the stored value, various random values stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit, A first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the first special symbol hold count (U1) after subtraction is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Then, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, a random number value for determining a special symbol among various random number values (special symbol determination information) shifted from the first storage unit to the zeroth storage unit in the first special symbol holding storage area, and the current probability Based on the gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state), it is determined whether the game is a “hit” or “losing” that will cause the jackpot game to be executed.

  Then, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is made based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area, it is stored in the 0th storage unit. Based on the jackpot symbol random value, the jackpot special symbol or the loser special symbol is determined, and an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  When the jackpot determination is made based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area, the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit is used. A special symbol (a jackpot special symbol, a lost special symbol) is determined based on the random number value, and an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is made based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area, it is stored in the 0th storage unit. Based on the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter, and the determined variation pattern A corresponding variation pattern designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  Further, when the jackpot determination is made based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area, the reach determination stored in the 0th storage unit A special pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value and the random number value for special figure fluctuation, the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern A designated command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  Then, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. .

  Thereby, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed.

  Then, the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 is set to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1, preparation is made to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and the special symbol memory determination processing is terminated.

  In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation process for determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol change time set in step S310 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation processing of this time is terminated while maintaining the special symbol special electricity processing data = 1.

  When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S310 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 in a stopped state. Then, a predetermined special symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) is set in the special symbol time counter. Thereby, the determination result of jackpot determination will be alert | reported to a player.

  Then, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, and preparation for shifting to the special symbol stop processing subroutine is made, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process for determining whether or not the special symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time set in step S320 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop processing of this time is terminated while maintaining the special symbol special power processing data = 2.

  When the stop time has elapsed, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction counter and updated. When the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability> 0, it is high. 1 is subtracted and updated from the probability count counter, and if the high probability count = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a special jackpot symbol. If it is a special jackpot symbol, the short-time game flag, high-probability game flag, short-time counter, and high-probability counter are cleared, and special figure special electric processing data = 2 to special figure special electric processing data = 3 Then, preparation for moving to the jackpot game processing subroutine is made, and the special symbol stop processing of this time is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is a special symbol for losing, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made. Exit.

  In step S340, the main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game based on the type of the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data) set in step S310. Perform jackpot game processing.

  Specifically, the opening time of the opening / closing member 51 corresponding to the type of the big hit game is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is output to open the opening / closing member 51. At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a specified number of game balls wins (wins) during this opening or when the opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed (round winning counter (C) = 10 or special gaming timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the prize opening opening / closing solenoid 51b is stopped and the opening / closing member 51 is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

  When the predetermined number of round games (in this embodiment, four times or sixteen times) are completed, the data stored in the round game number (R) storage area is cleared and the special figure special processing data = 3 Is set to special figure special electric processing data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the current big hit game processing is ended.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a determines either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and also determines the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. The jackpot game end processing is performed.

  Specifically, based on the type of special jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) set in step S310, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability count, the setting of the short-time game flag, and the setting of the short-time count are performed. The special figure special electricity processing data = 4 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, and the preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the current jackpot game ending process is terminated.

(Description of commands related to production control board)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. FIG.

  The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E0H”, and the number of reserved storages DATA information is set according to the above.

  The first special symbol storage designation command is used to store the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area after the increase or decrease in step S230-11 or step S310 when the value stored in the storage area increases or decreases. The first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E0H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  When the value stored in the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area increases or decreases, the second special symbol memory designation command sets the reserved memory number after increase or decrease in step S240 or step S310. The corresponding second special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type (type) of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. “MODE” is set to “E1H” for the first special symbol, and “MODE” for the second special symbol. "Is set as" E2H ", and DATA information is set according to the type of special symbol. In addition, since the type of the special symbol eventually determines the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot ends, it can be said that the directing design designation command indicates the type of jackpot or the gaming state after the jackpot ends .

  This effect designating command is a transmission data storage area for rendering of the effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol in step S310 when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the first special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 60, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is used when the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 60 is started, in step S310, the first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern. The pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 61, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is used when the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 61 is started, in step S310, the second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern. The pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

  The “special symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This special symbol confirmation command is used when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61. In step S320, the special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. It is set in the storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “normal symbol confirmation command” indicates that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  When the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 62 when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400. To be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “start opening prize designation command” is information for notifying the effect control board 130 in advance of the result of the jackpot determination (lottery). If it is based on winning a game ball to the first starting opening 45, “MODE” "E6H" is set, and if it is based on winning a game ball to the second starting port 47, "MODE" is set with "E7H", and DATA information is set according to various winning information Yes.

  The start opening prize designation command is a start opening prize designation corresponding to the start winning information in step S230-10 or S240 when a game ball wins the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  “Big jackpot opening designation command” indicates that various jackpot games (special game state) are started, “MODE” is set as “E8H”, and DATA information according to the type of jackpot game is displayed. Is set.

  As for the jackpot opening designation command, when various jackpot games are started, the jackpot opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S330, and step S800. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process.

  The “round designation command” indicates the number of rounds of the jackpot game, “MODE” is set as “E9H”, and DATA information is set according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  When the round game of the jackpot game is started, the round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S340, and the output control process in step S800 is performed. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “big jacking ending designation command” indicates that various jackpot games have ended, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot game.

  This jackpot ending designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S340, when the various jackpot games are completed, and the jackpot ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set in step S800. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process.

  The “ordinary symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the ordinary symbol hold count (G1) storage area, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA is set in accordance with the hold memory count. Information is set.

  This normal symbol storage designation command is used when the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G1) storage area increases or decreases, the normal symbol corresponding to the number of reserved memory after the increase or decrease in step S250 or step S400. The storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

  When the normal symbol designation command is determined, and the normal symbol variation display is started, the universal symbol designation command corresponding to the ordinary symbol is displayed in the transmission data storage area for production in the main RAM 110c in step S400. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “ordinary pattern change designation command” indicates the change time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 62, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information according to the change time of various normal symbols. Is set.

  When the normal symbol variation display is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400. In the output control process of step S800, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “winning opening designation command” indicates that various auxiliary games start, “MODE” is set as “EFH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the auxiliary game.

  When the auxiliary game is started, the winning opening specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400, and the winning opening specifying command corresponding to the type of auxiliary game is set in step S800. In the output control process, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “winning ending designation command” indicates that various auxiliary games have ended, “MODE” is set as “EFH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the auxiliary game.

  This winning ending designation command is set when the various auxiliary games are completed, and the winning ending designation command corresponding to the type of the auxiliary game is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400. It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of S800.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether or not it is a short-time gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “F0H”. DATA "is set.

  This gaming state designation command is set to the gaming state at the above step S310, step S330, or step S350 at the start of special symbol change, at the end of special symbol change (at the start of jackpot game), and at the end of jackpot game. The corresponding game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “power-on designation command” and the “power-recovery designation command” indicate whether or not the power-on to the gaming machine 1 is accompanied by initialization of the main RAM 110c, and “MODE” is “F1H”. When the main RAM 110c is initialized, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and when the main RAM 110c is not initialized, “DATA” is set to “01H to 03H”.

  The power-on designation command and the power-recovery designation command include the presence / absence of initialization of the main RAM 110c in step S10 and the power-on designation command corresponding to the gaming state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, Alternatively, a power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “customer waiting state designation command” indicates that a customer waiting state in which special symbols are not displayed is changed. “MODE” is set to “F1H” and DATA is set to “04H”. ing.

  This customer waiting state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in the above step S310 when the customer waiting state in which the special symbol is not changed is displayed, and in the output control processing in step S800. It is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “error designation command” indicates an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1, “MODE” is set as “F2H”, and “DATA” information is set according to the type of error.

  This error designation command is used when the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is determined in the magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process in step S600, or when the occurrence of an abnormal prize is determined in the winning confirmation detection switch input process in step S260. When the occurrence of an illegal prize is determined in the large winning opening detection switch input process in step S220 or the second start opening detection switch input process in step S240, an error designation command corresponding to the error type is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  Also, when the game board mounting frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is opened on the payout control board 120, the fullness of the lower tray 12 or a payout abnormality is detected, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted for production in the payout RAM 121c. It is set in the data storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

  The “error release designation command” indicates that the error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1 has been resolved, “MODE” is set to “F2H”, and “DATA” information is set in accordance with the type of error that has been resolved. Is set.

  This error cancel designation command is used to indicate the type of error that has been resolved when it is detected that the game board mounting frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is closed on the payout control board 120, the fullness of the lower tray 12 is cleared, or the payout abnormality is resolved. The corresponding error release designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110 c and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

(Main process of production control unit 130m)
Next, the main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the main process of the effect control unit 130m.

  When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 130a, and the sub CPU 130a performs the following main processing.

  In step E10, the sub CPU 130a sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting the timer interrupt, and performs an initialization process in step E20. Specifically, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 130b, and flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 130c are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

  In step E30, the sub CPU 130a sets an interrupt permission for permitting the timer interrupt, and in step E40, performs sub-random number update processing. Specifically, a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 130c is performed. Thereafter, the process of step E40 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 130m)
The timer interruption process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step E100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area, and in step E120, performs a timer update process. In this timer update process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various timers.

  In step E130, the sub CPU 130a performs input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a, and when there is an input, processing for setting predetermined data is performed.

  In step E150, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not various commands are transmitted from the main control board 110, and processing for storing the received commands in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c when various commands are transmitted. Do.

  In step E200, the sub CPU 130a performs power-on processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power-on designation command is received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and if it is received, processing for performing power-on notification is performed. More specifically, a power-on notification command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 to display a power-on screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). A power-on sound is output from the audio output device 9.

  In step E250, the sub CPU 130a performs a power failure recovery process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power supply restoration designation command is received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power failure recovery notification is performed. More specifically, a power restoration notification command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 to display a power restoration screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). A power recovery sound is output from the audio output device 9.

  In step E300, the sub CPU 130a performs customer waiting effect processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting state designation command has been received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. If a customer waiting state designation command has been received, a customer waiting effect is produced after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 20 seconds). Process to do. More specifically, a customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display a customer waiting demonstration screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). The customer-waiting demo sound is output from the voice output device 9.

  In step E350, the sub CPU 130a performs a game state update process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a gaming state designation command is received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and when it is received, processing for updating the gaming state information stored in the sub RAM 130c is performed. Do.

  In step E400, the sub CPU 130a performs a hold information update process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a special symbol storage designation command or a normal symbol storage designation command is received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, the second symbol stored in the sub RAM 130c is stored. A process of updating the number of 1 special symbol hold, the number of second special symbol hold, the number of normal symbol hold, etc.

  In step E500, the sub CPU 130a performs icon change effect processing. Specifically, it is determined by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c whether or not a start opening prize designation command or a variation pattern designation command has been received, and if it has been received, processing related to an icon change effect is performed.

  The icon change effect is a kind of a hold icon and a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the icon. Although details will be described later, the change timing and the change mode (normal change, symbol action change, and character change). Multiple types of action change) are set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the icon change effect for the hold icon may be referred to as “hold icon change effect” and the icon change effect for the icon may be referred to as “the icon change effect”.

  In step E600, the sub CPU 130a performs special figure special electricity effect processing. Specifically, referring to the reception buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, a design symbol designation command, a special symbol variation pattern designation command, a special symbol confirmation command, a jackpot opening designation command, a round designation command, a jackpot ending designation command, etc. Is received, and if it is received, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

  In step E800, the sub CPU 130a performs a general power generation effect process. Specifically, with reference to the reception buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, whether or not a universal symbol designation command, a universal symbol variation designation command, a normal symbol confirmation command, a winning opening designation command, a winning ending designation command, or the like has been received. If it is received, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

  In step E850, the sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error designation command or error cancellation designation command is received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, an error notification effect corresponding to the received error designation command is received. Is performed, or processing for terminating the error notification effect corresponding to the received error cancellation designation command is performed.

  In step E900, the sub CPU 130a performs output control processing. Specifically, a process of outputting a signal such as predetermined data or transmitting various commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 is performed. .

  In step E950, the sub CPU 130a restores the information saved in step E100 to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and ends the current timer interrupt process.

(Icon change effect process of effect control unit 130m)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step E510, the sub CPU 130a performs icon change effect determination processing for determining whether or not to execute an icon change effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E520, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon display mode update process for updating (changing) the display mode of the icons that are already displayed (the hold icon and the icon), and ends the current icon change effect process. To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Icon change effect determination process of effect control unit 130m)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step E510-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a start opening prize designation command has been received. If the start opening prize designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step E510-2. If the starting opening prize designation command has not been received, the current icon change effect determination process is terminated.

  In step E510-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps whether or not it is a big hit, the type of the big hit game, and the effect content (scheduled variation pattern).

  In step E510-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the present is the executable period of the icon change effect. If it is an icon change effect executable period, the process proceeds to step E510-4. If it is not an icon change effect executable period, the current icon change effect determination process ends.

  The executable period of the icon change effect is that the jackpot game is not being executed, the icon change effect is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not scheduled to be executed. Note that any one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as conditions different from said three conditions.

  In step E510-4, the sub CPU 130a determines that all of the prior determination results of the previous hold (the hold storage corresponding to the start opening winning designation command received earlier) are all below normal reach, that is, all the previous determination results of the previous hold are normally changed. It is determined whether it is a shortening variation or a normal reach. If all are below normal reach, the process proceeds to step E510-5. If all are not below normal reach, the process proceeds to step E510-8.

  In step E510-5, the sub CPU 130a obtains an icon display mode determination random value for determining the final display mode of icons displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and in step E510-6. Then, an icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 14) for determining the final display mode of icons is selected. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

  In step E510-7, the sub CPU 130a determines an icon final display mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14 and, based on the start opening winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value, among the plurality of icon final display modes. The final display mode of one icon is determined.

  In step E510-8, the sub CPU 130a determines the normal icon (CD icon) that is the normal display mode as the final icon display mode.

  In step E510-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing an icon change effect. If the display mode is to execute an icon change effect, the process proceeds to step E510-10. If the display mode is not an icon change effect, the process proceeds to step E510-13.

  In step E510-10, the sub CPU 130a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 15) for determining a change scenario of the icon change effect. Details of the change scenario determination table will be described later. This change scenario indicates the transition of the display mode from the appearance of the hold icon to the disappearance.

  In step E510-11, the sub CPU 130a determines a change scenario and sets it in the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, referring to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 15, one change scenario is determined from a plurality of change scenarios based on the icon final display mode and the selection rate.

  In step E510-12, the sub CPU 130a identifies a winning icon which is an icon display mode initially displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) from the determined change scenario, and the icon of the winning icon The display command is set in the transmission buffer, and the current icon change effect determination process is terminated. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900, and the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the winning icon is the first. It is displayed on the image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or a predetermined sound effect is output.

  In step E510-13, the sub CPU 130a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets the non-change scenario in the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step E510-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the icon display command for the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon change effect determination process. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900, and the hold icon having the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the normal icon is displayed in the first image. It is displayed on the device 70 (main liquid crystal) or a predetermined sound effect is output.

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

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

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when the icon final display mode is determined.

  In the icon final display mode determination table, the types of start opening winning designation commands, icon display mode determination random values, and the final icon display mode to be selected are associated, and the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. A random number for icon display mode determination is assigned so that

  The icon final display mode includes a CD icon as a normal icon and a blue character icon, a red character icon, and a rainbow character as special icons that suggest that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot (a jackpot game is executed) Icon is set.

  The jackpot winning expectation degree related to the special icon increases in the order of (CD icon <) blue character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that is determined to be a big hit. .

  Here, as a main feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the production content is specific start winning information indicating that the production content is SP reach or SPSP reach, it is determined that the production content is normal fluctuation, shortening fluctuation, or normal reach that does not reach the production content. The character icons are selected at a higher rate than the normal start winning information shown.

  In the final icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14, the CD icon is not selected as the final icon display mode when it is a big hit, but it may be selected.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a change scenario determination table that is referred to when a change scenario is determined.

  The change scenario determination table correlates the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be selected. For reference, prior changes in each change scenario and update modes in the changes are described.

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

  In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the pre-change (the hold icon change effect is not executed) but changes during the change (the icon change effect is executed). The scenario (for example, scenario 01) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the pre-change (the hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is (Not executed) scenario (for example, scenario 02) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the variation (the hold icon change effect and the icon change effect are executed) ) A scenario (for example, scenario 15) is set.

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

(The icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 130m)
The icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing icon display mode update processing in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step E520-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. If a variation pattern designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step E520-2. If a variation pattern designation command has not been received, the current icon display mode update processing is terminated.

  In step E520-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon change scenario stored in the prefetch information storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step E520-3, there is a pending icon for changing (updating) the display mode. Determine whether. If there is a hold icon that changes the display mode, the process proceeds to step E520-4. If there is no hold icon that changes the display mode, the process moves to step E520-7.

  In Step E520-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a change pattern determination table (see FIG. 17) for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed. The details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later.

  In step E520-5, the sub CPU 130a determines a pending icon change pattern. Specifically, referring to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 17, based on the hold icon change mode and the selection rate (%) in the current variation effect, among the plurality of hold icon change patterns. From this, one hold icon change pattern is determined.

  In step E520-6, the sub CPU 130a sets a change effect command corresponding to the determined hold icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process in step E900, and the change timing according to the hold icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing are determined. As a result, the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) changes or a predetermined sound effect is output.

  In step E520-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is an icon for changing (updating) the display mode. If there is an icon for changing the display mode, the process proceeds to step E520-8. If there is no icon for changing the display mode, the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

  In step E520-8, the sub CPU 130a performs the present variation effect from among a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed. A change pattern determination table (see FIGS. 18 and 19) for the icon corresponding to the change stage at which the icon changes is selected. Details of the change pattern determination table for the icon corresponding to the change stage will be described later.

  In step E520-9, the sub CPU 130a determines the icon change pattern. Specifically, referring to the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. 18 or 19, a plurality of the icons are selected based on the icon change mode and the selection rate (%) in the current variation effect. One icon change pattern is determined from the icon change patterns.

  In step E520-10, the sub CPU 130a sets a change effect command corresponding to the determined icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process in step E900, and the change timing according to the icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing are determined. Thus, the display mode of the icon displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is changed, or a predetermined sound effect is output.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a change pattern determination table for a hold icon that is referred to when a change pattern for a hold icon is determined.

  The change pattern determination table for the hold icon is associated with the hold icon change mode, the selection rate (%) of each hold icon change pattern, and the type of the hold icon change pattern to be selected. For reference, the change icon generation timing and change stage of the hold icon in each hold icon change pattern are described.

  The hold icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern 01 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of a sound effect when the hold icon is shifted and displayed (at the start of change) in response to the disappearance of the icon. In addition, the normal change pattern 02 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes during the fluctuation accompanied by the output of the sound effect, or the effect that acts on the icon from the character as the character appears and the icon is displayed. The character action change pattern 01 in which the aspect changes and the change notification pattern (special symbol) indicating that the icon display form changes as a result of the fluctuating effect are temporarily stopped and acted on the hold icon starting from the change notification pattern. The symbol effect change pattern 01 is set in which the action effect is performed and the display mode of the hold icon changes. It has been.

  The change icon generation timing of the hold icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect. When the change effect is started (at the start of change), the change effect is being executed (in change), There are times when 70a temporarily stops (during (temporary) stop).

  In the change stage of the hold icon, 1UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a blue character icon, a change from a blue character icon to a red character icon) that changes the expectation level of jackpot winning to a display mode one step higher, and a jackpot 2UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a red character icon) is set to change the winning expectation level to a display mode in two stages.

  The change icon generation timing of the hold icon is the above three timings, but is not limited to these timings, and other timings may be provided. For example, it may be provided during execution of fluctuation production until the reach is established (during fluctuation), execution of normal reach, execution of SP (SPSP) reach, or the like.

(Change pattern determination table for the icon)
18 and 19 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for the icon referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon, and FIG. 18 changes the display mode of the icon by one step. FIG. 19 is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the icon is changed in two stages.

  The change pattern determination table for the icon is associated with the icon change mode, the selection rate (%) of each icon change pattern, and the type of the icon change pattern to be selected. For reference, a change effect generation timing and a change stage of the icon in each icon change pattern are described.

  The icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern 01 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes at the start of the change with the output of the sound effect, or a normal change in which the display mode of the hold icon changes during the change with the output of the sound effect. A change pattern 02 or a character action change pattern 01 is set in which an action effect acting on the icon is performed with the character appearing as the character appears and the display mode of the icon changes.

  The change effect generation timing of the icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect. When the change effect is started (at the start of change), the change effect is being executed (during change), There are times when 70a temporarily stops (during (temporary) stop).

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

  In the change pattern determination table for the icon of the present embodiment, the symbol action change pattern 01 is not selected, but may be selected. For example, in the variation effect in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the change notification symbol may be temporarily displayed when the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a before the pseudo variation is performed.

  Pseudo-continuous production means that a variation display of production symbols is executed multiple times in response to a jackpot determination based on winning (entering ball) at one start port (first start port 45, second start port 47). In order to make it appear as if it has been made, all the productions are performed within the special figure variation time determined for winning (entering a ball) at one start port (first start port 45, second start port 47). It is a variation display of the effect pattern in a special mode in which the re-variation display for starting the variation again after the symbol 70a is temporarily stopped is executed once or plural times.

  In addition, although the change effect production | generation timing of the said icon was made into the said 2 timing, it is not restricted to these timings, You may provide another timing. For example, it may be provided during execution of fluctuation production until the reach is established (during fluctuation), execution of normal reach, execution of SP (SPSP) reach, or the like.

(Relationship between change effect occurrence frequency between hold icon display mode and change effect occurrence timing)
FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the occurrence frequency of the hold icon display mode and the change effect occurrence timing.

  When the display mode of the hold icon changes to a blue character icon, the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command is more frequently generated than the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command. ing.

  In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to a blue character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is greater in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command than in the frame update timing according to reception of the predetermined command. It is low.

  That is, when the icon change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command, the hold icon is more than when the icon change effect is executed at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command. It can be said that the display mode is easily changed to a blue character icon.

  On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the red character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is greater at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command than at the frame update timing according to reception of the predetermined command. It is high.

  In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to a red character icon, the frame update timing according to the reception of the predetermined command has a change effect occurrence frequency more than the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command. It is low.

  That is, when the icon change effect is executed at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the hold icon is displayed rather than when the icon change effect is executed at the frame update timing according to reception of the predetermined command. It can be said that the display mode is easily changed to a red character icon. The predetermined command is a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command.

Specifically, the change effect that occurs at the frame update timing in response to reception of a predetermined command is a game ball won at the start opening (first start opening 45, second start opening 47) and a hold icon is displayed. This is a change effect (a change effect at the time of winning a prize) and a normal change pattern 01 in which the hold icon is displayed as a special icon at the timing of the change.
The change effects that occur at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command are the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01.

  Since the relationship between the change icon occurrence frequency and the hold icon display mode and the change effect occurrence timing is as described above, the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command is the predetermined command. Because the frequency of change effects that change to red character icons, which have a higher probability of winning big hits than the frame update timing in response to the reception of the game, is high, the player can be focused on the timing of the change effect occurrence and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  In addition, since the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command has a higher occurrence frequency of the change effect changing to the blue character icon than the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command, In addition, although it is difficult to change to a red character icon that has a high expectation of winning a big hit, it is easy to change to a blue character icon, so that the player can pay attention to subsequent variation effects and improve the interest of the game. It becomes possible.

(Relationship 1 between change effect generation frequency and change effect occurrence timing)
FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating the relationship 1 between the change effect generation frequency and the change effect generation timing.

  When a change effect occurs at a frame update timing in response to reception of a predetermined command, the change effect occurrence frequency is higher in the hold icon change effect than in the icon change effect.

  Further, when a change effect occurs at a frame update timing corresponding to reception of a predetermined command, the change effect occurrence frequency of the icon change effect is lower than that of the hold icon change effect.

  Since the relationship between the change effect generation frequency and the change effect occurrence timing is the relationship as described above, the hold icon is likely to change at an early stage of the change effect. It is possible to pull the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot game over a long period of time, and to improve the interest of the game. The predetermined command is a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command.

(Relationship 2 between change effect generation frequency and change effect occurrence timing)
FIG. 20C is a diagram illustrating the relationship 2 between the change effect generation frequency and the change effect generation timing.

  When a change effect occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the change effect occurrence frequency of the icon change effect is higher than the hold icon change effect.

  Further, when a change effect occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the change effect occurrence frequency is lower in the hold icon change effect than in the icon change effect.

  Since the relationship between the change effect generation frequency and the change effect occurrence frequency is the relationship as described above, the icon is likely to change at a later time of the change effect. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by pulling the player's expectation for the jackpot game until the late stage of the fluctuation production.

(Relationship between icon display mode and notification sound when icon is generated (changed))
FIG. 20D is a diagram showing the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound when an icon is generated (changed).

  When a CD icon is generated as a hold icon, a first generated notification sound is output as a notification sound when the icon is generated, and when a hold icon and a blue character icon is generated as the icon (when changed), When a second generated notification sound (change notification sound) is output as a notification sound when an icon is generated (changed), and when a hold icon and a red character icon are generated as the icon (when changed), an icon is generated ( The third generation notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound at the time of (change), and when the icon changes to the rainbow character icon, the fourth generation notification sound (change notification sound) is used as the notification sound at the time of icon change. Is set to be output.

  In the present embodiment, different notification sounds are set for each of the plurality of icon display modes (four types), but the generated notification sound when the CD icon is generated, the blue character icon, and the red character icon. And a change notification sound when the icon changes to a rainbow character icon, or a notification sound is not output when a CD icon is generated, and a notification sound is generated only when the icon changes to any aspect. You may make it output. For the rainbow character icon that is determined to be a big hit, a dedicated change notification sound may be provided to provide three types.

(Main processing of the overall control unit 141)
The main process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing main processing of the overall control unit 141.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the overall CPU 142, and the overall CPU 142 performs the following main processing.

  First, the central CPU 142 sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting a timer interrupt in step T1, and performs an initialization process in step T2. Specifically, the main processing program is read from the general ROM 143, flags and the like stored in the general RAM 144 are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

  In step T3, the overall CPU 142 sets an interrupt permission for permitting timer interruption, and in step T4, refers to the reception buffer of the overall RAM 144 to determine whether or not an effect instruction command is received from the effect control unit 130m. If not received, the process proceeds to step T7. If received, in step T5, an animation pattern is determined and set from the type of animation group corresponding to the received instruction command. Perform the animation pattern setting process.

  The effect instruction command includes a customer waiting effect command, an icon display command, a change effect command, a change effect pattern command, a symbol stop pattern command, an opening effect pattern command, a round effect pattern command, an ending effect pattern command, and the like.

  The animation group is the type of objects that make up the effect image, the scene (timing) and weight frame (display time) in which the effect image is displayed, the target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or a plurality of animation patterns, which are information (specified) specifying parameters (sprite image display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, information specifying an image display device for displaying an effect image, etc. It is a group formed by being.

  The animation group type includes, for example, an effect design group for displaying the animation of the effect design 70a, an icon group for displaying an on-hold icon and an animation of the icon, and an animation of a variable effect such as a background and a character. A variation effect group, a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect, and the like.

  In step T6, the overall CPU 142 performs sound setting processing for determining and setting a sound pattern from the type of sound group corresponding to the received effect instruction command, and in step T7, updates the effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is a frame update timing (for rendering a new effect image). If there is no frame switching flag, the process proceeds to step T4, and the frame switching flag is set. If there is, the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

  In step T9, the overall CPU 142 generates a display list including drawing control command groups, and performs display list generation / output processing for outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 145 (VDP).

  Here, the display list is image shaping information for forming effect images to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Alternatively, the display list is generated for each of a plurality of frames (frame update timing). In this embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

  Specifically, because the animation scene information (address) is updated for each animation pattern that has been set in the animation control process described later, a drawing control command is set according to the contents of the animation scene information for each set animation pattern. A display list for one frame corresponding to the current number of frames is generated. The drawing control commands are sequentially set from the animation pattern of the lowest priority animation group to the animation pattern of the highest priority animation group according to the priority order (drawing order) set for the anime group to which each anime pattern belongs. The reverse is also possible.

  In step T10, the overall CPU 142 performs a drawing command process for instructing drawing of an effect image based on the display list output to the image control unit 145 (VDP). By performing the drawing command process, the image control unit 145 (VDP) draws the effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer is displayed in the first image display device. 70 (main liquid crystal) and a process of displaying on the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) are performed.

  In step T <b> 11, the overall CPU 142 generates a sound list composed of sound control commands, and performs sound list generation / output processing for outputting the generated sound list to the sound control unit 148.

  Here, the sound list is sound output information for designating sound (BGM, sound effect, etc.) such as sound data and music data to be output from the sound output device 9, and when a new sound is output. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

  In step T <b> 12, the overall CPU 142 performs sound output command processing for instructing the sound control unit 148 to output sound based on the sound list output. By performing this sound output command process, the sound control unit 148 causes the sound output device 9 to output sound based on the sound list.

  Therefore, various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 9 so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and are also synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. The output from the audio output device 9 is terminated.

  The sound output device 9 starts outputting various sounds so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing, but outputs various sounds from the sound output device 9 so as not to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. May be stopped, or vice versa.

  In step T13, the overall CPU 142 performs animation control processing for updating the animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern as preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then performs processing in step T4. After that, the process from step T4 to step T13 is repeated so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the general control unit 141)
The command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141. The command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m.

  In step T20, the overall CPU 142 performs command reception processing for receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m. Specifically, a process for storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m in the reception buffer of the overall RAM 144 is performed, and the current command reception interrupt process is terminated.

(V blank interrupt processing of the general control unit 141)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141. In the V blank interrupt process, the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 145 (VDP) ends (1/30). This is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every second (about 33 ms) is received (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms).

  In step T30, the overall CPU 142 performs counter update processing for updating various counters (scene switching counter, weight frame counter, frame counter, etc.) by a predetermined number (for example, adding “1”), and in step T31, the image control unit 145 ( VDP) is subjected to frame buffer switching command processing for instructing to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of VRAM 147.

  As a result, every time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 seconds (about 33 ms), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are changed to “drawing frame buffer” and “display frame buffer”. Will be switched alternately.

  In step T32, the overall CPU 142 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processes in steps T8 to T13 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Timing chart for changing production when winning)
FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are timing charts showing various timings when the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed (changed) as a blue character icon when the game ball is won at the first start opening 45.

  The timing of T1 is a frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed at the timing of the 280th frame after the variation effect starts. At this timing, the drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is a timing in the middle of the 280th frame after the change effect is started. At this timing, a start opening prize designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m based on the fact that a game ball has won the first start opening 45.

  The timing of T3 is the timing of the 281th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, it is determined that the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed with the blue character icon at the time of winning, but the blue character icon is not displayed on the image display device, and the second output notification sound is output from the audio output device 9. Is not started.

  Also, at the timing of T3, drawing of image data c (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image that has been drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data b on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T4 is the timing of the 282th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of the image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen c (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound from the sound output device 9 is started. . The timing of T4 corresponds to the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command.

  The timing of T5 is the timing of the 283rd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound from the sound output device 9 is continued. The

  The timing of T6 is the timing of the 284th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound from the sound output device 9 is continued. The

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the 296th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, fluctuating effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen g (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound of the audio output device 9 is continued.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 297th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, the output of the second generated notification sound that has been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped. Also, drawing of image data i (background image, variation effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and an image display device for the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer is displayed. Is started, and the image display device is in a state where a normal variation effect display screen h (blue character icon display) is displayed.

  The timing of T9 is the timing at the 298th frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the timing in the middle of the normal changing period. At this timing, drawing of image data j (background image, variation effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and image display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer is displayed. The display on the apparatus is started, and the normal display effect display screen i (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display apparatus.

  In this way, the output of the second generated notification sound starts from the audio output device 9 in synchronization with (in synchronization with) the frame update timing at which the blue character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared with the case where the frame update timing of the blue character icon display and the output of the second generated alarm sound is shifted, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  In addition, the output of the second generated notification sound is started in synchronization (synchronously) with the frame update timing at which the blue character icon is displayed, whereas the blue character icon is deleted and the second generated notification sound is output. Since it is performed at a different frame update timing from the stop of the game, the output of the second generated alarm sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of erasing the blue character icon, and the entertainment of the game can be improved It becomes.

(Example of directing changes during winning)
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the case where the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed (changed) as a blue character icon when a game ball is won at the first start opening 45.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), the effect design 70a is variably displayed in a state where the first hold icon and the second hold icon are not displayed, that is, in a state where no hold memory is stored. Usually, a fluctuating effect is executed.

  Here, based on the fact that a game ball has won at the first start opening 45, a start opening winning designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control section 130m, icon change effect determination processing is executed, and a change scenario is obtained. It is assumed that “scenario 02” (the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed with a blue character icon at the time of winning) is determined.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 45, the first hold icon (blue character) is displayed on the first display portion 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B. Icon) H11 is displayed, and the second generation notification sound is output from the audio output device 9 for 0.5 seconds.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26C, stop display is performed with a combination (here, “234”) indicating that the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed is lost, and is displayed in the icon display area 70C. The icon (CD icon) TH that has been set is deleted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (blue character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C. Is done.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), while the effect symbol 70a of “2” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the left and right variation display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed, Thus, the reach effect for variably displaying the effect symbol 70a is executed.

  And as shown in FIG.26 (f), when the production | presentation symbol 70a of "3" stops and displays in the center fluctuation | variation display area, a reach production is complete | finished and a fluctuation | variation display is complete | finished. Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, BGM, a sound effect, etc. are output from the audio | voice output apparatus 9 during the change production. The same applies to FIG. 29, FIG. 32, FIG. 33, FIG. 36, and FIG.

(Normal change pattern 01 timing chart)
27 and 28 show timings indicating various timings when the normal change pattern 01 is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the icon display form update process and the display form of the first hold icon is changed to the blue character icon. It is a chart.

  The timing of T1 is a frame update timing in the middle of the symbol stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 70a is performed at the 600th frame after the start of the variation effect. At this timing, drawing of image data b (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is started. Display on the image display device is started, and a stop effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is a timing in the middle of the 600th frame after the change effect is started. At this timing, a variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m.

  The timing of T3 is a frame update timing in the middle of the symbol stop period, which is the timing of the 601st frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, it has been decided to execute the normal change pattern 01 for changing the first hold icon to the blue character icon, but the blue character icon is not displayed on the image display device, and the sound output device 9 generates the second change. Notification sound output is not started either.

  Also, at the timing of T3, drawing of image data c (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image that has been drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data b on the image display device is started, and the stop effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T4 is a timing (timing at which the variation effect is started) that becomes the first frame after the start of the next variation effect. At this timing, drawing of the image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen c (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound from the sound output device 9 is started. . The timing of T4 corresponds to the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command.

  The timing of T5 is the timing of the second frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound of the sound output device 9 is continued. .

  The timing of T6 is the timing of the third frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound of the sound output device 9 is continued. .

  The timing of T7 is the 15th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, fluctuating effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen g (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generated notification sound of the audio output device 9 is continued.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 16th frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the middle of the normal changing period. At this timing, the output of the second generated notification sound that has been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data i (background image, variation effect image, various designs) to the second frame buffer is stopped. The drawing of the image, various icon images, etc.) is started, and the display of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen h (blue character) is displayed on the image display device. (Icon display) is displayed.

  The timing of T9 is the 17th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of image data j (background image, variation effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and image display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer is displayed. The display on the apparatus is started, and the normal display effect display screen i (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display apparatus.

  In this way, the output of the second generated notification sound starts from the audio output device 9 in synchronization with (in synchronization with) the frame update timing at which the blue character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared with the case where the frame update timing of the blue character icon display and the output of the second generated alarm sound is shifted, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  In addition, the output of the second generated notification sound is started in synchronization (synchronously) with the frame update timing at which the blue character icon is displayed, whereas the blue character icon is deleted and the second generated notification sound is output. Since it is performed at a different frame update timing from the stop of the game, the output of the second generated alarm sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of erasing the blue character icon, and the entertainment of the game can be improved It becomes.

(Example of normal change pattern 01)
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the case where the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the blue character icon at the start of change (during shift) (normal change pattern 01).

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the first hold icons (CD icons) H11 and H12 are displayed on the first display portion 70B1 and the second display portion 70B2 of the first hold icon display area 70B. Suppose that the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2. H11 and H12 are shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C and the first display unit 70B1, respectively.

  Here, when the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 displayed on the second display unit 70B2 is shifted and displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the display mode is changed to a blue character icon. In addition, the CD icon is changed to a blue character icon, and the second output notification sound is output from the audio output device 9 for 0.5 seconds.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29C, stop display is performed with a combination (here, “164”) indicating that the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed is lost, and is displayed in the icon display area 70C. The icon (CD icon) TH that has been set is deleted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (blue character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C. Is done.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), while the effect symbol 70a of “2” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the left and right variation display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed, Thus, the reach effect for variably displaying the effect symbol 70a is executed.

  And as shown in FIG.29 (f), when the production | presentation symbol 70a of "3" stops and displays in the center fluctuation | variation display area, a reach production is complete | finished and a fluctuation | variation display is complete | finished. Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

(Character action change pattern 01 timing chart)
30 and 31 show timings indicating various timings when the character action change pattern 01 is determined as the icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the icon TH is changed to the red character icon. It is a chart.

  The timing of T1 is the timing of the first frame after the start of the change effect (the start timing of the change effect), and is the frame update timing at the start of the normal change period in which the change of the effect symbol 70a is normal. . At this timing, the drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is the 61st frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the effect control unit 130m has decided to execute the character action change pattern 01 for changing the display mode of the icon TH to the red character icon, but the character or the like is not displayed on the image display device, and the sound is displayed. The output device 9 does not start outputting the third generated notification sound.

  Also, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, character images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started and drawn in the first frame buffer. The displayed image data c is started to be displayed on the image display device, and the normal variation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T3 is the timing of the 62nd frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, character images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image that has been rendered in the second frame buffer Although the display of the data d on the image display device is started and the normal display effect display screen d (character display) is displayed on the image display device, the output of the third generated notification sound is output from the audio output device 9. Not started.

  The timing of T4 is the timing of the 63rd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer Although the display of the data e on the image display device is started and the normal variation effect display screen e (character display) is displayed on the image display device, the third output notification sound of the audio output device 9 is not output. Will continue.

  The timing of T5 is the 64th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data g (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, character images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image that has been rendered in the second frame buffer Although the display of the data f on the image display device is started and the normal variation effect display screen f (character display) is displayed on the image display device, the third output notification sound of the audio output device 9 is not output. Will continue.

  The timing of T6 is the timing of the 91st frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. Display on the image display device is started and the normal variation effect display screen g (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the non-output of the third generated notification sound of the audio output device 9 is continued. The

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the 92nd frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of the image data i (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen h (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the third generated notification sound from the sound output device 9 is started. . The timing T7 corresponds to a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 106th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the third generated notification sound of the audio output device 9 continues, and the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) is drawn to the first frame buffer. Is started, the display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen i (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device. Become.

  The timing of T9 is the 107th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the third generated notification sound that has been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data k (background image, variation effect image, various designs) to the second frame buffer is stopped. The drawing of the image, various icon images, etc.) is started, the display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen j (red character) is displayed on the image display device. (Icon display) is displayed.

  The timing of T10 is the 108th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the middle of the normal change period. At this timing, drawing of the image data l (background image, variation effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and image display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer is displayed. The display on the device is started, and the normal display effect display screen k (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

  As described above, since the output of the third generated notification sound starts from the audio output device 9 in synchronization with (in synchronization with) the frame update timing at which the red character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared to the case where the frame update timing of the display of the red character icon and the output of the third generation alarm sound is shifted, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  Also, the output of the third generated notification sound is started in synchronization with (synchronized with) the frame update timing at which the red character icon is displayed, whereas the deletion of the red character icon and the third generated notification sound are started. Since it is performed at a frame update timing different from the stop of output, the output of the third generated notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of erasing the red character icon, which can improve the fun of the game It becomes possible.

(Production example of character action change pattern 01)
FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are diagrams illustrating an effect example in the case where the display mode of the icon TH is changed to a red character icon during the changing effect (character action change pattern 01).

  As shown in FIG. 32A, in the state where the first hold icon and the second hold icon are not displayed, that is, in the state where no hold memory is stored, the effect design 70a is variably displayed. A normal variation effect is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), after the character C1 is displayed (see FIG. 32 (b)), the character C1 performs a throwing kissing action, and the heart H is directed to the icon (CD icon) TH. An effect of skipping is performed.

  When the heart H hits the icon TH, the display mode of the icon TH changes from the CD icon to the red character icon, as shown in FIG. Is output for 0.5 seconds.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33A, while the effect symbol 70a of “2” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the left and right variation display regions of the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed, the center variation display region is displayed. Thus, the reach effect for variably displaying the effect symbol 70a is executed.

  Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), an effect in which the teammate character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. When the SP reach is developed, the effect design 70a is reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are deleted.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the teammate C2 wins the enemy character C3, suggesting that it is a big hit, and that the production symbol 70a that has been variably displayed is a big hit ( Here, the display is stopped at “222”).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the effect design 70a returns from the reduced display to the original size and is stopped and displayed at the center of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (red character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

(Timing chart of design action change pattern 01)
FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 show various timings when the symbol action change pattern 01 is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the icon display form update process and the display form of the first hold icon is changed to the red character icon. It is a timing chart.

  The timing of T1 is the timing of the first frame after the start of the change effect (the start timing of the change effect), and is the frame update timing at the start of the normal change period in which the change of the effect symbol 70a is normal. . At this timing, the drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is the timing of the 299th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, it has been decided to execute the character action change pattern 01 for changing the display mode of the first hold icon to the red character icon, but the change pattern or the like is not displayed on the image display device, and the voice output device 9 No output of the third generation notification sound is started.

  In addition, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data d (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started and rendered in the first frame buffer. The displayed image data c is started to be displayed on the image display device, and the normal variation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T3 is the frame update timing of the symbol temporary stop period in which the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a is performed at the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect. At this timing, drawing of the image data e (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started and drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data d on the image display device is started, and the temporary display effect display screen d (changed symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. Output is not started.

  The timing of T4 is the timing of the 301st frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the frame update timing during the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started and drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data e on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen e (changed symbol display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the audio output device 9 is displayed. Non-output continues.

  The timing of T5 is the timing of the 302th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data g (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started and drawn in the second frame buffer. Display of the image data f on the image display device is started, and the temporary display effect display screen f (changed symbol display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the audio output device 9 is displayed. Non-output continues.

  The timing of T6 is the timing of the 330th frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started and drawn in the second frame buffer. Display of the image data g on the image display device is started, and the temporary display effect display screen g (changed symbol display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the audio output device 9 is displayed. Non-output continues.

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the 331th frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data i (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the second frame buffer was started and was rendered in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data h on the image display device is started, and the temporary display effect display screen h (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device. Sound output starts. The timing T7 corresponds to a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 345th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data j (background image, stop effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data i on the image display device is started, the temporary display effect display screen i (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the third generation notification sound of the audio output device 9 is displayed. Output continues.

  The timing of T9 is the timing of the 346th frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, the output of the third generated notification sound that has been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data k (background image, stop effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images, various icon images, change graphic images, etc.) is started, and display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the temporary display effect display screen is displayed on the image display device. j (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed.

  The timing of T10 is a timing which becomes the 347th frame after the fluctuating effect is started, and is a timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data l (background image, variation effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and image display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer is displayed. The display on the apparatus is started, and the temporary display effect display screen k (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display apparatus.

  As described above, since the output of the third generated notification sound starts from the audio output device 9 in synchronization with (in synchronization with) the frame update timing at which the red character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared to the case where the frame update timing of the display of the red character icon and the output of the third generation alarm sound is shifted, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  Also, the output of the third generated notification sound is started in synchronization with (synchronized with) the frame update timing at which the red character icon is displayed, whereas the deletion of the red character icon and the third generated notification sound are started. Since it is performed at a frame update timing different from the stop of output, the output of the third generated notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of erasing the red character icon, which can improve the fun of the game It becomes possible.

(Example of design action pattern 01)
FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are diagrams illustrating an effect example when the display mode of the hold icon is changed to the red character icon while the effect symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped) (symbol action change pattern 01).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the normal variation in which the effect design 70a is variably displayed in a state where the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display portion 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B. Production is being performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the effect symbol 70a of “2” in the left variation display region, “3” in the right variation display region, and “change” in the center variation display region is stopped and displayed (temporary). (Stop display), an effect such as lightning appears from the change pattern stopped display (temporary stop display) in the center variable display area toward the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1, When hit, the display mode of the first hold icon H11 changes from the CD icon to the red character icon, and the third output notification sound is output from the audio output device 9 for 0.5 seconds.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 36C, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (red character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C. Is done.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), while the effect symbol 70a of “2” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the left and right variation display regions of the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed, the center variation display region is displayed. Thus, the reach effect for variably displaying the effect symbol 70a is executed.

  Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), an effect in which the teammate character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. When the SP reach is developed, the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed on the upper left, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are deleted.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the teammate C2 wins the enemy character C3, suggesting that it is a big hit, and the variation design 70a that has been variably displayed is a big hit ( Here, the display is stopped at “222”).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the effect design 70a returns from the reduced display to the original size and is stopped and displayed at the center of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (red character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect control unit 130m executes a change effect at a frame update timing in response to receiving a predetermined command (start opening prize specifying command or variation pattern specifying command), Since the effect control unit 130m may execute the change effect at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the variation effect of the change effect. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the icon change effect is such that when the effect control unit 130m receives the start opening prize designation command, the final display mode and the scenario are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to such a determination method. . For example, when it is time to change the display mode of an icon (the icon or the hold icon), it may be determined whether or not the display mode is to be changed each time. In addition, when the effect control unit 130m receives the start opening prize designation command, only the final display mode is determined, and how the display mode is changed is determined by the timing at which the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) can be changed. Then, it may be determined each time.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the icons (the icon and the hold icon) is a CD icon as a normal icon, a blue character icon as a special icon, a red character icon, and a rainbow character icon. Although it was a kind, it is not restricted to four kinds, It may be many and may be few.

  For example, a special icon (flashing CD icon) suggesting that there is a possibility of changing to a special icon having a lower probability of winning a big hit than a blue character icon may be provided. When such a special icon is provided, the expectation degree of winning a big hit is lower than that of the blue character icon. Therefore, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (after receiving the variation pattern designation command) It is desirable not to change to a special icon in a change effect that occurs at a predetermined frame update timing. In this way, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command) that are likely to change to a display mode with a high expectation degree of winning the jackpot. (Change effects that occur in the game) will not change to a special icon, so that the player can be discouraged and the number of icon display variations can be increased, thereby improving the fun of the game. It becomes possible.

  In addition to the four types of the present embodiment, the special icon and the green character icon may be provided. In such a case, the expectation of winning the jackpot for the icon (the icon, the hold icon) is (CD icon <) blinking CD icon <blue character icon <green character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon in this order. Just make it higher.

  In the present embodiment, if the character C1 or the change symbol is displayed in the character action change pattern 01 or the symbol action change pattern 01, the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) is always changed. However, a case where the character C1 or the change symbol is not changed even if it is displayed (a so-called gas effect) may be provided. In the case of providing such a gaze effect, the gaze effect for the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command). The execution rate is higher than the gaze effect for the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect generated at the frame update timing according to reception of a predetermined command), or the normal change pattern 02, the character action change It is desirable that only the gasse effect for the pattern 01 and the symbol effect change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command) can be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is not executed a plurality of times during one variation effect, but may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at the frame update timing in response to reception of a predetermined command) have only one timing during the change effect. The pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effects generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command) may be executed a plurality of times. By doing in this way, since the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) may change a plurality of times in one variation effect, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, the execution timing of the change effect (change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01) that occurs at the frame update timing in response to reception of the predetermined command is the predetermined command (start opening prize designation). Command and variation pattern designation command), the frame update timing is 2 frames after the received frame number. However, the frame update timing is not limited to 2 frames later. It may be after the frame.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol change pattern 01 is not provided as the icon change pattern, but may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, when “normal change pattern 01” is executed, the change effect is executed at the frame update timing in response to the reception of the variation pattern designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this timing. The change effect may be executed at the frame update timing according to the reception of the symbol memory designation command or the effect symbol designation command.

  In the present embodiment, when “normal change pattern 02”, “character action change pattern 01”, and “symbol action change pattern 01” are executed, at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command. Although the change effect is executed, the change effect is not limited to this timing, and the change effect may be executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving another predetermined command.

  In the present embodiment, when the icon (the icon, the hold icon) changes, an icon generation (change) notification sound is output as an effect for notifying that the icon (the icon, the hold icon) has changed. However, the present invention is not limited to such effects. In addition to the output of the icon generation (change) notification sound, the panel lighting device 74 and / or the frame lighting device 10 is used to change the icon (the icon, the hold). You may make it light-emit a lamp by the same color as the color of the display mode of (icon). In this case, in the same manner as the output of the icon generation (change) notification sound, the frame update timing at which the changed icon (the icon, the hold icon) is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). In combination (synchronized), the light emission of the lamps of the panel lighting device 74 and / or the frame lighting device 10 may be started, and the timing of ending the light emission of the lamp ends after a predetermined time has elapsed. Alternatively, the icon (the icon, the hold icon) may be terminated (synchronized) at the frame update timing at which the icon is deleted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the icon and the hold icon are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), but are displayed on the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the execution of the icon change effect is not limited by the gaming state, but the execution of the icon change effect may be limited by the gaming state. For example, in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, a winning change effect and a normal change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a frame update timing in response to reception of a predetermined command) can be executed. However, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command) may not be executable. By doing so, since the first specific game state and the second specific game state are set to have a short variation time, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, By restricting the execution of the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command), the gaming characteristics of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state can be reduced. It is possible to improve the interest of the game without losing.

  In this embodiment, the icon change effect changes the display mode (shape and color) of the hold icon and the icon itself. However, the present invention is not limited to such a change, and the display of the hold icon and the icon itself is displayed. The aspect may not be changed (the CD icon is left), and the hold icon and the color effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot may be displayed around the icon, or the hold icon and the icon surrounding (near) May be displayed with a character indicating the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot, or a character image (for example, “SP” or “pseudo ream”) that suggests a reserved icon or an effect scheduled to be executed around (near) the icon. May be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the change scenario is determined regardless of whether or not the jackpot is won. However, the change scenario may be determined with reference to the jackpot. Specifically, it is only necessary to determine one change scenario from a plurality of change scenarios based on the icon final display mode, the current number of holds, the jackpot win, and the selection rate (%). .

In this way, when the change scenario is determined with reference to the winning of the jackpot, when the jackpot is won and the icon changes to a red character icon, the current holding number is “1” or “2” rather than “1” or “2”. In the case of “3” or “4”, the selection rate (%) may be set such that a change scenario that changes to a red character icon at the time of winning a prize is easily selected.
In other words, if you win the jackpot and change to a red character icon, the red character at the time of winning is better when the current number of holds is “1” or “2” than when it is “3” or “4”. It can be said that the selection rate (%) is difficult to select the change scenario that changes to an icon.
Also, if you don't win the jackpot, that is, if you lose and change to a red character icon, the change scenario will change to a red character icon at the time of winning than if you win the jackpot and change to a red character icon It may be set to a selection rate (%) that is difficult to select.

  Further, in this embodiment, when determining the hold icon change pattern, it is determined regardless of the current number of holds and the big win, but it is determined by referring to the current hold number and the big win. May be. Specifically, one hold icon from among a plurality of hold icon change patterns based on the mode of change of the hold icon in the current variation production, the current number of holds, the success of the jackpot, and the selection rate (%) The change pattern may be determined.

In this way, when determining the hold icon change pattern with reference to the current number of holds and winning of the jackpot, when the jackpot is won and changes to a red character icon, the current number of holds is “1” or “ The selection rate (%) may be set so that “normal change pattern 01” is more easily selected as the hold icon change pattern when “3” or “4” than when “2”.
In other words, when the jackpot is won and the icon changes to a red character icon, the hold icon change pattern is greater when the current hold number is “1” or “2” than when the hold number is “3” or “4”. It can be said that “normal change pattern 01” is difficult to be selected (%).
In addition, when the jackpot is not won, that is, when it is a loss and changes to a red character icon, the “normal change pattern 01” is set as a holding icon change pattern than when the jackpot is won and changed to a red character icon. It may be set to a selection rate (%) that is difficult to select.

  As described above, in the case of changing to a red character icon in the winning change effect and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect generated at the frame update timing in response to reception of a predetermined command), the current number of holds is “1”. “3” or “4” has a higher chance of winning a big hit than when “2” or “2”, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Second Embodiment)
The second embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. Here, description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and different parts will be described.

  In the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 39A, a special symbol TZ that is variably displayed corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is displayed at the lower right corner of the display unit of the first image display device 70. This is different from the first embodiment in that a special symbol display area for display is provided.

  In addition, on the left end of the display unit of the first image display device 70, a first reserved number display area 70E for displaying a first reserved number indicating the current first special symbol reserved number (U1), The second embodiment also differs from the first embodiment in that a second reserved number display area 70F for displaying a second reserved number indicating the number of special symbols held (U2) is provided.

  The first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number displayed in the second hold number display area 70F correspond to the first hold information, and the first hold icon display area The first hold icon displayed in 70B and the second hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 70D correspond to the second hold information, and the icon displayed in the icon display area 70C is the execution information. It corresponds to.

(Specific example when fluctuating production starts from waiting for customers)
A specific example when the changing effect is started from the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 38 is a timing chart in which the fluctuating effect is started from the customer waiting state. FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (f) and FIGS. 40 (g) to 40 (k) are illustrated in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the example of production corresponding to.

  First, the timing of T0 is a timing at which the 0th frame is started after the customer waiting state is started. At this timing, subtraction of the waiting time (30 seconds) for starting the customer waiting demonstration effect is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39A, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed. Further, “0” is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number display area 70F, and the hold icon and the icon TH are not displayed.

  The timing of T1 is the timing at which the first special symbol holding number (U1) increases from “0” to “1” (fourth frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, an increase display by non-animation of the first reserved number and an increase display by non-animation of the first hold icon (completed in one frame) are performed, and a first generated notification sound that is a notification sound when an icon is generated Starts to output.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39B, in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from “0” to “1”. At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed in the normal size on the first display unit 70B1. Further, the first output notification sound (pico) is output from the audio output device 9.

  The timing of T2 is the timing at which the first special symbol hold number (U1) decreases from “1” to “0” and the variation effect (variable display of the special symbol) by the normal variation pattern is started (start of the customer waiting state) 5th frame). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, the decrease display by the non-animation of the first reserved number, and the change display (decrease display) by the animation of the first reservation icon to the icon are started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from “1” to “0”. At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts to move (shift) toward the icon display area 70C. In addition, the reduced display in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol) is started, and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling.

  The timing of T3 is the timing (the 14th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) that becomes the 10th frame after the output of the first generated notification sound is started. At this timing, the output of the first generated notification sound ends.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), in the first image display device 70, the movement (shift) of the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 to the icon display area 70C is continued and the production is performed. The reduced display of the symbol 70a continues.

  The timing of T4 is the timing (25th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) that becomes the 20th frame after the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon starts. At this timing, the change display of the first hold icon ends.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C and As the icon becomes TH, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

  The timing of T5 is the timing (the 45th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) that becomes the 40th frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the left variation display area, the center variation display is performed. Scrolling of the effect symbol 70a in the area (downward movement) is started.

  The timing of T6 is the timing (the 55th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) which becomes the 50th frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (g), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area, the right variable display is displayed. Scrolling the effect symbol 70a in the area (downward movement) is started, and the effect symbol 70a is scrolling in all the variable display areas.

  The timing of T7 is a timing (230th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) which becomes the 225th frame after the start of the changing effect. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (h), in the first image display device 70, the production symbol 70a of “3” is temporarily stopped (being shaken) in the left fluctuation display area, The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the center and right fluctuation display areas.

  The timing of T8 is a timing (the 260th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) that becomes the 255th frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (i), in the first image display device 70, the production symbol 70 a of “5” is temporarily stopped (being shaken) in the right fluctuation display area, The effect design 70a continues to scroll in the central variable display area.

  The timing of T9 is a timing (the 290th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) that becomes the 285th frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (j), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of “6” is temporarily stopped (becomes shaken) in the center variable display area, and it is lost. It becomes the state where the combination of the effect design 70a which shows that there exists.

  The timing of T10 is a timing (the 305th frame from the start of the customer waiting state) that becomes the 300th frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ are finished.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (k), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a that has been temporarily stopped in the left middle right variable display area is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol TZ is effected. The display is stopped with the same combination “365” as the symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

  In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases (changes from “0” to “1”) during the customer waiting state, an increase display by non-animation of the hold number and the hold icon is minimized for one frame. Since it ends in the period (time), it is possible to immediately shift to a fluctuating effect (decrease display of reserved digits and change display of reserved icons) so as not to be extended, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, the generated notification sound that is output in synchronization with the start of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon is until the (frame update) timing after the end of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon (frame update). Since it continues, it can be made to make a player recognize that the number of special symbol reservations increased, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, when the number of special symbol reservations decreases (changes from “1” to “0”), a decrease display by non-animation of the reservation number and a change display by animation of the reservation icon to the icon are executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has decreased, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the special symbol hold because the change display of the hold icon to the corresponding icon is completed (frame update) timing is earlier than the timing when the decrease display of the hold number is completed (frame update) timing While directing that the number changes, it becomes easier for the player to understand that the number of special symbol reservations has decreased due to the reserved numbers, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, until the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed, the effect design does not scroll (not updated to the next effect design), and the effect design is completed at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). Scrolling (updating to the next effect design) is started, so it becomes easier to grasp the progress of the game that the variable effect is started after the reserved memory is reduced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game Become.

  Note that when the number of special symbol hold increases (changes from “0” to “1”) during the customer waiting state, the increase display of the hold icon is not executed non-animated, but rather than the increase display of the hold number. You may make it perform by the animation over several frames (for example, 5 frames) so that it may continue for a long time. By doing in this way, it becomes easy for a player to grasp the increase in the number of special symbol reservations, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, instead of starting the decrease display of the reserved digits and the change display of the hold icon (decrease display) at the same (frame update) timing, the decrease display of the hold digits is completed (frame update) timing. If it is faster, you can start either one first. By doing in this way, it can grasp | ascertain at an early stage that the number of special symbol reservations decreased, improving the freedom degree of display control, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Also, instead of starting the scrolling of the effect symbol (update to the next effect symbol) at the timing when the change icon change display is completed (frame update), the change display of the hold icon is not started. You may make it start scrolling of the effect symbol (update to the next effect symbol) at the timing (frame update) a little before completion.

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during the fluctuating production)
A specific example in which the number of holds increases during the fluctuating effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 41 is a timing chart in which the number of holdings increases during a fluctuating effect, and FIGS. 42A to 42C are diagrams illustrating an effect example corresponding to FIGS. 41A to 41C.

  First, the timing of T1 is a timing which becomes the 50th frame after the variation effect by the normal variation pattern is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are scrolled (moved downward). Further, “0” is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number display area 70F, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

  The timing of T2 is the timing at which the first special symbol holding number (U1) is increased from “0” to “1” (60th frame from the start of the changing effect). At this timing, an increase display by non-animation of the first reserved number and an increase display by animation of the first hold icon are started, and the output of the first generated notification sound that is a notification sound at the time of icon generation is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from “0” to “1”. At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed in the minimum size on the first display unit 70B1, and the enlarged display is started. Further, the first output notification sound (pico) is output from the audio output device 9.

  The timing of T3 is the timing (the 70th frame from the start of the fluctuating effect) that becomes the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the first hold icon. At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends and the output of the first generated notification sound ends.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the first image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 is finished, and the normal size is displayed. Is displayed.

  In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases, an increase display by non-animation of the hold number and an increase display by animation of the hold icon are executed. Can be surely recognized, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the number of special symbol hold changes because the increase display of the hold digit is completed (frame update) timing is earlier than the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). This makes it easier for the player to grasp that the number of special symbol reservations has increased due to the reserved numbers, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during execution of the fluctuating effect, an increase display of the hold icon is executed over a longer period than when the number of special symbol hold increases during the customer waiting state. Therefore, the player can be surely recognized that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the generated notification sound that is output in synchronization with the start of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon ends in synchronization with the timing at which the increase display of the hold icon ends (frame update). It is possible to effectively produce the increase and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the period (10 frames) related to the increased display of the hold icon is shorter than the period (20 frames) related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon, the change effect is started. It can be emphasized, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, instead of starting the increase display of the hold number and the increase display of the hold icon at the same time (frame update), if the display of the increase of the hold number is complete (frame update), whichever is earlier May start first. By doing in this way, it can grasp | ascertain at an early stage that the number of special symbol reservations increased, improving the freedom degree of display control, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, the period related to the increased display of the hold icon may be made longer than the period related to the increased display of the hold icon rather than the period related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon. By doing in this way, it can emphasize that the number of special symbol reservations increased, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, rather than shortening the period related to the increased display of the hold icon than the period related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon, both periods may have the same length.

(Specific example when the number of holds increases immediately after the decrease)
A specific example when the number of pending increases immediately after the decrease will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 43 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases immediately after the decrease, and FIGS. 44 (a) to (f) are diagrams showing examples of effects corresponding to FIGS. 43 (a) to (f).

  First, the timing of T0 is the timing that becomes the fifth frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed. At this timing, the stop display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a and the special symbol TZ indicating “4”, “6”, and “8” indicating the loss are stopped and displayed. ing. Further, “2” is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E, and “0” is displayed in the second hold number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2, and the icon TH is not displayed. It is in a state.

  The timing of T1 is a timing at which a variation effect (special symbol variation display) based on a normal variation pattern is started (20th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the variation of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, the decrease display by the non-animation of the first reserved number, the change display by the animation of the first reservation icon to the icon, and the decrease by the animation of the first reservation icon Display starts.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44B, in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from “2” to “1”. . In addition, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display region 70C, and the second display unit 70B2 displays the first hold icon (CD icon) H11. One hold icon (CD icon) H12 starts moving (shifting) toward the first display unit 70B1. Furthermore, the reduced display in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol) is started, and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling.

  The timing of T2 is the timing at which the first special symbol holding number (U1) increases from “1” to “2” (30th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, an increase display by non-animation of the first hold number is started, but since the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon are being executed, an increase display of the first hold icon and a notification when the icon is generated The output of the generated notification sound that is a sound is on standby.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from “1” to “2”. At the same time, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  The timing of T3 is the timing of the 20th frame after the change display and decrease display of the first hold icon starts (the 40th frame after the effect design 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon are finished. In addition, an increase display by the animation of the first hold icon that has been waiting is started, and the output of the first generation notification sound that is a notification sound when the icon is generated is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C and At the same time as the icon TH, the first hold icon H12 moved from the second display unit 70B2 is positioned at the center of the first display unit 70B1, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. In addition, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed in a minimum size on the second display unit 70B2, and the enlarged display is started, and the output of the first generated notification sound (pico) from the audio output device 9 is started. The

  The timing of T4 is the timing when it becomes the 5th frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 45th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increased display of the first hold icon and the output of the first generated notification sound are continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed in a small size on the second display unit 70B2, and the enlarged display is continued. At the same time, the output of the first generated notification sound (pico) from the audio output device 9 continues. In addition, the scrolling (downward movement) of the effect symbol 70a in the left fluctuation display area is started.

  The timing of T5 is the timing (the 50th frame after the effect design 70a is stopped and displayed) which becomes the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the first hold icon. At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends and the output of the first generated notification sound ends.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), in the first image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 ends, and the normal size is displayed. Is displayed. In addition, scrolling (downward movement) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is started.

  In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases during execution of the change display of the hold icon to the icon and the decrease display of the hold icon, the change display and the decrease display are completed (frame update). Even before the timing, the display of increasing the number of reserved numbers starts, so that the player can recognize that the number of special symbols held has increased even while the change icon display and the decrease display are in progress. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during execution of the change display of the hold icon to the icon and the decrease display of the hold icon, it waits (limits) the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the generated notification sound. In addition, when the change display and decrease display of the hold icon is completed (frame update), the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the generated notification sound are started, so it is difficult to grasp the transition of the number of special symbol hold. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Instead of outputting the generated notification sound in synchronization with the increase display of the hold icon executed after the increase display of the reserved digits, the generated notification sound is output in synchronization with the increase display of the reserved numbers. Also good.

  In addition, when the change display and decrease display of the hold icon is completed (frame update), the change of the hold icon is not started, but the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the generated notification sound are not started (the start is delayed than usual). The increase display of the hold icon and the output of the generated notification sound may be started slightly before the completion of the display and the decrease display (frame update). By doing in this way, it can suppress that it becomes difficult to grasp | ascertain transition of the number of special symbol reservations, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Also, even if the number of special symbol hold increases during the increase display of the hold icon, it waits for the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the generated notification sound (restriction) in the same manner as during the change display or decrease display of the hold icon. On the other hand, increase display of the hold icon is started, and increase display of the hold icon and output of the generated notification sound may be started at the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is completed (frame update).

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during specific reach production)
A specific example when the number of holds increases during the specific reach production will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 45 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the specific reach effect, and FIGS. 46A to 46F are diagrams showing example effects corresponding to FIGS. 45A to 45F. .

  First, the timing of T1 is a timing which becomes the 400th frame after the variation effect by the SP reach variation pattern is started. At this timing, the normal reach effect executed before the SP reach effect and the variation display of the special symbol TZ are continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), in the first image display device 70, the "7" effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display regions, and the effect symbol is displayed in the central variable display region. The fluctuation display of 70a is continued. Further, “1” is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E, and “0” is displayed in the second hold number display area 70F. Further, a first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

  The timing of T2 is the 90th frame from the start of the normal reach production (430th frame from the start of the fluctuation production). At this timing, the development effect for developing into the SP reach effect is started.

  Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas and the effect symbol 70a scrolled in the central variable display area are on the upper left of the screen. Starts moving and reducing the display.

  The timing at T3 is the 15th frame from the start of the development effect (the 445th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the development effect for developing into the SP reach effect continues.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46B, in the first image display device 70, scrolling is performed in the effect symbol 70a of “7” temporarily stopped in the left and right fluctuation display areas and the central fluctuation display area. The displayed effect symbol 70a is displayed at a position close to the upper left of the screen and is displayed in a size smaller than the normal size.

  The timing of T4 is the 30th frame from the start of the development effect (the 460th frame from the start of the change effect). At this timing, the development effect ends, while the SP reach effect starts.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a in the left middle right variable display area is displayed in a reduced size at the upper left of the screen, and at the center of the screen. The confrontation effect in which the friendly character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. In addition, the hold icon (here, the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area (the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D)) is left with the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C. The first hold icon only) is hidden together with the hold icon display area. Furthermore, the special symbol TZ is in a reach state with the same “7” symbol as the effect symbol 70a.

  The timing of T5 is the timing at which the first special symbol holding number (U1) is increased from “1” to “2” (820th frame after the fluctuating effect is started). At this timing, an increase display by non-animation of the first reserved number is started, but since the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) is being executed, the increase display of the first hold icon and the occurrence of the icon at this timing are performed. The generated notification sound that is the notification sound is not output.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70 </ b> E changes from “1” to “2”. At the same time, the final effect of the confrontation effect (decision effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit) is executed.

  The timing of T6 is the timing of the 420th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 880th frame after the start of the change effect). At this timing, the result of the final effect (decision effect) of the confrontation effect is derived.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), in the first image display device 70, an effect that the ally character C2 wins the enemy character C3 is performed, and an effect design 70a that is reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen. Is temporarily stopped with a combination (“777”) indicating that it is a big hit (becomes a swaying state).

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the 450th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 910th frame after the start of the change effect). At this timing, the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) ends, and the return display and the increase display by the non-animation of the first hold icon are performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), in the first image display device 70, the effect design 70 a that has been reduced and displayed at the upper left of the screen is enlarged and displayed at the center of the screen and temporarily stopped (swayed) become). In addition, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed again on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in the normal size.

  Finally, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left, middle and right variation display areas is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed in the same combination “777” as the effect symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

  In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases during execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), even if it is before the timing when this specific effect ends (frame update), Since the increase display is started, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited (limited), and the specific effect is ended (reduced display) Since the display of an increase in the number of hold icons starts at the timing (frame update) when the lost effect or jackpot effect symbol is enlarged), it is possible to prevent changes in the number of special symbol holds from becoming difficult to grasp, and to improve the fun of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific effect (SP reach effect) is finished, the increase display of the hold icon by non-animation that is completed in one frame is performed, so the timing when the number of special symbol reservations increases Even if there is an extreme shift in the timing of executing the increased display of the hold icon, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific effect (SP reach effect) ends, the generated notification sound is not output, so the number of special symbol holds increases at the timing when the specific effect is ended by the generated notification sound. This makes it difficult to misunderstand and improve the fun of the game.

  Note that even if the number of special symbol holds increases during execution of a specific effect (SP reach effect), while the increase display of the hold number is executed, the increase display of the hold icon is on standby (restricted). In addition, it is preferable that the increase display of the hold icon corresponding to the increase at the timing when the specific effect is ended (frame update) is executed collectively in one frame.

  In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), it does not output the generated notification sound, but outputs the generated notification sound in synchronization with the increased display of the reserved digits. Also good.

  Moreover, although SP reach production was illustrated as a specific production, an SPSP reach production may be included in a specific production, and a full rotation reach production may be included.

(Specific example when the number of holds increases or decreases before and after the end of a specific gaming state)
A specific example when the number of holds increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state. FIGS. 48 (a) to (f) and FIGS. 49 (g) to (i) are illustrated in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect corresponding to i).

  First, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 400th frame after the last (100th) variation effect in the specific gaming state is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ is continued.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48A, “1” is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E, and “4” is displayed in the second hold number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, and the second hold icons (CD icons) H21 to H24 are displayed on the first display section 70D1 to the fourth display section 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D, respectively. The icon TH is displayed. Further, the upper part of the screen displays the number of variable effects that can be executed in the specific gaming state (here, “0 remaining”), and a game ball is directed toward the right area of the game area 5a in the upper right of the screen. A right-handed image MU urging to fire is displayed.

  The timing of T2 is the timing at which the first special symbol holding number (U1) is increased from “1” to “2” (415th frame after the fluctuating effect is started). At this timing, an increase display by non-animation of the first hold number is started, but since the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, this is a notification sound when the first hold icon is increased or an icon is generated. The generated notification sound is not output.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from “1” to “2”. At the same time, the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a is continued.

  The timing of T3 is a timing which becomes the 430th frame after the fluctuating effect is started. At this timing, the effect symbol 70a that has been variably displayed in the left, middle, and right variability display areas is temporarily stopped simultaneously.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), in the first image display device 70, the production pattern 70a of “285” is temporarily stopped (being shaken) in the left / right / right variation display area, A combination of effect symbols 70a indicating that it is lost is displayed.

  The timing of T4 is the timing (the 445th frame after the fluctuating effect is started) that becomes the 15th frame after the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped. At this timing, a result display indicating a game result in a predetermined advantageous period (while the jackpot game and the specific game state are continued) is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), in the first image display device 70, the background image HG is darkened, the “special time end” indicating the end of the specific gaming state, and a predetermined advantageous period. The number of executed jackpot games is displayed as “Big Jack × 1”. In addition, the temporarily stopped effect design 70a is reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  The timing at T5 is the 15th frame after the result display is started (the 460th frame after the fluctuating effect is started). At this timing, the result display continues.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), in the first image display device 70, characters “TOTAL 1200pt” indicating the number of game balls acquired (paid out) during a predetermined advantageous period are displayed. It is additionally displayed.

  The timing of T6 is a timing (the 475th frame from the start of the changing effect) that becomes the 30th frame after the result display is started. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ are finished.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (f), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70 a temporarily stopped at the upper left of the screen moves to the center of the screen and stops and the special symbol TZ is displayed. Stop display with the same combination “285” as the effect symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

  The timing of T7 is the timing at which the last (100th) variation effect in the specific gaming state ends and the first variation effect in the normal gaming state starts (490th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the production symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are displayed in a variable manner, the second hold number is reduced by non-animation, the second hold icon is changed by animation to the icon, and the second hold icon is reduced by animation. A return display by non-animation of the first hold icon and an increase display by non-animation of the first hold icon are started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (g), in the first image display device 70, the second reserved number displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F changes from “4” to “3”. At the same time, the second hold icon (CD icon) H21 displayed on the first display unit 70D1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display region 70C, and the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4. The second hold icons (CD icons) H22 to H24 displayed on the screen start moving (shifting) toward the adjacent display section.

  In addition, the first hold icon display area is restored, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is returned and displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. Displayed in normal size. Furthermore, the reduced display in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol) is started, and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling. In addition, a left-handed image HU that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the left area of the game area 5a is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 20th frame after the change display and decrease display of the second hold icon is started (510th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon are finished.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (h), in the first image display device 70, the second hold icon H21 moved from the first display unit 70D1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C and As the icon TH is reached, the second hold icons H22 to H24 moved from the second display portion 70D2 to the fourth display portion 70D4 are positioned at the center of the adjacent display portion, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

  The timing of T9 is a timing (the 520th frame from the start of the previous variation effect) that becomes the 10th frame after the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon are finished. At this timing, scrolling of the effect symbol 70a (moving downward) continues.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (i), in the first image display device 70, the scroll of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display region is followed by the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display region. Scrolling (downward movement) is started.

  As described above, when the number of the first special symbol hold (U1) increases during the specific gaming state, the increase display of the first hold icon is waited (restricted), while the increase display of the first hold number is started. Therefore, even when the specific effect is being executed, the player can be made aware that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the number of first special symbol hold (U1) increases during the specific game state, an increase display of the first hold icon is displayed at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends (frame update). Even if you miss the increase display of the first reserved number executed before that, you can recognize that the number of the first special symbol hold increased, and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible.

  In addition, when the increase display of the first hold icon is started at the timing when the specific gaming state (the last variation effect in the end), a special symbol hold is performed in order to display the increase display of the hold icon by non-animation that is completed in one frame. Even if there is an extreme difference between the timing when the number increases and the timing when the increased display of the hold icon is performed, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the generated notification sound is not output when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific gaming state (the last variation effect in) ends, the special symbol is displayed at the timing when the specific gaming state is ended by the generated notification sound. It becomes difficult to misunderstand that the number of reserves increases, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, until the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed, the effect design does not scroll (not updated to the next effect design), and the effect design is completed at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). Scrolling (updating to the next effect design) is started, it becomes easier to grasp the progress of the effect during the variable effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Even if the number of the first special symbol hold increases a plurality during the specific gaming state, while the increase display of the hold number is executed, the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited (limited), What is necessary is just to perform the increase display of the holding | maintenance icon for the amount increased at the timing (frame update) which the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ended (one frame) collectively.

  In addition, when the number of first special symbol hold increases during the specific gaming state, the generated notification sound may be output in synchronization with the increase display of the reserved digits, instead of outputting the generated notification sound.

  In the present embodiment, the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are set (displayed) in the normal gaming state, but the second hold icon display area 70D is set (displayed). Instead, only the first hold icon display area 70B may be set (displayed).

  In the present embodiment, the icon display area 70C is set (displayed) regardless of whether or not a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) is being executed during the change effect. However, the icon display area 70C may not be set (displayed) during execution of the specific effect, and the icon may be hidden, or the icon display area 70C may not be set (displayed) during the execution of the specific effect. The icon may be hidden.

  In the present embodiment, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number display area 70F are set (displayed) in the first image display device 70, but are set in the second image display device 71 ( Display), or may be set (displayed) on a dedicated display (for example, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a dedicated LED, etc.) different from the image display device. And when setting to exclusive LED, it is good to display the number of special symbol reservations by the lighting color and lighting / flashing aspect of LED.

<Contents of Invention described in First Embodiment>
In the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. When the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, a variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. Some of these gaming machines display a hold image corresponding to undetermined determination information (see, for example, JP-A-2015-33530). In addition, the gaming machine improves the interest of the game by changing a normal reserved image to a reserved image in a display mode that suggests the possibility that the variation effect may have a special result. However, the above gaming machines still have room for improvement in order to improve the fun of gaming.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means In the gaming machine provided with the sub control means (effect control section 130m) for controlling the effect of the game based on the determination, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player Determination means (main CPU 110a) and holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of determination, and the slave control means holds a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the hold right. Is displayed on the display means (first image display device 70), and a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change) is generated in the sound output device 9) in the course of the game. ) Effect execution means (display / audio control unit 140) for executing the notification sound), and the image display means is configured to update an image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) for changing from the reserved image to a special reserved image indicating the possibility of performing the special game, and the change effect is obtained from the main control means. A first change effect (change effect at the time of winning) executed at a frame update timing in response to reception of a command (start opening winning designation command) indicating that the right that has been transmitted has been transmitted, and transmitted from the main control means Second change effect (normal change pattern) executed at a predetermined frame update timing after reception of a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination 2, the character action change pattern 01 and the symbol action change pattern 01), and the effect execution means starts the notification effect at a frame update timing at which the first change effect is started, and the first change The notification effect ends at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the effect ends. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means In the gaming machine provided with the sub control means (effect control section 130m) for controlling the effect of the game based on the determination, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player Determining means (main CPU 110a) for performing the determination, holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the determination, and variation control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the symbol based on the result of the determination The secondary control means includes an image display means (display / audio control) for displaying a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the held right on the display means (first image display device 70). 140) and production execution means (display / audio control unit 140) for causing the production means (voice output device 9) to execute a predetermined notification production (icon generation (change) notification sound) in the course of the game, The image display means is configured to update an image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached, and from the reserved image to a special reserved image indicating the possibility of performing the special game. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) to be changed, and the change effect is reception of a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating that the symbol variation display transmitted from the main control means starts. The first change effect (normal change pattern 01) executed at the frame update timing according to the command and the command indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means Including a second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) to be executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the (variation pattern designation command). Starts the notification effect at a frame update timing at which the first change effect is started, and ends the notification effect at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends. . By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means In the gaming machine provided with the sub control means (effect control section 130m) for controlling the effect of the game based on the determination, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player Determining means (main CPU 110a) for performing the determination, holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the determination, and variation control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the symbol based on the result of the determination (The main CPU 110a), and the slave control means includes a pre-determination hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the held right and the determination made on the right. An image display means (display / audio control unit 140) for displaying the post-determination held image (the icon) corresponding to the right on the display means (first image display device 70), and an effect means (audio) in the course of the game And an effect execution means (display / audio control unit 140) for causing the output device 9) to execute a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change) notification sound), and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing. An image to be displayed on the display means is updated every time, and a pre-determination special on-hold image or a post-determination special indicating whether or not the special game is performed from the pre-determination hold image or the post-determination hold image It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) to be changed to a reserved image, and the change effect is a frame transmitted from the main control means when the symbol variation display starts. A first change effect (normal change pattern 01) executed at a frame update timing according to a command (variation pattern designation command) and a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means. Including a second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) executed at a predetermined frame update timing after reception. The notification effect is started at a frame update timing at which the first change effect is started, and the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect is ended. In the case of changing to the post-judgment special reserved image than in the case of changing to The rate at which the change effect is executed is made high. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means In the gaming machine provided with the sub control means (effect control section 130m) for controlling the effect of the game based on the determination, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player Determination means (main CPU 110a) and holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding a predetermined number of the determination rights, and the slave control means holds a hold image (hold) corresponding to the hold right. An image display means (display / audio control unit 140) for displaying an icon on the display means (first image display device 70), and a predetermined notification effect (icon generation) on the effect means (sound output device 9) in the course of the game. (Change) notification sound) is executed, and the image display means updates the image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) that changes from the reserved image to a special reserved image indicating the possibility of whether or not to perform the special game. A first change effect executed at a frame update timing according to a command (start opening prize designation command, variation pattern designation command, special symbol memory designation command) transmitted from the main control means when the number of the rights being changed changes (Winning change effect, normal change pattern 01) and a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means. Second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) executed at a predetermined predetermined frame update timing after reception of The display mode includes a first display mode (blue character icon) and a second display mode (red character icon) that is more likely to play the special game than the first display mode. Starts the notification effect at the frame update timing at which the first change effect is started, ends the notification effect at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends, and It is easier to change to the second display mode when the second change effect is executed than when the change effect is executed. In the case of changing to the second display mode, the special game is more effective when the number of the held rights is a second number larger than the first number than when the number is the first number. I have a high probability of doing it. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that “special hold image” and “special hold image before judgment” are those in which the shape is changed from the normal hold icon, the color is changed, and the color indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit around the hold icon A character image (for example, “SP”) that displays an effect, a character that displays a jackpot winning expectation character around (near) the hold icon, and an effect scheduled to be executed around (near) the hold icon Or “pseudo-ream” or the like.

  In addition, the “special reserved image after determination” is an image whose shape is changed from the normal icon, a color which is changed, a color effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot around the icon, A character that displays the expectation degree of winning the jackpot around the icon (near), and a character image (for example, “SP” or “pseudo ream”) that suggests an effect to be executed around (near) the icon ) Is displayed.

The “first display mode” includes special icons (flashing CD icons), blue character icons, green character icons, and the like.
The “second display mode” includes a red character icon, a rainbow character icon, and the like.

  Also, “post-judgment reserved image” and “post-judgment special on-hold image” are displayed from the start of the variation effect until it ends, those displayed for a predetermined period after the start of the variation effect, The specific period (SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.) during the production includes those in which the display is erased.

<Content of Invention described in Second Embodiment>
In a conventional gaming machine, the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied is stored as a hold memory, and it is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed based on the determination information, and the determination result is It is common to execute a variation effect based on this. In such a gaming machine, by performing an increase display or a decrease display of the hold image corresponding to each of the hold memory, or by displaying an execution image corresponding to the hold memory in which the variation effect is executed, There is one that allows the player to grasp the progress of the game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-018225). However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to immediately grasp the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories changes.

◆ As a first configuration for solving the above problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game, and sub control means for controlling the effect of the game based on the command from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The slave control means includes a fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect according to the result of the determination by an image display means (image display device), first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information indicating an identifier (hold icon), and the image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing (1/30 ms) The information display means can execute a decrease display of the first hold information and a decrease display of the second hold information when the number of the hold memories decreases, and a decrease display (hold) of the second hold information. When the display of the first hold information is reduced (updated to the hold number obtained by subtracting 1) from the frame update timing at which the movement to the center of the adjacent display portion in the icon display area is completed. The frame update timing becomes faster. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

◆ As a second configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game, and sub-control means for controlling the effect of the game based on commands from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The slave control means includes a fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect according to the result of the determination by an image display means (image display device), first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information indicating an identifier (hold icon), and the image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing (1/30 ms) The information display means, when the number of the hold storage decreases, a decrease display of the first hold information, and a change display for changing the second hold information for which the variation effect is started to execution information (the icon). The frame update timing at which the change display of the second hold information to the execution information (movement from the hold icon display area to the center of the icon display area) is completed can be executed. The frame update timing at which the decrease display of the hold information (update to the hold number obtained by subtracting 1) is completed is earlier. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

◆ As a third configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and slave control means for controlling the effect of the game based on the command from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The slave control means includes a fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect according to the result of the determination by an image display means (image display device), first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information indicating an identifier (hold icon), and the image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing (1/30 ms) The information display means can execute a decrease display of the first hold information and a decrease display of the second hold information when the number of the hold memories decreases, and when the number of the hold memories increases, When an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information can be executed, and the number of the hold memories increases during the decrease display of the second hold information, the second hold information Even before the frame update timing at which the decrease display (movement to the center of the adjacent display portion in the hold icon display area) is completed, the first hold information is increased (to the hold number added by 1). Update There has been adapted to be started. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game, and sub-control means for controlling the effect of the game based on the command from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The slave control means includes a fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect according to the result of the determination by an image display means (image display device), first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information indicating an identifier (hold icon), and the image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing (1/30 ms) The information display means, when the number of the hold storage decreases, a decrease display of the first hold information, a change display that changes the second hold information for which the variable display has been started into execution information (the icon), And the increase display of the first hold information and the increase display of the second hold information can be executed, and the change display of the second hold information is displayed. When the number of the hold memories increases, the frame update timing before completion of the decrease display of the second hold information (movement from the hold icon display area to the center of the icon display area) is completed. What also increase the display of the first suspension information (updated to 1 summed hold digits) is adapted to be started. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

◇ As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game, and sub control means for controlling the effect of the game based on the command from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The slave control means includes a fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect according to the result of the determination by an image display means (image display device), first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information indicating an identifier (hold icon), and the image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing (1/30 ms) The information display means can execute an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information when the number of the hold memories increases, and the hold storage during the execution of the variation effect. The number of the first hold is greater than the frame update timing at which the increase display of the second hold information (enlargement of the hold icon additionally displayed in the hold icon display area to the normal size) is completed. The frame update timing at which the information increase display (update to the reserved number added by 1) is completed is earlier. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

◆ As a sixth configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and sub-control means for controlling the effect of the game based on the command from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, The slave control means includes a fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect according to the result of the determination by an image display means (image display device), first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, Corresponding to each of the pending storage Information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier, wherein the variation effect execution means is expected to execute the special game during execution of the variation effect (SP) Reach information, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect), and the information display means, when the number of the hold storage increases, the increase display of the first hold information and the increase of the second hold information When the number of the holding memories increases during the execution of the specific effect, an increase display of the first holding information (update to the holding number added by 1) is executed. The increase display of the second hold information is not executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied (the specific effect is ended and the lost effect symbol or the jackpot effect symbol that has been reduced and displayed is enlarged). By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

◆ As a seventh configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and slave control means for controlling the effect of the game based on the command from the main control means ( In the gaming machine provided with the production control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special drawing determination information) acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied (the game ball enters the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (a jackpot game), a storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage, and a normal gaming state; And a game state control means capable of controlling to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and the slave control means displays an image of the variation effect according to the result of the determination (image Executable on display device) Information display means capable of displaying motion effect execution means, first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold memories, and second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold memories The information display means can execute an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information when the number of the hold memories increases, and the storage means The determination information based on the establishment of the first acquisition condition (entrance of the game ball to the first start port) is stored as the first reserved memory, and the second acquisition condition is satisfied (entrance of the game ball to the second start port) The determination information based on the ball) is stored as a second reserved memory, and when the number of the first reserved memory is increased in the specific gaming state, an increase display of the first reserved information (1 to the added reserved number) Update) is executed, but the second hold information increases Shows a predetermined condition is satisfied (the last variation effect in a particular game mode ends normally return to the playing state) so as not be performed until the. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved memories.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a revolving gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for january game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of all jackpot games, but the game ball passes through a specific area in a specific round game of the jackpot game. In this case, the gaming machine may be shifted to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, after all jackpot games are over, if the player transitions to the high probability gaming state and wins the falling lottery executed at the start of the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is terminated and the normal A gaming machine that returns to a gaming state may be used.

  In addition, when the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game is shifted to a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and when the jackpot special symbol type is a specific symbol, the next game after the jackpot game ends. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until a jackpot game.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are not executed simultaneously (in parallel), and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol has priority. Although it is assumed to be executed, it may be a gaming machine in which the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel).

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General-purpose gate 45 1st starting opening 47 2nd starting opening 50 Large winning opening 70 1st image display apparatus 71 2nd image display apparatus 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Discharge control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising: main control means for controlling the progress of a game; and slave control means for controlling the effect of a game based on a command from the main control means.
The main control means includes
Determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition condition being satisfied;
Storage means capable of storing the determination information that has not been determined as pending storage;
The slave control means includes
Fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a change effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means;
Information display means capable of displaying first hold information indicating the number of the hold memories and second hold information indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold memories;
The image display means updates the display image every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached,
The information display means includes
When the number of the hold storage increases, an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information can be executed,
When the number of the hold memories increases during the execution of the variation effect, the increase display of the first hold information is completed before the frame update timing at which the increase display of the second hold information is completed. The frame update timing becomes earlier,
The increase display of the second hold information that is started during the execution of the variation effect is longer than the execution period of the increase display of the second hold information that is started during the waiting state where the variation effect and the special game are not executed. If the execution period is rather long,
When an increase display of the second hold information is executed by increasing the number of the hold memories, a predetermined notification sound may be output from the sound output means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the number of reserved storage increases during the customer waiting state, the output period of the predetermined notification sound is longer than the execution period of the increase display of the second reserved information .

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