JP6615282B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  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.

  Such a gaming machine includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, and when the operation means is operated during the operation effective period, there is one that performs a predetermined effect (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2013-123458A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the interest of gaming has not been improved.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of games.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed, and a plurality of decorative symbols based on the variation effect pattern when the special game determination is performed. In the gaming machine , comprising: an effect control means for performing a change effect that causes a plurality of symbol sequences to be displayed variably in a predetermined change manner and then to stop display in a manner indicating the determination result of the special game determination. means, it is possible to perform the reach effect at the change effect, the fluctuation mode includes a first fluctuation mode said plurality of symbol columns is a predetermined sequence, said plurality of symbol columns of the first variation mode And a second variation mode in which only one symbol row is an arrangement different from the first variation mode, and the reach production includes a first reach production, a second reach production, and a third reach production. Including The production pattern includes a first variation production pattern that executes the first reach production, a second variation production pattern that executes the second reach production, and a third variation production pattern that executes the third reach production. The first variation effect pattern can be executed using the first variation aspect and the second variation aspect, and the second variation effect pattern uses the second variation aspect. While not executed, it is possible to execute using the first variation aspect, and the third variation effect pattern is not executed using the second variation aspect, when changing to the second variation mode from the first fluctuation mode, it is changed to the second fluctuation mode with the execution of a specific effect, varying the second fluctuation mode from the first fluctuation mode in the fluctuation effect Even if not, the specific effect may be executed, and the first variation effect pattern has a higher expectation that the special game will be executed than the second variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern has a higher expectation that the special game will be executed than the first variation effect pattern .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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 image displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big winning prize opening / closing control table for jackpot games. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol reservation storage area, (b) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a special symbol reservation storage area. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation means determination table. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production is performed. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process (1) in the effect control part of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production of 2nd Embodiment is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production of 2nd Embodiment is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production of 2nd Embodiment is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the change production of 2nd Embodiment is performed.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment (also referred to as “this embodiment”) of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  The outer frame 1 is fixed to an island facility of a game store via a fixing member (for example, a nail or a stopper).

  The game board mounting frame 2A is detachably connected to the outer frame 1 via the first hinge mechanism part 7a on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism part 7a. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 2A is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 1, the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A is exposed forward, so that various types provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A. It becomes possible to perform maintenance of the apparatus.

  The glass frame 2B is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 2A via the second hinge mechanism portion 7b on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7b. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 2B is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A, the game area 3A of the game board 3 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed.

  An opening (window) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the top of the glass frame 2B, and a transparent member (such as a glass plate or an acrylic plate) is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 3A is visible through the opening and the transparent member.

  Around the opening of the glass frame 2B, an audio output device 33 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 34 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and an input for performing operations such as determination operations related to various effects. An effect lever device 39 that functions as a device, an upper plate 50 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls paid out from a later-described game ball payout device 60 (not shown), and an upper plate 50 that does not fully enter Are provided with a lower plate 51 for receiving and storing game balls flowing into a predetermined ball flow path (not shown), and a firing operation device 4 capable of performing an operation for firing the game balls.

  The audio output device 33 is provided at intervals in the upper two portions of the glass frame 2B, and produces 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 34 are provided around the opening, and the lighting effect is provided by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

  The effect lever device 39 is provided with an effect lever 39A capable of performing an operation such as a decision operation, and an effect lever detection switch 39a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation on the effect lever 39A. A person can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  The effect lever 39A can be gripped by the player and is attached so that it can be tilted in the forward direction (player side), and the effect lever detection switch 39a can be operated to tilt the effect lever 39A in the forward direction. To detect.

  The upper plate 50 has a game ball storage portion 50a (not shown) inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 4, and a ball feed solenoid 50b ( 3) is provided. When the game balls stored in the storage section 50a of the upper plate 50 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 50b, the game balls are sent one by one toward the game board mounting frame 2A by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 50b.

  In addition, an effect button device 37 and a selection button device 38 functioning as an input device for performing a determination operation and a selection operation related to various effects are provided side by side on the center front side portion of the upper plate 50. Yes.

  The effect button device 37 moves an effect button 37A in an up and down direction, an effect button 37A capable of performing an operation such as a decision operation, an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation on the effect button 37A. An effect button drive motor 37b (see FIG. 3) is provided to allow the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

The effect button 37A is in a non-projecting state which is a normal state as shown in FIG. 1 and a protruding state in which the effect button drive motor 37b moves (protrudes) to a position above the non-projecting state according to the effect. (Not shown) and a state when detecting a pressing operation can be changed between a pressing state (not shown) which is a position below the non-projecting state.
The production button 37 </ b> A is in a state in which only the tip portion slightly protrudes upward from the surface around the upper plate 50 in the non-projecting state, and in the projecting state, the effect button 37 </ b> A from the non-projecting state from the surface around the upper plate 50. Is a state of protruding upward several times (about 7 to 10 times).

  The selection button device 38 is connected to the cross key 38A capable of performing an operation (selection operation or the like) in at least two directions (usually four directions), and connected to the cross key 38A to detect an operation on the cross key 38A. An upper cross key detection switch 38a, a left cross key detection switch 38b, a lower cross key detection switch 38c, and a right cross key detection switch 38d (see FIG. 3) are provided. Information can be entered.

  Further, a lending / returning operation unit 70 (not shown) that can perform a lending operation of game balls and a return operation of a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided on the right side of the upper plate 50. . When a lending button 71 (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 70 is operated, the remaining amount of the storage medium received by the ball lending machine 73 (not shown) attached to the gaming machine Y is subtracted to lend the game ball When the return button 72 (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 70 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine 73.

  Between the upper plate 50 and the lower plate 51, a ball passage for guiding game balls that cannot enter the upper plate 50 to the lower plate 51 is formed. Further, a lower plate full detection switch 51a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 51 is provided in the middle of the ball flow path, and the lower plate 51 is detected by the lower plate full detection switch 51a. While the fullness is detected, the game ball payout by the game ball payout device 60 is stopped.

  The firing operation device 4 includes a base body 5 fixed to the glass frame 2B, a firing handle 40 rotatably provided on the base body 5, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 40. 40a (see FIG. 3) and a firing volume 40b (see FIG. 3) made of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 are provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 40a that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 40, the ball feed solenoid 50b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The game board mounting frame 2A has a game board mounting portion (not shown) for mounting the game board 3, a game ball launching device 41 (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 3A, and a game A lock mechanism 6 for locking the panel mounting frame 2A and the glass frame 2B in a closed state, and an open detection switch 42a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the opening of the glass frame 2B are provided.

  The game ball launching device 41 includes a launching member (not shown) for launching a game ball, a launching solenoid 41b (see FIG. 3) for driving the launching member, and a lower left end of the game board 3 from the launching member. And a stopper for stopping the game ball at a launch position which is an inclined lower end of the launch rail. When the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 50b is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 3A by the operation of the launch member.

  The lock mechanism 6 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 2B. When a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the game board mounting frame 2A is unlocked and the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed. The lock of 2B is released and the glass frame 2B can be opened and closed.

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 3, a curved inner rail 8B, a curved outer rail 8C positioned outside the inner rail 8B, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 3A 8D is provided. A launch ball guide path is formed between the inner rail 8B and the outer rail 8C to guide the game ball launched by the game ball launching device 41 to the upstream portion of the game area 3A. In addition, an out port 19 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 3A 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 2A).

  Near the center of the game area 3A, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 8A that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space is formed inside the decorative frame 8A.

  Below the game area 3A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 10 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. 10 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. It is.

  On both sides of the game area 3A (the left game area and the right game area), there are respectively provided general gates 11 through which game balls can pass. When detected by the switch 11a (see FIG. 3), a hit determination random number value indicated by the hit determination random number counter and a normal symbol determination random number value indicated by the hit symbol determination random counter for performing the normal symbol lottery described later. Then, the random number value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern indicated by the random number counter for determining the normal pattern variation pattern is acquired. Hereinafter, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for normal symbol determination, and the random number value for general pattern variation pattern determination will be collectively referred to as “normal pattern determination information”.

  Below the game area 3A, there is provided a first start port 13 through which a game ball can always win (enter), and the game ball that has won (entered) the first start port 13 has a first start port. When detected by the detection switch 13a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. In addition to the payout of prize balls, the jackpot determination random number counter and the special symbol determination random number counter indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter for performing the first special symbol lottery and the special figure variation pattern determination described later are shown. A random number value for special symbol determination, a random number value for reach determination indicated by a random number counter for reach determination, and a random number value for determination of special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by a random number counter for determination of special figure variation are acquired. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are collectively referred to as “special pattern determination information”.

  Directly under the first starting port 13, a game ball can be won from a closed state (basic mode) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of the normal symbol lottery). The second start-up port control device 14 that is capable of winning a prize (entering a ball) or converted into an easy open state (special mode) is provided.

  The second start port controller 14 includes a second start port 15 through which a game ball can win (enter) and a second start port detection that detects a game ball winning (entering) the second start port 15. A switch 15a, a movable member 14a for converting (variable) the second start port 15 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the movable member 14a are provided. When the second start port 15 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 15 is in the open state, Winning (balling) is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball won (entered) in the second start port 15 is detected by the second start port detection switch 15a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 60. It has come to be paid out as. In addition to the payout of prize balls, special figure determination information for performing second special symbol lottery and special figure variation pattern determination described later is acquired.

  Above the guide member 8D and downstream of the right-hand general gate 11 is a game ball winning (winning) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). There is provided a big prize opening control device 16 that is converted from a closed state (basic mode) in which a ball is impossible into an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (entered).

  The big prize opening control device 16 has a big prize opening 17 through which a game ball can win (win), and a big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the winning of the game ball into the big prize opening 17 (ball entry). An open / close member 16a for converting (variing) the special winning opening 17 into a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening / closing solenoid 16b for opening / closing the open / close member 16a are provided. When the grand prize opening 17 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 17 is in the open state, the game ball wins ( Entry) is possible or easy.

  In addition, when the game balls that have won (entered) the big prize opening 17 are detected by the big prize opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. It is.

  The first start opening 13 can be won (entered) through the left game area of the game area 3A, but the game ball can pass through the right game area of the game area 3A. It is impossible to win a prize.

  In addition, in the winning (winning) to the second start opening 15, the normal gate 11 that triggers the control of the second start opening 15 to the open state causes the left game area of the game area 3A and the right game area to Since it is provided in any area, a game ball that has passed through either the left game area or the right game area of the game area 3A can enter, but it has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A. Since the game ball is guided to the second start port 15 by the guide member 8D, it is easier to win (win) the second start port 15 than the game ball that has passed through the left game region of the game region 3A. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state described later, it is better to fire (so-called right hit) a game ball toward the right game area of the game area 3A.

Also, the grand prize winning hole 17 can enter a game ball that has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A, but cannot enter a game ball that has passed through the left game area of the game area 3A. It has become. That is, the first start port 13, the second start port 15, and the big winning port 17 can play game balls separately.
In the following description, “shooting a game ball toward the right game area of the game area 3A” is referred to as “right-handed”.

  On the lower left side outside the game area 3A, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 are displayed. , And a normal symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol indicator 20 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 13. The second special symbol display 21 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the second special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 15. The normal symbol display 22 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 11.

The first special symbol lottery refers to acquiring special figure determination information when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start port 13 and whether or not it is a “big hit” based on the acquired special figure determination information. The first special symbol determination is performed to determine the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 based on the determination result.
When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 20 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. . That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

Whether or not the second special symbol lottery is “big hit” based on the acquired special figure determination information when the special ball determination information is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15 The second special symbol determination is performed to determine the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 21 based on the determination result.
When the second special symbol lottery is performed, the second special symbol display 21 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. . That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 are each configured by a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display in the variable display of each special symbol are at a predetermined interval or order. Flashes. When the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the result of each special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery may be collectively referred to as “special symbol lottery”) is shown. One or a plurality of LEDs are lit in a mode (a mode indicating the type of special symbol). That is, the type of jackpot, which will be described later, can also be determined by the lighting state of the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that the right to execute the big hit game (special game) is acquired in the special symbol lottery. “Big win game (special game)” means that a round game in which the big prize opening 17 is opened in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, two times, four times, or 16 times).

  The maximum number of times the maximum winning opening 17 and the maximum opening time in each round game are determined in advance, but a predetermined number (for example, When ten (10) game balls are won (entered), one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game (special game)” is a gaming state that is advantageous to a player who can easily win a prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

The normal symbol lottery is a method for acquiring the general-purpose determination information when the game ball passes through the general-purpose gate 11 and determining whether or not it is “winning” based on the acquired general-purpose determination information. Based on the determination result, normal symbol determination for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 22 is performed.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 22 displays the fluctuation 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 22 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, one or a plurality of LEDs are turned on in a mode (a mode indicating the type of the normal symbol) indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery. That is, the hit type described later can be determined by the lighting state of the LED of the normal symbol display 22.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute a winning game (auxiliary game) is acquired in the normal symbol lottery. The “winning game (auxiliary game)” means that the second start port 15 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second start port 15 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, but even before reaching the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time, the second start port 15 When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (wins), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the “winning game (auxiliary game)” is in a gaming state in which the second special symbol variation display is easy to be executed (the start condition 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 23 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the right to perform the first special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “the first special symbol lottery”) that is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start port 13. The number of “first hold”) is displayed, and is turned on or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first hold. In the present embodiment, up to four first holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED lights. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the right to perform the second special symbol lottery stored when the game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 15 (hereinafter referred to as “the right special symbol”). The number of “second hold”) is displayed, and is turned on or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second hold. In the present embodiment, up to four second suspensions are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  In addition, when there is one second hold, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is lit, and when there are two second holds, two LEDs of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 Lights up. In addition, when there are three second holds, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four second holds, the second special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 24 flash.

  In the following description, the term “first hold number” may be expressed as “first hold number” and the term “second hold number” as “second hold number”.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is used to determine whether or not to hit a normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation display) stored when a game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 11. This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “general map hold”), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of general map hold. In the present embodiment, up to four ordinary map holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one common symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is lit, and when there are two common symbol hold indicators, the two LEDs on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are lit. In addition, when there are three common symbol holds, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 blinks and the right LED lights up. When there are four common symbol holds, the normal symbol hold indicator 25 Two LEDs flash.

  In the following description, the phrase “the number of ordinary maps reserved” may be expressed as “the number of ordinary maps reserved”.

  In addition, the 1st special symbol display 20 and / or the 2nd special symbol display 21 can be comprised also by 7 segment LED. For example, if the special symbol lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped when it is lost. It is good to repeat. It should be noted that since the last stop display is displayed at the start of the special symbol variable display, it is easy to grasp that the variable display has been started by starting from the turn-off of the LED.

  An image display device 30 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the center back part of the effect space, and a movable effect member 80a is provided in the upper part of the effect space.

  The display unit of the image display device 30 displays various effects according to the progress of the game. Examples of the effect display include a customer waiting demonstration effect that is performed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, and a variation display of the effect symbol that is performed when the special symbol variation display is performed.

  Here, the effect display displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image (effect display) displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30.

The effect symbols displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 are composed of nine types of main effect symbols consisting of symbols indicating numbers from “1” to “9” and one type of blank symbol “●”. ing. In these effect symbols, the main effect symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and the symbol symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are formed by arranging the blank symbols between the main effect symbols.
In addition to the numbers, symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” may be provided as symbols indicating the main effect symbols. In addition to “●”, symbols such as “★” and “◆” may be provided as a symbol indicating a blank symbol.

Then, the effect display is performed by scrolling (fluctuating) the effect symbol in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment).
In addition, the variation display mode of the effect symbol is not limited to this, and may be one that rotates (spins) on the spot, or one that scrolls (varies) in the horizontal direction.
Further, the player may arbitrarily select whether to scroll in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction. For example, the player may select whether to scroll in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction using the operation means (the effect button 37A, the cross key 38A, the effect lever 39A).

  Further, the variation display of the effect symbols is performed in correspondence with the variation display of the special symbols executed by the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped in response to the stop of the variation display of the special symbol.

  In addition, during the variation display of the effect symbol, various effect images such as background images and characters and the variation effect such as a movie are displayed on the image display device 30 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The degree of expectation for winning a jackpot in the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “big win expectation degree”) is increased.

  Further, in the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol 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 main production symbol such as “777” or a combination of main production symbols with regularity such as “357”, and the loss mode is other than that It is an aspect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, effect symbols are displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 in upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row (TZ1 to TZ3). That is, nine effect symbols of 3 rows × 3 rows are displayed on the image display device 30.

  Here, in the variable display displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30, five effective lines are set. Specifically, five effective lines are set: an upper effective line L1, a middle effective line L2, a lower effective line L3, a lower right effective line L4, and a right upward effective line L5. And if the effect symbol of the big hit mode is stopped and displayed on any active line when the variable display is stopped, the big win is won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the display unit of the image display device 30 has a first hold icon for displaying a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1) that is the current first hold number. 1 hold icon display areas 30A1 to 30A4, and 2nd hold icon display areas 30B1 to 30B4 for displaying the number of 2nd hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2) that is the current number of second hold The variation icon display area 30C for displaying the variation icon corresponding to (related to) the variation display of the special symbol (production symbol) being executed is formed.

  The first hold icon display areas 30A1 to 30A4 are partitioned in the form of the first display section 30A1, the second display section 30A2, the third display section 30A3, and the fourth display section 30A4 from the side close to the variable icon display area 30C. The number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1) is displayed on each of the display units 30A1 to 30A4. That is, the number of first hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the first hold number (U1).

  The first display unit 30A1 displays a first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the first special symbol variable display is executed first, and the second display unit 30A2 displays the first special symbol second. A first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display is executed is displayed, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed third on the third display unit 30A3. Is displayed, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the first special symbol variation display is executed is displayed on the fourth display portion 30A4.

  The second hold icon display areas 30B1 to 30B4 are partitioned in the form of the first display section 30B1, the second display section 30B2, the third display section 30B3, and the fourth display section 30B4 from the side close to the variable icon display area 30C. The number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2) is displayed on each of the display units 30B1 to 30B4. That is, the number of second hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the second hold number (U2).

  The first display unit 30B1 displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 30B2 displays the second special symbol second. A second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display is executed is displayed, and the second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed third on the third display unit 30B3. Is displayed, and a second hold icon indicating the second hold in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 30B4.

  The variation icon display area 30C corresponds to the first hold icon or the second hold displayed on the first display unit 30A1 of the first hold icon display area in response to the start of the change display of the special symbol (effect design). The variation icon is displayed by moving (shifting) the second hold icon displayed on the first display portion 30B1 of the icon display area, and the variation icon is displayed at the end of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Disappears (erases). In addition, you may make the said fluctuation | variation icon disappear in the middle of the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol (effect design).

  The board drive device 35 includes a movable effect member 80a (effect agent) and a solenoid or a motor for moving (moving) the movable effect member 80a.

The movable effect member 80a has the upper part of the display unit of the image display device 30 shown in FIG. 1 as a standby position (reference position), and descends to the center of the display unit of the image display device 30 that is the effect position. It is possible to perform a moving effect. The movable effect member 80a has a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like), and can emit a light effect by emitting light from the plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like).
In addition, you may comprise so that a movement effect and a light emission effect may be performed according to operation of the effect button 37A and the effect lever 39A.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A and the game board 3, a main control board 110 (see FIG. 3) for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and a game ball payout device according to information from the main control board 110 A payout control board 120 (see FIG. 3) for controlling 60, an effect control board 130 (see FIG. 3) for effect control according to information from the main control board 110, and various control boards (main control board 110). A power supply board 180 (see FIG. 3) for supplying power supply voltage to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130), and a game for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the gaming machine Y. An information output terminal board 100 (see FIG. 3) is provided.
Information transmitted and received between the substrates is data such as commands.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y in 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 for performing arithmetic processing, a ROM 110b for storing a game control program and the like, a main control one-chip microcomputer 110m having a main RAM 110c serving as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing, and a main control board. Input port and output port. The main CPU 110a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b, performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c, and thereby various devices related to the progress of the game. Control or transmit predetermined information based on the result of arithmetic processing 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 capable of communicating information in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board 110. To the effect control board 130 so that information can be communicated only in one direction.

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a general gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a large winning opening detection switch 17a, and a payout. A control board 120 and the like are connected. Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 through the input port, and control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 14b, a special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, and a first special display. The symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, and the game information output terminal board 100 are connected. Via the output port, a drive control signal for controlling various solenoids, a display control signal for controlling various displays, and a notification from the game information output terminal board 100 to the outside of the gaming machine Y (such as a hall computer) Game information and the like to be output.

  The payout control board 120 controls the payout of the game ball and the launch of the game ball based on the reception of the information related to the payout from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 120b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 120c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an input port for the payout control board, and an output port. Yes. The payout CPU 120a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 120c, thereby paying out the game ball The apparatus 60 is controlled, or predetermined information 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 board 120 is connected to an opening detection switch 42a, a lower pan full detection switch 51a, a payout ball detection switch 60a provided in the game ball payout device 60, a touch sensor 40a, a firing volume 40b, and the like. Yes.

  To the output port of the payout control board 120, a launch solenoid 41b, a ball feed solenoid 50b, a payout motor 60b provided in the game ball payout device 60, and the like are connected.

  In the payout control board 120, when an opening detection signal indicating that the glass frame 2B is opened is input from the opening detection switch 42a, information related to opening is transmitted to the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, when information on opening is received, an opening error notification is performed.

  In addition, when the payout control board 120 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 40a, the discharge solenoid 41b is energized and the firing volume 40b is used. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 has been changed by the detection signal, the firing solenoid 41b is driven to fire the game ball so that the firing intensity according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 is obtained. It has become.

  The launching solenoid 41b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to a rotating shaft, and the launching member rotates to launch a game ball by rotating the rotating shaft. The operation of the firing solenoid 41b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator (not shown), so the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99. .9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  In addition, when the payout control board 120 receives information related to payout from the main control board 110, the payout motor 60b is driven to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 60a controls the predetermined number of game balls. When the payout is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is terminated.

  The effect control board 130 receives information from the main control board 110 and controls an effect related to the game. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an audio processor 150a, audio data, and the like. An audio control unit 150 including a stored audio ROM 150b, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 160a as an image processor, a CGROM 160b in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data An image control unit 160 comprising a VRAM 160c having a buffer and the like, an overall control unit 140 that controls the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 in an integrated manner, a frame illumination device 34, a panel drive device 35, and Production button drive mode A lamp control unit 170 for controlling the data 37b, an effect control input port, an output port, and the like.

  The sub CPU 130a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to effects while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area, thereby performing the main control board 110. Control for causing the various control units (the general control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170) to execute various effects in accordance with the information received from the camera and the input signals from the effect button detection switch 37a and the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d. (Output information, etc.).

  An effect button detection switch 37a, cross key detection switches 38a to 38d, an effect lever detection switch 39a, 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 37A is operated is input from the effect button detection switch 37a, or a cross indicating that the cross key 38A is operated from the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d. A key detection signal (upper cross key detection signal, left cross key detection signal, lower cross key detection signal, right cross key detection signal) is input, or an effect lever detection signal indicating that the effect lever 39A has been operated is input. Then, a process for executing an effect according to the detection signal is performed.

  The overall control unit 140 includes an overall CPU 140a that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 140b that stores an overall control program, an overall RAM 140c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port for overall control.

  The overall CPU 140a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads an overall control program stored in the overall ROM 140b, and performs an operation process related to the effect while using the overall RAM 140c as a work area, thereby producing an effect control unit. In accordance with the information received from 130m, etc., control (such as output of information) is performed for causing the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 to execute various effects.

  The general ROM 140b 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 composed of a group of drawing control commands, and an animation of a production pattern. The animation pattern and animation scene information etc. for performing are memorize | stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like.
The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. Various information such as a duty ratio that is a luminance parameter of the image display device 30 is included.

  The audio control unit 150 includes an audio processor 150 a and an audio ROM 150 b and is connected to the audio output device 33. The voice control unit 150 causes the voice output device 33 to output voice data, music data (BGM, SE), and the like in accordance with the display of the image display device 30 based on various types of production information transmitted from the production control unit 130m. Take control.

  The image control unit 160 includes a VDP 160a, a CGROM 160b, and a VRAM 160c. The image control unit 160 receives information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a) and controls the image display device 30 to display a predetermined image.

  The VDP 160a generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a) and image data stored in the CGROM 160b. The image data is material data representing individual images such as images (frames) to be displayed on the image display device 30, for example, effect symbol images, background images constituting the background of the effect symbols, character images, and serif images. . On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

The CGROM 160b includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). I remember it.
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 160b is read in units of image data by the VDP 160a, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  The CGROM 160b 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 160b 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 160c is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 160c has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a), a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 30, and the like.

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

  Therefore, the VDP 160a draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 160b in the “frame buffer for drawing” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 160c based on an instruction (display list) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a), and Drawing data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the buffer area, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the read drawing data, and is output to the image display device 30 to display various images.

  The VDP 160a is supplied with an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), and by dividing the operation clock, a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal, and Vertical synchronization signal) is generated and output to the image display device 30.

  Further, a general-purpose board 190 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it is connected between the image control unit 160 and the image display device 30. The general-purpose substrate 190 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 30 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is used. It absorbs the difference in resolution between when it is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected.

  The lamp controller 170 includes a lamp CPU 170a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 170b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 170c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an input / output port for lamp control, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 170a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 170b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 170c as a work area, thereby producing an effect control unit. In accordance with the information received from 130m, etc., control (output of information, etc.) is performed for causing various illumination devices, various drive devices, and the like to perform predetermined effects.

  An input / output port of the lamp control unit is connected to a frame illumination device 34, a panel drive device 35, an effect button drive motor 37b, and the like, and various kinds of information transmitted from the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). Based on the production information, lighting control is performed by controlling lighting of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 34, and drive control of a drive source such as a panel drive device 35, a motor of a production button drive motor 37b, or a solenoid is performed. Performing a moving effect etc. by doing.

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

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

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

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described.

The state relating to the special symbol lottery includes “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state”, and states relating to the movable member 14a of the second start-up control device 14 include “non-time-short gaming state” and “time-short gaming state”. It has. In this embodiment,
(1) When it is “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(2) “High probability game state” and “time-short game state” (specific game state) are provided.
Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y after power-on is set to “normal gaming state”. Further, in addition to the above gaming state, when it is “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) or “high probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (third A specific game state) may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” is a big win in a special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start port 13 or the second start port 15. For example, a gaming state in which the winning probability is set to be as low as 1/300. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher (for example, 1/60) than the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

The transition from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is to win the jackpot, and the timing for changing from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is after the jackpot game is finished. It is.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as “probability jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 11, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result This is a gaming state that is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and that is easily set shorter than the “short-time gaming state”. For example, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 22. However, the normal symbol is displayed for 30 seconds after the variable display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 11, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non- The gaming state that is set shorter than the “short-time gaming state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning the winning is 2.6 seconds, for example, is set longer than the “non-short gaming state” Say.

  Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/128, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is For example, it is set as high as 127/128. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 11 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 15 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 this embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is set to be. However, in the “short-time gaming state”, only one or two of the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. It may be set to.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table for a first special symbol triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 13, and FIG. 4B shows a game to the second start port 15. It is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol triggered by the entrance of the ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the jackpot determination table is divided for each probability gaming state. Each table corresponds to a jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot determination random number value acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 and the result of success or failure. The jackpot determination value is assigned so that the ratio shown in FIG.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, and acquires the current probability gaming state. Based on the jackpot determination random number value determined, it is determined whether the jackpot or lose.

  The probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low-probability gaming state is 1/300, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high-probability gaming state is about 5 times higher to 1/60. In addition, the probability determined to be a big hit is not limited to 5 times, and may be set to any value such as 3 times or 10 times.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 5 (a) is a special symbol determination table for jackpots that is referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of winning the jackpot, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for a loss referred to in order to determine a stop symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the special symbol determination table for jackpots is divided according to the type of the starting opening where the game ball has won. Each table includes a jackpot symbol determination value for determining a jackpot symbol determination random number obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15, and a special symbol ( The special symbol stop data) is associated with an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol, so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. The jackpot judgment value is allocated.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the special symbol determination table for losing is divided according to the type of the start opening where the game ball has won. Each table includes a jackpot symbol determination value for determining a jackpot symbol determination random number obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15, and a special symbol ( The special symbol stop data) is associated with an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol, so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 4B is obtained. The jackpot judgment value is allocated. It should be noted that a plurality of special symbols and special symbol determination values may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in the case of a loss.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5 and determines the type of special symbol (special symbol stop data) based on the type of the start opening where the game ball has won and the random number for determining the jackpot symbol Will do.
Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information indicating the type of the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (special symbol stop data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Here, as will be described later, the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 6) and the game state after the jackpot game end (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (special figure stop data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the type of jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends.

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of the jackpot state (special game state) when the jackpot lottery is determined as a determination result of the jackpot lottery. In the jackpot game control table, the special symbol type (special game stop data), the opening time of the jackpot state (special game state), the opening designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the opening, The special winning opening opening / closing control table for determining the opening / closing mode, the ending time in the big hit state (special game state), and the ending designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the ending are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the opening time, the big prize opening / closing control table, and the ending time based on the special figure stop data. In addition, since the number of rounds in the big win state (special game state) is determined by determining the type of the big prize opening / closing table, FIG. 6 shows the number of rounds in the big win state (special game state), etc. Is supplementarily described.

(Large winning game opening and closing control table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a big prize opening / closing control table that is referred to when a big win is won. This special prize opening / closing control table is divided into tables for each table number (TBL.No). Each table includes a round number indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game state), a special electric operation number (K) indicating the number of times that the big prize opening 17 is opened during one round, and an opening time of the big prize opening 17 And a closing time (interval time) for closing the special winning opening 17 between rounds.

  The main CPU 110a identifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special prize opening 17 with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 7, and the first CPU based on the first special prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No01). A first jackpot game is executed, a second jackpot game is executed based on the second big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No02), and a third big prize is played based on the third big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No03). Run a game.

  According to the first prize opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 01), the opening / closing member 16a is operated to change the prize winning opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A from round 1 to round 16 per round. The first jackpot game is executed which is released until 29.5 seconds.

  However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends. It should be noted that since the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is long from 1 round to 16 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball, the first big hit game can be said to be a probable big hit game of 16 rounds.

  According to the second winning prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 02), the opening / closing member 16a is operated to change the winning prize opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A from one round to four rounds per round. A second jackpot game is executed that is released until 29.5 seconds.

  However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 4 rounds is complete | finished, the 2nd big hit game will be complete | finished. It should be noted that the second big hit game is substantially a four-round probable big hit game because the open time of the big winning opening 17 is long from 1 round to 4 rounds and it is easy to obtain a winning ball.

  According to the third big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 03), the opening / closing member 16a is operated, and the big prize opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A is changed from one round to two rounds per round. A third jackpot game that is released until 0.18 seconds is executed.

  However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 2 rounds is complete | finished, the 3rd big hit game will be complete | finished. From the first round to the second round, since the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the third big hit game can be said to be a sudden probability change big hit game of 0 rounds.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 8 is a game state setting table for determining the game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game state). In the gaming state setting table, special figure stop data, a short-time gaming state, a short-time gaming number (J), a stochastic gaming state, and a high-probable gaming number (X) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special figure stop data of the special symbol at the end of the jackpot, the short-time game state, the short-time game number (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game number ( X) is determined.

  The game state setting table shown in FIG. 8 in the present embodiment is characterized in that the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) in the case of special symbols 10-12 and special symbols 20-21. Is not set to infinity, but is set to 84 times.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern determination table is divided for each special symbol (special diagram stop data). In each table, the reach determination random number value, the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2), the special symbol variation random value, the special symbol variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other. The reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value are respectively allocated so as to achieve the respective selectivity (%) shown in FIG.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot.

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern 1 (normal variation) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. In addition, although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 and refers to the special symbol stop data, the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value. Based on the above, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and the special symbol variation pattern information is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the contents (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display 20 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 13 is indicated. Is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 21 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, effect contents such as effect symbol change display are determined based on the special symbol change pattern (change pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the contents of the representation such as the variation display of the representation symbol are described for reference.

  Here, as the contents of production, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that multiple production symbols fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, and normal fluctuation and shortening. The fluctuation is different in that the shortening fluctuation is completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “reach” means a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot, such that a part of the combination of performance symbols informing the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other production symbols fluctuate. To do. For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbol “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols for notifying the jackpot, the two production symbols are temporarily stopped at “7”, and the remaining production symbols change. The aspect which is performing. “Temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect symbol is shown to the player as if the effect symbol has stopped because the effect symbol is swaying or deforming small.

In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with a low jackpot winning expectation in which two effect symbols temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not a big hit by “normal reach”, a big hit may be made by “normal reach”.
In addition, “super reach” means a reach that has a higher probability of winning a big hit than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which a production symbol that has not been temporarily stopped undergoes special fluctuations or a special character is displayed.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  The jackpot winning expectation degree related to the performance contents is higher in the order of normal fluctuation (shortening fluctuation) <normal reach <super reach <full turn reach, and the reach that determines that the full turn reach will be a big win.

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a pre-judgment table for pre-determining the result of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value. And start winning information are associated with each other, and each random value is distributed so as to have each selection rate (ratio) shown in FIG.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is `` big hit '' or `` losing '' by the random number value for special symbol determination acquired at the time of entering the starting opening of the game ball, and the type of special game by the random number value for jackpot symbol, Presence / absence of transition to the high probability gaming state can also be determined.
Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value can be used to determine the production contents (whether the reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc., the start winning information (start opening winning designation command) DATA) can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (scheduled variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10, and includes a special symbol display (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation. Based on the random number value for use, “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start opening winning designation command for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery is generated.

  The start opening prize designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, the start opening prize designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 13 is indicated, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second A start port winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the start port 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 10 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the game ball enters the start opening of the game ball, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is different in that it is used when the special symbol variation starts. ing. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Refer to “Start-up winning information 1”).

In addition, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 10 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery pre-determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the pre-decision table shown in FIG. 10, but for pre-determining whether it is “big hit” or “losing”. Random values for special symbol determination are different.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 11A shows special symbol determination information (a special symbol determination random number, jackpot symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a special figure determination information storage area in which random number values, reach determination random number values, and special figure variation random values are stored. FIG. 11B illustrates each of the storage units of the special figure determination information storage area. It is a figure which shows a structure.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information on-hold storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 13 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the second start port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed are stored The first special figure determination information holding storage area and the second special figure determination information holding storage area are respectively from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. I know.

  The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area becomes the first holding number (U1), and these undetermined special figures The number of hold icons corresponding to the determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display areas 30A1 to 30A4, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is the second hold number. (U2), the number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display areas 30B1 to 30B4, and the variable display (variation effect) stored in the special figure determination information execution storage area ) Is displayed in the variation icon display area 30 </ b> C corresponding to the special figure determination information that is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), each storage unit stores a special symbol determination random number value storage area for storing a special symbol determination random value, and a jackpot symbol randomness for storing a jackpot symbol random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number value storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure change random value storage area for storing special figure change random value values.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 13 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored. When the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored.

  In the special figure determination information execution storage area, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, 1 Referenced to execute variable symbol display. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to execute

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine Y 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. 12 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial value random number update process for updating the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number value for stopping common symbol. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and opens and closes the movable member 14a. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / release timer counter, and the start / close timer counter.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the regular symbol stop random number value, and the regular symbol random number value. Specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number value and random number counter by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, the normal symbol determination initial random value, and the normal symbol stop initial random value in step S130. Perform random number update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a inputs inputs to the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 13a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the general gate detection switch 11a. If there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an open / close control of the special winning opening 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process for performing a lottery and opening / closing control of the second start port 15 (movable member 14a).

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the counter value of the general figure hold number counter for counting the general figure hold number (G) is 1 or more, and the counter value of the general figure hold number counter is 1 or more. If it is determined that this is not the case, the current ordinary power control process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the counter value of the common figure holding number counter is 1 or more, after subtracting 1 from the counter value of the common figure holding number counter, the first to fourth storage units in the normal symbol holding storage area The stored random number for normal symbol determination is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, a process for determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” is performed.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol display 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and when the variation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery display is stopped.

  If the referenced normal symbol determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “win”, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b is driven, and the second start port 15 is controlled to open for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, for example, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 30 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to be released for 2.6 seconds, and 1.5 times After closing for 2 seconds, the opening is controlled again for 2.6 seconds.

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

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

  In step S700, the special CPU 110a displays the special symbol display created in S600 in order to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, and the normal symbol display 22. Display device output processing for outputting instrument data and normal symbol display device data.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs command transmission processing for transmitting the 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 to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a. If no detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the process proceeds to the next step, and if a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, a prize ball for the general winning opening is obtained. After updating the counter by adding predetermined data, the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 17a. If the detection signal is not input from the big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is. If the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 17a is inputted, the prize for the special prize opening is received. The ball counter is updated by adding predetermined data, and is updated by adding 1 to the number-of-stakes (C) storage area for counting the number of game balls won in the prize-winning slot 17, and then The process moves to the step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 13, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.

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

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a general gate detection switch input process. In the normal gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general gate detection switch 11a. When the detection signal is not input from the general gate detection switch 11a, the general gate detection switch input processing is terminated, the current input control processing is terminated, and the detection signal is input from the general gate detection switch 11a. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the data set in the general figure hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, and if the general figure hold number (G) storage area is less than four, 1 is added to the figure hold count (G) storage area. If the usual figure hold number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the usual figure gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  After adding 1 to the general figure hold number (G) storage area, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for general map stop, and the random number value for normal time are acquired, and the various random numbers obtained are It memorize | stores in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

(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. 15 is a diagram showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 13a. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input, 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area If it is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first reserved number (U1) storage area and stores it. In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table for jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 10, the type of special symbol display, the random number for special symbol determination acquired this time, the random number for jackpot symbol, the random number for reach determination, and Based on the special figure changing random number value, start winning information for indicating the start opening determination information in advance is determined.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage area for the special symbol determination information acquired in step S230-5. Then, the acquired special figure determination information is stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a receives the first start opening winning designation command based on the starting winning prize information determined in the pre-determination process in step S230-6, the start opening winning designation command, and the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process in step S700, 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 designation. The command can be analyzed, and a predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the display of the variation of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening is started.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area, and the first special symbol corresponding to the first reserved number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to steps S230-6 to S230-9, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the second starting based on the winning information is performed. A special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the winning prize designation command and the second reserved number (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram 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. In step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch destination address from the loaded special figure special electric treatment data. The process moves to the memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power process data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). The process moves to step S330), and if special figure special power processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special power 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 the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. This special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

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

  The main CPU 110a performs a process for controlling the jackpot game in the jackpot game process in step S340. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the type of jackpot symbol (special drawing stop data) determined in step S310.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot, the opening time of the opening / closing member 16a corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16b is output to output the opening / closing member 16a. To release. 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 16b is stopped to close the opening / closing member 16a. Thereby, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

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

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

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second reserved number (U2) storage area is 1 or more when the special symbol is not changing. If the main CPU 110a determines that the second reserved number (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and if the second reserved number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. Then, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first reserved number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the main CPU 110a determines that the first reserved number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and if the first reserved number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. Then, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area.

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

  In the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol determination random number value storage area. The first special symbol determination random number storage area or the second special symbol determination storage area may be shifted in this order, or the first special symbol determination random value storage area may be shifted from the second special symbol storage area. You may shift with priority.

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

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing. The special figure variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, and the special figure stop data, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random value Based on the above, the variation pattern is determined.

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

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

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

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a displays variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. set. 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 20 or the second special symbol display 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, makes preparations for shifting to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state”. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” random number value. Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the main CPU 110a performs the big hit lottery shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot determination table, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. Thus, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”. As a result of the determination, if it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot special symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the zeroth storage unit) in the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6, and determines the type of special symbol. (Special figure stop data) is determined, and the jackpot special symbol determination process for setting the determined special figure stop data in the special figure stop data storage area is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 5A, and based on the jackpot special symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), The special figure stop data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined special figure stop data is set in the special figure stop data storage area.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not it is a “hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 20 and determines the operation mode of the big prize opening in the jackpot game process. It is also used to determine the game state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol for losing by referring to the special symbol determination table for loss shown in FIG. 5B, and stores the determined special symbol stop data for losing in the special diagram stop data storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the special figure stop data for the loss determined in step S311-5, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the current jackpot determination process.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S315 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not ended (elapsed), the special symbol variation process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if it is determined that the variation time has ended (elapsed), The process moves to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a clears the fluctuation display data set in step S316, and displays the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 as the first special symbol indicator 20 or Then, special figure stop data for stopping display on the second special symbol display 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area. If a flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, the short-time game number (J) storage area is stored. 1 is subtracted from the stored short-time game count (J) and updated to determine whether or not the new short-time game count (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of hourly games (J) is “0”, the hourly game flag set in the hourly game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of hourly games (J) is not “0”. Then, the processing is moved to step S330-3 while the time-saving game flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is directly moved to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game is determined. The number of times (X) is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of high probability games (X) stored in the storage area, and it is determined whether or not the new number of high probability games (X) is “0”. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure stop data stored in the special figure stop data storage area is for the jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 17, and ends the special symbol stop processing this time.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the big hit game processing.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of short-time games. Specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing. In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 6, based on the special figure stop data, the “first jackpot table” is selected from the jackpot game big prize opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 7. One of the “second jackpot table” and the “third jackpot table” is determined as the jackpot opening / closing control table for the jackpot game.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game) based on the jackpot game jackpot opening / closing control table determined in step S330-9. An opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the jackpot gaming big prize opening / closing control table determined in step S330-9. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a big hit game ending process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and at the end of the jackpot based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer. Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the special figure stop data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the high-probability game number (X) storage area indicating the remaining number of state fluctuations. For example, if the special figure stop data is “01”, 84 is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area indicating the remaining variation count of the high probability game state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, when the special figure stop data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Or, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number determination processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, the remaining fluctuation count of the short-time gaming state is determined based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer. A predetermined number of times is set in the storage time (J) storage area. For example, when the special figure stop data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, 0 is set in the time-short game number (J) storage area indicating the remaining fluctuation number of the time-short game state, and the game When the game information in the state buffer is 01H, 02H, or 03H, 80 is set in the remaining short time game count (J) storage area of the short time game state.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 17, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

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

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in steps S311-3 and S311-6, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  The first special symbol memory designation command is used when the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is switched, and the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the reserved memory number is changed to the effect control board 130. Sent to. Specifically, when the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area in step S230-9 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the number corresponding to the number of reserved storage after the increase or decrease. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  This second special symbol memory designation command is the effect control board 130 when the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the reserved memory number is switched when the reserved memory number stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area is switched. Sent to. Specifically, when the value stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S310-7, the second special corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 in the above step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is stored in the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 20, and “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 21. “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations are indicated. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

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

  The start opening prize designation command is generated by the start opening prize designation command corresponding to the determined start prize information when the game ball is won at the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 15. Sent. Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 in step S230-8 or S240, the start port winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the start opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.

  With respect to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when opening the prize opening opening / closing door 17b in step S340, a big prize opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. . Thereafter, the special winning opening release designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-10, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the opening designation command set in the transmission data storage area for the effect in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  As for the normal symbol designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S400, a general symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S <b> 700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  As for the normal pattern variation designation command, when the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 22 is started, a universal diagram variation designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. The Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S400, a universal symbol variation designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the ordinary symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the normal variation designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

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

  This gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot game. Is done. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are changed in step S330-4. If there is a possibility that a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time game count (J) are set in step S350-6, it corresponds to the current gaming state. A game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main process of production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 130a in the effect control unit 130m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 130m.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, and the timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

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

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

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect input control process. Specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 130a performs a data output process for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

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

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, the command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described using FIG. 25 and FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (1) in the effect control unit 130m, and FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (2) in the effect control unit 130m. The command analysis process (2) is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1).

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether the command has been received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1410. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and performs a reserved memory update process for setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1421. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a start slot winning designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon change effect determination process based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command.

Specifically, the change scenario that changes the display mode of the hold icon according to the big win winning expectation is determined by identifying the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the command from the start winning prize designation command. To do. For example, the hold icon is displayed in white in the normal (default) display mode, blue in the special display mode 1, green in the special display mode 2, and red in the special display mode 3, and the jackpot winning expectation is The normal display mode (white) <special display mode 1 (blue) <special display mode 2 (green) <special display mode 3 (red) may be set in this order.
Then, a hold icon display designation command for displaying the determined hold icon on the image display device 30 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the hold icon display designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 130a performs a symbol stop data determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 30 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

  In this symbol stop data determination process, the design symbol designation command is analyzed, symbol stop data (hit symbol data, loss symbol data) for identifying the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot is determined, and the determined symbol stop Data is set in the symbol storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1440, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1441. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 130a performs variable effect pattern determination processing. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. A specific description of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1451. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to stop the effect symbol. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. As a result, a stop designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1461. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 130a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1471. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot start effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot start effect pattern. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. In the jackpot start effect pattern determination process, the jackpot start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, a jackpot start effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the jackpot start effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1481. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1490 if it is not the big prize opening opening designation command.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, a jackpot effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the jackpot presentation pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1491. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not an ending designation command, the command analysis process for this time is terminated.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. In the jackpot end effect pattern determination process, the jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, a jackpot end effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. Thereby, the jackpot end effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1441-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1441-2, the sub CPU 130a acquires the random effect pattern determination random value, and in step S1443-3, selects the variable effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 28). Details of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later.

  In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation effect pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28, and selects one of the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the random effect pattern determination random value. A variation production pattern is determined. This variation effect pattern indicates the effect mode (effect contents) of the variation effect.

  In step S1441-5, the sub CPU 130a identifies a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1441-4, and sets the identified variation effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. .

  As a result, the variable effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the sound output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  In step S1441-6, the sub CPU 130a sets a variable effect time that is an effect time corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1441-4 in the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c. In step S1441-7, the sub CPU 130a The variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern is set in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  The variation effect timer counter is subtracted by 1 every 4 ms in step S1500. The sub CPU 130a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the variation effect was started, by the variation effect timer counter.

In step S1441-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the operation effect is scheduled to be executed. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the operation effect is scheduled to be executed (step S1441-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1441-9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation effect is not scheduled to be executed (step S1441-8: No), the process proceeds to step S1441-10.
In addition, this operation effect is a general term for a first operation effect, a first operation effect, and a second operation effect which will be described later.

In step S1441-9, the sub CPU 130a performs an operation effect preparation process. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a turns on the operation effect flag in the operation effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The operation effect flag is a flag indicating that an operation effect (first operation gaze effect, first operation effect, second operation effect) is performed in the variation effect.
The operation effect flag is turned off when the variation effect ends.

  In step S1441-10, the sub CPU 130a performs a hold icon display update process. Specifically, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 30 based on the change scenario of the hold icon determined in the icon change effect determination process in step S1421, and the display after the change. A mode is determined, a pending icon change designation command corresponding to this decision is identified, and the identified pending icon change designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

  Thereby, the pending icon change designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 30 changes in response to the hold icon change designation command.

  In step S1441-11, the sub CPU 130a performs the variation icon display mode determination process. Specifically, based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1441-4, whether to change the display mode of the variation icon displayed on the image display device 30 and the display mode after the change are determined, The variable icon designation command corresponding to this determination is identified, and the identified variable icon designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current variation effect pattern determination process ends.

  The variable icon designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the variation icon is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the variation icon designation command.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined in step S1441-4.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table, a variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern determination random value, and a variation effect pattern are associated with each other, and the variation effect is set so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 28 is obtained. A random number for pattern determination is allocated. The variation effect pattern is associated with the effect content (variation effect content) of the variation effect performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, the board drive device 35, and the like. .

  As described above, when the sub CPU 130a receives the variation pattern designation command and obtains the variation effect pattern determination random value, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 28 to determine the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination. Based on the random number value for use, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the variation effect pattern determination table.

  Here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” described in the column of fluctuation effect contents of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table are that a plurality of effect symbols fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching. The normal fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation are different from each other in that the shortening fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “normal reach (single)” described in the column of variation effect contents of the variation effect pattern determination table is a normal reach in which the effect pattern is reach on any one of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5. I mean.

  In addition, “normal reach (reverse double)” and “normal reach (forward double)” described in the column of variable effect contents in the variable effect pattern determination table are on any two of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5. This means normal reach where the production symbol is reach, and normal reach (reverse double) and normal reach (order double) are the main production symbols of symbol sequence TZ3 arranged in ascending order (normal reach (order double)) or descending order. It is different in that it is arranged in (normal reach (reverse double)).

  In addition, “Super reach (single)” in the column of variable effect contents of the variable effect pattern determination table means super reach that is performed after normal reach (single) and has a higher probability of winning a big hit than normal reach. ing. In the present embodiment, the symbol strings TZ1 to TZ3 are moved to the upper left corner of the image display device 30 and are displayed in a reduced size, thereby achieving the effect of fighting the teammate character K1 and the enemy character K2.

  In addition, “Super reach (reverse double)” and “super reach (forward double)” in the column of variable effect contents in the variable effect pattern determination table are the lines after normal reach (reverse double) and normal reach (forward double). I mean, super reach that has a higher probability of winning a big hit than normal reach. In the present embodiment, the symbol rows TZ1 to TZ3 are moved to the upper left corner of the image display device 30 and displayed in a reduced size, and are a reach that produces an effect in which a plurality of teammate characters K3 and enemy characters K4 fight.

  In addition, “full rotation reach” described in the column of variation effect content of the variation effect pattern determination table means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the jackpot is changed at a low speed. In the embodiment, it means reach that is executed only when winning in the jackpot lottery.

The “first operation effect” described in the variation effect content determination column of the change effect pattern determination table is the effect button operation promotion image S1 for prompting the operation of the effect button 37A, and the effect button 37A is operated. Or when the operation effective time elapses, the arrangement of the main effect symbols in the symbol row TZ3 changes from the descending order to the ascending order (see FIGS. 33, 35, 39, and 41).
In the “first operation gaze effect”, the effect button operation promotion image S1 for prompting the operation of the effect button 37A is displayed, and even when the effect button 37A is operated, the arrangement of the main effect symbols in the symbol row TZ3 is in descending order. This is a so-called gasse effect where the production ends without changing from the arrangement to the ascending order.

  The “second operation effect” described in the variation effect content column of the change effect pattern determination table is an effect button operation promotion image S1 for prompting an operation of the effect button 37A or an operation of the effect lever 39A. The effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed, the effect button 37A or the effect lever 39A is operated, or the effect of notifying whether or not the jackpot is won by the operation effective time elapses. Yes (so-called “decision effect”), when the jackpot is won, the movable effect member 80a is moved, and when the jackpot is not won, the move effect member 80a is not moved.

  The first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is that the expectation degree for winning the jackpot related to the variation effect content is: normal variation (shortening variation) <normal reach (single) <normal reach (reverse double) <super reach (reverse) Double) <super reach (order double) <full turn reach in order.

  The second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is a reach that determines that the full rotation reach is a big hit.

(Production input control processing)
Next, the effect input control process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. 29 and FIG. FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are flowcharts showing the effect input control process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1600-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the changing effect is being executed. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the changing effect is being executed (step S1600-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the changing effect is not being executed (step S1600-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-19.

  In step S1600-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the operation effect flag in the operation effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c is turned on. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the operation effect flag is ON (step S1600-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-3. On the other hand, when it determines with the operation effect flag not being turned ON (step S1600-2: No), this effect input control process is complete | finished.

In step S1600-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the operation valid flag is turned on. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the operation valid flag is ON (step S1600-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-20. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation valid flag is not turned on (step S1600-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-4.
This operation valid flag is a first operation valid flag, a second operation valid flag, or a third operation valid flag. That is, in step S1600-3, if at least one of the first operation valid flag, the second operation valid flag, or the third operation valid flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1600-20. Become.

  In step S1600-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether it is the start timing of the first operation effect. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that it is the start timing of the first operation effect (step S1600-4: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S1600-5. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the start timing of the first operation effect (step S1600-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-8.

  In step S1600-5, the sub CPU 130a turns on the first operation valid flag in the first operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The first operation valid flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the effect button 37A is valid in the first operation effect and the first operation gaze effect.

  In step 1600-6, the sub CPU 130a sets the effect button operation effective time in the effect button operation effective time timer counter of the sub RAM 130c. The effect button operation valid time is a time during which the operation of the effect button 37A is valid.

  In step S1600-7, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect button operation instruction command in the transmission buffer, and ends the current effect input control process.

  Thus, the effect button operation instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 37 </ b> A is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1600-4 that it is not the start timing of the first operation effect (step S1600-4: No), the sub CPU 130a determines whether it is the start timing of the second operation effect in step S1600-8. Determine whether. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that it is the start timing of the second operation effect (step 1600-8: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step 1600-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the second operation effect (step S1600-8: No), the current effect input control process ends.

  In step S1600-9, the sub CPU 130a obtains an operating means determination random value, and in step S1600-10, selects the operating means determination table (see FIG. 31). Details of the operation means determination table will be described later.

  In step S1600-11, the sub CPU 130a determines the operation means type (effect button 37A, effect lever 39A). Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 and determines the type of the operation means based on the variation effect pattern, the first operation execution flag, and the operation means determination random number. .

  In step S1600-12, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the operation means type determined in step S1600-11 is the “effect button”. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the button is an “effect button” (step S1600-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-13. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the “effect button” (step S1600-12: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-16.

  In step S1600-13, the sub CPU 130a turns on the second operation valid flag in the second operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The second operation valid flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the effect button 37A is valid in the second operation effect.

  In step S1600-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the effect button operation effective time in the effect button operation effective time timer counter of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1600-15, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect button operation instruction command in the transmission buffer, and ends the current effect input control process.

  Thus, the effect button operation instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 37 </ b> A is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1600-12 that the button is not an effect button (step S1600-12: No), the sub CPU 130a in step S1600-16, the third operation valid flag in the third operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. Set to ON. The third operation valid flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the effect lever 39A is valid in the second operation effect.

  In step S1600-17, the sub CPU 130a sets the effect lever operation effective time in the effect lever operation effective time timer counter of the sub RAM 130c. The effect lever operation effective time is a time during which the operation of the effect lever 39A is effective.

  In step S1600-18, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect lever operation instruction command in the transmission buffer, and ends the present effect input control process.

  As a result, the effect lever operation instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect for prompting the operation of the effect lever 39 </ b> A is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1600-1 that the changing effect is not being executed (step S1600-1: No), the sub CPU 130a performs processing (operation) when various menus are operated (determined) in step S1600-19 ( Menu operation control processing for performing (control), and this presentation input control processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1600-3 that the operation valid flag is ON (step S1600-3: Yes), the sub CPU 130a stores the first operation valid flag storage area in the sub RAM 130c in step S1600-20. It is determined whether or not one operation valid flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the first operation valid flag is ON (step S1600-20: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S1600-21. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first operation valid flag is not ON (step S1600-20: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-26.

  In step S1600-21, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect button operation effective time has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the effect button operation effective time has elapsed (step S1600-21: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-24. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect button operation effective time has not elapsed (step S1600-21: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-22.

  In step S1600-22, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect button 37A has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the effect button 37A has been operated (step S1600-22: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S1600-23. On the other hand, when it determines with the effect button 37A not being operated (step S1600-22: No), this effect input control process is complete | finished.

  In step S1600-23, the sub CPU 130a turns on the first operation execution flag in the first operation execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The first operation execution flag is a flag indicating that the effect button 37A has been operated in the first operation effect.

  In step S1600-24, the sub CPU 130a sets the first operation effect control command in the transmission buffer.

  Accordingly, the first operation effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the first operation effect control command is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  In step S1600-25, the sub CPU 130a turns off the first operation valid flag in the first operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1600-20 that the first operation valid flag is not ON (step S1600-20: No), the sub CPU 130a stores the second operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c in step S1600-26. It is determined whether the second operation valid flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the second operation valid flag is ON (step S1600-26: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S1600-27. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second operation valid flag is not ON (step S1600-26: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-31.

  In step S1600-27, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect button operation effective time has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the effect button operation effective time has elapsed (step S1600-27: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S1600-29. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect button operation effective time has not elapsed (step S1600-27: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-28.

  In step S1600-28, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect button 37A has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the effect button 37A has been operated (step S1600-28: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-29. On the other hand, when it determines with the effect button 37A not being operated (step S1600-28: No), this effect input control process is complete | finished.

  In step S1600-29, the sub CPU 130a sets the second operation effect control command in the transmission buffer.

  Accordingly, the second operation effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the second operation effect control command (the effect that the movable effect member 80a moves when the jackpot is won, and the defeat that the teammate character loses to the enemy character when the jackpot is not won) Production) such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the board drive device 35.

  In step S1600-30, the sub CPU 130a turns off the second operation valid flag in the second operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1600-26 that the second operation valid flag is not turned on (step S1600-26: No), the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect lever operation valid time has elapsed in step S1600-31. Determine whether. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the effect lever operation effective time has elapsed (step S1600-31: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-33. On the other hand, when it determines with the production lever operation effective time not having passed (step S1600-31: No), it moves to the process of step S1600-32.

  In step S1600-32, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect lever 39A has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the effect lever 39A has been operated (step S1600-32: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S1600-33. On the other hand, when it determines with the effect lever 39A not being operated (step S1600-32: No), this effect input control process is complete | finished.

  In step S1600-33, the sub CPU 130a sets the second operation effect control command in the transmission buffer.

  Accordingly, the second operation effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the second operation effect control command (the effect that the movable effect member 80a moves when the jackpot is won, on the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the teammate character loses to the enemy character) Production) such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the board drive device 35.

  In step S1600-34, the sub CPU 130a turns off the third operation valid flag in the third operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current effect input control process.

(Operation means determination table)
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an operation means determination table that is referred to when determining the operation means type in step S1600-11.

  In the operation means determination table, the variation effect pattern, the first operation execution flag, the operation means determination random value, and the operation means type are associated with each other, and the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 31 is obtained. In addition, a random number value for determining the operating means is allocated.

  As described above, when the sub CPU 130a obtains the operation means determination random value, the sub CPU 130a refers to the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 and changes the variation effect pattern, the first operation execution flag, and the operation means determination random value. Based on the above, the operation means type is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the operation means determination table.

  Here, in the operation means determination table, “effect button” and “effect lever” are set as operation means types. The “effect button” indicates that the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed in the second operation effect, and the “effect lever” indicates that the effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed in the second operation effect. Which indicates that.

The effect button operation promotion image S1 is an effect button including an image imitating the effect button 37A, a bar (gauge) image indicating the operation effective time of the effect button 37A, and a character image prompting the operation of the effect button 37A. It is an image for prompting the operation of 37A.
The effect lever operation promotion image S2 is an effect lever composed of an image imitating the effect lever 39A, a bar (gauge) image indicating the operation effective time of the effect lever 39A, and a character image prompting the operation of the effect lever 39A. It is an image for prompting the operation of 39A.

  The first feature of the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that the variation effect pattern is “variation effect pattern 11”, “variation effect pattern 12”, “variation effect pattern 15”, “fluctuation effect pattern 16”, “fluctuation effect pattern 16”. In the case of “effect pattern 19” or “fluctuation effect pattern 20”, if the first operation execution flag is ON, the “effect lever” is more easily selected than the “effect button”.

  The second feature of the operating means determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that the variation effect pattern is “variation effect pattern 11”, “variation effect pattern 12”, “variation effect pattern 15”, “variation effect pattern 16”, “fluctuation effect pattern 16”. In the case of “effect pattern 19” or “fluctuation effect pattern 20”, if the first operation execution flag is OFF, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever”.

  That is, when the jackpot is won, if the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect, the “effect lever” is more easily selected than the “effect button”, and the effect button 37A is selected in the first operation effect. If is not operated, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever”. By doing in this way, since the aspect of the second operation effect changes (is different) depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the player actively participates in the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The third feature of the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that the variation effect pattern is “variation effect pattern 5”, “variation effect pattern 6”, “variation effect pattern 8”, or “variation effect pattern 9”. In some cases, if the first operation execution flag is ON, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever”.

  The fourth feature of the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that the variation effect pattern is “variation effect pattern 5”, “variation effect pattern 6”, “variation effect pattern 8”, or “variation effect pattern 9”. In some cases, even if the first operation execution flag is OFF, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever”.

  That is, when the jackpot is not won, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever” regardless of whether or not the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The fifth feature of the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that even if the first operation execution flag is ON, the variation effect pattern is “variation effect pattern 5”, “variation effect pattern 6”, “fluctuation effect pattern”. 8 ”or“ fluctuation effect pattern 9 ”or“ fluctuation effect pattern 11 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 12 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 15 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 16 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 19 ”. Or, the selection rate of the operation means type varies depending on whether the pattern is the “variable effect pattern 20”. By doing so, even when the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the second operation effect changes (is different) depending on whether or not the jackpot is won. It is possible to make the player have interest in the aspect of the operation effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The sixth feature of the operation means determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that even if the first operation execution flag is OFF, the variation effect pattern is “variation effect pattern 5”, “variation effect pattern 6”, “variation effect pattern”. 8 ”or“ fluctuation effect pattern 9 ”or“ fluctuation effect pattern 11 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 12 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 15 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 16 ”,“ fluctuation effect pattern 19 ”. Or, the selection rate of the operation means type varies depending on whether the pattern is the “variable effect pattern 20”. By doing in this way, since the aspect of the second operation effect changes (is different) depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the game has an interest in the aspect of the second operation effect. It can be held by a person and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example of production of fluctuation production)
An example of the effect of the fluctuation effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 32, an example of an effect when “variable effect pattern 7” is determined in the above-described variable effect pattern determination process will be described.

  In FIG. 32A, the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed in a state where the first number of holds and the second number of holds are “0”, and the change is displayed in the change icon display area 30C. An icon is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32B, on the lower effective line L3 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3, the effect symbol of the same symbol (here, “1”) is temporarily stopped, and the normal reach (single) is Done.

  After the normal reach (single) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), a character image G1 for informing the development from the normal reach to the super reach is displayed. Then, a super reach (single) is performed to produce an effect in which the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 fight (see FIG. 32 (d)), and the variation effect proceeds.

  When super reach (single) is started, the effect symbols are displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect of super reach (single) from being hindered, effectively execute the effect of super reach (single), and improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, in normal reach (single) and super reach (single), the effect symbol is reach on any one of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5 (here, “L3”).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, the “variation effect pattern 12” is determined in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process, the operating means is operated in the first operation effect, and in the effect input control process described above. An example of the effect when the “effect lever” is determined will be described.

  In FIG. 33A, the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed in a state in which the first hold number and the second hold number are “0”, and the change is displayed in the change icon display region 30C. An icon is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the same symbol (here, “4” and “5”) on the lower right effective line L4 and the upper right effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. Is temporarily stopped and normal reach (reverse double) is performed.

  During normal reach (reverse double), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the effect button 37A is operated, the smoke image EF1 is displayed so that the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 cannot be seen (see FIG. 33 (d)). After that, when the smoke image EF1 disappears, the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 is displayed. Are changed from descending to ascending order, and normal reach (order double) is performed (see FIG. 33E).

  After the normal reach (forward double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), a character image G1 for informing the development from the normal reach to the super reach is displayed. Then, a super reach (order double) is performed in which the teammate character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 34A).

  When super reach (forward double) is started, the effect symbols are displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper left and displayed. By doing in this way, the effect of a super reach (order double) can be prevented, the effect of a super reach (order double) can be performed effectively, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Then, at the start timing of the second operation effect during super reach (forward double), the operation device type is determined according to the selection rate (%) of the operation device determination table shown in FIG. Lever "), as shown in FIG. 34 (b), an effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed.

  When the effect lever 39A is operated during the effect lever operation effective time, or when the effect lever operation effective time has passed without the effect lever 39A being operated, the movable effect member 80a is moved, and the jackpot is won. (See FIG. 34C).

  Then, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol jackpot lottery is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the upper effective line L1, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 34 (d)).

  In this way, in normal reach (reverse double), normal reach (forward double) and super reach (forward double), the production pattern becomes reach on any two of the effective lines L1 to L5. This suggests that the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than that of normal reach (single) or super reach (single), effectively increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot, and improving the fun of the game. .

  In addition, during normal reach (reverse double), the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed from descending order to ascending order, and normal reach (forward double) is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the special symbol jackpot lottery result is “hit” and the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect, the effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed in the second operation effect performed thereafter. Since the aspect of the second operation effect changes (is different) depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the player should actively participate in the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33 and FIG. 35, the “variation effect pattern 12” is determined in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process, the operation means is not operated in the first operation effect, and the effect input control process described above is performed. An example of the effect when the “effect button” is determined will be described.

  In FIG. 33A, the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed in a state in which the first hold number and the second hold number are “0”, and the change is displayed in the change icon display region 30C. An icon is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the same symbol (here, “4” and “5”) on the lower right effective line L4 and the upper right effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. Is temporarily stopped and normal reach (reverse double) is performed.

  During normal reach (reverse double), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the effect button 37A is not operated and the effect button operation effective time elapses, the smoke image EF1 is displayed so that the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 cannot be seen (see FIG. 35A), and then the smoke image EF1 is displayed. When disappearing, the effect symbol arrangement of the symbol row TZ3 is changed from the descending order to the ascending order and displayed, and normal reach (order double) is performed (see FIG. 35B).

  After normal reach (forward double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), a character image G1 notifying that the normal reach has evolved to the super reach is displayed. Then, a super reach (order double) is performed in which the teammate character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 35D).

  When super reach (forward double) is started, the effect symbols are displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper left and displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of super reach (order double) from being hindered, effectively execute the effect of super reach (order double), and improve the interest of the game. .

  Then, at the start timing of the second operation effect during super reach (forward double), the operation device type is determined according to the selection rate (%) of the operation device determination table shown in FIG. Button "), as shown in FIG. 35 (e), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed.

  When the effect button 37A is operated during the effect button operation effective time or the effect button operation effective time has passed without the effect button 37A being operated, the movable effect member 80a is moved, and the jackpot is won. (See FIG. 35 (f)).

  Then, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the big bonus lottery of the special symbol is “big bonus” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage effective line L1, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 35 (g)).

  In this way, in normal reach (reverse double), normal reach (forward double) and super reach (forward double), the production pattern becomes reach on any two of the effective lines L1 to L5. This suggests that the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than that of normal reach (single) or super reach (single), effectively increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot, and improving the fun of the game. .

  In addition, during normal reach (reverse double), the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed from descending order to ascending order, and normal reach (forward double) is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, even if the special symbol jackpot lottery result is “Big Bonus”, if the effect button 37A is not operated in the first operation effect, the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed in the second operation effect performed thereafter. Since the aspect of the second operation effect changes (is different) depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the player should actively participate in the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the “variation effect pattern 8” is determined in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process, the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation gaze effect, and the effect input control described above is performed. An example of effect when the “effect button” is determined in the process will be described.

  In FIG. 36A, the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed in a state where the first number of holds and the second number of holds are “0”, and the change is displayed in the change icon display area 30C. An icon is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the same symbol (here, “2” and “3”) on the lower right effective line L4 and the upper right effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. Is temporarily stopped and normal reach (reverse double) is performed.

  During normal reach (reverse double), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the effect button 37A is operated, the smoke image EF1 is displayed so that the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 cannot be seen (see FIG. 36D). After that, when the smoke image EF1 disappears, the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 is displayed. Is displayed in the descending order without changing from the descending order to the ascending order, and normal reach (reverse double) is continuously performed (see FIG. 36E).

  After the normal reach (reverse double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 36 (f), a character image G1 for informing the development from the normal reach to the super reach is displayed. Then, a super reach (reverse double) is performed in which the teammate character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 37A).

  When super reach (reverse double) is started, the effect symbol is displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper left. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of super reach (reverse double) from being hindered, effectively execute the effect of super reach (reverse double), and improve the interest of the game. .

  Then, at the start timing of the second operation effect during super reach (reverse double), the operation device type is determined according to the selection rate (%) of the operation device determination table shown in FIG. Button "), as shown in FIG. 37 (b), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed.

  An effect that the teammate character K3 loses to the enemy character K4 in response to the effect button 37A being operated during the effect button operation effective time or the effect button operation effective time has passed without the effect button 37A being operated. Is informed that the jackpot is not won (see FIG. 37C).

  Then, the effect symbol indicating that the special symbol jackpot lottery result is “losing” is stopped and displayed, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 37D).

  As described above, in normal reach (reverse double) and super reach (reverse double), the production pattern becomes reach on any two of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5, so that normal reach (single) or super This suggests that the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than that of the reach (single), and it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the jackpot and improve the interest of the game.

  Also, if the result of the special symbol jackpot lottery is “losing”, even if the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect, the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed in the second operation effect that is performed thereafter. Since the aspect of the second operation effect changes (is different) depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the player should actively participate in the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the first embodiment, when the jackpot is won, if the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect, the “effect lever” is easier to select than the “effect button”, and the first operation effect. If the effect button 37A is not operated in step S3, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever”. However, if the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect, the effect button 37A is always selected. "" Is selected, and if the effect button 37A is not operated in the first operation effect, the "effect button" may be selected.

  In the first embodiment, when the jackpot is not won, the “effect button” is more easily selected than the “effect lever” regardless of whether or not the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect. However, if the jackpot is not won, the “effect button” may be selected regardless of whether or not the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect.

  In the first embodiment, the first operation effect is executed only once before the second operation effect is performed, but may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, in all of the first operation effects that are executed a plurality of times, when the operation means (the effect button 37A) is operated, the first operation execution flag may be turned on, or the operation is executed a plurality of times. When the operation means (effect button 37A) is operated in at least one of the first operation effects, the first operation execution flag may be turned on.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Specifically, it differs from the first embodiment in that it is determined whether or not the second operation effect is executed depending on whether or not the player has operated the operating means in the first operation effect.
In the second embodiment, processes, steps, tables, and the like not particularly mentioned in the following description are the same as those in the first embodiment described above.

(Production input control processing of the second embodiment)
The effect input control process of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect input control process in the effect control unit 130m. Note that the description of the same processing as in FIG. 29 is omitted here. Also, the same reference numerals are used for the same processes (steps) as in FIG.

  If the sub CPU 130a determines that it is not the start timing of the first operation effect in step S1600-4 (step S1600-4: No), whether or not it is the start timing of the second operation effect in step S1600-8. judge. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that it is the start timing of the second operation effect (step 1600-8: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step 1600-35. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the second operation effect (step S1600-8: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-37.

  Then, in step S1600-35, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the first operation execution flag in the first operation execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c is turned on. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the first operation execution flag is ON (step S1600-35: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-36. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation effect flag is not ON (step S1600-35: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-37.

  In step S1600-36, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S1600-36: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-16. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot (step S1600-36: No), the process proceeds to step S1600-13.

  In step S1600-13, the sub CPU 130a turns on the second operation valid flag in the second operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The second operation valid flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the effect button 37A is valid in the second operation effect.

  In step S1600-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the effect button operation effective time in the effect button operation effective time timer counter of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1600-15, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect button operation instruction command in the transmission buffer, and ends the current effect input control process.

  Thus, the effect button operation instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 37 </ b> A is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1600-36 that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S1600-36: Yes), the sub CPU 130a stores the third operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c in step S1600-16. Turn on the third operation valid flag.

  In step S1600-17, the sub CPU 130a sets the effect lever operation effective time in the effect lever operation effective time timer counter of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1600-18, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect lever operation instruction command in the transmission buffer, and ends the present effect input control process.

  As a result, the effect lever operation instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect for prompting the operation of the effect lever 39 </ b> A is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1600-8 that it is not the start timing of the second operation effect (step S1600-8: No), or when it is determined in step S1600-35 that the operation effect flag is not ON (step S1600-35: No), the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a predetermined timing in step S1600-37. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that it is the predetermined timing (step S1600-37: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1600-38. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the predetermined timing (step S1600-37: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.
The predetermined timing means that in the second operation effect, the effective button operation effective time or the effective operation time when the effective lever operation effective time is set (the effective button operation effective time, the effective lever operation effective time) has elapsed. It is the same timing as the timing.

  In step S1600-38, the sub CPU 130a sets the second operation effect control command in the transmission buffer, and ends this effect input control process.

  Accordingly, the second operation effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the second operation effect control command (the effect that the movable effect member 80a moves when the jackpot is won, and the defeat that the teammate character loses to the enemy character when the jackpot is not won) Production) such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the board drive device 35.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the player does not operate the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the effect button operation promotion image S1 and the effect lever operation are performed in the second operation effect performed thereafter. When the promotion image S2 is not displayed and the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the second operation performed thereafter is performed depending on whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. In the operation effect, the effect button operation promotion image S1 or the effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed.

  Further, when the player does not operate the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the effect button operation promotion image S1 and the effect lever operation promotion image S2 are displayed in the second operation effect that is performed thereafter. However, as in the case where the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot at a predetermined timing, the movable effect member 80a performs a moveable effect, When the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot, the ally character performs a defeat effect that is defeated by the enemy character.

(Example of production of variation production in the second embodiment)
A variation example of the variation effect of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 42.

  First, using FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, “variation effect pattern 12” is determined in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process, the operating means is operated in the first operation effect, and “ An example of the effect when the “effect lever” is determined will be described.

  In FIG. 39A, the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed in a state where the first hold number and the second hold number are “0”, and the change is displayed in the change icon display region 30C. An icon is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the same symbols (here, “4” and “5”) on the lower right effective line L4 and the higher right effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. Is temporarily stopped and normal reach (reverse double) is performed.

  During normal reach (reverse double), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (c).

  When the effect button 37A is operated, the smoke image EF1 is displayed so that the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 cannot be seen (see FIG. 39 (d)). After that, when the smoke image EF1 disappears, the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 is displayed. Are changed from descending to ascending order, and normal reach (order double) is performed (see FIG. 39E).

  After the normal reach (forward double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), a character image G1 for informing the development from the normal reach to the super reach is displayed. Then, a super reach (order double) is performed in which the teammate character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 40A).

  When super reach (forward double) is started, the effect symbols are displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper left and displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of super reach (order double) from being hindered, effectively execute the effect of super reach (order double), and improve the interest of the game. .

  Then, during the super reach (order double), as shown in FIG. 40B, the effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed.

  When the effect lever 39A is operated during the effect lever operation effective time, or when the effect lever operation effective time has passed without the effect lever 39A being operated, the movable effect member 80a is moved, and the jackpot is won. (See FIG. 40C).

  Then, the effect symbol indicating that the special symbol jackpot lottery result is a “hit” is stopped and displayed on the upper effective line L1, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 40D).

  In this way, in normal reach (reverse double), normal reach (forward double) and super reach (forward double), the production pattern becomes reach on any two of the effective lines L1 to L5. This suggests that the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than that of normal reach (single) or super reach (single), effectively increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot, and improving the fun of the game. .

  In addition, during normal reach (reverse double), the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed from descending order to ascending order, and normal reach (forward double) is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, if the result of the special symbol jackpot lottery is “big jackpot” and the effect button 37A is operated in the first operation effect, the effect lever operation promotion image S2 is always performed in the second operation effect to be performed thereafter. Is displayed, and depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37A in the first operation effect, the effect button operation promotion image S1 or the effect lever operation promotion image S2 in the second operation effect performed thereafter. Since it is determined whether or not is displayed, the player can actively participate in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, using FIG. 39, FIG. 41, and FIG. 42, “variation effect pattern 12” is determined in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process, and the operating means is not operated in the first operation effect, and the above-described effect An effect example when it is determined not to execute the second operation effect in the input control process will be described.

  In FIG. 39A, the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed in a state where the first hold number and the second hold number are “0”, and the change is displayed in the change icon display region 30C. An icon is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the same symbols (here, “4” and “5”) on the lower right effective line L4 and the higher right effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. Is temporarily stopped and normal reach (reverse double) is performed.

  During normal reach (reverse double), an effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (c).

  When the effect button 37A is not operated and the effect button operation effective time elapses, the smoke image EF1 is displayed so that the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 cannot be seen (see FIG. 41A), and then the smoke image EF1 is displayed. When disappearing, the effect symbol arrangement of the symbol row TZ3 is changed from the descending order to the ascending order and displayed, and normal reach (order double) is performed (see FIG. 41B).

  After the normal reach (forward double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), a character image G1 for informing the development from the normal reach to the super reach is displayed. Then, a super reach (order double) is performed in which the teammate character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 41D).

  When super reach (forward double) is started, the effect symbols are displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper left and displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of super reach (order double) from being hindered, effectively execute the effect of super reach (order double), and improve the interest of the game. .

  Then, after an effect of fighting the teammate character K3 and the enemy character K4 is performed for a predetermined time (see FIG. 42A), the movable effect member 80a is moved as shown in FIG. That you are doing.

  Then, the effect symbol indicating that the special symbol jackpot lottery result is a “hit” is stopped and displayed on the upper effective line L1, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 42C).

  In this way, in normal reach (reverse double), normal reach (forward double) and super reach (forward double), the production pattern becomes reach on any two of the effective lines L1 to L5. This suggests that the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than that of normal reach (single) or super reach (single), effectively increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot, and improving the fun of the game. .

  In addition, during normal reach (reverse double), the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed from descending order to ascending order, and normal reach (forward double) is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, even if the special symbol jackpot lottery result is “big jackpot”, if the effect button 37A is not operated in the first operation effect, the effect lever operation promotion image S2 (and in the second operation effect performed thereafter) The production button operation promotion image S1) is not displayed, and the production button operation promotion image S1 or the second operation production performed thereafter is determined depending on whether or not the player operates the production button 37A in the first operation production. Since it is determined whether or not the effect lever operation promotion image S2 is displayed, the player can be actively involved in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when performing the same kind of production (battle production) in super reach (single) and super reach (reverse double, forward double) as in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, super reach ( In single), the reach (fluctuation) ends when you lose once in the battle effect, but in super reach (reverse double, forward double), even if you lose once in the battle effect, you will be revived and perform the battle effect again. You may do it. In other words, in the super reach (reverse double, forward double), the reach is made with two symbols, so it is determined whether it will be “big hit” or “lost” twice.

  In the second embodiment, the first operation effect is executed only once before the second operation effect is performed, but may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, in all of the first operation effects that are executed a plurality of times, when the operation means (the effect button 37A) is operated, the first operation execution flag may be turned on, or the operation is executed a plurality of times. When the operation means (effect button 37A) is operated in at least one of the first operation effects, the first operation execution flag may be turned on.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the production button operation promotion image S1 is displayed and the production button 37A is operated in the first operation production, but the production button 37A is not limited to the production button 37A. The lever operation promotion image S2 may be displayed and the effect lever 39A may be operated, or other operation means may be provided and operated.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the “effect button 37A” and the “effect lever 39A” are used as the operation means to be operated in the second operation effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and other operation means may be used. It is also possible to use different modes of the same operating means. For example, a non-projecting effect button 37A and a projecting effect button 37A may be used.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the first operation effect is an effect that changes the arrangement of the symbol row TZ3 in accordance with the operation of the effect button 37A, but is not limited to such an effect. Any effect may be used as long as the operation means is operated. For example, a character such as a character or a line may be displayed, and an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning a big hit depending on the type of the character such as a character or a line may be used.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the second operation effect is an effect (so-called decision) that informs whether or not the jackpot is won according to the operation of the effect button 37A or the effect lever 39A. However, the production is not limited to the decided production, and any production involving operation of the operation means may be used. For example, a character such as a character or a line may be displayed, and an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning a big hit depending on the type of the character such as a character or a line may be used.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, nine effect symbols of 3 stages × 3 columns are displayed on the image display device 30 and five effective lines are set. It is also possible to display three effect symbols in x3 rows and set one effective line.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the execution timing of the first operation effect is during normal reach, but is not limited to during normal reach, and may be executed before reach or during super reach. You may make it perform.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the first operation effect changes the arrangement of the symbol row TZ3 according to the operation of the effect button 37A, but is not limited to the symbol row TZ3. TZ1 may be used, the symbol row TZ2 may be used, or a plurality of symbol rows may be changed.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the first operation effect displays the smoke image EF1 so that the effect symbol of the symbol row TZ3 becomes invisible according to the operation of the effect button 37A, and the smoke image EF1. Disappears and the arrangement of the symbol row TZ3 is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to the effect of displaying the smoke image EF1, and a character may appear and the arrangement of the symbol row TZ3 may be changed depending on the character.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the super-reach (forward double) is higher in the jackpot expectation than the super-reach (reverse double). The super-reach (reverse double) may have a higher jackpot expectation. The same applies to normal reach.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the array of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed from the descending order array to the ascending order array during the fluctuating effect (during the reach). The player may arbitrarily select it. For example, the player may select the descending order arrangement or the ascending order arrangement using the operation means (the effect button 37A, the cross key 38A, the effect lever 39A).

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  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. In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by displaying a decorative pattern in the variation effect (see, for example, JP-A-2015-33530). However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game in the variation effect.

  As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, When the special game determination is performed, the symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3) composed of a plurality of decorative symbols (effect symbols) is changed in a predetermined variation mode, and then the determination result of the special game determination is shown. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means for performing a variable effect to be stopped, the symbol sequence is a first array (ascending order array, descending order array) and a second array (descending order array, ascending order) different from the first array Array). By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, When the special game determination is performed, the symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1 to TZ3) composed of a plurality of decorative symbols (effect symbols) is changed in a predetermined variation mode, and then the determination result of the special game determination is shown. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means for performing a variable effect to be stopped, the symbol sequence is a first array (ascending order array, descending order array) and a second array (descending order array, ascending order) different from the first array In the variation effect, the special game is executed when the variation using the second array is performed than when the variation using the second array is not performed. Expectation is high. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, 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. Such a gaming machine is provided with operation means that can be operated by the player, and there is one that performs a predetermined effect when the operation means is operated during the operation effective period (for example, JP2013-123458A). See the official gazette). However, gaming machines such as the gaming machines described in the above-mentioned patent documents that produce effects accompanied by the operation of the operating means are widely used. It didn't improve.

  As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, Based on the determination result of the special game determination, an effect control means for performing a predetermined effect and an operation means (effect button 37A, effect lever 39A) that can be operated by the player are provided. A first effect (first operation effect) for producing an effect in response to an operation of the operation means after displaying an operation image for prompting an operation of the operation means (the effect button operation promotion image S1 and the effect lever operation promotion image S2); A second effect (second operation effect) for producing an effect in response to an operation of the operation means after displaying the operation image at a predetermined timing after the first effect, The determination result of the special game determination Is the determination result that the special game is executed, the display mode of the operation image displayed in the second effect varies depending on whether or not the operation means is operated in the first effect. . By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, Based on the determination result of the special game determination, an effect control means for performing a predetermined effect and an operation means (effect button 37A, effect lever 39A) that can be operated by the player are provided. An operation effective period (operation effective time) in which the operation of the operation unit is valid is set, and the first specific effect (change from the descending order array to the ascending order array) is performed according to the operation unit being operated during the operation effective period. The operation effective period is set at a predetermined timing after the first effect (first operation effect) and the first effect, and the operation means is operated during the operation effective period. Second specific production (movable performance A second effect (second operation effect) for performing movement of member 80a and defeat effect), and when the operation means is not operated in the first effect, the effect control means The second specific effect is performed without setting the operation valid period. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a third configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, Based on the determination result of the special game determination, an effect control means for performing a predetermined effect and an operation means (effect button 37A, effect lever 39A) that can be operated by the player are provided. A first effect (first operation effect) for producing an effect in response to an operation of the operation means after displaying an operation image for prompting an operation of the operation means (the effect button operation promotion image S1 and the effect lever operation promotion image S2); A second effect (second operation effect) for producing an effect in response to an operation of the operation means after displaying the operation image at a predetermined timing after the first effect, In the first production, If the work unit is operated, in response to said special game determination result of the determination made different display mode of the operation image displayed in the second effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine Y 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.

  In addition, in the gaming machine Y 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 is executed with priority. However, 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.

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130c Sub RAM
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Claims (1)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player;
When the special game determination is made, a plurality of symbol sequences composed of a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined variation manner based on the variation effect pattern, and then stopped in a manner indicating the determination result of the special game determination. In a gaming machine comprising a production control means for performing a fluctuating production
The production control means includes
It is possible to perform reach production in the variation production,
The variation mode includes a first variation mode in which the plurality of symbol sequences are in a predetermined arrangement, and an arrangement in which only one symbol sequence is different from the first variation mode in the plurality of symbol sequences in the first variation mode. There is a second variation aspect that is,
The reach production includes a first reach production, a second reach production, and a third reach production,
The variable effect pattern includes a first variable effect pattern that executes the first reach effect, a second variable effect pattern that executes the second reach effect, and a third variable effect pattern that executes the third reach effect. Including,
The first variation effect pattern can be executed using the first variation mode and the second variation mode,
While the second variation effect pattern is not executed using the second variation mode, it can be performed using the first variation mode,
The third variation effect pattern is not executed using the second variation aspect,
When changing from the first variation mode to the second variation mode in the variation effect, change to the second variation mode with the execution of the specific effect ,
Even when the change effect is not changed from the first change mode to the second change mode, the specific effect may be executed.
The first variation effect pattern is higher in expectation that the special game is executed than the second variation effect pattern, and the third variation effect pattern is more special than the first variation effect pattern. High expectation that the game will be executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.