JP6670909B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player.

  As a conventional gaming machine, there has been a game machine that performs a variable display of a symbol and can control the player to an advantageous state (such as a big hit) that is advantageous to the player when the variable display result is a special symbol.

  In such a gaming machine, a timer announcement effect is started at various timings during the fluctuation display, and when a predetermined time elapses and the display time becomes 0.0, a display such as "hot heat" is displayed to the player. There was something to inform the jackpot expectation. The timer announcement effect includes a long-time timer announcement effect and a short-time timer announcement effect.

JP 2015-85082 A

  In a gaming machine provided with such a timer notice effect, further improvement is required in order to enhance the entertainment of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to improve game entertainment.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention has a determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and a specific gaming state different from the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state. Game state control means capable of controlling the effect, and effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, the effect execution means can execute an update effect of updating the amount until a specific amount, The update effect is a first update effect in which the update interval of the amount up to the specific amount is constant, and a second update effect in which the update interval of the amount until the specific amount is indeterminate, While the first update effect is not executable in the specific game state, it is executable in the normal game state, and the second update effect is not executable in the normal game state, In the specific game state Be feasible Te, it amounts up to the said specific volume, the different for first update effect between said second updating effect, the second update presentation may begin the second update effect After that, the process may end before reaching the specific amount .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the gaming machine of this invention, a game entertainment can be improved.

It is a figure showing an example of the front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a gaming machine. It is a figure showing the example of the correspondence of a fluctuation pattern and a fluctuation effect. It is a figure showing an example of a fluctuation pattern decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a timer effect (non-saving time state, at the time of change start) selection table. It is a figure showing an example of a suggestion effect selection table. It is a figure showing an example of a timer effect contents selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer effect (time-saving state, start winning) selection table. It is a figure showing an example of a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-saving time state. It is a figure which shows the example of the timer effect image displayed by each timer effect, and the suggestion effect image displayed by each suggestion effect. It is a figure showing an example of a timer effect in a time saving state. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a change correspondence icon. It is a figure showing the example of the display mode of a cut-in image. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the fluctuation | variation effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-saving time state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the fluctuation | variation effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-saving time state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the fluctuation | variation effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-saving time state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the fluctuation | variation effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-saving time state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the fluctuation | variation effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-saving time state. It is a figure showing the example of production of Drawing 17 (a). It is a figure showing the example of production of Drawing 18 (a). It is a figure showing the example of production of Drawing 18 (a).

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

  FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame rotatably attached to the outer frame on the front side (player side) of the outer frame. A game board 2 provided with a game area 3 in which a game ball flows down is provided.

  An operation handle 4 is provided at a lower right portion of the outer frame of the gaming machine 1, and a game ball is launched into the game area 3 through the rail 5 when the player rotates the operation handle 4. The game ball launched into the game area 3 falls unpredictably on a fall route by a nail or a windmill (not shown) provided in the game area 3.

  In the game area 3 of the game board 2, various winning ports (general winning port 10, ordinary symbol gate 11, first starting port 13, second starting port 14, large winning port 15), an image display device 30, There is provided a decorative member 7 which surrounds the image display device 30 and prevents game balls from passing through the front surface. The decoration member 7 is provided at its upper part with a movable accessory 36 and effect lamps 34a and 34b incorporating a lighting device 34 (see FIG. 2). At the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 for discharging game balls that have not won any of the winning ports.

  Outside the game area 3 of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display device 23, and a second special symbol A hold display device 24 and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are provided.

  In a trapezoidal portion formed below the game area 3 of the glass frame, an effect button 37, a cross key 38, and various buttons 39 (ball lending button, return button, ball drop button) are provided. . Further, on the upper part of the glass frame, there are provided an effect lamp 342 having a built-in lighting device 34 (see FIG. 2), and speakers 341 and 343 having a built-in lighting device 34 driven by the sound output device 33 and outputting sound. ing.

  A plurality of general winning ports 10 are provided in the game area 3 (three at the lower left and one at the lower right in the present embodiment), and these general winning ports 10 are provided with a general winning port detection switch 10a (FIG. 2). Reference). When the general winning opening detection switch 10a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  The first opening 13 is provided below the image display device 30 in the game area 3, and the second opening 14 is further provided below the first opening 13. The second starting port 14 has starting movable pieces 141 and 142, and is movably controlled to a closed state where the starting movable pieces 141 and 142 stand vertically and an open state where the starting movable pieces 141 and 142 fall down. When the second starting port 14 is controlled to be in the open state, the starting movable pieces 141 and 142 function as receiving trays, and it becomes easy for game balls to enter the second starting port 14. On the other hand, when the second starting port 14 is in the closed mode, there is no chance of entering a game ball, and when in the open mode, the chance of entering the game ball is increased as compared with the closed mode.

  Here, the first starting port 13 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the entering of a game ball, and the second starting port 14 is provided with a second starting port for detecting the entering of a game ball. A two-start opening detection switch 14a (see FIG. 2) is provided. Then, when the first starting port detection switch 13a or the second starting port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a big hit determination for performing a "big hit lottery" (this is also referred to as "big hit determination") described later. A random number for use is extracted. In addition, a random number value for a jackpot symbol for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when a jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination, a random number value for a variation pattern for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and loss is determined by the jackpot determination Then, a random number for effect determination (also referred to as a random number for reach determination) for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect is also extracted.

When the first starting port detection switch 13a or the second starting port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, the predetermined start-up port detection switch 10a detects the predetermined entry of the game ball in the same manner as when detecting the entry of a game ball. Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.
In addition, when the first starting port detection switch 13a detects the entering of a game ball, five game balls are paid out, and when the second starting port detection switch 14a detects the entering of a game ball, one game ball is paid out. The first starting port detection switch 13a detects that a game ball has entered, and the second starting port detection switch 14a detects that a game ball has entered, so that a prize is paid out. The number of balls may be different.

  The normal symbol gate 11 is provided on the right side of the image display device 30 in the game area 3, and the special winning opening 15 is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 30. For this reason, unless the game ball is hit by a strong force by rotating the operation handle 4 greatly and passes through the right side of the image display device 30, the game ball does not normally pass through the symbol gate 11, and the large winning opening 15 Or, it is configured such that a game ball does not win in the right general winning opening (not shown). In addition, the second starting port 14 and one general winning port 10 provided at the lower right position are such that a game ball passing through the right side of the image display device 30 wins a game ball than a game ball passing through the left side of the image display device 30. It is easy to do. In the first starting port 13 and the three general winning ports 10 provided at the lower left, a game ball passing through the left side of the image display device 30 is more likely to win.

  The normal symbol gate 11 is provided with a general symbol gate detection switch 11a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the passage (entering) of a game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 11, the ordinary symbol gate detection switch 11a detects the passage of the gaming ball, and a random number value for normal symbol determination for performing a "normal symbol lottery" described later is extracted.

  The special winning opening 15 is normally maintained in a closed state by an opening / closing door, and does not allow game balls to enter. On the other hand, when a special game described later is started, the opening / closing door is opened, and the opening / closing door functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 15, and the game ball is inserted into the special winning opening 15. You can enter the ball. The special winning opening detection switch 15a (see FIG. 2) is provided in the special winning opening 15, and when the special winning opening detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined winning prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls) are paid out.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball entered the first starting port 13 by the first special symbol, and is configured by an LED or the like. And a plurality of lighting members. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not notified immediately, but is changed (blinking) for a predetermined time and then stopped (lit). The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball entered the second starting port 14 by a second special symbol, and its function and The configuration is the same as that of the first special symbol display device 20. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as “special symbol” as appropriate.

  Here, the "big hit lottery" (big hit determination) is based on the establishment of a starting condition such as extracting a random number for big hit determination when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. This is a process of determining whether the extracted random number for jackpot determination is a random number corresponding to “big hit”.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 and a jackpot lottery cannot be performed immediately, such as during a change display of a special symbol or during a special game to be described later, certain conditions must be satisfied. The jackpot lottery right is reserved. More specifically, a random number value for jackpot determination extracted when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 is stored as a first hold, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 14. Is stored as the second hold. The upper limit number of each of these two types of holding is set to four, and the number of the holdings is displayed on the first special symbol holding display device 23 and the second special symbol holding display device 24, respectively.

  Note that the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher when the vehicle is in the probability fluctuation state described later than when the vehicle is not in the probability fluctuation state. In addition, when the number of holdings is three or more, the time for displaying the special symbols in a fluctuating manner is shorter than when the number of holdings is two or less. When the vehicle is in the time saving state described later, the time for displaying the change of the special symbol is shortened compared to when the vehicle is not in the time saving state.

  The image display device 30 displays an image during standby when a game is not performed, or displays a game effect image accompanying a game (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “effect image”). Above all, three effect symbols for notifying the lottery result (judgment result) of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) are displayed, and the combination of the effect symbols of the same numerical value (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed. , The result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is displayed after a predetermined variable time has elapsed. Also stop display. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  The ordinary symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 11. Regarding the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11, and the normal symbol display device 22 performs a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol, and performs a predetermined display. After the change time of the normal symbol elapses, the ordinary symbol corresponding to the ordinary symbol lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  Here, the “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11, a random symbol value for normal symbol determination is extracted, and the extracted random symbol value for normal symbol determination corresponds to a random number corresponding to “hit”. This refers to the process of determining whether the value is a numerical value. Then, when a win is made by the ordinary symbol lottery, a specific ordinary symbol (for example, “○”) of the ordinary symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second starting port 14 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time.

  Similarly to the special symbol, when the ordinary symbol lottery cannot be performed immediately, the right of the ordinary symbol lottery is reserved under certain conditions. The upper limit reserved number of the ordinary symbols is also set to four, and the retained number is displayed on the ordinary symbol reservation display device 25.

  In addition, when in the time reduction state described later, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is higher than when not in the time reduction state, and the time required from the start of the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol to the stop display is short and a hit is made. The time during which the second starting port 14 is controlled to the open mode is set to be long. For this reason, in the time-saving state, the rate at which the second starting port 14 is controlled to be in the open mode is increased, so that the chance of game balls winning in the second starting port 14 increases, and the time for displaying the change of the special symbol is increased. In combination with the reduction in the number of times, the frequency at which the special symbol is fluctuated is increased.

  The loudspeaker is driven by the audio output device 33 (see FIG. 2), outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like in accordance with the effect of the image performed by the image display device 30, and produces a sound effect. It is carried out. The lighting devices 34 incorporated in the effect lamps 34a, 34b, 342 and the speakers 341 and 343 change the light irradiation direction and the emission color in accordance with the effect of the image performed by the image display device 30, and perform the effect by the illumination. It is something to do. The movable accessory 36 is driven by a driving device 36a (see FIG. 2) including a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and its position changes in accordance with an image effect performed by the image display device 30.

  The effect button 37 is mainly for performing a suggestion effect (also referred to as a feeling of expectation effect) indicating a possibility of a big hit due to a pressing operation of the player. The effect button 37 is provided with an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 2). When the effect button detection switch 37a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with the operation. . The cross key 38 is operated to perform volume adjustment and brightness adjustment, and is provided with a cross key detection switch 38a (see FIG. 2). The cross key detection switch 38a controls the player's operation. Upon detection, volume adjustment and brightness adjustment are performed. The various buttons 39 are operated to request lending of a game ball or return of a prepaid card.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, and a power supply board 180.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, inputs various detection signals such as the first starting port detection switch 13a, and drives the first special symbol display device 20, the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 15b, and the like. It controls the game. The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 180.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated only in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, and the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 The communication with 130 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from a power supply board 180.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control. The main control input port includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a that detects that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 10, and a general figure gate detection that detects that a game ball has passed through the ordinary symbol gate 11. A switch 11a, a first starting port detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 13, and a second starting port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting port 14. A special winning opening detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the special winning opening 15 is connected.

  The output port for main control includes a starting opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the movable starting pieces 141 and 142 of the second starting opening 14, a winning opening / closing solenoid 15b for operating the winning opening / closing door, and a first winning opening / closing solenoid 15b. A special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol holding display device 23, a second special symbol holding display device 24, and a normal symbol holding display device 25 are connected.

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

  The main ROM 110b stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games, such as a jackpot determination table used for a jackpot lottery. The main RAM 110c functions as a data work area when the main CPU 110a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The effect control board 120 includes at least a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b and a sub RAM 120c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for sub control. An effect button detection switch 37a for detecting that the effect button 37 has been operated, a cross key detection switch 38a for detecting that the cross key 38 has been operated, and the like are connected to the input port for sub-control. In addition, a sound output device 33 for outputting sound from a speaker, an image display device 30, effect lamps 34a and 34b, a lighting device 34, and a driving device 36a for driving a movable role 36 are connected to the output port for sub-control. Have been.

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, etc., and performs arithmetic processing. Various effects are executed based on the processing.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a fluctuation mode of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern specification command, and displays the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, and the illumination. The device 34 and the driving device 36a are controlled to execute a variable effect. The sub-ROM 120b stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. The sub RAM 120c functions as a work area for data during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a, and has a plurality of types of storage areas according to the type of data.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 130a, a payout ROM 130b, and a payout RAM 130c. The payout CPU 130a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 130b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor of the payout device to pay out a predetermined game ball. put out. In addition, based on an input signal from a payout ball counting detection switch for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out, a program stored in the payout ROM 130b is read and arithmetic processing is performed. Is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  The power supply board 180 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor. The power supply board 180 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 based on power supplied from the power supply plug 181 and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, the power cut-off detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state.

Hereinafter, an outline of a game in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 determines whether or not there is a player who is playing a game in the gaming machine 1 (ie, regardless of whether or not a game ball is launched in the game area 3). Although a process for proceeding is performed, the actual game is performed by the player operating the operation handle 4 and hitting a game ball into the game area 3.

  The general winning opening detection switch 10a, the first starting opening detecting switch 13a, the second starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the large winning opening detecting that the game ball launched in the gaming area 3 has won various winning openings 10, 13 to 15. When detected by the switch 15a, a payout number designation command for designating the number of game balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning prize port of the game ball is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the payout CPU 130a. The payout CPU 130a pays out the number of game balls designated by the payout number designation command to the player.

  When the first starting port detection switch 13a or the second starting port detection switch 14a detects that a game ball has won the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot lottery. For the jackpot determination random value for, a jackpot symbol random value for determining a special symbol to stop display when determined to be a jackpot by the jackpot determination, a variation pattern random value for determining the variation time of the special symbol, An effect determination random value (also referred to as a reach determination random value) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed when a jackpot is determined to be a loss is extracted from each of the random number counters. The extracted random numbers are stored in a random number storage area of the main RAM 110c.

Further, the main CPU 110a refers to a fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 4) prepared in the main ROM 110b in accordance with whether or not it is in the time saving state and the number of pending storages based on the random number for the fluctuation pattern. The special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 confirms the change time (change pattern) of the special symbol. Then, before the start of the special symbol change display, a start winning command indicating the change time (change pattern) of the special symbol and the number of holding memories is sent from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120, The sub CPU 120a stores this in the sub RAM 120c.
Then, when the number of the holding storages included in the received start winning command is the number of the holding storages corresponding to the first holding, the sub CPU 120a determines the number of the first holding icons to be displayed in the first holding icon display area H1. When the number of the hold storages included in the received start command and displayed is the number of the hold storages corresponding to the second hold, the number of the second hold icons displayed in the second hold icon display area H2 is updated and displayed. I do.

Next, the jackpot lottery will be described. The jackpot lottery is performed when the special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 do not perform the special symbol change display (when any of the variable display is completed). In the case where a random number value for jackpot determination or the like is held and stored in one of the first hold corresponding to the first start-up port and the second hold corresponding to the second start-up port 14, the jackpot determination of the hold storage related to the previous prize is performed. This is performed based on a random value. When there are both the first hold and the second hold, the second hold corresponding to the second starting port 14 is given priority.
Note that the first hold may be given priority over the second hold, and the jackpot lottery may be performed in the order of storing the first hold and the second hold.

  In the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table prepared in the main ROM 110b corresponding to each game state depending on whether the current game state is the high probability state or the low probability state, and It is determined whether the random number value is a value to be a big hit. Here, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is, for example, 1/319 in the low probability state and 1 / 31.9 in the high probability state.

  When the jackpot lottery ends, the main CPU 110a further refers to the special symbol determination table prepared in the main ROM 110b based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol, and refers to the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. A special symbol lottery for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display. More specifically, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, a special symbol corresponding to the loss is determined. If it is a jackpot, one of a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot and a special symbol corresponding to the normal (non-stochastic variation) jackpot is determined at a ratio of 65:35.

  When the special symbol lottery is completed, the main CPU 110a further determines, based on the random number for the variation pattern, whether or not a jackpot is present, whether or not the employee is in a time saving state, and the number of the pending patterns stored in the main ROM 110b. With reference to the table, a variation time (variation pattern) lottery for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol performed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Next, the change display of the special symbol will be described. When the above-mentioned jackpot lottery or the like is performed, the main CPU 110a causes the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to variably display the symbols, and when the variation time determined by the variation time lottery has elapsed, The special symbols of the type determined by the special symbol lottery are stopped and displayed.

In addition, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery or the like is performed and the special symbol change display is started, a change pattern command indicating the change time (change pattern) of the special symbol, a special design command indicating the type of the special symbol, and the number of storages on hold. Is sequentially sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120.
Then, when the received number-of-holds command is the number of first-holding storages, the sub CPU 120a updates and displays the number of first-holding icons to be displayed in the first holding icon display area H1, and displays the received number-of-holds command. Is the number of the second storage on hold, the number of the second storage icons displayed in the second storage icon display area H2 is updated and displayed.

  When the special symbol change display ends, a change end command is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. Also, when there is a change in the game state, a game state command indicating the changed game state is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a stores this in the sub RAM 120c. Save it.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the game state stored in the sub RAM 120c, and, based on the variation pattern command, the special symbol command, and the number-of-reserved-number command, the type of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed and the variation that is the type of the variable effect to be executed. The effect pattern is determined, and the image display device 30 is caused to perform the variation display of the effect symbol in accordance with the determined effect pattern. Further, based on the fluctuation end command, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is completely stopped, and the result of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is shown to the player. The details of the variable effect for performing the variable display of such effect symbols will be described later.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the jackpot lottery is won and the special symbol indicating the jackpot result is stopped and displayed (when the effect symbol indicating the jackpot result is stopped and displayed), the jackpot game is performed. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed following an opening for a certain period. The round game is played as many times as the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot according to the type of special symbol as described above, but there is an interval of a certain period between rounds. When all the rounds corresponding to the type of the jackpot according to the type of the special symbol are consumed, the jackpot game ends after a certain period of ending.

When the game of each round of the jackpot game is started, the opening and closing door of the special winning opening 15 is opened. After the opening and closing door of the special winning opening 15 is opened, when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins, or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the opening door of the special winning opening 15 is closed, and the game of the round concerned is stopped. It will end.
In the present embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 4 rounds in the case of a normal jackpot and 16 rounds in the case of a probability fluctuation jackpot.

  At the start of the jackpot game (at the beginning of the opening), a jackpot start command, at the start of each round, a round start command, at the end of each round, a round end command, and at the end of the jackpot game (at the end of ending), A jackpot end command is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120, respectively. Based on these commands, the sub CPU 120a causes the image display device 30 and the like to perform an effect corresponding to each of the opening, each round, the interval between rounds, and the ending.

  When the big hit game ends, the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 controls the gaming state according to the type of the big hit that started the big hit game. That is, in the case of the probability fluctuation jackpot, the game is controlled to the high probability state and the time saving state after the end of the jackpot, and a game state command indicating the high probability state and the time saving state is directed from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110. This is sent to the sub CPU 120a of the control board 120. In this embodiment, this time saving state is assumed to be continued until the next big hit occurs.

  On the other hand, if it is not the probability fluctuation jackpot, the game is controlled to the low probability state and the time saving state (specific game state) after the jackpot ends, and the game state command indicating the low probability state and the time saving state is sent to the main control board 110. From the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. In this embodiment, the time saving state is terminated when the special symbol is fluctuated 100 times, and the non-time saving state (normal game state) is controlled after 100 times. At the start of the 101st change, a game state command indicating a low probability state and a non-saving time state is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. When the game state is changed in this way, the main CPU 110a transmits a game state command indicating the changed game state to the sub CPU 120a.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given of a fluctuating effect of performing a fluctuating display of the effect symbol in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the period in which the special design is displayed by the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, the variable display is performed by the image display device 30 to display the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. , Then temporarily stop in the order of left, right, and middle (when temporarily stopped, the speed of the fluctuation display is reduced), and display the fluctuation of the effect symbol at the timing when the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is shown Is completely stopped to determine the variable display result.

More specifically, in each of the left, middle, and right regions, the effect symbols sequentially numbered from “0” to “9” are scrolled from top to bottom, and the effect symbol that is finally stopped is changed. When the type of the left, the middle, and the right are all the same effect design, the occurrence of the jackpot is notified. Here, in the case of a normal jackpot, an even number (including “0”) of the same type of symbols are arranged and stopped, and in the case of a probability variation jackpot, an odd number of the same types of symbols are arranged and stopped. In the case of a loss, the game is stopped so that all the left, middle, and right effect symbols do not have the same type of symbol.
Note that when the left and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and the middle effect symbols are still fluctuating, a state in which the left and right effect symbols are of the same type is called reach.

  In the case of the reach, the effect in which the effect symbols sequentially numbered from “0” to “9” are not scroll-fluctuated at the normal speed, but the manner in which the effect of scrolling the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is changed to a low speed. In some cases, a reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full-rotation reach) in which a predetermined character appears and performs an action on the effect design is performed. Such a reach effect is an effect that increases the sense of expectation of the jackpot, and the jackpot expectation increases in the order of normal reach <SP reach <SPSP reach <full revolution reach.

Further, in the fluctuation effect in the present embodiment, as described later, during the period in which the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is performed, a timer image simulating a digital timer and a timer value image (for example, “10.0”) are provided. In some cases, a timer effect image is displayed, and the timer effect image is subtracted from the timer value image displayed on the timer effect image.
When the displayed timer value image becomes “0.0” seconds (a specific amount), a feeling of expectation such as a jackpot notice may be performed.

In the present embodiment, four types of timer effects 0 to 4 can be executed as timer effects (update effects). The timer effects 1 to 3 are timer effects (first update effects that are executable in a non-time saving state (normal gaming state) and are first reduction effects in which the amount is reduced stepwise to a specific amount). The timer effect 4 is a timer effect (second update effect) that can be executed in the time-saving state (specific game state).
Also, there are three types of timer effects executed in each of the timer effects 1 to 3, such as a 10.0 second timer, a 30.0 second timer, and a 60.0 second timer (each of which is a predetermined amount). In the timer effect 4, the execution of the timer effect is limited to only the timer that counts down as “3 → 2 → 1 → 0”.
Note that the timer effect 4 may not be executed in the time saving state.

The timer effect 0 is a timer effect that can be executed in the non-time saving state.
If this timer effect 0 is executed, the timer effect 0 ends before it is reduced to “0.0” seconds (specific amount). The second reduction effect that does not reduce the amount).
Note that the timer effect 0 may be executed in a time saving state. In such a case, by terminating the countdown to "0", such as "3 → 2 → 1", the timer effect of the gasket can be executed even in the time saving state.

Further, in the variable effect according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, suggestive effects 1 to 4 indicating that the timer effect is performed are performed before the timer effect is performed.
For example, if the timer value of the timer effect to be executed is “10.0” seconds, the suggestion effect is an effect in which the timer value is added from “0.0” to “10.0”. is there.
Therefore, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that the timer effect is executed by the execution of the suggestion effect.

Then, there is a suggestion effect 0 as a suggestion effect other than the suggestion effects 1 to 4.
When the suggestion effect 0 is executed, the addition of the timer value ends before the time reaches “10.0” seconds from “0.0” seconds. Therefore, this suggestion effect 0 is a so-called gaseous effect effect.

<Correspondence between fluctuation patterns and fluctuation effects>
Here, the correspondence between the fluctuation pattern determined by the main CPU 110a and the fluctuation effect executed by the sub CPU 120a will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a fluctuation effect.
In the present embodiment, when the result of the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is “losing”, a fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern command: P1) having a fluctuation time of 2 (s) to a fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern command Eight patterns from P8) are set, and as fluctuation effects corresponding to each of these eight fluctuation patterns, eight from “no reach (shortened)” to “three consecutive runs → SPSP reach (losing)” The pattern has been set.

  When the result of the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is “big hit”, a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 (s) (variation pattern command: P11) to a variation pattern with a variation time of 120 (s) (variation pattern command P15). 5 patterns are set. As fluctuation effects corresponding to each of these 8 fluctuation patterns, 5 patterns from “normal reach (big hit)” to “pseudo consecutive 4 times → full rotation reach (big hit)” are set. Have been.

  In addition, the pseudo-ren is an abbreviation of the pseudo-continuous notice, and is a variation mode in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and temporarily changed after the temporary change of the special symbol corresponding to the single jackpot lottery during the variable display (during the variable effect). This is an effect performed once or multiple times.

In the present embodiment, the “pseudo-run once” is an effect that does not evolve to the pseudo-run second time after executing the staging effect (pseudo-stroke staging effect) as to whether or not the second pseudo streak is executed. .
In addition, "pseudo-run twice" means that after performing the pseudo-rendan production (first time), it develops to the second pseudo-rendition, and after performing the pseudo-rendan production (second time), it does not develop to the third pseudo-rendition That is.
In addition, "pseudo-ren 3 times" means that after performing the pseudo-renseki production (the first time), it evolves to the second pseudo-rendition, and after performing the pseudo-renseki production (the second), it develops to the third pseudo-ren, This is an effect that does not develop into the fourth pseudo-run after the pseudo-running production (3rd run).
In addition, "pseudo ream four times" means that after performing the pseudo rendition production (the first time), it will evolve into the second pseudo rendition, and after performing the pseudo rendition production (the second), it will evolve into the third pseudo rendition, This is a production that develops to the fourth pseudo-run after performing the pseudo-running production (the third time).
Then, the big hit expectation increases in the order of “pseudo run once” <“pseudo run twice” <“pseudo run three times” <“pseudo run four times”.

In addition, “simulated consecutive once → SP reach (losing)” and “simulated consecutive once → SP reach (big hit)” are productions in which the content of the variable production is the same but the result of the variable production is different, “Pseudo-run twice → SPSP reach (losing)” and “pseudo-run twice → SPSP reach (big hit)” are effects in which the contents of the variable effects are the same but the results of the variable effects are different. “Rotation → SPSP reach (losing)” and “pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (big hit)” are effects in which the contents of the variable effects are the same, but the results of the variable effects are different.
In addition, the effect of the variable effect is different between the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state.

<Variation pattern determination table>
Next, the above-described variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when the main CPU 110a determines the above-described fluctuation pattern.
The values 0 to 99 in FIG. 4 indicate the random numbers for the variation pattern.
When the result of the jackpot lottery described above is “big hit”, the main CPU 110a
-Fluctuation pattern "P11": 5%
-Fluctuation pattern "P12": 15%
-Fluctuation pattern "P13": 20%
-Fluctuation pattern "P14": 50%
-Fluctuation pattern "P15": 10%
Is determined (a reach effect (big hit) is executed).

When the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing” during the non-time saving state and the random number value for the fluctuation pattern is any of “50 to 99” in the non-time saving state,
-Fluctuation pattern "P4": 20%
-Fluctuation pattern "P5": 12%
-Fluctuation pattern "P6": 10%
-Fluctuation pattern "P7": 5%
-Fluctuation pattern "P8": 3%
Is determined (a reach effect (losing) is executed).

  When the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing” during the non-time saving state and the random number value for the variation pattern is any one of “0 to 49”, the ratio according to the number of reserved balls at the time of determining the variation pattern To determine any one of the fluctuation patterns “P1” to “P3” (there is no reach effect (loss) is executed).

In addition, the main CPU 110a determines that when the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing” during the time saving state and the random number for the variation pattern is any of “80 to 99”,
-Fluctuation pattern "P6": 12%
-Fluctuation pattern "P7": 5%
-Fluctuation pattern "P8": 3%
The variation pattern to be executed at the ratio of (determination of reach effect (losing) is executed) is determined, and if the random value for the variation pattern is any one of “0 to 79”, according to the number of reserved balls at the time of the variation pattern determination At this rate, one of the fluctuation patterns “P1” to “P3” (no reach effect (loss) is executed) is determined.
In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing” during the time saving state, the variation patterns “P4” and “P5” are set so as not to be determined.

Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the relationship between the variation pattern designation command sent from the main CPU 110a and the variation effect pattern determined by the sub CPU 120a that has received the variation pattern designation command will be described below.
If the jackpot lottery result is "big hit",
-"P11" designation command: Determines the "normal reach (big hit)" pattern.
-"P12" designation command: Determines the "pseudo run once → SP reach (big hit)" pattern.
-"P13" designation command: Determines the "pseudo consecutive twice → SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern.
-"P14" designation command: Determines the "pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern.
-"P15" designation command: Determines the pattern "pseudo consecutive 4 times → full rotation reach (big hit)".

If the result of the jackpot lottery is "losing" during non-working time,
"P1" to "P3" designation command: Determines "no reach" pattern.
-"P4" designation command: Determines the "normal reach (losing)" pattern.
-"P5" designation command: Determines the "SP reach (losing)" pattern.
-"P6" designation command: Determines "pseudo run once → SP reach (loss)" pattern.
-"P7" designation command: Determines the "pseudo-run twice → SPSP reach (loss)" pattern.
-"P8" designation command: "Pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (losing)" pattern is determined.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is "losing" during the working hours,
"P1" to "P3" designation command: Determines "no reach" pattern.
-"P6" designation command: Determines "pseudo run once → SP reach (loss)" pattern.
-"P7" designation command: Determines the "pseudo-run twice → SPSP reach (loss)" pattern.
-"P8" designation command: "Pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (losing)" pattern is determined.

<Timer effect (non-working time, start of change) selection table>
Next, a description will be given of a timer effect (non-time saving state, at the start of fluctuation) selection table using FIG.
FIG. 5 shows whether or not to execute the above-described timer effect during the fluctuation effect according to the selected fluctuation effect pattern when the sub CPU 120a selects the fluctuation effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main CPU 110a in the non-time saving state. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a timer effect selection table referred to by the sub CPU 120a to select which of the plurality of timer effects to execute when executing the timer effect.
In FIG. 5, “no timer effect” means that no timer effect is executed, “timer effect 0” means that a timer effect of gaseous is executed, and “timer effect 1 (10s)” means a 10-second timer effect. , "Timer effect 2 (30s)" indicates execution of a timer effect for 30 seconds, and "Timer effect 3 (60s)" indicates execution of a timer effect for 60 seconds. .
The details of the timer effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 and FIGS.

The sub CPU 120a selects a timer effect at a rate described below according to the determined variable effect pattern.
(When the loss production pattern is determined)
"No reach", "Normal reach (losing)", "SP reach (losing)" pattern: Timer effect is not selected (no timer effect).
・ "Pseudo-run once → SP reach (losing)" pattern: Select 30% for no timer effect, 50% for timer effect 0, and 20% for timer effect 1 (10s).
-"Pseudo-run twice → SPSP reach (losing)" pattern: 20% for no timer effect, 30% for timer effect 0, and 50% for timer effect 1 (10s).
・ “Pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (loss)” pattern: 10% for no timer effect, 40% for timer effect 0, 30% for timer effect 1 (10s), 15% for timer effect 2 (30s), timer Direction 3 (60s) was selected at a rate of 5%.

(If you decide on the jackpot fluctuation effect pattern)
・ "Normal reach (big hit)" pattern: Timer effect is not selected (no timer effect).
-"Pseudo-run once → SP reach (big hit)" pattern: Timer effect 0 is selected at 50%, and timer effect 1 (10s) is selected at 50%.
-"Pseudo consecutive twice → SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern: Timer effect 0 is selected at 40% and timer effect 1 (10s) is selected at 60%.
・ "Pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern: timer effect 0 30%, timer effect 1 (10s) 10%, timer effect 2 (30s) 40%, timer effect 3 (60s) 20 Select in percentage.
・ “Pseudo consecutive 4 times → full rotation reach (big hit)” pattern: Timer effect 2 (30s) is selected at 70%, and timer effect 3 (60s) is selected at a rate of 30%.

Therefore, the timer effect (non-time saving state, at the start of fluctuation) selection table,
(1) When performing the loss effect, it is easier to select no timer effect than when executing the jackpot fluctuation effect. (2) When performing the loss effect, the execution is larger than when executing the jackpot fluctuation effect. (3) When performing a jackpot fluctuation effect, any timer effect is more likely to be selected than when executing the loss fluctuation effect. (4) A fluctuation effect with a high jackpot expectation degree The timer effect 2 (30 s) and the timer effect 3 (60 s) are set to be easier to select than when performing a variable effect with a low jackpot expectation.

<Suggested production selection table>
Next, the suggestion effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 shows a case where any one of “Timer effect 3” (60s) to “Timer effect 3” is selected from the “Timer effect 3” (60s) based on the above-mentioned timer effect (non-time saving state, start of change) selection table (FIG. 5). FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a suggested effect selection table referred to by the sub CPU 120a to select whether or not to perform the suggested effect, and to select which of the plurality of suggested effects to execute when performing the suggested effect.

“No suggested effect” in FIG. 6 indicates that the suggested effect is not executed.
The “suggested effect 0” is an effect that ends before the timer value is added from “0.0” seconds to “10.0” seconds, and the timer effect is not executed. This is a suggestive production.
The “suggested effect 1” is a suggested effect that indicates that the timer effect 1 is to be executed (it is highly likely to be executed), and that the timer value is “0.0” seconds to “10.0” seconds. This is a suggestive effect that has a high ratio of executing the effect that is added up to.
The “suggested effect 2” is a suggested effect that indicates that the timer effect 2 is to be executed (it is highly likely to be executed), and the timer value is “0.0” seconds to “30.0” seconds. This is a suggestive effect that has a high ratio of executing the effect that is added up to.
The “suggested effect 3” is a suggested effect that indicates that the timer effect 3 is to be executed (it is highly likely to be executed), and that the timer value is “0.0” seconds to “60.0” seconds. This is a suggestive effect that has a high ratio of executing the effect that is added up to.

Also, the “suggested effect 4” is, for example, a timer value of “0.0” seconds to “10.0” seconds, and “10.0” seconds to “30.0” seconds, and “30.0” seconds. This is a suggestion effect of performing an effect in which the addition of the timer value is temporarily stopped and then re-added (referred to as a stage effect) such as “60.0” seconds.
Therefore, for example, when the suggested effect 4 finally reaches “30.0” seconds, the suggested effect for “10.0” seconds is once executed, and then the suggested effect for “30.0” seconds is performed. In this case, a two-stage suggestive effect is executed. For example, when the suggested effect 4 finally reaches “60.0” seconds, the suggested effect for “10.0” seconds is once executed, and then the suggested effect for “30.0” seconds is performed. Then, a three-stage suggestion effect is performed, such as executing the suggestion effect for “60.0” seconds.

The sub CPU 120a selects a suggested effect to be executed at a rate described below according to the selected timer effect.
-"No timer effect": Select 50% for no suggestion effect and 50% for suggestion effect.
-"Timer effect 0": Select suggestive effect 1 at a rate of 100%.
-"Timer effect 1 (10s)": Select suggestive effect 1 at 85%, suggestive effect 2 at 10%, and suggestive effect 4 at 5%.
-"Timer effect 2 (30s)": Select 10% of suggestive effect 1, 70% of suggestive effect 2, 5% of suggestive effect 3, and 15% of suggestive effect 4.
-"Timer effect 3 (60s)": Select suggestive effect 2 at 10%, suggestive effect 3 at 60%, and suggestive effect 4 at 30%.

Therefore, the suggestion effect selection table is
(1) Suggested effect 1 is easy to execute when timer effect 0 is executed. (2) Suggested effect 3 is not executed when timer effect 1 is executed. (3) Suggested effect 3 when timer effect 3 is executed. Effect 1 is not executed (4) Suggestion effect 4 is set to be easily executed when timer effect 3 is executed.
In the case of executing "suggested effect 0 (suggested effect of gassing)", the timer value is added to "10.0" seconds by making it seem as if the suggested effect 1 is performed using the suggested effect image 1 described later. Alternatively, the process may end without being executed. Similarly, using the suggested effect images 2 to 4 described later, the process may end before the timer value is added to the timer value for executing each timer effect.

<Timer effect content selection table>
Next, the timer effect content selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 shows a case where the sub CPU 120a selects one of the timer effects (non-time-saving state, when the fluctuation starts) (FIG. 5) to execute any of the timer effects. It is a figure which shows the timer effect content selection table referred to in order to select the expectation effect performed when a timer value image becomes "0.0" (specific amount).

Note that the “fluctuation-compatible icon” in FIG. 7 is an icon corresponding to a fluctuation effect that is currently in a fluctuation effect.
By executing the change corresponding icon change effect that changes the display mode of the “change corresponding icon”, it is possible to increase the player's expectation to the jackpot, and the change corresponding icon change effect is a type of expectation effect. It is.

The types of the change-compatible icons include a “white change-compatible icon”, a “green change-compatible icon”, a “red change-compatible icon”, a “gold-color change-compatible icon”, and a “rainbow-color change-compatible icon”.
Then, the big hit expectation increases in the order of “white variation corresponding icon” <“green variation corresponding icon” <“red variation corresponding icon” <“gold variation corresponding icon” <“rainbow color variation corresponding icon”.
Details of the “variation corresponding icon” will be described later with reference to FIG.

The “image cut-in” in FIG. 7 is an image cut-in effect in which an image for suddenly increasing an expectation of a jackpot is cut-in and displayed during a fluctuation effect, and is a kind of an expectation effect. . The types of cut-in images include a “chance!” Image, a “hot!” Image, a “super hot!” Image, and a “congratulations!” Image.
Then, the expectation of the jackpot increases in the order of “chance!” Image <“hot!” Image <“super hot! <“ Congratulations! ”.

The sub CPU 120a selects an expected feeling effect to be executed at a rate described below according to each selected timer effect.
(If you decide the fluctuation production pattern of the jackpot and select the timer production)
-"Timer effect 1 (10s)": The change of the green color of the icon corresponding to the change is selected by 50%, and the "chance!" Image is selected by 50%.
-"Timer effect 2 (30s)": The red change of the change corresponding icon is selected at 60%, and the "hot" image is selected at 40%.
-"Timer effect 3 (60s)": 40% of the change in the color of the change-corresponding icon, 10% of the change of the rainbow color of the change-correspondence icon, 40% of the "Intense Atsu!" Image, and 10% of the "Congratulations!" Select by percentage.

(When the loss production pattern is determined and the timer production is selected)
-"Timer effect 1 (10s)": The change of the green color of the icon corresponding to the change is selected by 50%, and the "chance!" Image is selected by 50%.
-"Timer effect 2 (30s)": The red change of the change corresponding icon is selected at 60%, and the "hot" image is selected at 40%.
-"Timer effect 3 (60s)": The change in the color of the icon corresponding to the change is selected by 50%, and the image of "Atsu!" Is selected by 50%.

<Timer production (time saving, start winning) selection table>
Next, a description will be given of the timer effect (time-saving state, start winning) selection table with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 shows that when the sub CPU 120a receives a start winning command from the main CPU 110a in the time saving state, a fluctuation effect pattern to be executed according to the fluctuation time (variation pattern) included in the received start winning command is confirmed (look-ahead). FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a timer effect selection table referred to for selecting whether or not to execute a timer effect according to a confirmed fluctuation effect pattern to be executed.

When performing the timer effect in the time saving state, the sub CPU 120a is a so-called continuous effect from the variable effect before the variable effect according to the variable effect pattern to be executed to the variable effect according to the variable effect pattern to be executed. Execute the timer effect by.
The details of the timer effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 8, "no timer effect" indicates that the timer effect is not executed, and "timer effect 4 (countdown)" indicates that the timer effect is executed by the continuous effect.

The sub CPU 120a selects the timer effect 4 at the ratio described below according to the determined variable effect pattern.
(When the loss production pattern is determined)
-"No reach", "Pseudo-run once → SP reach (loss)" pattern: Timer effect is not selected (no timer effect).
・ "Pseudo consecutive twice → SPSP reach (loss)" pattern: Select 90% for no timer effect and 10% for timer effect 4 (countdown).
・ "Pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (loss)" pattern: Select 80% for no timer effect and 20% for timer effect 4 (countdown).

(If you decide on the jackpot fluctuation effect pattern)
・ "Normal reach (big hit)", "pseudo consecutive once → SP reach (big hit)" pattern: Timer effect is not selected (no timer effect).
・ "Pseudo consecutive twice → SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern: Select 70% for no timer effect and 30% for timer effect 4 (countdown).
-"Pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern: Select 60% for no timer effect and 40% for timer effect 4 (countdown).
・ "Pseudo consecutive 4 times → full rotation reach (big hit)" pattern: 50% for no timer effect and 50% for timer effect 4 (countdown).

Therefore, the timer effect (time saving, start winning) selection table,
(1) When performing a loss variation effect, it is easier to select no timer effect than when executing a jackpot variation effect. (2) When performing a jackpot variation effect, than when performing a loss variation effect. Is also set so that timer effect 4 (countdown) is easily selected.

In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, any one of the timer effects 1 to 3 or a plurality of timer effects can be selected in the non-time reduction state. Can be selected, but timer effects 1 to 3 cannot be selected.
In the time reduction state, a timer effect such as a continuous effect that counts down as "3 → 2 → 1 → 0" is shorter (about 1 second) than the timer effects 1 to 3. By allowing only the timer effect 4 to be executed, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation effect of the time-saving game state from becoming redundant.
In addition, the update speed of the timer for the timer effects 1 to 3 is, for example, 10 seconds for a timer of “10.0” seconds (predetermined amount) until it reaches “0.0” seconds (specific amount). For a timer of 60.0 ”seconds (predetermined amount), it takes 60 seconds to reach“ 0.0 ”seconds (specific amount). However, the timer effect 4 counts down as“ 3 → 2 → 1 → 0 ” The displayed time depends on the variable presentation time when each count display is performed.

<Determination process of fluctuation effect by sub CPU 120a>
Here, the determination process of the fluctuation effect by the sub CPU 120a will be described. The sub CPU 120a determines the content of the variable effect to be executed this time according to the processing procedure described below.

(Determining the fluctuating effect contents in non-time saving state)
(Process 1-1) A variation effect pattern to be executed is selected based on a variation pattern designation command or the like received from the main CPU 110a.
(Processing 1-2) When the selected variation effect pattern is a variation effect capable of executing a timer effect, a timer effect (non-time-saving state, at the start of the variation) selection of any one of the timer effects 0 to 3 is executed. Refer to the table (FIG. 5) for selection.
(Processing 1-3) When any one of the timer effect no-to-three is selected, which of the no suggestion effect to the suggestion effect 4 is to be executed is selected with reference to the suggestion effect selection table (FIG. 6). I do.
(Process 1-4) An expected feeling effect to be executed in each timer effect selected in (Process 1-2) is selected with reference to the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).
(Process 1-5) Each selected content selected in (Process 1-1) to (Process 1-4) is determined as the variable effect content to be executed this time.

(Determining the fluctuating effect contents in the time reduction state)
(Process 2-1) Based on the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol included in the start winning command received from the main CPU 110a, etc., the fluctuation effect pattern to be executed is confirmed (read ahead).
(Processing 2-2) When the confirmed variable effect pattern is a variable effect capable of executing the timer effect, whether the timer effect is not executed or the timer effect 4 is executed is determined by the timer effect (time-saving state, start winning). Time) Select with reference to the selection table (FIG. 8).
(Processing 2-3) When the timer effect 4 is selected, it is checked how many fluctuation effects are performed before the fluctuation effect according to the fluctuation effect pattern to be executed (how many pending storages are there). I do.
(Process 2-4) If it is confirmed by the above (Process 2-3) that there are three changes (the number of hold storages is three), it is determined that the timer effect 4 is to be executed before three changes, and two changes (hold) When it is confirmed that the number of storages is 2), it is determined that the timer effect 4 is to be executed two times before the change, and when it is confirmed that there is one change (the number of the pending storages is one), the timer is performed one time before the change. It is determined that the effect 4 is to be executed, and if it is confirmed that there is 0 fluctuation (the number of the pending storages is 0), it is determined that the timer effect 4 is to be executed in the variable effect according to the fluctuation effect pattern to be executed.

<Examples of suggestive and timer productions in non-time saving state>
Next, an example of the suggested effect and the timer effect in the non-time saving state will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a basic example of the timer effect in the non-time saving state.
FIG. 9A shows an example in which the timer effect 1 is executed and the green color change of the change corresponding icon is executed as the expected effect effect.
FIG. 9B shows an example in which the timer effect 1 is executed, and the cut-in of the “chance!” Image is executed as the expectation effect.

First, the suggestion effect 1 is executed before the timer effect 1 of FIG. 9A or 9B is executed.
When executing the suggested effect 1, the suggested effect image 1 (S1) indicating the timer value of "0.0" seconds is displayed to prompt the player to press the effect button 37. When the effect button 37 is pressed, the addition of the timer value of the suggested effect image 1 (S1) starts, and when the timer value of the suggested effect image 1 (S1) reaches "10.0" seconds, the addition of the timer value ends. . In the present embodiment, this effect is referred to as “timer addition effect”.
Note that if the player does not press the effect button 37 even if the player is prompted to press the effect button 37, or if the player stops pressing the effect button 37 halfway, it is suggested that a predetermined time has elapsed. The timer value of effect image 1 (S1) is "10.0" seconds.

Next, FIG. 9A will be described.
When executing the timer effect 1, the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is displayed. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.
In the actual timer effect, the timer effect image 1 (T1) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 30, but is shown outside the display region of the image display device 30 for convenience of explanation.

  After displaying the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds, the display (decrease display) of subtracting the timer value is started. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.

The timer value is subtracted, and an image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds is displayed. Then, after displaying the image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is changed from white to green.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the jackpot by changing the color of the change-response icon after the execution of the timer effect.

Next, FIG. 9B will be described.
When executing the timer effect 1, the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is displayed. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.

  After displaying the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds, the display (decrease display) of subtracting the timer value is started. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.

The timer value is subtracted, and an image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds is displayed. Then, after displaying the image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 remains white, but the “chance!” Image is cut in. Is displayed.
Therefore, the “chance!” Image is cut-in displayed after the execution of the timer effect, whereby it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the jackpot.

<Example of timer effect image displayed in each timer effect and suggestion effect image displayed in each suggestion effect>
Next, an example of a timer effect image displayed in each timer effect and a suggestion effect image displayed in each suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.
10 (a-1) to (a-3) are diagrams showing examples of timer effect images displayed in timer effects 1 to 3, and FIGS. 10 (b-1) to (b-4) It is a figure which shows the example of each suggestion effect image displayed by suggestion effects 1-4.

First, an example of each timer effect image displayed in the timer effects 1 to 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a-1) to 10 (a-3).
FIG. 10A-1 shows a timer effect image 1 (T1) which is a timer effect image displayed in the timer effect 1.
FIG. 10A-2 shows a timer effect image 2 (T2) which is a timer effect image displayed in the timer effect 2.
FIG. 10A-3 shows a timer effect image 3 (T3) which is a timer effect image displayed in the timer effect 3.

Each timer effect image is set such that the image size of the timer effect image is enlarged in the order of timer effect image 1 (T1) <timer effect image 2 (T2) <timer effect image 3 (T3). In the effect image 3 (T3), a glossy feeling is given to the outer frame image.
The difference between the timer effect images is set in this way, so that the big hit expectation is different.
The method of setting the difference in the jackpot expectation is not limited to this, and the timer effect images may be set to have different colors and color arrangements, or the timer effect image 1 (T1) to the timer effect image 3 It is conceivable to set the timer effect image to be luxurious as (T3) is reached.

In the present embodiment, the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) are images imitating a digital timer as shown in FIG. 10, but are not limited thereto.
For example, one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating an analog timer.
Further, for example, one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating an hourglass.
Further, for example, one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating a timer gauge.
Further, for example, a timer effect image composed of a bomb image imitating a bomb and a fuse wire image imitating a fuse wire connected to the bomb image may be used.
In the case of such a timer effect image, the length of the fuse line of the fuse effect image of each timer effect image becomes longer in the order of timer effect image 1 (T1) <timer effect image 2 (T2) <timer effect image 3 (T3). To keep going.

Next, examples of the suggested effect images displayed in the suggested effects 1 to 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG.10 (b-1) has shown the suggestion effect image 1 (S1) which is the suggestion effect image displayed by the suggestion effect 1. FIG.
FIG.10 (b-2) has shown the suggestion effect image 2 (S2) which is the suggestion effect image displayed by the suggestion effect 2. FIG.
FIG.10 (b-3) has shown the suggestion effect image 3 (S3) which is the suggestion effect image displayed by the suggestion effect 3. FIG.
FIG.10 (b-4) has shown the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) which is the suggestion effect image displayed by the suggestion effect 4. FIG.

Each of the suggested effect images is set so that the image size of the suggested effect image is enlarged in the order of the suggested effect image 1 (S1) <the suggested effect image 2 (S2) <the suggested effect image 3 (S3).
Further, as described above, since the suggested effect 1 is a suggested effect that indicates that the timer effect 1 is to be executed, the suggested effect image 1 (S1) has the same image size as the timer effect image 1 (T1). Since the suggestion effect 2 is a suggestion effect indicating that the timer effect 2 is to be executed, the suggestion effect image 2 (S2) has the same image size as the timer effect image 2 (T2), and the suggestion effect 3 has a timer effect. Since the effect is a suggestion effect indicating that the effect 3 is to be executed, the suggestion effect image 3 (S3) has the same image size as the timer effect image 3 (T3).
However, the suggestion effect 4 is a suggestion effect for executing the stage effect as described above, and is selected even when the timer effect 2 or the timer effect 1 is executed, although the rate at which the timer effect 3 is executed is high. Thus, the distribution is not biased to a particular timer notice as in other suggested effects. For this reason, the suggested effect image 4 (S4) has a display mode in which the size of the suggested effect image 2 (S2) is substantially the same as that of the suggested effect image 2 (S2), and a difference from the suggested effect image 2 (S2) can be recognized.
Note that the suggested effect images 1 to 4 may be unified into any one of the suggested effect images 1 to 4, or the suggested effect image 4 may be any one of the suggestive images 1 to 3. It may be. Further, the suggested effect image 4 may be changed in accordance with an increase in the suggested timer value such as the suggested effect image 1 → 2 → 3.

In the present embodiment, the suggested effect images 1 (S1) to 4 (S4) are images simulating a digital timer as shown in FIG. 10, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, any one or more of the suggested effect images 1 (S1) to 4 (S4) may be an image imitating an analog timer. In such a case, the timer addition effect is performed by rotating the hands of the analog timer counterclockwise.
Further, for example, one or more of the suggested effect images 1 (S1) to 4 (S4) may be an image imitating an hourglass. In such a case, a timer addition effect is performed by turning the hourglass upside down to store sand.
Further, for example, one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating a timer gauge. In such a case, a timer addition effect is performed by an effect of increasing the timer gauge.
Further, for example, a timer effect image composed of a bomb image imitating a bomb and a fuse wire image imitating a fuse wire connected to the bomb image may be used. In such a case, the timer addition effect is performed by the effect of extending the squib.

<Example of a timer effect in a time-saving state>
Next, an example of the timer effect in the time saving state will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the timer effect (timer effect 4) in the time reduction state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in the time-saving state, the variable effect according to the scheduled variable effect pattern is performed from the variable effect before the variable effect according to the scheduled variable effect pattern is executed. Up to this point, a timer effect by a so-called continuous effect is executed.

  FIG. 11 (a) is a diagram showing a state before four changes, and FIGS. 11 (b-1) to (b-3) are diagrams showing a change effect before three changes, and FIG. 11 (c-1). 11 (d-3) to (d-3) are diagrams showing the variable effects before one change, and FIGS. 11 (d-3) to (d-3) are diagrams showing the variable effects before one change. 1) to (e-2) are diagrams showing a fluctuation effect (a fluctuation effect based on a fluctuation pattern designation command) according to a fluctuation effect pattern to be executed.

  First, FIG. 11A shows a state before four changes, and the second hold display H2 indicates that there are four hold memories.

FIGS. 11 (b-1) to 11 (b-3) show a change effect before three changes, and three second hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area H2.
When the fluctuation effect before three fluctuations is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (b-1). At this time, “3” is displayed on the timer effect image 4 as a countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 is finished, the left and right effect symbols start to change (b-2), and when the change time ends, the left and right effect symbols stop changing (b-3).

FIGS. 11 (c-1) to 11 (c-3) show a change effect before two changes, and two second hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area H2.
When the fluctuation effect before two fluctuations is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (c-1). At this time, “2” is displayed on the timer effect image 4 as a countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 ends, the left and right effect symbols start to change (c-2), and when the change time ends, the right and left effect symbols stop changing (c-3).

FIGS. 11 (d-1) to 11 (d-3) show a fluctuation effect before one fluctuation, and one second reservation icon is displayed in the second reservation icon display area H2.
When the fluctuation effect before one fluctuation is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (d-1). At this time, “1” is displayed on the timer effect image 4 as a countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 ends, the left and right effect symbols start to change (d-2), and when the change time ends, the left and right effect symbols stop changing (d-3).

FIGS. 11 (e-1) to 11 (e-2) show a variation effect (variation effect based on the variation pattern designation command) according to the variation effect pattern to be executed, and the second suspension icon is displayed in the second suspension icon display area H2. Are displayed.
When the fluctuation effect (the fluctuation effect based on the fluctuation pattern designation command) based on the fluctuation effect pattern is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (e-1). At this time, “0” is displayed on the timer effect image 4 as a countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 ends, the fluctuation of the left and right effect symbols is started (e-2). Thereafter, when the fluctuation time ends, the left and right effect symbols stop changing (not shown).

<Example of display mode of fluctuation corresponding icon>
Next, an example of a display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 after executing the timer effects 1 to 3.
12A shows a “green icon” image, FIG. 12B shows a “red icon” image, FIG. 12C shows a “gold icon” image, and FIG. 12D shows a “rainbow icon” image. Is shown.

  As described above, the “gold icon” image shown in FIG. 12C is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and is displayed only when the timer effect 3 is executed. Since it is a fluctuation-compatible icon image and indicates that the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the “red icon” image is displayed, the “gold icon” image is given a glossy appearance by giving the “red icon” The display mode is more prominent than the image.

  Also, as described above, the “rainbow icon” image shown in FIG. 12D is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and the timer effect 3 is used in the variable effect that becomes a big hit. Is executed only when is executed, and indicates that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the “gold icon” image is displayed. Therefore, the “rainbow icon” image is “ The display mode is more prominent than the “red icon” image.

<Example of display mode of cut-in image>
Next, an example of a display mode of a cut-in image will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a cut-in image.
FIG. 13A shows a display mode of the “chance!” Image C1, FIG. 13B shows a display mode of the “hot!” Image C2, and FIG. FIG. 13D shows the display modes of the “Congratulations!” Image C4.

  In the cut-in image, the image size increases in the order of “chance!” Image C1 <“hot!” Image C2 <“super hot!” Image C3 <“congratulations!” Image C4, and the character image also increases.

  As described above, the “super hot!” Image shown in FIG. 13C is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and is displayed only when the timer effect 3 is executed. This is a cut-in image that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the “hot!” Image is displayed, so the “super hot!” Image is more prominent than the “hot!” Image. This is a display mode.

  Further, the “congratulations!” Image shown in FIG. 13D is not displayed even if the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed as described above, and the timer effect 3 is not displayed in the variable effect that becomes a big hit. This is a cut-in image that is displayed only when it is executed, and indicates that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the “super hot!” Image is displayed. ! ", A display mode that stands out from the image.

<Example of a variable production that performs a suggestion production and a timer production in a non-time saving state>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18, an example of a variable effect in which the suggested effect and the timer effect are executed in the non-time saving state will be described.
14 to 18 are diagrams showing timing charts of the variable effect in which the suggested effect and the timer effect are executed in the non-time saving state.
14 to 16 show an example in which any one of the suggested effects 1 to 3 and the one of the timer effects 1 to 3 are executed. FIG. 17 illustrates an example in which the suggestion effect 4 and one of the timer effects 1 to 3 are performed.
14 to 18, “(addition)” indicates a timer value addition display period, and “(decrease)” indicates a timer value subtraction display period.
In addition, “(additional 1)” in FIGS. 17 and 18 indicates the display period of the addition of the timer value (first stage), and “(additional 2)” indicates the display period of the addition of the timer value (second stage). “(Addition 3)” indicates a display period of the addition (third stage) of the timer value.

FIG. 14A exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “simulated consecutive once → SP reach” is executed as a variable effect, and a suggestive effect 1 and a timer effect 1 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 1 (S1) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo consecutive run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first pseudo consecutive execution.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-run six seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) reaches “0.0” seconds during the normal reach 16 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “green change corresponding icon” as the expectation effect. A change or “chance!” Image is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 14B exemplifies a timing chart when “pseudo consecutive twice → SPSP reach” is executed as the variable effect, and during the variable effect, the suggestive effect 1 and the timer effect 1 are executed.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 1 (S1) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo consecutive run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first pseudo consecutive execution.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-run six seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) reaches “0.0” seconds during the execution of the normal reach 16 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “green change corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or an image of “CHANCE!” Is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 14C illustrates a timing chart in a case where “pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variable effect, and the suggestive effect 1 and the timer effect 1 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 1 (S1) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo consecutive run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first pseudo consecutive execution.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-run six seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) reaches “0.0” seconds during the third pseudo-run 16 seconds after the start of the change, the change-corresponding icon H3 changes to “green change” as an expectation effect. The icon C1 changes to a "corresponding icon" or the image C1 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 15A exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as a variable effect, and a suggestion effect 2 and a timer effect 2 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 2 (S2) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo consecutive run one second after the start of the fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation The timer effect image 2 (T2) showing the timer value of "30.0" seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from the first one second after the effect to the first execution of the pseudo-sequence six seconds later.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-run eight seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach of 38 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red change corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or the image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 15B exemplifies a timing chart when “pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variable effect, and during the variable effect, the suggestion effect 3 and the timer effect 3 are executed.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 3 (S3) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo run one second after the start of the fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation is displayed. By performing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 11 seconds after the start of the effect during the execution of the second pseudo-run, a timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating a timer value of "60.0" seconds is displayed.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is started during the execution of the second pseudo run 13 seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SPSP reach 73 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, if the fluctuation effect is a big hit, it is regarded as an expected feeling effect, and the fluctuation response is performed. The icon H3 changes to the “red color change corresponding icon”, or the change corresponding icon H3 changes to the “rainbow color change corresponding icon”, or the “super hot!” Image C3 or the “congratulations!” Image C4 is directed by a timer. It is selected and displayed based on the content selection table (FIG. 7). On the other hand, in the case of a fluctuating production that results in a loss, as an expected feeling production, the image is changed to a “red fluctuation corresponding icon”, or an image “Cheerful!” Is selected and displayed based on the timer production content selection table (FIG. 7). Is done.

FIG. 16A exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “four consecutive runs → full rotation reach” is executed as a variable effect, and a suggestion effect 2 and a timer effect 2 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 2 (S2) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo consecutive run one second after the start of the fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation The timer effect image 2 (T2) showing the timer value of "30.0" seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from the first one second after the effect to the first execution of the pseudo-sequence six seconds later.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-run eight seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach of 38 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red change corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or the image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 16B exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “pseudo consecutive 4 times → full rotation reach” is executed as a variable effect, and a suggestion effect 3 and a timer effect 3 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 3 (S3) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo run one second after the start of the fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation is displayed. By performing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 11 seconds after the start of the effect during the execution of the second pseudo-run, a timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating a timer value of "60.0" seconds is displayed.
Subsequently, the subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is started during the execution of the second pseudo run 13 seconds after the start of the variable effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 73 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red change corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or the change-corresponding icon H3 changes to the “rainbow-color-change icon”, or the “intense hot!” Image C3 or the “congratulations!” Image C4 is based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7). Selected and displayed.

FIG. 17A exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as a variable effect, and a suggestion effect 4 and a timer effect 2 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The first timer-added effect is executed from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is displayed. You.
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is performed from the start of the fluctuating effect 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during the execution of the first pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, a timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating a timer value of "30.0" seconds is displayed at the start of the second pseudo run 10 seconds after the start of the variable effect, and then a timer value of "30.0" seconds The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 40 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red fluctuation corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or the image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 17B exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “four consecutive runs → full revolution reach” is executed as the variable effect, and the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 2 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The first timer-added effect is executed from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is displayed. You.
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is performed from the start of the fluctuating effect 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during the execution of the first pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, a timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating a timer value of "30.0" seconds is displayed at the start of the second pseudo run 10 seconds after the start of the variable effect, and then a timer value of "30.0" seconds The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 40 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red fluctuation corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or the image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 18A exemplifies a timing chart when “pseudo consecutive 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variable effect, and during the variable effect, the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 3 are executed.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The first timer-added effect is executed from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is displayed. You.
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is performed from the start of the fluctuating effect 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during the execution of the first pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, the third timer addition effect is performed from 10 seconds to 13 seconds after the start of the fluctuating effect until the second execution of the pseudo-sequence, whereby the suggestion image 4 indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, a timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating a timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed at the start of the third pseudo consecutive run 15 seconds after the start of the variable effect, and then a timer value of “60.0” seconds , The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SPSP reach 75 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, if the fluctuation effect is a big hit, the fluctuation effect is regarded as an expected feeling effect, and The icon H3 changes to the “red color change corresponding icon”, or the change corresponding icon H3 changes to the “rainbow color change corresponding icon”, or the “super hot!” Image C3 or the “congratulations!” Image C4 is directed by a timer. It is selected and displayed based on the content selection table (FIG. 7). On the other hand, in the case of a fluctuating production that results in a loss, as an expected feeling production, the image is changed to a “red fluctuation corresponding icon”, or an image “Cheerful!” Is selected and displayed based on the timer production content selection table (FIG. 7). Is done.

FIG. 18B exemplifies a timing chart in a case where “four consecutive runs → full rotation reach” is executed as the variable effect, and the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 3 are executed during the variable effect.
As shown in this timing chart, the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first pseudo run one second after the start of the variable effect, and The first timer-added effect is executed from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "10.0" seconds is displayed. You.
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is performed from the start of the fluctuating effect 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during the execution of the first pseudo-sequence, and the suggestion image 4 indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, the third timer addition effect is performed from 10 seconds to 13 seconds after the start of the fluctuating effect until the second execution of the pseudo-sequence, whereby the suggestion image 4 indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, a timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating a timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed at the start of the third pseudo consecutive run 15 seconds after the start of the variable effect, and then a timer value of “60.0” seconds , The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds at the start of the full rotation reach 75 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red change corresponding icon” as the expected feeling effect. Or the change corresponding icon H3 changes to the "rainbow color change corresponding icon", or the "super hot!" Image C3 or the "congratulations!" Image C4 is displayed in the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7). It is displayed based on the selection.

<Example of effect of FIG. 17 (a)>
Here, among the examples of the variable effect in which the timer effect is executed in the non-time saving state illustrated in FIGS. 14 to 18, the effect example of FIG. 17A and the effect example of FIG. 18A will be described.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the effect example of FIG. 17A, and FIGS. 20 to 21 are diagrams illustrating the effect example of FIG. 18A.

First, the effect example of FIG. 17A will be described with reference to FIG.
In this effect example, an example is shown in which the “hot!” Image C2 is displayed as an expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 2.

FIG. 19 (a) shows a state in which three first holding icons are displayed in the first holding icon display area H1 (the number of holding memories is three), and one second after the fluctuation effect is started (the first pseudo consecutive drawing). 9 shows a screen of the image display device 30 (during execution).
In this screen, at the center of the screen, a suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of "0.0 seconds" and a pressing promotion image CH of the effect button 37 corresponding to the first timer addition effect are displayed. .
At this time, the “white variation corresponding icon” is displayed as the variation corresponding icon H3.

  FIG. 19 (b) shows a pseudo effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the timer value has been added during execution of the first pseudo consecutive run, and an image corresponding to the first timer addition effect. Thus, an image CH indicating that the effect button 37 has been pressed is displayed.

  FIG. 19C shows a state in which the first pseudo addition is being performed and the first timer addition effect is completed, and an image CH indicating that the first addition effect is completed is displayed. The suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of 10.0 "seconds is displayed.

  The following FIG. 19 (d) shows that the pseudo-run is being executed for the first time, and the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "10.0 seconds" is provided in the center of the screen, and the second timer addition effect is supported. Is displayed, and the press promotion image CH of the effect button 37 is displayed.

  FIG. 19 (e) is a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the pseudo-run is being executed for the first time and the timer value has been added, and an image corresponding to the second timer addition effect. An image CH indicating that the effect button 37 has been pressed is displayed.

FIG. 19F shows the state in which the first pseudo-run is being executed and the second timer addition effect has been completed, and an image CH indicating that the second addition effect has ended is displayed. The suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "30.0" seconds is displayed.
The images from the second press promotion image CH (FIG. 19 (d)) to the image CH (FIG. 19 (f)) indicating that the addition effect has been completed are the respective images CH at the first time (FIG. 19 (f)). As compared with the images (a) to (c)), the image size is enlarged, and the character image and the button image are displayed so as to be prominent, so that the player is notified that the jackpot expectation is increased. I have to.

  FIG. 19 (g) shows that the pseudo-run is being executed for the second time, and the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds has the timer value of “30.0” seconds at the lower left of the screen. This shows a state in which the timer effect image 2 (T2) has been switched and displayed, and a state in which the subtraction display of the timer value of “30.0” seconds has been started.

FIG. 19H shows a state in which the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) becomes “0.0” seconds during the SP reach execution.
Since the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) has become “0.0” seconds, the “hot!” Image C2 is displayed as an expected feeling effect.

Next, the effect example of FIG. 18A will be described with reference to FIGS.
In this effect example, a “chance!” Image C1 is displayed as an expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 1, and the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to a “red change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 2. An example in which a “congratulations!” Image C2 is displayed as an expected feeling effect corresponding to the timer effect 3 is shown.

FIG. 20A shows a state in which three first holding icons are displayed in the first holding icon display area H1 (the number of holding memories is three), and two seconds after the fluctuation effect is started (the first pseudo-run) 9 shows a screen of the image display device 30 (during execution).
In this screen, at the center of the screen, a suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of "0.0 seconds" and a pressing promotion image CH of the effect button 37 corresponding to the first timer addition effect are displayed. .
At this time, the “white variation corresponding icon” is displayed as the variation corresponding icon H3.

  The following FIG. 20 (b) shows that during the first pseudo-run, the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the timer value has been added is displayed, and the image corresponding to the first timer-added effect. Thus, an image CH indicating that the effect button 37 has been pressed is displayed.

  FIG. 20C shows a state in which the first pseudo addition is being executed and the first timer addition effect is completed, and an image CH indicating that the first addition effect is completed is displayed. The suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of 10.0 "seconds is displayed.

  FIG. 20 (d) shows that the pseudo-run is being executed for the first time, and the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "10.0 seconds" in the center of the screen corresponds to the second timer addition effect. Is displayed, and the press promotion image CH of the effect button 37 is displayed.

  FIG. 20 (e) shows a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the pseudo-run is being executed for the first time and the timer value has been added, and an image corresponding to the second timer addition effect. An image CH indicating that the effect button 37 has been pressed is displayed.

FIG. 20F shows the state in which the first pseudo-run is being executed and the second timer addition effect is completed, and an image CH indicating that the second addition effect is ended is displayed. The suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of "30.0" seconds is displayed.
The images from the second press promotion image CH (FIG. 20 (d)) to the image CH (FIG. 20 (f)) indicating that the addition effect has been completed are the respective images CH at the first time (FIG. 20 (f)). As compared with the images (a) to (c)), the image size is enlarged, and the character image and the button image are displayed so as to be prominent, so that the player is notified that the jackpot expectation is increased. I have to.

  FIG. 20 (g) shows that the pseudo-run is being executed for the second time, and the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “30.0 seconds” is displayed at the center of the screen, and the third timer addition effect is supported. Is displayed, and the press promotion image CH of the effect button 37 is displayed.

  FIG. 20 (h) shows the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the pseudo-run is being executed for the second time and the timer value has been added, and an image corresponding to the third timer-added effect, An image CH indicating that the effect button 37 has been pressed is displayed.

Subsequently, FIG. 21 (i) shows a state in which the second pseudo addition is being performed and the third timer addition effect is completed, and an image CH indicating that the second addition effect is completed is displayed. The suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of 60.0 "seconds is displayed.
The images from the third press promotion image CH (FIG. 20 (g)) to the image CH (FIG. 21 (i)) indicating that the addition effect has been completed are the respective images CH at the second time (FIG. 20 (i)). In comparison with the images (d) to (f)), the image size is increased, and the character image and the button image are also displayed in a prominent manner, so that the player is notified that the jackpot expectation is further increased. Like that.

  The subsequent FIG. 21 (j) shows that the pseudo consecutive execution is being performed for the third time, and the suggested effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds has the timer value of “60.0” seconds displayed at the lower left of the screen. This shows a state in which the timer effect image 3 (T3) is switched and displayed, and a state in which the subtraction display of the timer value of "60.0" seconds has been started.

FIG. 21 (k) shows a state in which the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) becomes “0.0” seconds during the execution of the SPSP reach.
Since the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) is “0.0” seconds, the display mode of the change-corresponding icon H3 is changed from the white change-corresponding icon to the rainbow-color change-corresponding icon as an expected feeling effect. Is displayed.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine used for the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the gaming machine may be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, and an arrangement ball gaming machine.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 gaming machine 2 gaming board 13 first starting port 14 second starting port 20 first special symbol display device 21 second special symbol display device 30 image display device 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Game state control means capable of controlling a normal game state and a specific game state different from the normal game state;
Effect performing means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The effect execution means can execute an update effect of updating the amount until a specific amount,
The update effect,
A first update effect in which the update interval of the amount up to the specific amount is constant, and a second update effect in which the update interval of the amount up to the specific amount is indefinite,
While the first update effect is not executable in the specific game state, it is executable in the normal game state,
While the second update effect is not executable in the normal gaming state, it is executable in the specific gaming state,
The amount of until the specific amount is different for the first update director and said second updating effect,
The second update effect may end after the second update effect is started and before the specific amount is reached,
A gaming machine characterized by that: