JP6705852B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine using a game medium.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, various effects are performed by using an image display device having a liquid crystal screen, a voice output device (speaker), an electric accessory, and the like, and a device for enhancing the interest of the player is made.
For example, the effect pattern is determined based on the result of the lottery of the symbols, which is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting opening, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device according to the effect pattern, and the voice output is performed. The production of music and sound effects is generally performed from the device.
Further, as an effect image displayed on the image display device, a hold icon indicating the number of pending changes in the design is configured by an animation whose display changes over time, or a decorative design that is variably displayed when the special design changes, 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a game machine configured to include an animation that swings when temporarily stopped. (See Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-131549, A

It is an object of the present invention to propose a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by a new display mode of effect images.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
The gaming machine of the first aspect, an image display device capable of displaying an image, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, and whether to execute a predetermined special game based on the determination information. Determination means for determining whether or not, based on the determination result by the determination means, symbol variation display means for performing variable display of symbols, holding storage means for storing the determination information, and each stored by the holding storage means With a pending image display means for displaying the pending image corresponding to the determination information on the image display device, and after the variable display of the symbol image on the image display device along with the variable display of the symbol by the symbol variable display means, the symbol image concerned And a pattern image display means for stopping display , wherein the reserved image display means repeatedly displays a series of stepwise changing images as a display of the reserved image every predetermined first display cycle. When the first determination information is displayed during the variable display of one and the first hold image is displayed, the first hold image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image, and the first hold image is displayed. When the second determination information is stored when the change image different from the predetermined initial image in the series of change images is displayed as the display of the first reserved image during the variable display of The suspended image is displayed, the second suspended image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image, and the first suspended image and the second suspended image are displayed during the one variable display. When the third determination information is stored when a change image different from the predetermined initial image in the series of change images is displayed as a display, the third hold image is displayed, and the third hold image is displayed. The image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image, and in the repeated display performed until the end of the one variable display, the first reserved image, the second reserved image, and the third reserved image. Different change images are displayed as the same timing display of the images, and at the start of the variable display based on the first determination information, the hold image based on the second determination information and the hold image based on the third determination information. Starts the repeated display from the same change image in the series of change images , and the symbol image display means variably displays the first symbol image and the second symbol image during the one variable display. After that, the first symbol image and the second symbol image are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then, the control for stopping and displaying the first symbol image and the second symbol image is performed, and the first symbol image is displayed. Figure After the pattern image is temporarily stopped and displayed, the display of the first symbol image is changed along with the second display cycle, and the second symbol image is temporarily stopped after the first symbol image is temporarily stopped and displayed. When displayed, the second symbol image is displayed in synchronization with the first symbol image, and at the timing when the first symbol image and the second symbol image are displayed in synchronization with each other, It is characterized in that different change images are displayed as the display of the first hold image, the second hold image, and the third hold image .

With the above configuration, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine with an increased interest in gaming.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic plan view which shows a part of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing an example of the back side of the game machine concerning this embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus with which the game machine which concerns on this embodiment was equipped. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is a figure showing an example of a jackpot determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is the figure which shows one example of the hitting normal design decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a jackpot end-time setting data table. It is the figure which showed an example of the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table which determines the opening/closing conditions of a special winning opening. It is the figure which showed the structure of the special winning opening opening mode determination table for big hits. It is the figure which showed the structure of the special winning opening opening mode determination table for small hits. It is the figure which showed an example of the variation pattern determination table of a normal game state (for a low probability game state). It is the figure which shows one example of the fluctuation pattern decision table for high probability game state. It is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table for a specific game period (for low probability game state) after a small hit. It is the figure which showed an example of the normal electric auditors product operation mode determination table. It is a time chart which shows the energization timing of the starting opening and closing solenoid for every table. It is the figure which showed an example of the prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the timer interruption processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the input control processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st starting opening detection switch input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining prior judgment processing by a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the gate detection switch input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special figure special electric power control processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol memory determination processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big hit determination processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol stop processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big hit game processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the small hit game processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special game end processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining general/universal/universal electric vehicle control processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal symbol variation process by the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric auditors product control processing by the main control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol in the 1st special symbol display device. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol in the 2nd special symbol display device. It is the flowchart which explains the main processing by the production control board. It is the flowchart which explains the timer interruption processing by the production control board. It is the flowchart which explains the command analysis processing 1 with the production control board. It is the flowchart which explains the command analysis processing 2 by the production control board. It is the flowchart which explains the fluctuation production pattern decision processing due to production control baseplate. It is the flowchart which explains the production input control processing with the production control baseplate. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing by an image control board. It is a flow chart explaining interruption processing of an image control board. It is the figure which shows one example of the animation pattern in order to display the animation of the production pattern. It is the figure which showed an example of the display list comprised from the drawing control command group. It is a figure explaining the 1st display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 1st display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 1st display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram of the animation which comprises the hold icon image in the game machine of this embodiment. FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating in detail the display change of the hold icon in FIGS. 51 to 53 using the animation configuration of FIG. 54. It is a figure explaining the 3rd display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 3rd display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 3rd display mode of the reservation icon which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 59 is a diagram for describing in detail the display change of the hold icon in FIGS. 56 to 58 using the animation configuration shown in FIG. 54. It is a flowchart explaining a hold icon display control process executed by the image control board of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart illustrating a hold animation control process executed by the image control board of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) explaining display control for matching the rocking cycle of a production design in the 2nd display mode shown in Drawing 64 and Drawing 65. It is a figure (the 2) explaining display control for matching the rocking cycle of a production design in the 2nd display mode shown in Drawing 64 and Drawing 65. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the effect design in this embodiment, and is a figure explaining the display mode which forcibly arranges an effect design. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the effect design in this embodiment, and is a figure explaining the display mode which forcibly arranges an effect design. It is a figure explaining the display control for adjusting the rocking|fluctuation period of the effect design in the 2nd display form shown in FIG. 68 and FIG. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 5th display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 5th display mode of the effect design in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display control for matching the rocking|fluctuation period of the effect design in the 5th display mode shown in FIG. 73, FIG. It is the flowchart which explains the production design display control processing which the picture control baseplate executes in the game machine of this execution form.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Game machine configuration>
1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a back side of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, an inner frame (opening/closing frame) 3 is openably and closably attached to an outer frame 2 attached to an island structure of a game hall, and a glass frame 4 is openable and closable in the inner frame 3. It is installed.
A window 4a is formed in the glass frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b is attached to the window 4a. A game board 10 having a board surface on which game balls are launched is mounted on the inner frame 3, and a game area 10a in which the game ball can roll and flow between the board surface of the game board 10 and the transparent plate 4b on the front side thereof. Are formed. The transparent plate 4b is, for example, a glass plate, and is detachably fixed to the glass frame 4.

Further, the glass frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via a hinge mechanism section 5 at one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism section 5 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction of opening it from the outer frame 2. The glass frame 4 covers the game board 10 together with the glass plate 4b, and by rotating like a door with the hinge mechanism 5 serving as a fulcrum, the inner portion of the outer frame 2 including the game board 10 can be opened. A lock mechanism for fixing the other end of the glass frame 4 to the outer frame 2 is provided on the other end of the glass frame 4. The fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with a door opening switch 136 (see FIG. 3) that detects whether the glass frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2.

At the lower part of the glass frame 4 (the lower part of the window 4a), a dish unit 7 having a storage dish 6 (upper dish 6a and lower dish 6b) for storing game balls is provided, and the dish unit 7 is provided with a player. Is pressed down, the effect button 8 (FIG. 2), the cross key 40 (FIG. 2) that allows the player to perform various selection operations, and the game balls stored in the lower plate 6b are discharged to the outside of the game machine. Equipped with an eject button 9.
The effect button 8 becomes effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 8 is displayed on the image display device 31 described later. The effect button 8 is provided with an effect button detection switch 8a (see FIG. 4), and when the effect button detection switch 8a detects the operation of the player, further effect is executed according to this operation.
Further, the cross key 40 is provided with a cross key detection switch 40 (upper key detection switch 40a, lower key detection switch 40b, left key detection switch 40c, right key detection switch 40d) (see FIG. 4).

An operation handle 11 is provided on the lower right side of the glass frame 4. When the player touches the operation handle 11, the operation handle 11 detects a touch of the player on the operation handle 11 by a touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4) inside the operation handle 11, and a launch control board described later. Send a touch signal to 160. When the firing control board 160 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4), the firing control board 160 permits energization of the firing solenoid 12a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 11 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 11 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 11b (see FIG. 4) connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 11b is applied to the firing solenoid 12a provided in the game ball firing mechanism. Then, when a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 12a (see FIG. 3), the firing solenoid 12a operates according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is played with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. It is fired to the game area 10a of the board 10.

An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game area 10a of the game board 10. The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the upper part of the game area 10a when the operation handle 11 is operated. The game ball guided to the upper part of the game area 10a falls in the game area 10a. At this time, the game ball will drop unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and the windmill provided in the game area 10a.

A center member 12 is arranged at substantially the center of the game board 10. The center member 12 is provided with an image display device 31 such as a liquid crystal display device and an effect accessory device 32 imitating a “sword”.

Further, in the game area 10a below the center of the center member 12, there is provided a first starting opening 13 into which a game ball can enter. A second starting port 14 is provided below the first starting port 13. The second starting port 14 has an opening/closing door 14b, and is movably controlled to a first mode in which the opening/closing door 14b is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the opening/closing door 14b is opened. . Therefore, when the second starting opening 14 is in the first mode, there is no chance of winning the game ball, and when in the second mode, the chance of winning the game ball is increased.
In addition, in this embodiment, when the 2nd starting opening 14 is controlled by the 1st aspect, the game ball does not enter the 2nd starting opening 14 concerned. However, if the chance of entering the game ball is smaller when controlled in the first mode than when controlled in the second mode, the second mode is controlled when controlled in the first mode. A game ball may enter the starting opening 14. That is, the first mode includes a state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 14.

The first starting opening 13 and the second starting opening 14 are provided with a first starting opening detection switch 13a (see FIG. 4) and a second starting opening detection switch 14a for detecting the entry of a game ball, respectively. When these detection switches detect the entry of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be referred to as a "jackpot lottery" hereinafter) is performed. Also, when the first start opening detection switch 13a and the second start opening detection switch 14a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game balls enter the first starting opening 13 and the second starting opening 14, for example, three game balls are paid out. It is not always necessary to pay out when entering a ball. Further, for example, the payout number for the first starting port 13 may be 3, and the payout number for the second starting port 14 may be 1, so that the payout number may be different for each starting port.

Gates 15 through which game balls can pass are provided in the game areas 10a on both sides of the center member 12. The gate 15 is provided with a gate detection switch 15a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery for ordinary symbols described later is performed. ..

Further, in the game area 10a on the right side of the center member 12, a first special winning opening 16 and a second special winning opening 17 into which game balls can enter are provided. For this reason, it is configured such that the game ball does not enter the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 unless the game ball is swung with a strong force by rotating the operation handle 11 largely.

The first special winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by an opening/closing door 16b, which makes it impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a jackpot game described later is started, the opening/closing door 16b is opened, and the opening/closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 16, and the game ball is the first. It is possible to enter the 1 big winning opening 16. The first big winning opening switch 16a is provided with a first big winning opening switch 16a, and when the first big winning opening switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 pieces) A game ball) is paid out.

The second special winning opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by the movable piece 17b, which makes it impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when the jackpot game described later is started, the movable piece 17b is actuated and opened, and the movable piece 17b functions as a guide path for guiding the game ball into the second special winning opening 17, The game ball can enter the second big winning opening 17. The second big winning opening switch 17a is provided with a second big winning opening switch 17a. When the second big winning opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 pieces) A game ball) is paid out.

Furthermore, a plurality of general winning openings 18 are provided in the game area 10a. When a game ball is won in each of the general winning openings 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.
At the bottom of the game area 10a, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17. An outlet 19 is provided for discharging the.

The image display device 31 displays an image while the game is not in standby, or an image according to the progress of the game. Above all, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 14, the effect symbol 35 for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed.
The effect symbol 35 is, for example, three symbols (numerals) of the first symbol (left symbol), the second symbol (right symbol), and the third symbol (center symbol) are scroll-displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, The scroll is stopped, and a specific symbol (number) is displayed in an array.
As a result, while scrolling the symbols, the player is given an impression as if the lottery is currently performed, and the symbols displayed when the scroll is stopped inform the player of the lottery result. By displaying various images and characters during the variable display of the effect design 35, the player is given a high expectation that he or she may win the jackpot.

Although not shown, a fourth symbol is displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the effect symbol 35. 4th design is the design which shows the fluctuation state of production design 35 which is used for information of the pulling out selection due to big hitting pulling out selection processing.
The fourth symbol does not necessarily have to be displayed on the image display device 31, and a fourth symbol display lamp may be separately provided and displayed.

On the upper part of the glass frame 4, a pair of left and right effect lighting devices 33 are installed. The production lighting device 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, respectively, and performs various productions while changing the irradiation direction and the emission color of the light of each light.

In addition, the production lighting device 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, respectively, and performs various productions while changing the irradiation direction and the emission color of the light of each light.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 is provided with a voice output device 34 (see FIG. 4) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-mentioned effect devices, BGM (background music), SE (sound effect) etc. are output, and the production by sound is also performed.

On the lower left side of the game area 10a, 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 indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, which will be described later. A display area 27 such as a normal symbol hold display 25 and a round number display 26 is provided.

The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying the result of the big hit lottery which is carried out when the game ball enters the first starting opening 13 and is composed of a plurality of LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit are provided, and by displaying the special symbol (lighting mode) corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit on the first special symbol display device 20, the lottery result is played. I inform the person. The special symbol displayed in this way is not immediately displayed, but is changed and displayed (blinking) for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed.

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 13, a big hit lottery will be performed. However, the result of this big hit lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when the time has elapsed. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the lottery result.
The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the result of the lottery of the jackpot that is performed when the game ball enters the second starting opening 14, and the display mode thereof is the first special symbol. This is the same as the display mode of the special symbol on the display device 20.

The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when a predetermined hit is won by this ordinary symbol lottery, the ordinary symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second starting port 14 is controlled in the second mode for a prescribed time. In addition, even with respect to this normal symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified by the game ball passing through the gate 15, and the normal symbol is changed, for example, by blinking the normal symbol display device 22 until a predetermined time passes. I am trying to display it.

Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 14 during a special display variation display or during a special game described later, and the jackpot lottery cannot be immediately performed, certain conditions are met. The jackpot lottery rights are reserved under. More specifically, the right to win the jackpot in which the game ball enters and is reserved in the first starting opening 13 is reserved as a first hold, and the game ball enters and is reserved in the second starting opening 14. The jackpot lottery rights are reserved as a second hold.
Both of these reserves set the upper limit reserve number to 4, and the reserve numbers are displayed on the first special symbol reserve indicator 23 and the second special symbol reserve indicator 24, respectively.

Then, the upper limit reserved number of the normal symbol is also set to 4, and the reserved number is the same as the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24, and the normal symbol reservation display It is displayed on the container 25.
The number-of-rounds indicator 26 is for notifying the number of rounds of a round game performed during a special game described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, a production control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 27, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. Further, the power supply board 170 is provided with a power supply plug 171 for supplying electric power to the game machine, and a power supply switch (not shown).

Next, the effect button 8 will be described.
The effect button 8 is incorporated in the central portion of the plate unit 7.
The effect button 8 is configured to be able to move forward and backward over a normal operation position (not shown), a depressed position retracted downward from the normal operation position, and a protruding operation position protruding upward from the normal operation position. . Further, the effect button 8 is configured to be able to be pressed down from any position including the normal operation position and the protruding operation position to the pressed position.
In this specification, the detailed structure of the effect button 8 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-116168, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

<Structure of game control device>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a game control device for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 4, the main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 114 including a main CPU 111, a main ROM 112, and a main RAM 113, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.
The main CPU 111 reads a program stored in the main ROM 112 to perform arithmetic processing based on the input signal from each detection switch, directly controls each device or display, or depending on the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The main RAM 113 functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 111.

On the input side of the main control board 110, a first start opening detection switch 13a, a second start opening detection switch 14a, a gate detection switch 15a, a first big winning opening detection switch 16a, a second big winning opening detection switch 17a, The general winning opening detection switch 18a is connected, and the detection signal of the game ball is input to the main control board 110.

On the output side of the main control board 110, a start opening/closing solenoid 14c for opening/closing the opening/closing door 14b of the second starting opening 14 and a first big winning opening for opening/closing the opening/closing door 16b of the first big winning opening 16 are provided. The open/close solenoid 16c and the second special winning opening/closing solenoid 17c for opening/closing the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal symbol hold display 25, and a round number display 26 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.
Further, the main control board 110 outputs to the game information output terminal board 27 an external information signal necessary for managing the game machine in a hall computer of a game store or the like.

The main ROM 112 of the main control board 110 stores a game control program described later, data necessary for various games, and a table.
The main RAM 113 of the main control board 110 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 113, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, a determination storage area , First special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, high-probability game count (X) storage area, time saving game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area , First big winning opening ball number (C1) storage area, second big winning opening ball number (C2) storage area, game state storage area, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, production transmission data storage area Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a time saving game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric power processing data storage area, and a general/universal electric power processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many storage areas are provided in addition to this.

The game information output terminal board 27 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of a game shop. The game information output terminal board 27 is wire-connected to the main control board 110 and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game shop.

The power supply board 170 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply plug 171 into a predetermined voltage and supplies it to each control board. Further, the power supply board 170 is equipped with a backup power supply made up of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. To do. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 111 becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 111 becomes inactive. The backup power source is not limited to the capacitor, but may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 121, a sub ROM 122, and a sub RAM 123, and is communicably connected to the main control board 110 from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in one direction. ..
The sub CPU 121 reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 122 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140, and calculates the program. The processing is performed and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 123 functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 121.

The sub ROM 122 of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of effect symbols 35 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 122. Note that the above-mentioned table only lists characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and in addition to this, many tables and programs not shown are provided in the course of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 123 of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
In the sub RAM 123, a command receiving buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect pattern storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first hold storage area, a second hold storage area. Etc. are provided. It should be noted that the above-mentioned storage area is also only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

Further, the production control board 120 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 124 for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 121 inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 124, and executes various processes based on the current date and time.
The RTC 124 normally operates by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power board 170 when the power of the gaming machine is off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 124 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. The RTC 124 may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 120 and may be operated by the battery.

The payout control board 130 performs a game ball launch control and a prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 131, a payout ROM 132, and a payout RAM 133, and is bidirectionally connected to the main control board 110. The payout CPU 131 reads a program stored in the payout ROM 132 based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 135 and the door opening switch 136 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing, Based on the processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

Further, a payout motor 134 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the storage part of the game balls to the player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131 reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 132 and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, and at the same time controls the payout motor 134 of the prize ball payout device to perform a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 133 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 131.
Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 130. If the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the launch control board 160 is caused to shoot a game ball. To send launch control data.

When the firing control board 160 receives the firing control data from the payout control board 130, the firing control board 160 permits the firing. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a and the input signal from the firing volume 11b are read out, and the firing solenoid 12a and the ball feed solenoid 12b are energized and controlled to fire the game ball.

The firing solenoid 12a is composed of a rotary solenoid. A launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the firing solenoid 12a, and the launching member is rotated by the rotation of the firing solenoid 12a.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 12a is set to about 99.9 (times/minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of launching game balls in one minute is about 99.9 (units/minute) because one is launched each time the launching solenoid rotates once. That is, the game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds.
The ball feeding solenoid 12b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid, and sends the game balls in the upper plate 6a (see FIG. 1) one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 12a.

The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and an effect button detection switch 8a provided on the effect button 8 is connected to the input side of the lamp control board 140. When the detection signal is input from 8a, it is output to the production control board 120.
In addition, to the lamp control board 140, the performance accessory device 32 and the performance lighting device 33 provided on the game board 10 are connected, and the lamp control board 140 converts the data transmitted from the performance control board 120. Based on this, lighting control of the lighting device 33 for production is performed, and drive control of the motor for changing the irradiation direction of light is performed. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 32. In addition, in this embodiment, since the effect button 8 is configured to project, the effect accessory device 32 includes the effect button 8.

The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and the image display device 31 and the sound output device 34 are connected to the output side thereof.

<Structure of image control board>
Here, the configuration of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image control board.
The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 151, a host RAM 152, a host ROM 153, a CGROM 154, a crystal oscillator 155, a VRAM 156, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 200, and an audio control circuit 300 for performing image display control of the image display device 31. ing.

The host CPU 151 gives an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 154 in the VDP 200 on the image display device 31, based on a later-described effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120. This instruction is performed by setting data in the control register 201 of the VDP 200 and outputting a display list including a drawing control command group.
Further, when the host CPU 151 receives the V blank interrupt signal or the drawing end signal from the VDP 200, it appropriately performs interrupt processing.

Furthermore, the host CPU 151 also instructs the audio control circuit 300 to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 34 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
The host RAM 152 is built in the host CPU 151, functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the host CPU 151, and temporarily stores the data read from the host ROM 153.

Further, the host ROM 153 is composed of a mask ROM, and is a display for generating a program for control processing of the host CPU 151, symbol arrangement information in which the symbol numbers of the effect symbols and the types of effect symbols 35 are associated, and a display list. The list generation program, the animation pattern for displaying the animation of the effect pattern, the animation scene information, etc. are stored.
This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the effect pattern, and stores the combination of the animation scene information included in the effect pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as wait frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. is doing.

The CGROM 154 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like, which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32×32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.
Further, the CGROM 154 stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information designating a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated with each other.
Note that the CGROM 154 may have a configuration in which not all the image data is compressed but only a part thereof is compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The crystal oscillator 155 outputs a pulse signal to the clock generation circuit 205 of the VDP 200 and divides this pulse signal to synchronize the system clock for the VDP 200 to control in the clock generation circuit 205 and the image display device 31. A synchronizing signal or the like for achieving the above is generated.

The VRAM 156 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.
The VRAM 156 also draws or displays an image, and a display list storage area 156a for temporarily storing the display list output from the host CPU 151, an expansion storage area 156b for storing the image data expanded by the expansion circuit 206, and an image. A first frame buffer 156c and a second frame buffer 156d for The VRAM 156 also stores palette data.
The two frame buffers 156c and 156d are alternately switched to the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" each time the drawing is started.

The VDP 200 is a so-called image processor, which reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 151, and a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Is generated and output to the image display device.
Further, the VDP 200 includes a control register 201, a CG bus I/F 202, a CPU I/F 203, a clock generation circuit 205, a decompression circuit 206, a drawing circuit 207, a display circuit 208, and a memory controller 209. There is.

The control register 201 is a register for the VDP 200 to control drawing and display, and writing and reading of data with respect to the control register 201 controls drawing and display. The host CPU 151 can write and read data to and from the control register 201 via the CPU I/F 203.
This control register 201 is a system control register that performs basic settings necessary for the VDP 200 to operate, a data transfer register that performs settings necessary for data transfer, and a drawing that performs settings for controlling drawing. A register, a bus interface register that makes settings necessary for bus access, an expansion register that makes settings necessary for expanding a compressed image, a display register that makes settings for controlling display, and 6 types of registers. It has a register.

The CG bus I/F 202 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 154, and image data from the CGROM 154 is input to the VDP 200 via the CG bus I/F 202.
Further, the CPU I/F 203 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 outputs a display list to the VDP 200, accesses control registers, and various types of VDP 200 via the CPU I/F 203. The host CPU 151 inputs an interrupt signal.

The data transfer circuit 204 transfers data between various devices.
Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 151 and VRAM 156, data transfer between the CGROM 154 and VRAM 156, and data transfer between various storage areas (including frame buffers) of the VRAM 156 are performed.
The clock generation circuit 205 inputs a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 155 and generates a system clock that determines the arithmetic processing speed of the VDP 200. Also, it generates a clock for generating a synchronization signal and outputs the synchronization signal to the image display device via the display circuit.

The decompression circuit 206 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 154, and stores the decompressed image data in the expansion storage area 153b.
The drawing circuit 207 is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list including a drawing control command group.

The display circuit 208 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 156, and the generated video signal ( This is a circuit for outputting (RGB signals) to the image display device 31. Further, the display circuit 208 also outputs to the image display device 31 a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for achieving synchronization with the image display device 31.
In this embodiment, as the video signal, the RGB signal obtained by converting the digital signal into the analog signal is output to the image display device 31, but the video signal may be output as a digital signal.

The memory controller 209 controls to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when a frame buffer switching instruction is issued from the host CPU 151.
The voice control circuit 300 is provided with a voice ROM in which a large amount of voice data is stored. The sound control circuit 300 reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs the voice. Audio output control in the device 34 is performed.

Next, referring to FIGS. 6 to 18, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 112 will be described.

<Big hit judgment table>
6 (a) (b) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol variation is a jackpot, FIG. 6 (a) is 1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the special symbol display device, FIG. 6 (b) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. In the tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the jackpot probability is the same, although the winning probability of the small hit is different.

The jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B includes a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to a game state to determine a low-probability random number determination table or a high-probability random number determination table. The random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number for special symbol determination, one of "big hit", "small hit" and "miss" is decided.

For example, according to the low probability random number determination table of the first special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 6 (a), two special symbol determination random numbers "7" and "317" are determined to be a big hit. .. On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277”. , "317", "337", "367", "397", "427", "457", "487", "517", "547", "577" 20 random numbers for special symbol determination Is determined to be a jackpot.

In addition, whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random value is four special values of “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number for symbol determination, it is determined as "small hit". If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined as “miss”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol display device 20, the probability of being a jackpot at a low probability is 1/299.5, When the probability is high, the probability of being judged as a big hit is 10 times, which is 1/29.95. Further, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/149.75 in both the low probability and the high probability.

On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol display device 21 shown in FIG. 6 (b), the random number for special symbol determination that is determined to be a jackpot at low probability and high probability is the first special symbol display device 20. Although the same, the special symbol determination random number value determined as a small hit is different from the big hit determination table in the first special symbol display device 20. For example, in the determination table in the second special symbol display device 21, it is determined as "small hit" only when the special symbol determination random number value is "50". Then, if the random number value is other than the above, it is determined as “miss”.
Therefore, in the low probability random number determination table in the second special symbol display device 21, as in the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 20, the probability of being a jackpot at a low probability is 1/299.5. The probability that a jackpot is determined when the probability is high is 10 times, which is 1/29.95. On the other hand, the probability of being a small hit is 1/599 in both the low probability and the high probability.

<Hit determination table>
Next, FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when it is determined whether or not the stop result of the symbol variation is hit.
The hit determination table shown in FIG. 6(c) is composed of a non-time saving game state random number determination table and a time saving game state random number determination table, and refers to the game state to refer to the non-time saving game state random number determination table or the time saving game. The on-state random number determination table is selected, and it is determined whether “hit” or “miss” based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for hit determination.

For example, according to the non-time saving game state random number determination table shown in FIG. 6(c), one random number value of "0" is hit among the random number values for normal symbol determination of "0" to "19". To be judged. On the other hand, according to the time saving game state random number determination table, 19 random number values of "0" to "18" are determined to be a hit among the random number values for normal symbol determination of "0" to "19". If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined as “miss”.
Therefore, the probability that a normal symbol is determined to be a hit in the non-time saving game state is 1/20, and the probability that a normal symbol is determined to be a hit in the time saving game state is 19/20.

<Design decision table>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol.
7A is a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a jackpot, and FIG. 7B is a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a jackpot. (C) is a loss symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of loss. Further, more specifically, each symbol determination table is configured for each special symbol display device, and is composed of a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

In the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot symbol random number value is referenced. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol display device 20, if the big hit symbol random number value is "0" to "29", "01" (first special symbol 1) is determined as stop symbol data. To do. Furthermore, at the start of variation of the special symbol, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), a production symbol designating command “E0H” “01H” as information of the special symbol is generated.
Here, one effect command design command is composed of 2 bytes of data, 1 byte MODE for identifying the classification of the control command, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. And DATA. This also applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command which will be described later.

Further, when it is determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol display device 20, if the big hit symbol random number value is "30" to "39", "02" (first special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data. However, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol designating commands “E0H” and “02H” are generated.
Hereinafter, similarly, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "40" to "49", "03" (first special symbol 3) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designating command "E0H""03H" Is generated, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "50" to "59", "04" (first special symbol 4) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designating command "E0H""04H" If the random number value for the big hit symbol is "60" to "69", "05" (first special symbol 5) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designating command "E0H""05H" is generated. However, if the random number value for the winning symbol is "70" to "99", "06" (first special symbol 6) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designating command "E0H""06H" is generated. ..

Further, when it is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol display device 21, if the big hit symbol random number value is "0" to "49", "07" (second special symbol 1) is determined as the stop symbol data. However, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol designating commands “E1H” and “01H” are generated.
Hereinafter, similarly, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "50" to "59", "08" (second special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designating command at the start of the variation of the special symbol If "E1H" and "02H" are generated and the jackpot symbol random number value is "60" to "69", "09" (second special symbol 3) is determined as stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designating command ""E1H""03H" is generated, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is "70" to "99", "10" (second special symbol 4) is determined as stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designation command "E1H" “04H” is generated.

Next, in the small hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B, the small hit symbol random number value is referred to. Then, when it is determined as a small hit in the first special symbol display device 20, if the small hit symbol random number value is "0" to "49", "11" as the stop symbol data (small hit special symbol A ) Is determined. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, the effect symbol designating commands “E0H” and “0AH” are generated based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Moreover, if the random number for the small hit symbol is "50" to "99", "12" (small hit special symbol B) is determined as the stop symbol data, and at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect symbol designating command "E0H" and "0BH" are generated.

Moreover, at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol display device 21, if the small hit symbol random number value is "0" to "49", "13" (small hit special symbol A) is determined as the stop symbol data, Production effect designating command “E1H” “0AH” is generated, if the small hitting symbol random value is “50” to “99”, then “14” (small hitting special symbol B) is determined as stop symbol data. , The production designating command "E1H" "0BH" is generated.

Next, in the lost symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7(c), when it is determined that the first special symbol display device 20 is lost, "00" (special symbol 0 (miss)) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the special symbol is determined. At the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, the effect symbol designating commands “E0H” and “00H” are generated.In addition, when it is determined that the second special symbol display device 21 is lost, “00” (special symbol 0 ( Loss) is determined, and when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol designating commands “E1H” and “00H” are generated.

As will be described later, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) determines the game state after the jackpot (see FIG. 9) and the jackpot mode (see FIG. 10), so the type of special symbol is a jackpot. It can be said that the game state and the jackpot mode after the game is determined.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a hitting normal symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a normal symbol based on the stop result of the normal symbol variation, and FIG. 8A is a determination of a random value for hit determination. The normal symbol determination table that is referred to when it is determined to be a hit, and FIG. 8B is the normal symbol determination table that is referred to when it is determined to be lost by the determination of the random number value for hit determination.
In the normal symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the random numbers for normal symbols (0 to 10) are referred to.
Then, when the normal symbol random number value of the normal symbol display device 22 is determined to be a hit in the hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 8A, the normal symbol random number value is "0" and "1". If there is, the long open symbol is determined, and if the normal symbol random number value is "2" to "10", the short open symbol is determined.
In the case of the long open symbol, "01" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the normal symbol is started, the effect symbol designating commands "E8H" and "01H" are generated. Further, when it is determined that the short open symbol, "02" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the normal symbol is started, the effect symbol designating commands "E8H" and "02H" are generated.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol random number value of the normal symbol display device 22 is determined to be a hit in the hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 8B, the normal symbol random number value is “0” to “10”. The lost design is determined with any value.
In the case of a lost symbol, "00" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, the effect symbol designating commands "E8H" and "00H" are generated. The long open symbol and the short open symbol will be described in detail later.

<Setting data table at the end of jackpot>
FIG. 9 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining a game state after the jackpot is over.
By the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning stored in the gaming state buffer, setting of the high probability game flag, the number of high probability games The setting of (X), the setting of the time saving game flag, and the setting of the number of times saving game (J) are performed.
In addition, "00H" of the game state buffer showing the game state at the time of jackpot winning indicates the game state information in which neither the time saving game flag nor the high probability game flag is set, and "01H" sets the time saving game flag. The high probability game flag is not set, but the game state information is set, and "02H" is the game state information in which the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, and "03H""Indicates game state information in which both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

In the present embodiment, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is "01" to "04", that is, when the first special symbol 1 to 4 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is over. The time saving game state and the high probability game state (so-called probability variation game state) are set. At this time, the number of time saving games (J) and the number of times of high probability games (X) are each set to 10,000 times.

Further, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is "05", that is, when the first special symbol 5 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is a non-time saving gaming state and a high probability game. Set to the state (so-called latent latent change game state). At this time, the time saving game frequency (J) is set to 0 times, and the high probability game frequency (X) is set to 10000 times.

In addition, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is "06", that is, when the first special symbol 6 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is a time saving game state and a non-high probability game. Set to the state (so-called time saving game state). At this time, the time saving game frequency (J) is set to 100 times, and the high probability game frequency (X) is set to 0 times.

Further, if the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is "11""12", that is, if the special symbol for small hit A, B is won, the game state after the small hit end is a small hit It is made to be the same as the gaming state at the time of winning, that is, the gaming state at the time of small hitting is continued.
However, when the gaming state buffer at the time of winning the small hit is 00H, that is, in the low-probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state, in order to perform a specific effect in the specific game period after the end of the small hit, it is dedicated. The number of times of the specific period is set so that the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15) is determined.

Specifically, the number of times of the specific period (T) is set to 50 times so as to be the specific game period until the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times after the end of the small hit. During this specific game period (when the specific period number (T)>0), the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit (for the low probability game state) shown in FIG. 15 is determined as described later. And, except for the specific game period (when the specific period number (T)=0), the variation pattern determination table of the normal game state (for low probability game state) shown in FIG. 13 or for the high probability game state shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern determination table is determined.

Moreover, when the stop symbol data of the second special symbol display device 21 is "07" to "09", that is, when the second special symbol 1 to 3 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is finished in the time saving gaming state. And set to a high probability game state (so-called probability variation game state). At this time, the number of time saving games (J) and the number of times of high probability games (X) are each set to 10,000 times.

Further, if the stop symbol data of the second special symbol display device 21 is "10", that is, if the second special symbol 4 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is a time saving gaming state and a non-high probability game. Set to the state (so-called time saving game state). At this time, the time saving game frequency (J) is set to 100 times, and the high probability game frequency (X) is set to 0 times.

Further, if the stop symbol data of the second special symbol display device 21 is "13""14", that is, if the special symbol for small hit A, B is won, the game state after the small hit end is a small hit The game state at the time of winning is set to be the same, that is, the game state at the time of small hitting is continued.
However, when the gaming state buffer at the time of winning the small hit is 00H, that is, in the low-probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state, as in the case of the first special symbol display device 20, the special symbol after the small hit is finished. The number of times of the specific period (T) is set to 50 so that the specific game period is set until the variable display is performed 50 times.

<Special electric accessory operation mode determination table>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a special electric auditors product operation mode determination table for determining opening/closing conditions of the special winning opening.
Referring to the special electric auditors operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the operation mode of the special winning opening, that is, the number of round games (R) and the opening of the special winning opening. The special winning opening opening mode determination table that determines the mode is determined. In the present embodiment, the "table" is appropriately omitted and is described as "TBL".

Specifically, when the stop symbol data is "01", the round game number R is determined to be "16", and the release mode table is determined to be "1 TBL per length" which will be described later.
Further, when the stop symbol data is "02", the round game number R is set to "16", and the release mode table is determined to be "1 TBL per development", and when the stop symbol data is "03", the round game is The number of times R is set to "16" and the release mode table is set to "2 TBL per development" described later.
Further, when the stop symbol data is "04" and "05", the round game number R is set to "4", and the release mode table is determined to "short hit TBL" which will be described later, and when the stop symbol data is "06". The round game number R is set to "16", and the opening mode table is determined to be "2 TBL per length" which will be described later.

Furthermore, when the stop symbol data is “07”, the round game number R is set to “16”, and the release mode table is determined to be “1TBL per length”, and when the stop symbol data is “08”, the round game number R "16", the open mode table is determined as "1TBL per development", and when the stop symbol data is "09", the round game count R is "16" and the open mode table is determined as "2TBL per development". When the stop symbol data is "10", the round game number R is determined to be "16" and the release mode table is determined to be "1 TBL per length".

<Winning prize opening mode decision table>
FIG. 11 is a view showing the structure of the special winning opening opening mode determination table determined in FIG. 10, and the opening/closing door 16b of the first special winning opening 16 or the special winning opening opening mode determining table shown in FIG. The opening/closing condition of the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 is determined.
The special winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a table that is referred to during a big hit game, and is composed of 1 TBL per long, 2 TBL per long, TBL per short, 1 TBL per development, and 2 TBL per development. .
Then, the long hit game is executed based on the long hit TBL, the short hit game is executed based on the short hit TBL, and the development hit game is executed based on the development hit TBL.

In the jackpot opening mode determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 11, the type of jackpot to be opened (first jackpot 16 or second jackpot 17) and the maximum round game in one jackpot game. The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round playing, and the big winning opening in each round playing Maximum opening count (K), opening time of the special winning opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the large winning opening for one opening of each round game, 1 The closing interval time of the big winning opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game and the ending interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are stored.

Here, with 1TBL per length shown in FIG. 11, the opening/closing door 16b of the first special winning opening 16 can be operated to open the first special winning opening 16 for up to 29 seconds per round. However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first special winning opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the operation of the opening/closing door 16b ends and the game of one round ends. It will be. In this case, the maximum round game number R is set to 16 rounds.

In addition, in 2TBL per length shown in FIG. 11, like the 1TBL per length, the opening/closing door 16b of the first special winning opening 16 can be operated to open the first special winning opening 16 up to 29 seconds per round. it can. When a specified number (9) of game balls in one round enter the first big winning opening 16, the operation of the opening/closing door 16b ends, and the game of one round ends. In this case as well, the maximum round game count R is set to 16 rounds.
However, the opening mode of the first special winning opening 16 at 2 TBL per long is the same as 1 TBL per long from the 1st round to the 4th round, but the opening mode after the 5th round is different from 1 TBL per long. ing. That is, in 2TBL per long, after the fifth round, the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 16 is set to an extremely short time of 0.052 seconds, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the first big winning opening 16. I am trying to be in a state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing 1TBL per long and 2TBL per long, a big hit game in which the type of the special winning opening and the maximum number of round games are the same but the number of outgoing balls that the player can obtain is different. Can be realized.

In the short hit TBL shown in FIG. 11, the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 is operated to open the second special winning opening 17 for a maximum of 0.052 seconds per round. However, in this case as well, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls are won in the second special winning opening 17 in one round, the operation of the movable piece 17b is ended, and the game of one round is ended. become. In this case, the maximum round game number R is set to 4 rounds.

In addition, with 1TBL per development and 2TBL per development shown in FIG. 11, the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 can be operated to open the second special winning opening 17 multiple times in one round. However, in this case as well, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls per one round wins the second special winning opening 17, the operation of the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 ends and one The round game is over. That is, it is not always possible to open three times (K=3) for one round.

Further, in the present embodiment, 1 TBL per development and 2 TBL per development have the same opening mode until the second round, but the opening mode is different after the third round. That is, according to 1TBL per development, the opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is set to a short time of 0.052 seconds after the third round, and the game ball is won in the second special winning opening 17. According to 2TBL per development, the opening time of the second winning hole 17 is set to 29 seconds, which is the same as in the first and second rounds, according to the development of 2TBL. Therefore, the game balls are easily put into the second big winning opening 17.
With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine which one of the plurality of development games is being played until a predetermined round (second round), and during the jackpot game of development per game. Also, a more advantageous game per development (2TBL per development) can be expected to be controlled.

In the present embodiment, in the latter half of the game per development (2nd round or 4th round or later), it is difficult for the game balls to win the second big winning opening 17, but regarding the most advantageous game per development. Does not need to provide a state in which the game ball is difficult to win.
Further, in the present embodiment, the opening time and closing time of 1 TBL per development and 2 TBL per development are set to be exactly the same time. However, it is also possible to provide a time difference to the extent that it is difficult to determine which of the plurality of games per development, even if the times are not set to be exactly the same.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the "long winning game" that opens the first big winning opening 16 in a long opening time, and the "short winning game" that opens the second big winning opening 17 in a short opening time. , Three types of "big hit games" are provided, such as "advanced winning games" for opening the second special winning opening 17 in a plurality of rounds.
In the present embodiment, the "big hit game" is referred to as a "special game".

Further, as a feature of the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, in the second special symbol display device 21 which is operated when the game ball enters the second starting opening 17, "short hit TBL Is not determined. This is, in the non-time saving game state, the game ball hardly enters the second starting port 17, but when the game ball enters the second starting port 17, the short hit is determined, This is because even if the time saving game state is provided, the player's motivation for the game may be diminished.

In the present embodiment, in the second special symbol display device 21, the "short win TBL" is configured not to be determined, but the second special symbol display device 21 also determines the "short win TBL". You can configure it. However, in the case of determining "short hit TBL" in the second special symbol display device 21, as compared with the first special symbol display device 20 which is activated when a game ball enters the first starting opening 14, It is desirable that the “short hit TBL” is difficult to determine.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, from the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for the low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern for the probability variation gaming state (for the high probability gaming state) shown in FIG. The decision table has a higher proportion of winning the jackpot which is advantageous to the player, that is, the first special symbol 11 makes it easier to win the jackpot which is advantageous to the player than during the normal game during the time saving game. Is becoming

FIG. 12 is a view showing the configuration of the big winning opening opening mode table at the time of a small hit determined in FIG. 10, and the second winning amount at the time of a small hit by the big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. The opening/closing condition of the movable piece 17b of the winning opening 17 is set.
When the small hit opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 is determined, the small hit game in which the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 repeats opening for 0.052 seconds and closing for 2.000 seconds is executed. To be done. This small hit game is regarded as one game in which the movable piece 17b of the second special winning opening 17 repeats opening and closing four times continuously, so the concept of "round game" in the above long hit game or short hit game Although it is controlled without using, the opening/closing mode of the second special winning opening 17 is substantially the same as the short-hit game. As a result, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of inferring whether it is a small hit or a short hit. However, even if the opening time and closing time are not set to be exactly the same, if the opening/closing mode is approximated to the extent that it is difficult or difficult to determine whether the player is a small hit or a short hit, the same as above. The interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of "short hit" or "small hit" is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is shot, as described above, the second big hit. Even if the movable piece 17b of the winning opening 17 is opened, it is difficult to win the big winning opening 25, and the opening mode of "short win" or "small win" can be said to be an "unfavorable opening mode". On the other hand, since the "long hit" opening time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is shot, it can be said to be an "advantageous opening mode".

<Variation pattern determination table>
13 to 15 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 13 is a normal game state (low) which is referred to a normal game state (for a low probability game state). 14 is an example of a variation pattern determination table (for a probability game state), FIG. 14 is an example of a variation pattern determination table for a high probability game state that is referred to during a high probability game state, and FIG. It is an example of a variation pattern determination table for a specific game period (for a low probability game state) after a small hit referred to in the specific game period.
It should be noted that the specific game period after the end of the small hit is determined only when the small probability is in the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state as described in the explanation of the setting data table at the end of the big hit shown in FIG. It is not done.

Specifically, by the variation pattern determination table, the type of special symbol display device, the random number value for special symbol determination (winning or losing of jackpot), the random number value for jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol), the presence or absence of time saving game state, special symbol The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the number of holdings, the random number value for reach determination, and the random value for fluctuation pattern.
The variation pattern is determined when the variation of the special symbol is started, and the variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control process.

Since the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random number value when a big hit or a small hit.
The "reach" referred to in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining part of the effect symbols 35 continues the variable display. Say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols 35 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at "7". , A state in which the remaining effect design 35 is variably displayed.

Further, the variation pattern designation command, when the mode is "E6H", the game ball enters the first starting opening 13, the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20. It indicates that it is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to, when the mode is "E7H", the game ball enters the second starting port 14, at the start of variation of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21. This indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. DATA of the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates a specific fluctuation pattern number. That is, the fluctuation pattern designation command is also information indicating the fluctuation pattern.

<Variation pattern determination table for normal gaming state>
The structure of the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 13 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table, since the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 and the variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 are provided, first, the first special symbol display device 20. The variation pattern of the special symbol will be described.

In the variation pattern determination table for the normal game state shown in FIG. 13, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is “7” or “317”, and it is determined that the jackpot is won, and the type of the special symbol. Is the first special symbol 1 (stop symbol data "01" of the special symbol), if the random number for special symbol fluctuation is "0" to "29", the fluctuation time of the special symbol is 60,000 ms. Select variation pattern 1. Then, when the variation of the special symbol is started, as the information of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “01H” corresponding to the variation pattern 1 are generated. The change content of the change pattern 1 is, for example, a hit effect involving the reach A.

Moreover, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol fluctuation random number value is " If "30" to "59", the variation pattern 2 having a variation time of 90,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Then, at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, fluctuation pattern designating commands “E6H” and “02H” corresponding to fluctuation pattern 2 are generated. The variation content of variation pattern 2 is, for example, a hit effect involving reach B.

Moreover, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol fluctuation random number value is " If it is 60" to "99", the variation pattern 41 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “29H” corresponding to the variation pattern 41 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 41 is, for example, a winning effect involving SPSP reach.

SPSP reach is often a story in which a main character or an enemy character appears in the reach production and battles, and if the main character wins it, it is a big hit, and if it loses, it is a story.
This SPSP reach was started because the variation time is longer than the variation patterns 1 and 2 and the probability of being selected in the case of a big hit is set to be much higher than the probability of being selected in the case of loss. At that point, the expectation for jackpots is much higher than other reach productions.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 2, 3 (stop symbol data "02" "03" of the special symbol). In the case of ), the variation pattern 3 having a variation time of 75000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol regardless of the random number values for special symbol variation “0” to “99”. Then, at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “03H” corresponding to fluctuation pattern 3 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 3 is, for example, a symbol-enhancing effect that expects (incites) that the effect symbol 35 is in a reach state with a specific symbol (for example, “7”).

In addition, it is determined that the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5 (stop symbol data “04 of the special symbol”). "05"), the variation pattern 4 or the variation pattern 5 having the variation time of 60,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol regardless of the random numbers for special figure variation "0" to "99". Then, at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” “04H” or “E6H” “05H” corresponding to fluctuation pattern 4 or fluctuation pattern 5 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 4 or the variation pattern 5 is, for example, a chance production that expects a big hit.

In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6 (stop symbol data "06" of the special symbol), Similar to the first special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random number value is "0" to "29", the variation pattern 1 described above is selected, and the special figure variation random number value is "30" to "59". If so, the variation pattern 2 described above is selected. If the random number for special figure variation is "60" to "99", the variation pattern 41 described above is selected.
The variation pattern designation commands and variation contents of variation patterns 1, 2, and 41 are as described above.

In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won for the small hit, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol data “11” “12”, the special symbol fluctuation disorder Regardless of the numerical values “0” to “99”, the variation pattern 6 having a variation time of 60000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Then, at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “06H” corresponding to fluctuation pattern 6 are generated. The change content of the change pattern 6 is, for example, the same chance effect as the change patterns 4 and 5.

Next, a case where the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
If the random number for special symbol determination is lost, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the gaming state, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special symbol variation.
Specifically, the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is lost (stop symbol data "00" of the special symbol), and the game state is the non-time saving game state, the first special symbol If the number of reserved balls is "0" to "2" and the reach determination random number value is "0" to "79", regardless of the special figure variation random number value "0" to "99", A fluctuation pattern 7 whose fluctuation time is 10,000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “07H” corresponding to the variation pattern 7 are generated. The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern 7 is, for example, a normal fluctuation.

On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”. If so, the variation pattern 8 whose variation time is set to 60,000 ms is selected, and at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “08H” corresponding to the variation pattern 8 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 8 is, for example, a loss effect accompanied by the reach A.
Similarly, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" to "2", the reach determination random number value is "0" to "99", and the special symbol variation random number value is "40" to "89". If the variation time is set to 90,000 ms, the variation pattern 9 is selected, and at the start of variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “09H” corresponding to the variation pattern 9 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 9 is, for example, a loss effect accompanied by the reach B.
Further, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" to "2", the reach determination random number value is "80" to "99", and the special symbol variation random number value is "90" to "99". If so, the variation pattern 51 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “33H” corresponding to the variation pattern 51 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 51 is, for example, a loss effect accompanied by SPSP reach. As described above, the probability that the variation pattern 51 (SPSP reach) is selected in the case of loss is extremely lower than that in the case of winning.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "3" and the random number value for reach determination is "0" to "89", the random number value for special symbol variation is "0" to "99". Irrespective of, the variation pattern 10 is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “0AH” corresponding to the variation pattern 10 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 10 is, for example, the shortened variation A.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "3", the reach determination random number value is "90" to "99", and the special symbol variation random value is "0" to "69", The variation pattern 8 described above is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “70” to “99”, the variation pattern 9 described above is selected. The variation pattern designation commands and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 8 and 9 are as described above.

Next, the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss (stop symbol data "00" of the special symbol), if the game state is a time saving game state, the first special symbol holding ball If the number is “0” “1” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “84”, the above variation pattern 7 is selected regardless of the special figure variation random number value “0” to “99”. To do. The variation pattern designation command and variation content corresponding to the variation pattern 7 are as described above.
On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" and "1", the reach determination random number value is "85" to "99", and the special symbol variation random value is "0" to "39". If so, the variation pattern 8 described above is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 9 described above is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “90” to If it is "99", the above-mentioned variation pattern 51 is selected. The fluctuation pattern designation commands and the fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 8, 9, and 51 are as described above.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "2" and "3" and the random number value for reach determination is "0" to "94", the random number value for special symbol fluctuation "0" to "94" The fluctuation pattern 11 whose fluctuation time is 3000 ms is selected regardless of “99”. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “0BH” corresponding to the variation pattern 11 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 11 is, for example, the shortened variation B.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “95” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”, If the variation pattern 8 described above is selected and the special figure variation random number value is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 9 described above is selected and the special figure variation random value is “90” to “99”. If so, the variation pattern 51 described above is selected.
The fluctuation pattern designation commands and the fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 8, 9, and 51 are as described above.

Next, the variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the normal game state shown in FIG. 13, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is “7” or “317”, and it is determined that the jackpot is won, and the type of the special symbol. Is the second special symbol 1 (stop symbol data “07” of the special symbol), if the special symbol fluctuation random number value is “0” to “29”, select the fluctuation pattern 1 described above, and the special symbol If the random value for fluctuation is “30” to “59”, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern 2 is selected, and if the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “60” to “99”, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern 41 is selected. To do.
The variation pattern 1, 2 and 41 corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and the variation content, except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H", variation pattern 1 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above, This is the same as the variation pattern designation command and variation content corresponding to Nos. 2 and 41.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2 (stop symbol data "08" of the special symbol), The variation pattern 3 described above is selected regardless of the random numbers for special figure variation “0” to “99”. In addition, the variation pattern designation command and the variation content corresponding to the variation pattern 3, except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H", the variation corresponding to the variation pattern 3 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above. It is the same as the pattern specification command and the change contents.

In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3 (stop symbol data "09" of the special symbol), As in the case of the second special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random number value is "0" to "29", the variation pattern 1 is selected, and the special figure variation random number value is "30" to "59". If so, the variation pattern 2 described above is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 41 described above is selected.

Moreover, when it is determined that the special symbol random number for special symbol determination in the second special symbol display device 21 has been won in the small hit, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol data "13" "14", for special symbol fluctuation The variation pattern 6 described above is selected regardless of the random number values “0” to “99”. The variation pattern designation command and the variation content corresponding to the variation pattern 6 are the variation pattern designation of the variation pattern 6 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H". Same as command and variable contents.

In addition, if the random number for special symbol determination in the second special symbol display device 21 is lost (stop symbol data "00" of the special symbol), except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H", Since the random number value for special symbol determination in the 1 special symbol display device 20 is the same as the case of losing, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Variation pattern determination table for probability variation gaming state>
Next, the configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 14 will be described.
As described above, in the variation pattern determination table, since the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 and the variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 are provided, first, the first The variation pattern of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 20 will be described.

In the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 14, the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is “7” “37” “67” “97” “127” “157” “187”. "217" "247" "277" "317" "337" "367" "397" "427" "457" "487" "517" "547" "577" was determined to be a big hit, special When the type of symbol is the first special symbol 1 (stop symbol data “01”), if the random number for special symbol variation is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 with a variation time of 40,000 ms is selected. .. Then, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation pattern designating commands “E6H” and “15H” corresponding to the variation pattern 21 are generated as the information of the special symbol. The variation content of the variation pattern 21 is, for example, a hit effect involving the reach C.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and when the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 1 (stop symbol data "01"), the special symbol fluctuation If the random number for use is "30" to "59", the variation pattern 22 having a variation time of 80000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “16H” corresponding to the variation pattern 22 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 22 is, for example, a hit effect accompanied by the reach D.
Moreover, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and it is determined that the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random number value is “ If it is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “3DH” corresponding to the variation pattern 41 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 61 is, for example, a winning effect involving SPSP reach.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 2 or 3 (stop symbol data “02” “03”). For example, the variation pattern 23 having a variation time of 60,000 ms is selected regardless of the special figure variation random number values “0” to “99”. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “17H” corresponding to the variation pattern 23 are generated. The change content of the change pattern 23 is, for example, the above-described symbol-shaking effect.

In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5 (stop symbol data "04" "05". )), the variation pattern 24 or the variation pattern 25 having a variation time of 60,000 ms is selected regardless of the special figure variation random number values “0” to “99”. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the fluctuation pattern designating command “E6H” “18H” or “E6H” “19H” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 24 or the fluctuation pattern 25 is generated. The change content of the change pattern 24 or 25 is, for example, the above-described chance effect.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6 (stop symbol data “06”), the first, As in the case of the special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 is selected, and if the special figure variation random number value is “30” to “59”. The variation pattern 22 described above is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected.
The fluctuation pattern designation commands and the fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 21, 22, and 61 are as described above.

In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won for the small hit, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol data “11” “12”, the special symbol fluctuation disorder Regardless of the numerical values “0” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern 26 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1AH” corresponding to the variation pattern 26 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 26 is, for example, the same chance effect as the variation patterns 24 and 25 described above.

Next, a case where the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
When the random number for special symbol determination is lost, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the game state, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number for special symbol variation.
Specifically, the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss (stop symbol data "00"), if the game state is a non-time saving game state, the first special symbol is held The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the number of balls, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special figure variation.
Specifically, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" to "2" and the reach determination random number value is "0" to "79", the special symbol variation random value "0". ”To “99”, the variation pattern 27 whose variation time is 10,000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1BH” corresponding to the variation pattern 27 are generated. The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern 27 is, for example, a normal fluctuation.

On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”. If so, the variation pattern 28 having a variation time of 40,000 ms is selected, and if the random number for special figure variation is "40" to "89", the variation pattern 29 having a variation time of 80,000 ms is selected, When the random number value for special figure variation is "90" to "99", the variation pattern 71 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” “28H”, “E6H” “29H” or “E6H” “47H” corresponding to fluctuation pattern 28, fluctuation pattern 29, fluctuation pattern 71 are generated. ..
The variation content of the variation pattern 28 is, for example, a loss effect accompanied by the reach C, the variation content of the variation pattern 29 is, for example, a loss effect accompanied by the reach D, and the variation content of the variation pattern 71 is accompanied by the SPSP reach as described above. It is a lost production.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "3" and the random number value for reach determination is "0" to "89", the random number value for special symbol variation is "0" to "99". Regardless of this, the variation pattern 30 whose variation time is 5000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1EH” corresponding to the variation pattern 30 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 30 is, for example, the shortened variation A.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “90” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”, If the variation pattern 28 described above is selected and the special figure variation random number value is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 29 described above is selected and the special figure variation random value is “90” to “99”. If so, the above-mentioned variation pattern 71 is selected. The variation pattern designating commands and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 28, 29, 71 are as described above.

Next, the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol is a loss (stop symbol data "00"), if the gaming state is a time saving gaming state, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0""1" and the reach determination random number value is "0" to "84", the variation pattern 27 is selected regardless of the special figure variation random number values "0" to "99". The fluctuation pattern designation command and the fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 27 are as described above.
On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" and "1", the reach determination random number value is "85" to "99", and the special symbol variation random value is "0" to "39". If so, the variation pattern 28 described above is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 29 described above is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “90” to If it is "99", the above-mentioned variation pattern 71 is selected. The variation pattern designating commands and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 28, 29, 71 are as described above.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "2" and "3" and the random number value for reach determination is "0" to "94", the random number value for special symbol fluctuation "0" to "94" The fluctuation pattern 31 whose fluctuation time is 3000 ms is selected regardless of "99". Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designating commands “E6H” and “1FH” corresponding to the variation pattern 31 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 31 is, for example, the shortened variation B.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “95” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”, If the variation pattern 28 described above is selected and the special figure variation random number value is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 29 described above is selected and the special figure variation random value is “90” to “99”. If so, the variation pattern 71 described above is selected. The variation pattern designating commands and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 28, 29, 71 are as described above.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation game state shown in FIG. 14, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 1. If the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 described above is selected, and if the special figure variation random number value is “30” to “59”, the variation described above is selected. When the pattern 22 is selected and the random numbers for special figure variation are “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected.
The variation pattern designating commands and the variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 21, 22, 61 are the variation patterns 21 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designating command is "E7H". , 22, and 61 and the variation pattern designation commands and the variation contents.

In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and if the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2 (stop symbol data “08”), the special symbol fluctuation The variation pattern 23 described above is selected regardless of the random numbers for use "0" to "99". The variation pattern designation command and the variation content corresponding to the variation pattern 23 are the variation pattern designation of the variation pattern 23 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Same as command and variable contents.
In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3 (stop symbol data "09"), the second, As in the case of the special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 is selected, and if the special figure variation random number value is “30” to “59”. The variation pattern 22 described above is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected.

Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is won in the small hit, that is, when the stop symbol data "13" "14", the special symbol fluctuation random number value The variation pattern 26 described above is selected regardless of "0" to "99". The variation pattern designation command and the variation contents corresponding to the variation pattern 26 are the variation pattern designation of the variation pattern 26 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Same as command and variable contents.

If the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is lost (stop symbol data "00"), the first special symbol display except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H" Since the special symbol determination random number value in the device 20 is the same as the case of losing, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Variable pattern determination table for a specific game period after a small hit>
Next, the configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit shown in FIG. 15 will be described.
First, the variation pattern of the first special symbol display device 20 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit shown in FIG. 15, it is determined that the big prize has been won when the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is "7""317". When the special symbol type is the first special symbol 1, if the special symbol fluctuation random number value is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern 21 having a fluctuation time of 40,000 ms is selected. Then, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “15H” as the information of the special symbol are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 21 is, for example, a hit effect accompanied by the reach C.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and when the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 1, the random number value for special symbol variation is "30"- If it is "59", the variation pattern 22 having a variation time of 80000 ms is selected. In this case, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “16H” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 22 is, for example, a hit effect with reach D.

Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and the type of the special symbol is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random number value is " If it is "60" to "99", the variation pattern 61 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. In this case, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “3DH” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 61 is, for example, a winning effect involving SPSP reach.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and if the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 2 or 3, regardless of the random number for special symbol fluctuation. A fluctuation pattern 23 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is set. In this case, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “17H” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 23 is, for example, a design-enhancing production that expects that the production design is in a reach state with a specific design.

Further, it is determined that the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and if the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5, the special symbol fluctuation disorder A variation pattern 24 or variation pattern 25 with a variation time of 60,000 ms is set irrespective of the numerical value, and variation pattern designation commands "E6H" "18H" or "E6H" "19H" are generated at the start of variation of the special symbol. The variation content of the variation pattern 24 or 25 is, for example, a chance production that is expected to be a big hit.

In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, and when the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6, the special symbol is the same as the first special symbol 1 described above. If the random number for variation is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 described above is set, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “30” to “59”, the variation pattern 22 described above is set. However, if the special figure variation random number value is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected.
The variation pattern designating commands and variation contents of the variation patterns 21, 22, 61 are as described above.

Further, when the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a small hit, regardless of the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern 26 of the variation time of 60000 ms is set, the special symbol When the fluctuation starts, the fluctuation pattern designating commands “E6H” and “1AH” are generated. The change content of the change pattern 26 is the same chance production as the change patterns 24 and 25.

Next, a case where the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
If the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random number value.
Specifically, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" to "2" and the reach determination random number value is "0" to "79", the special symbol variation random value "0". ”To “99”, the fluctuation pattern 27 whose fluctuation time is 10,000 ms is set. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1BH” are generated. The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern 27 is a normal fluctuation.
On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”. In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 28 in which the fluctuation time is set to 60,000 ms is set, and in the case of the special figure fluctuation random number value of "40" to "59", the fluctuation pattern 29 in which the fluctuation time is set to 90,000 ms is set, If the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected, and at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” “1CH”, “E6H” “ 1DH” or “E6H” “47H” is generated.
The variation content of the variation pattern 28 is the loss effect with the reach C, and the variation content of the variation pattern 29 is the loss effect with the reach D, which is the loss effect with the SPSP reach described above.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "3" and the random number value for reach determination is "0" to "89", the random number value for special symbol variation is "0" to "99". Regardless of this, the fluctuation pattern 30 whose fluctuation time is 5000 ms is set. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1EH” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 30 is the shortened variation A.
On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “90” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random number value is “0” to “39”, When the fluctuation pattern 28 described above is set and the special figure fluctuation random number value is “40” to “89”, the fluctuation pattern 29 described above is set and the special figure fluctuation random number value is “90” to “99”. If so, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected.
The variation pattern designating commands and variation contents of the variation patterns 28, 29, 61 are as described above.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific period after the small hit shown in FIG. 15, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is won for the big hit, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol. When the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 described above is set, and when the special figure variation random number value is “30” to “59”, When the variation pattern 22 described above is set and the random number for special figure variation is "60" to "99", the variation pattern 61 described above is set.
The variation pattern designating commands and variation contents of the variation patterns 21, 22, 61 are the variation patterns 21, 22 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designating command is "E7H". , 61, and the fluctuation pattern designation command and the fluctuation contents.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and if the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2, the random number value for special symbol fluctuation "0" to " The fluctuation pattern 23 described above is set regardless of "99". The variation pattern designation command and the variation content of the variation pattern 23 are the variation pattern designation command and the variation pattern designation command of the variation pattern 23 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H". It is the same as the change content.
Moreover, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and when the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3, the special symbol is the same as the second special symbol 1 described above. If the random number for variation is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 described above is set, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “30” to “59”, the variation pattern 22 described above is set. If the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “60” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern 61 described above is set.

Further, when the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to be a small hit, regardless of the special symbol variation random number value "0" ~ "99", set the variation pattern 26 described above To do. The variation pattern designation command and the variation content of the variation pattern 26 are the variation pattern designation command and the variation pattern 26 of the variation pattern 26 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above, except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. It is the same as the change content.

If the random number for special symbol determination in the second special symbol display device 21 is out of order, except that MODE of the variation pattern designation command is "E7H", for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20. Since the random number value is the same as the case of losing, the description is omitted.

As described above, in the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for the low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13 and the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 14, refer to the same random number value or the like. Even if it does, it is configured so that different fluctuation patterns are determined. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between the variation pattern determined in the high-probability gaming state and the variation pattern determined in the low-probability gaming state, depending on the type of variation pattern.

Similarly, the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for the low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit (for the low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. Then, even if the same random number value is referred to, different variation patterns are determined.
Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between the normal game state and the specific game period after the small hit depending on the type of the variation pattern. On the other hand, the variation pattern determination table for the high-probability game state shown in FIG. 14 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit (for the low-probability game state) shown in FIG. 15 have the same variation. The pattern is configured to be determinable. Therefore, it is impossible to distinguish between the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state depending on the type of the variation pattern.

Further, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, when the gaming state is a time saving game state when the jackpot determination result is lost, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be short. .. For example, in the case of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, when the jackpot determination result is "miss" and the number of holding balls is "2" or "3", it is based on the reach determination random number value in the time saving game state. With a probability of 95%, a fluctuation pattern 11 (shortening fluctuation B) having a fluctuation time of 3000 ms is set, but in a non-time saving game state, a fluctuation pattern 10 (shortening fluctuation A) of 5000 ms exceeding 3000 ms is determined. To be done. In this way, the variation time is set to be shorter when the time saving game state is entered.

Furthermore, in the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the number of reserved balls is small, the reach is more likely to occur than when the number of reserved balls is large. For example, if the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, in the non-time saving game state, the probability that a reach will occur when the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol is lost, the number of reserved balls is "0" to " When it is "2", it is 20%, but when the number of reserved balls is "3", it is set to 10%.

With this configuration, when the number of reserved balls is small, the reach is likely to occur. Therefore, when the number of reserved balls is small, for example, the fluctuation patterns 8 and 9 of the fluctuation time are more likely to be selected. Therefore, if the player continues to play the game during the reach period, there is a high possibility that a new holding ball will be generated during the reach period, and the player's motivation for the game is stopped by stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol. It can be prevented from being damaged.

<Ordinary electric accessory operating mode determination table>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory operating mode determination table, FIG. 16(a) is a table referred to in the non-time saving game state, and FIG. 16(b) is referred to in the time saving game state. Table.
Specifically, when the long open symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol that is performed due to the passage of the game ball to the gate 15, if the game state is the non-time saving game state, based on the long open TBL1. The starter opening/closing solenoid 14c is energized. According to this long opening TBL1, the second starting port 14 is opened twice, and the total opening time is controlled to 4.200 seconds.
Further, when the short opening symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c is energized based on the short opening TBL1. According to this short opening TBL1, the second starting port 14 is opened once, and the total opening time is controlled to 0.200 seconds.

On the other hand, when the long open symbol is determined and the game state is the time saving game state, the start opening/closing solenoid 14c is energized based on the long open TBL2. According to the long opening TBL2, the second starting port 14 is opened once, and the total opening time is controlled to 5.000 seconds.
Further, when the short opening symbol is determined in the time saving game state, the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c is energized based on the short opening TBL2. According to this short opening TBL2, the second starting port 14 is opened once, and the total opening time is controlled to 3.000 seconds.

FIG. 17 is a time chart showing the energization timing of the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c for each table.
As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the second opening 14 is controlled with reference to the long open TBL1, the second opening 14 is first opened for 0.2 seconds and then closed for 4 seconds. , Is opened again for 4 seconds.
Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the second starting port 14 is controlled with reference to the long opening TBL2, the second starting port 14 is opened for 5.0 seconds.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17C, when the second opening 14 is controlled with reference to the short opening TBL1, the second opening 14 is opened for only 0.2 seconds, As shown in (d), when the second opening 14 is controlled with reference to the short opening TBL2, the second opening 14 will be opened for 3.0 seconds.

<Special symbol pre-judgment table>
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery.
The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 18 is a type of special symbol display device (type of starting mouth detection switch that detects that a game ball has won the starting mouth), a random number value for special symbol determination, a random number value for jackpot symbols, and reach. Winning information for previously determining the result of the jackpot lottery is generated based on the determination random number value and the like. Then, based on the generated winning information, a starting winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

Here, the start winning award designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", a start winning designation command corresponding to the game ball winning the first starting opening 13 is shown, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second starting opening is shown. 14 shows a start winning award designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball.

First, the pre-determination table of the first special symbol display device 20 will be described.
In the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. 18, the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a jackpot of "7" or "317", and the type of special symbol is the first special symbol 1 (Stop symbol data is "01"), when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, if the special figure fluctuation random number value is "0" to "29", the winning information 1 is set. Then, when the game ball is won in the first starting port 13, the starting winning designation command "E8H""01H" is generated.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 1, the gaming state is the non-time saving game state, the special symbol fluctuation If the random number for use is "30" to "99", the winning information 2 is set. Then, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 13, the start winning award designation commands "E8H" and "02H" are generated.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, the type of special symbol is the first special symbol 2, 3, the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, The winning information 3 is set irrespective of the random numbers "0" to "99" for changing the figure. Then, when the game ball is won in the first starting port 13, the starting winning designation command "E8H" "03H" is generated.

In addition, it is determined that the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, the type of special symbol is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5, the gaming state is the non-time saving game state. If there is, the winning information 4 or the winning information 5 is set regardless of the random number values for special figure fluctuation "0" to "99", and the start winning designation command "E8H" "04H" or "E8H" "05H" is generated. To do.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6, the gaming state is the non-time saving game state, the first, the above Similar to the special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random number value is "0" to "29", the winning information 1 is set, if the special figure variation random number value is "30" to "99", winning Information 2 is set. The start winning designation command for the winning information 1 and 2 is as described above.

Further, the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined as a small hit, when the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, regardless of the special symbol variation random number values "0" to "99" , Win information 6 is set, and start winning designation commands “E8H” and “06H” are generated.

Next, a case where the random number for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
If the random number value for special symbol determination is lost and the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the winning information is determined based on the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation.
Specifically, when the reach determination random number value is “0” to “89”, the winning information 7 is set regardless of the special figure variation random number values “0” to “99”, and the start winning designation command "E8H" and "07H" are generated.
On the other hand, when the reach determination random value is "90" to "99" and the special figure variation random value is "0" to "69", the winning information 8 is set and the special figure variation random value is "70". In the case of "" to "99", the winning information 9 is set. Then, when a game ball is won in the first starting opening 13, the starting winning designation command "E8H""08H" or "E8H""09H" is generated.

Further, during the time saving game, the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, a small hit, regardless of whether the game is lost, when the game state is a time saving game state, to the first starting port 13 The setting of winning information corresponding to the winning of the game ball and the generation of the starting winning designation command are not performed.

As will be described later, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a type of gaming machine that prioritizes symbol variations corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21. In this type of gaming machine, as a result of pre-determination as to whether or not the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 in which symbol variation is non-priority during the time saving game is a big hit, the target is It is a big hit, and when the player is informed that it is a big hit by a preliminary judgment effect, the player is informed that there is a big hit on the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is non-priority. By winning the game ball in the second starting opening in which the symbol variation is given priority, the jackpot lottery in the second special symbol display device 21 is held in a state where the jackpot of the first special symbol display device 20 is continuously held. Can receive. In this case, the gambling property of the gaming machine becomes extremely high, which is not appropriate. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, during the time saving game, the winning information is set and the starting winning designation command is generated corresponding to the fact that the game ball is won in the first starting opening 13 which is the non-priority side. I try not to do it.

Next, the pre-determination table of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. 18, the random number for special symbol determination in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to be a jackpot of "7" or "317", and the type of special symbol is the second special symbol 1 At this time, if the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “29”, the winning information 11 is set, and if the special figure variation random number value is “30” to “99”, the winning information 12 is set. To set. Then, when a game ball is won in the second starting port 14, the starting winning designation command "E9H""01H" or "E9H""01H" is generated.

Further, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and if the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2, the random number value for special symbol fluctuation "0" to " The winning information 13 is set regardless of "99". Then, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 13, the starting winning designation command "E9H""03H" is generated.
Moreover, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and when the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3, the special symbol is the same as the second special symbol 1 described above. If the fluctuation random number value is “0” to “29”, the winning information 11 is set, and if the special figure fluctuation random number value is “30” to “99”, the winning information 12 is set. Then, when a game ball is won in the second starting port 14, the starting winning designation command "E9H""01H" or "E9H""01H" is generated.

Further, when the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to be a small hit, the winning information 14 is set regardless of the special symbol variation random number values “0” to “99”. Then, when a game ball is won in the second starting port 14, the starting winning award designation commands "E9H" and "04H" are generated.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
If the random number for special symbol determination is a miss, the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, and the random number for reach determination is "0" to "89", random number values for special symbol variation "0" to "99" Regardless of, the winning information 15 is set and the start winning designation commands “E9H” and “05H” are generated.
On the other hand, the random number value for special symbol determination is missing, the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the random number value for reach determination is "90" to "99", the random value for special symbol variation is "0" to "69". In the case of, the winning information 16 is set, and in the case of the special figure variation random number value of "70" to "99", the winning information 17 is set. Then, when the game ball is won in the second starting port 14, the starting winning designation command "E9H""06H" or "E9H""07H" is generated.

In addition, if the random number value for special symbol determination is lost, the gaming state is a time saving game state, and the random number value for reach determination is "0" to "94", the random number value for special symbol variation "0" to "99". Regardless of, the winning information 15 is set and the start winning designation commands “E9H” and “05H” are generated.
In addition, the random number value for special symbol determination is missing, the gaming state is a time saving game state, the random number value for reach determination is “90” to “99”, and the random value for special symbol variation is “0” to “69”. In this case, the winning information 16 is set, and when the special figure variation random number value is "70" to "99", the winning information 17 is set. Then, when the game ball is won in the second starting port 14, the starting winning designation command "E9H""06H" or "E9H""07H" is generated.

As described above, in the special symbol pre-determination table, it is determined whether the "big hit", "small hit""miss" by the special symbol random number value, "long win", "development hit" by the big hit symbol random value, The type of special game such as “short hit” and “whether or not to shift to the high-probability game state” are determined.
Furthermore, since "whether or not the reach has occurred" is determined by the reach determination random number value, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot and the presence or absence of the reach before the start of fluctuation of the special symbol by the DATA data of the start winning award designation command. Becomes For example, in the case of the start winning designation command of "E8H" and "01H" of the winning information 1, it is possible to determine the information such as the first starting mouth winning and the probability variation length hit. It should be noted that a big hit is always accompanied by a "reach", and therefore it is possible to determine that a reach occurs due to a big hit.

The advance determination table shown in FIG. 18 is similar to the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state shown in FIG. However, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 18 is used at the time of winning a game ball into the starting opening, whereas the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 13 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol, which is a difference. There is. Furthermore, it is different whether or not the "reserved number of balls" is referred to. Therefore, in the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 18, the types of jackpot and reach can be discriminated, but it is impossible to discriminate between “normal variation” and “shortening variation”.

<Explanation of game state>
Next, a game state when the game progresses will be described.
In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the "low probability game state", "high probability game state", "time saving game state", and "non-time saving game state".
However, when the game state is "low probability game state" or "high probability game state" while the game is in progress, it is always "time saving game state" or "non-time saving game state". In other words, it is a "low probability game state" and a "time saving game state", a "low probability game state" and a "non-time saving game state", and a "high probability game state". There are a case where the "time saving game state" and a case where the "high probability game state" is the "non-time saving game state".
Further, in the case of the "low probability game state" and the "non-time saving game state", there are a specific game period after the end of a small hit and a specific game period after the end of a small hit. In the case of this "low probability game state" and the "non-time saving game state", the time when it is not the specific game period after the end of the small hit is referred to as the "normal game state".

In the present embodiment, the "low probability game state" means that the winning probability of the jackpot is 1/ in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 14. The game state set to 299.5. The big hit here means to acquire the right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” described later.

On the other hand, the “high-probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the above-mentioned jackpot winning probability is set to 1/29.95. Therefore, in the “high-probability game state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute the “long-win game” or the “short-win game” than in the “low-probability game state”.

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means that in the lottery of the ordinary symbol performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, the time required for the lottery is set to 10 seconds and the game is opened for a long time. A game in which the total opening time of the second starting opening 14 when the symbol is determined is 4.2 seconds and the total opening time of the second starting opening 14 when the short opening symbol is determined is set to 0.2 seconds State.
On the other hand, the "time saving game state" means that in the lottery of the ordinary symbol performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, the time required for the lottery is set to 1 second, and the long open symbol Is a game state in which the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when 5 is determined and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the short opening symbol is determined is set to 3 seconds.

Further, in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning the winning in the lottery of the normal symbol is higher than in the "non-time saving game state". Therefore, in the "time saving game state", as long as the game ball passes through the gate 15, the second starting opening 14 is more easily controlled in the second mode than in the "non-time saving game state". As a result, in the "time saving game state", the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game ball, and the game efficiency can be greatly improved as compared with the case of the non-time saving game state.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 14, the jackpot which is advantageous to the player is won when the game ball enters the first starting opening 13. Since it is high, during the time saving game, it is easier to win the jackpot which is advantageous to the player than during the normal game.
The probability of winning in the lottery of the normal symbols may be set to be the same regardless of whether the gaming state is the "non-time saving game state" or the "time saving game state".

In the present embodiment, the "specific game period after the end of a small hit" is a variation pattern determination table that can determine the same effect as in the high-probability game state in order to have the expectation of being in the high-probability game state (Fig. 15) refers to the game period to which the reference is made.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.
<Main processing of main control board>
FIG. 19 is a flow chart for explaining the main processing by the main control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 111, and the main CPU 111 performs the following main processing.
First, in step S10, the main CPU 111 performs initialization processing. In this process, the main CPU 111 reads the boot program from the main ROM 112 and initializes the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 113.

In step S20, the main CPU 111 performs a game random number updating process for updating the variation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value.
In step S30, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number.
After that, the main CPU 111 repeats the processing of steps S20 and S30 until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the timer interrupt processing by the main control board.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”), so that the timer interrupt process described below is performed. Executed.
First, in step S101, the main CPU 111 saves the information stored in the register in the stack area.
Next, in step S102, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric auditors, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal electric opening time counter. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing is performed.
Specifically, the main CPU 111 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the universal electric opening time counter.

In step S103, the main CPU 111 performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, 1 is added to each random number counter to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial value random number value at that time.
In step S104, the main CPU 111 performs an initial value random number updating process for updating the random number counter by adding 1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter. .

In step S105, the main CPU 111 performs an input control process.
In this process, the main CPU 111 detects the first start opening detection switch 13a, the second start opening detection switch 14a, the gate detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, the second big winning opening detection switch 17a, and the general winning opening detection. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not there is an input to each switch of the switch 18a. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24.
In step S106, the main CPU 111 performs a special symbol special power control process for controlling a special symbol and a special electric auditors product. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 to 32.
In step S107, the main CPU 111 performs a general/universal/general electric power control process for controlling a normal symbol and/or a normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35.

In step S108, the main CPU 111 executes payout control processing.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, and the general winning opening 18. When a check is performed and a winning is made, a payout amount designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 130.
More specifically, a general winning a prize ball counter, a large winning a prize ball counter, a starting award ball counter (for example, a first starting award ball counter updated in FIG. 21 (step S132) described later). It is checked and the payout amount designation command corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 130. After that, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the transmitted payout amount designation command and updated.
In step S109, the main CPU 111 performs data creation processing of external information data, starting opening/closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening/closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and memory number designation command.

In step S110, the main CPU 111 performs output control processing.
In this output control process, the main CPU 111 performs a port output process for outputting the signals of the external information data, the starting opening/closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening/closing solenoid data created in step S109.

Further, the main CPU111, in order to turn on each LED of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol created in step S109. Display device output processing for outputting display device data is performed. Further, the main CPU 111 also performs a command transmission process of transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 113.
In step S111, the main CPU 111 restores the information saved in step S101 to the register of the main CPU 111.

<Input control processing>
FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the input control process by the main control board.
First, in step S121, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 111 adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for prize balls and updates the counter.

In step S122, the main CPU 111 inputs the detection signal from the first big winning opening detection switch 16a or the second big winning opening detection switch 17a, that is, the game ball is the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered the mouth 17.
When the detection signal is input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a, the main CPU 111 adds predetermined data to and updates the special winning opening award ball counter used for a prize ball, and at the same time, the first big winning award. Add the counters of the first prize winning entrance ball counter (C1) and the second prize winning entrance ball counter (C2) storage area for counting the game balls that have won in the mouth 16 and the second prize winning opening 17. Update.

In step S123, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 13a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 13, and makes a jackpot determination. Set the predetermined data to do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S124, the main CPU 111 determines whether the detection signal from the second starting opening detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second starting opening 14.
When the detection signal is input from the second starting opening detection switch 14a, the main CPU 111 performs the same process as step S123.
However, in this second starting opening detection switch input processing, "1" is added to the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, and the extracted special symbol determination random number value, big hit symbol random number value, small hit The random number for symbols and the random number for reach determination are stored in the second special symbol storage area. That is, the first starting opening detection switch input processing and the second starting opening detection switch input processing differ only in the storage area for storing various data, and the other processings are all the same.

In step S125, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the gate detection switch 15a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 15. This gate detection switch input processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

<First start opening detection switch input process>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the first starting opening detection switch input processing by the main control board.
First, in step S131, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 13a is input.
When the detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 13a is input (Yes in step S131), the process proceeds to step S132, and when the detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 13a is not input. (No in step S131), the first starting opening detection switch input processing ends.
In step S132, the main CPU 111 performs processing of adding predetermined data to the starting mouth prize ball counter used for prize balls and updating the counter.

Next, in step S133, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S134, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is set. When the number of held reserves is not less than 4, the first starting opening detection switch input process is ended.
In step S134, the main CPU 111 adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

In step S135, the main CPU 111 acquires the special symbol determination random number value, sequentially searches the vacant storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores it in the vacant storage unit. The obtained random number for special symbol determination is stored.
In step S136, the main CPU 111 obtains the jackpot symbol random number value, sequentially searches the vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and acquires the vacant storage unit. The random number for the jackpot design is stored.

In step S137, the main CPU 111 acquires the small hit symbol random number value, sequentially searches the vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores them in the vacant storage unit. The obtained random number value for small hit symbols is stored.
In step S138, the main CPU 111 obtains the game random number value (fluctuation pattern random number value and reach determination random number value), and a storage unit that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random numbers for gaming (fluctuation pattern random values and reach determination random values) that have been acquired are stored in the vacant storage unit through searching.

In step S139, the main CPU 111 performs a preliminary determination process (FIG. 19) for determining each random number value obtained in steps S135 to S138 based on a preliminary determination table corresponding to the current gaming state.

<Preliminary judgment processing>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the preliminary determination process performed by the main control board.
First, in step S151, the main CPU 111 determines the special symbol determination random number newly written in the special symbol reservation storage area based on the preliminary determination table shown in FIG.

Next, in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it has been provisionally determined to be a big hit as a result of the big hit determination in step S151.
When the jackpot is provisionally determined (Yes in step S152), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S153, and when the jackpot is not provisionally determined (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S155.
When the jackpot is provisionally determined in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines the newly written jackpot symbol random number value in step S153 to provisionally determine the special symbol type (stop symbol data).

Next, in step S154, the main CPU 111 generates a start winning award designation command corresponding to the temporarily determined special symbol type, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the preliminary determination process.
It should be noted that the start winning award designation command is provided so as to be distinguishable similarly to the variation pattern designation commands shown in FIGS.

When it is not tentatively determined to be a big hit in step S152 (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 tentatively determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit in step S155.

If it is not provisionally determined to be a small hit in step S155 (No in step S155), the main CPU 111 sets, in step S157, a start winning award designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect, which indicates a loss. The pre-determination process ends.

On the other hand, if it is tentatively determined to be a small hit (Yes in step S155), the main CPU 111 sends a start winning award designation command indicating that the small hit has occurred, that is, a chance effect, in step S156. Set it in the storage area and end the pre-determination process.

In the second start opening detection switch input process shown in step S124 (FIG. 17), the main CPU 111 also refers to the advance determination table to generate winning information, and controls the start winning designation command based on this winning information. Pre-determination processing for transmitting to the substrate 120 is performed.

By the above-described preliminary determination process, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 14, the winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a starting winning designating command.
Therefore, the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the starting winning command, and starts the variation of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening this time. From the front, a predetermined effect can be executed in advance.
However, this pre-judgment processing is to be judged in accordance with the game state at the time when the game ball enters each of the starting openings 13 and 14. Therefore, when the game state is changed before processing the first hold or the second hold held by the entry, the result of the jackpot determination process described later and the result of the pre-determination process may be different. There is.

<Gate detection switch input processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the gate detection switch input processing by the main control board.
First, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection switch 15a is input in step S171.

When it is determined in step S171 that the detection signal from the gate detection switch 15a has been input (Yes in step S171), the main CPU 111 determines in step S172 whether or not the number of ordinary symbols (G) is less than four. To do.
When the detection signal from the gate detection switch 15a has not been input (No in step S171), the main CPU 111 ends the gate detection switch input process.
In the present embodiment, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, but the upper limit of the number of the variable display of the normal symbol is set to "4".

When it is determined in step S172 that the normal symbol reservation number (G) is less than 4 (Yes in step S172), the main CPU 111 stores the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area in step S173. A value obtained by adding "1" to the normal symbol reservation number (G) is stored as a new normal symbol reservation number (G).
When it is determined in step S172 that the normal symbol holding number (G) is not less than 4 (4) (No in step S172), the gate detection switch input process is ended.

Next, in step S174, the main CPU 111 extracts one hit determination random number value from the random number range prepared in advance (for example, 0 to 19), and stores the extracted random number value in the normal symbol holding storage area. ..
Next, in step S175, the main CPU 111 extracts one symbol determination random value from the random number range prepared in advance (for example, 0 to 10), and stores the extracted random number value in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Then, the gate detection switch input processing ends.

<Special map special electric control processing>
FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the special figure special power control processing by the main control board.
First, the main CPU 111 loads the value of the special figure special power processing data in step S181, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special power processing data loaded in step S182.

If the special figure special electric power process data=0 in step S183 (Yes in step S183), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process (step S184).
When it is determined in step S183 that the special figure special electric power process data=0 (No in step S183), the main CPU 111 determines in step S185 whether the special figure special electric power process data=1.
If the special figure special electric power processing data=1 in step S185 (Yes in step S185), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing (step S186).

When it is determined in step S185 that the special figure special power processing data is not 1 (No in step S185), the main CPU 111 determines in step S187 whether the special figure special power processing data is 2.
If the special figure special power processing data=2 in step S187 (Yes in step S187), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing (step S188).
When it is determined in step S187 that the special figure special power processing data is not 2 (No in step S187), the main CPU 111 determines in step S189 whether the special figure special power processing data is 3.

If the special figure special electric power processing data=3 in step S189 (Yes in step S189), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing (step S190).
When it is determined in step S189 that the special figure special power processing data is not 3 (No in step S189), the main CPU 111 determines in step S191 whether the special figure special power processing data is 4.
If the special figure special electric power processing data=4 in step S191 (Yes in step S191), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the small hitting game processing (step S192).
When the special figure special electric power processing data=4 is not found in step S191 (No in step S191), the main CPU 111 determines that the special figure special electric power processing data=5, and shifts the processing to the special game end processing (step S193).

<Special symbol memory determination process>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining a special symbol storage determination process by the main control board.
In step S201, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed. Here, during the variable display of the special symbol, that is, if the special symbol time counter≠0 (Yes in step S201), the special symbol storage determination process is ended.
In addition, if the special symbol is not being displayed in variation, that is, if the special symbol time counter=0 (No in step S201), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S202, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area Is 1 or more.

When the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S202), the CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S204, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is "1". If it is determined that the above is the case, the process proceeds to step S203.
As a result, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.
In step S203, the main CPU 111 subtracts "1" from the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, and stores the value.

In step S204, the main CPU 111 determines whether the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S204), the process is moved to step S215, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. If it is determined (Yes in step S204), the process proceeds to step S205.
In step S205, the main CPU 111 subtracts "1" from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, and stores it.

In step S206, the main CPU 111, the predetermined random number value stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S202 to S205 (random number for special symbol determination, The big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random number value) and the start winning award designation command are shifted. Specifically, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area and the start winning award designation command, the previous storage unit Shift to.

Here, the predetermined random number value and the start winning award designation command stored in the first storage section are shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage section). At this time, the predetermined random number value and the start winning award designation command stored in the first storage section are written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage section). The data that has been removed will be erased from the special symbol reservation storage area. As a result, the predetermined random number value and the start winning award designation command used in the previous game are erased. After the shift, the MODE of the start winning award designation command is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

In step S207, the main CPU 111, the data written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S206 (random number value for special symbol determination, random number value for big hit symbol, small hit symbol) The jackpot determination process is executed based on the random number). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S208, the main CPU 111 performs a variation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination process, first, the variation state determination table based on the current game state is determined by referring to the game state storage area of the main RAM 113. Specifically, when the high-probability gaming state, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the high-probability gaming state shown in FIG. 14 is determined, and when the low-probability gaming state, when the specific period number (T)=0 , Determine the variation pattern determination table of the normal game state (for low probability game state) shown in FIG. 13, and if the specific period number (T)>0 in the low probability game state, after the small hit shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table for the specific game period (for low probability game state) is determined.
Then, the random pattern for special symbol determination, the random number value for jackpot symbols, the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for variation patterns are referred to, and the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table.

In step S209, the main CPU 111 sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S210, the main CPU 111 confirms the game state at the start of fluctuation and sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S211, the main CPU 111 starts variable display of special symbols on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. That is, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in the processing area. As a result, the information written in the processing area causes the first special symbol display device 20 to blink in the case of the first hold (U1), and the second special symbol display in the case of the second hold (U2). The device 21 will blink.

In step S212, the main CPU 111 starts the variable display of the special symbol as described above, and the special symbol time counter changes the variable time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S208 to the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.
In step S213, the main CPU 111 sets 00H in the customer waiting determination flag. That is, the customer waiting determination flag is cleared. In addition, the customer waiting determination flag=“00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable display or during a special game. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not being displayed in a changing state and the special game is not being performed, the customer waiting determination flag “01H” is stored. If the customer waiting determination flag = "01H" is stored, a customer waiting command is set in step S217, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the production control board 120 that the special symbol is neither displayed as a variation display nor in a special game.

In step S214, the main CPU 111 sets the special symbol special electric power process data=1, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.
When it is determined in step S204 that the first hold (U1) is “0”, that is, when neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is reserved, the main CPU 111 Determines whether 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag in step S215.

When 01H is set to the customer waiting determination flag (Yes in step S215), the special symbol storage determination process is ended, and when 01H is not set in the customer waiting determination flag (No in step S215) , And moves the processing to step S216.
In step S216, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting determination flag to 01H so that the customer waiting command is not repeatedly set in step S217 described below.
In step S217, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.

<Big hit determination processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the big hit determination process by the main control board.
First, in step S221, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the high-probability game flag is turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability game flag is turned on is the case where the current game state is the high probability game state. If the high-probability game flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S222, and if the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S223.

In step S221, when the high-probability game flag is turned on, that is, when it is determined that the current game state is the high-probability game state (Yes in step S221), the main CPU 111 determines in step S222 “at the time of high probability”. Select “Random number judgment table”.
When it is determined in step S221 that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, that is, the current gaming state is not the high-probability gaming state (low-probability gaming state) (No in step S221), the main CPU 111 causes the step In S223, "low probability random number determination table" is selected.

In S224, the main CPU 111 selects the special symbol determination random value written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S206 (FIG. 26) in step S222 or S223. The determination is performed based on the “high probability random number determination table” or the “low probability random number determination table”.
More specifically, if the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot for the first special symbol display device of FIG. 6(a) Referring to the determination table, if the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot for the second special symbol display device of FIG. 6(b) With reference to the determination table, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether "big hit", "small hit" or "miss".

In step S225, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in S224 is a jackpot.
If it is determined to be a big hit (Yes in step S225), the process proceeds to step S226. If it is not determined to be a big hit (Yes in step S225), the process proceeds to step S229.

In step S226, the main CPU 111 determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S206 (FIG. 26), and the type of special symbol (stop). (Symbol data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process of setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

Specifically, if the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (FIG. 7 ( (See a)), if the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device ( With reference to FIG. 7 (a)), based on the jackpot symbol random number value, the stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area. ..
The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 29 as described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 30 and the small hit of FIG. 31. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the special winning opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the game state after the jackpot is over in the special game end process of FIG.

In step S227, the main CPU 111 transmits the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, so that the effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot is generated and set in the effect transmission data storage area. ..
In step S228, the main CPU 111 determines the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning from the information set in the gaming state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability gaming flag storage area), and indicates the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning. Set the game status information in the game status buffer. Specifically, if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are not set, 00H is set; if the time saving game flag is not set but the high probability game flag is set, 01H is set, If the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

In this way, in addition to the game state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of jackpot winning is set in the game state buffer. Since the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag in the state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area) will be reset, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot after the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referenced when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. In this way, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of jackpot winning, in addition to the game state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the jackpot is over. The game state (time saving game state, time saving number, etc.) after the jackpot can be newly set based on the game state when the jackpot is won.

When it is not determined to be a big hit in step S225 (No in step S225), the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit in step S229.
If it is determined to be a small hit (Yes in step S229), the process proceeds to step S230, and if it is not determined to be a small hit (No in step S229), the process proceeds to step S232.
In step S230, the main CPU 111 determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S206 (FIG. 26), and the type of the special symbol. Is determined, the small hit symbol determination process of setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

Specifically, referring to the small hit symbol determination table of FIG. 7(b), based on the random value for the small hit symbol, the stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set. Set in the stop symbol data storage area. In the present embodiment, "small hit A" and "small hit B" are provided as types of "small hit". However, regardless of which "small hit" is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and in "small hit A" and "small hit B", the special symbol display device 20, Only the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on 21 are different.

In step S231, the main CPU 111 transmits the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, so that the effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for the small hit is generated and set in the transmission data storage area for the effect. Then, the process proceeds to step S228.
In step S232, the main CPU 111 refers to the lost symbol determination table of FIG. 7C to determine the special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for lost in the stop symbol data storage area.
In step S233, the main CPU 111 transmits the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, so that the effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for the loss is generated and set in the effect transmission data storage area. The jackpot determination process ends.

<Special symbol fluctuation processing>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation process by the main control board.
In step S241, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S212 (FIG. 26) has elapsed (special symbol time counter=0?). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (No in step S241), the special symbol variation process ends.
When it is determined that the time set in step S212 has elapsed (Yes in step S241), in step S242, the main CPU 111 performs the above steps in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbols set in S227, S231, and S233 are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. As a result, the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

In step S243, the main CPU 111 sets the symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S244, when the main CPU 111 starts the stop display of the special symbol as described above, it sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds=250 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subjected to -1 subtraction processing every 2 ms in S110.
In step S245, the main CPU 111 sets 2 to the special symbol special power processing data, and ends the special symbol variation process.

<Special symbol stop processing>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop processing by the main control board.
In step S251, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S244 has elapsed (special symbol time counter=0?). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed (No in step S251), the special symbol stop process ends.

In step S252, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time saving game flag storage area is the case where the current game state is the time saving game state.
When the flag is turned on in the time saving game flag storage area (Yes in step S252), the process is moved to step S253, and when the flag is turned off in the time saving game flag storage area (No in step S252). , And moves the processing to step S254.

In step S253, the main CPU 111 executes a time saving game end determination process.
Specifically, "1" is subtracted from (J) stored in the time saving game frequency (J) storage area, and is stored as a new remaining fluctuation frequency (J), and the stored time saving game frequency (J). ) Is “0”, and if the time saving game count (J)=0, the flag stored in the time saving game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). On the other hand, if the number of time saving games (J) is not 0, the flag stored in the time saving game flag storage area remains on, and the process proceeds to step S254.

In step S254, the main CPU 111 determines whether the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is the case where the current game state is the high probability game state.
If the flag is turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area (Yes in step S254), the process proceeds to step S255, and if the flag is turned off in the high-probability game flag storage area (in step S254). No), the process proceeds to step S256.

In step S255, the main CPU 111 executes a high-probability game end determination process. Specifically, "1" is subtracted from (X) stored in the high probability game frequency (X) storage area and is stored as a new high probability game frequency (X), and the stored high probability game is stored. It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”, and when it is determined that the number of high probability games (X)=0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF) On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X)=0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S256.

In step S256, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T)=0, and if the specific period number counter (T)=0 (Yes in step S256), the process proceeds to step S258. If the specific period number counter (T)=0 is not satisfied (No in step S256), the process proceeds to step S257.
In step S257, the main CPU 111 stores the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific period number counter (T).

In step S258, the main CPU 111 confirms the current game state and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S259, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 10). Here, if it is determined to be a jackpot symbol (Yes in step S259), the process proceeds to step S263, and if it is not determined to be a jackpot symbol (No in step S259), the process proceeds to step S260.

In step S260, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data=11 to 14).
Here, when it is determined that it is a small hit symbol (Yes in step S260), the main CPU 111 sets 4 in the special figure special power processing data in step S261, and shifts the processing to step S265.

In addition, when it is not determined that the small hit symbol (No in step S260), the process is moved to step S262, 0 is set in the special symbol special power processing data, and the special symbol stop process is ended.
When it is determined in step S259 that it is a jackpot pattern (Yes in step S259), the main CPU 111 sets 3 in the special figure special power processing data in step S263.

Then, in step S264, the main CPU 111 resets the game state and the number of times saved. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the time saving game flag storage area, and the time saving game frequency (J) storage area are cleared.
In step S265, the main CPU 111 determines which of “long hit”, “short hit”, and “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and transmits an opening command according to these types for performance. Set it in the data storage area.

In step S266, the main CPU 111 determines which of "long hit", "short hit", and "small hit" according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to these types as a special game timer. Set in the counter. The special game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110. After finishing this processing, the main CPU 111 finishes the special symbol stop processing.

<Big hit game processing>
FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the jackpot game process by the main control board.
First, in step S271, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress. For example, if "0" is stored in the round game number (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether or not it is currently open by referring to the round game number (R) storage area.
If the main CPU 111 determines that the opening is currently being performed (Yes in step S271), the process proceeds to step S272. If the main CPU 111 determines that the opening is not currently performed (No in step S271), the process proceeds to step S276. Transfer.

In step S272, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S266 (FIG. 29) has become "0". If the special game timer counter=0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.
As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed (No in step S272), the jackpot game process is ended, and when the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step S272), the process proceeds to step S273. ..

In step S273, the main CPU 111 performs a jackpot start setting process.
In the jackpot start setting process, first, an opening mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined according to the stop symbol data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, according to the stop symbol data, the opening mode determination table for 1 per length, the opening mode determination table for 2 per length, the opening mode determination table for short hits, the opening for 1 per development Either the mode determination table or the open mode determination table for 2 per development is determined and set. Next, in the round game number (R) storage area, "1" is added to the stored current round game number (R) and stored.
Note that in this step S273, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. In other words, since no round game has been played yet, "1" is stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

In step S274, the main CPU 111 executes a special winning opening opening process. In the special winning opening opening process, the energization start data of the first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c and the second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 17c is set, and the current round is referred to with reference to the table set in step S273. Based on the number of games (R) and the number of openings (K), the opening time of the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

In step S275, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not K=1, and when K=1, in order to transmit the information on the number of round games to the effect control board 120, the number of round games (R ), a special winning opening opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K=1, so the special winning opening opening 1 round designation command is transmitted data for performance. Set it in the storage area. On the other hand, if K=1, the jackpot game process is ended without setting the special winning opening opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since K=1 means the start of the round, the special winning opening opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

In step S276, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending here means a process after finishing all the preset round games.
Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently performed (Yes in step S276), the process proceeds to step S289, and if it is determined that the ending is not currently performed (No in step S276), the process proceeds to step S277. Be done.

In step S277, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are being closed. When it is determined that the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are being closed (Yes in step S277), the processing is moved to step S278, and the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are placed. If it is determined not to be closed (No in step S277), the process proceeds to step S279.

In step S278, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the closing time set in step S280 described later has elapsed. The closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter=0, like the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed (No in step S278), the jackpot game process is ended.
If the closing time has elapsed (Yes in step S278), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S274.

In step S279, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 is satisfied.
The "opening end condition" is that the value of the first special winning opening ball counter (C1) or the second special winning opening ball counter (C2) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9), or the maximum opening time. Corresponds to the passage of (the special game timer counter=0).
Then, the main CPU 111 moves the process to step S280 when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (Yes in step S279), and the jackpot game process when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied. To finish.

In step S280, the main CPU 111 performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the special winning opening closing process, the main CPU 111 closes the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17, so as to close the energization stop data of the first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c and the second special winning opening solenoid 17c. Is set and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 11) determined in step S273 is referred to, and based on the current number of round games (R) and number of openings (K), the first special winning opening 16 , The closing time of the second special winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are closed.

In step S281, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not one round has ended. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the first big winning opening entrance counter (C1) or the second big winning entrance entrance counter (C2). Is terminated on the condition that the maximum number (for example, 9) has been reached, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If the main CPU 111 determines that one round has ended (Yes in step S281), it moves the process to step S282, and if it determines that one round has not ended (in step S282). No), the jackpot game process ends.
In step S282, the main CPU 111 sets 0 in the number of openings (K) storage area and 0 in the special winning opening number (C) storage area. That is, the number of openings (K) storage area and the special winning opening number of balls (C) storage area are cleared.

In step S283, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum (Yes in step S283), the process proceeds to step S286. If the number of round games (R) is not the maximum (No in step S283), the process proceeds to step S284. Transfer.
In step S284, the main CPU 111 transmits the end information of the round game to the effect control board 120, and thus sets a round end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the number of round games (R).

Next, in step S285, the main CPU 111 adds “1” to the currently stored round game number (R) and stores it in the round game number (R) storage area.
On the other hand, when the number of round games (R) is determined to be the maximum in step S283, the main CPU 111 resets the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

Next, the main CPU 111 determines which of "long hit" and "short hit" is a big hit according to the stop symbol data, and transmits an ending command according to the type of the big hit to the effect control board 120. Therefore, it is set in the transmission data storage area for performance.
In step S288, the main CPU 111 determines, according to the stop symbol data, which one of the “long hit” and the “short hit” is a big hit, and sets the ending time according to the kind of the big hit in the special game timer counter. To do.

In step S289, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed.
When determining that the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step S289), the main CPU 111 sets 5 in the special figure special power processing data in step S290, and ends the jackpot game processing.
When it is determined in the above step S289 that the ending time has not elapsed (No in step S289), the jackpot game process is ended as it is.

<Small game processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a small hitting game process by the main control board.
First, in step S301, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress.
When it is determined that the opening is currently performed (Yes in step S301), the process proceeds to step S302, and when it is determined that the opening is not currently performed (No in step S301), the process proceeds to step S305.

In step S302, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter=0, and when the special game timer counter=0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.
As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hitting game process ends, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the main CPU 111 performs a small hit start setting process.
The small hit start setting process determines an opening mode determination table according to the type of small hits in accordance with the stop symbol data.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, an opening mode determination table for small hits (FIG. 12) is determined according to the stop symbol data.

In step S304, the main CPU 111 executes a special winning opening opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, "1" is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and stored. Further, the energization start data of the first big winning opening solenoid 16c and the second big winning opening solenoid 17c are set to open the opening/closing door 16b of the first big winning opening 16 and the movable piece 17b of the second big winning opening. At the same time, referring to the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 11) determined in step S303, the opening time of the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 is specially determined based on the opening number (K). Set in the game timer counter.

In step S305, the main CPU 111 determines whether the ending is currently being performed. The ending here means a process after all the games of the preset number of times of opening (K) are finished. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently performed (Yes in step S305), the process proceeds to step S304, and if it is determined that the ending is not currently performed (No in step S305), the process proceeds to step S306. Be done.

In step S306, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are being closed. When it is determined that the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are being closed, the processing is moved to step S307, and it is determined that the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are not closed. If so, the process moves to step S308.

In step S307, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the closing time set in step S309 described later has elapsed. The closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter=0, like the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed (No in step S307), the small hitting game process ends, and if the closing time has elapsed (Yes in step S307), the process proceeds to step S304. ..

In step S308, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 is satisfied.
The "opening end condition" is that the value of the first big winning opening ball counter (C1) or the second big winning hole entering counter (C2) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9), or the first big value. The fact that one opening time of the winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 has elapsed (special game timer counter=0) corresponds to this.
If it is determined that the "opening end condition" is satisfied (Yes in step S308), the process proceeds to step S309, and if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied (No in step S308), small. The winning game process ends.

In step S309, the main CPU 111 performs a special winning opening closing process.
The special winning opening closing process is performed by the first big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c and the second big winning opening solenoid 17c to close the opening/closing door 16b of the first big winning opening 16 and the movable piece 17b of the second big winning opening 17. The energization stop data is set, and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step S303 is referred to, based on the current number of times of opening (K), the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening. The closing time of the winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are closed.

In step S310, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the small hit ending condition is satisfied. As a small winning end condition, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the first big winning opening entrance counter (C1) and the second big winning opening entrance counter (C2) is It has reached 9).
When it is determined that the small hitting end condition is satisfied (Yes in step S310), the process is moved to step S311, and when it is determined that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied (No in step S310), The small hit game process ends.

In step S311, the main CPU 111 sets 0 in the opening count (K) storage area and 0 in the special winning opening ball count (C) storage area. That is, the number of openings (K) storage area and the special winning opening number of balls (C) storage area are cleared.
In step S312, the main CPU 111 sets the production transmission data storage area in order to transmit an ending command corresponding to the type of the small hit to the production control board 120 according to the stop symbol data.

In step S313, the main CPU 111 sets the ending time according to the type of small hit in the special game timer counter according to the stop symbol data.
In step S314, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step S314), the special CPU special electric power processing data is determined in step S315. Set 5 and end the small hitting game process.
When it is determined in step S314 that the ending time has not elapsed (No in step S314), the main CPU 111 ends the small hit game process as it is.

<Special game end processing>
FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special game end processing by the main control board.
In step S321, the main CPU 111 loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.
In step S322, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the gaming state buffer, the high-probability game flag at the jackpot end. The process of whether to set the high probability game flag in the storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is "02", the high probability flag is set (turned on) in the high probability game flag storage area.

In step S323, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game number (X). Set a predetermined number of times in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02”, the high probability game number (X) storage area is set to 10,000 times.

In step S324, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, flags in the time saving game flag storage area. Is set or not. For example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, the flag is set (turned on) in the time saving game flag storage area (see FIG. 9).

In step S325, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, the time saving game count (J) storage area To set a predetermined number of times. For example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, 10000 is set in the time saving game frequency (J) storage area.

In step S326, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, the specific period number counter (T). To set a predetermined number of times. Specifically, when the stop symbol data is "11" to "14" and the game state buffer is 00H, the specific period number counter (T) is set to 50 times.
In step S327, the main CPU 111 confirms the game state and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S328, the main CPU 111 sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, and ends the special game ending process.

<Universal control system processing>
FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the general/universal/universal electric power control processing by the main control board.
First, in step S331, the value of the universal figure/universal process data is loaded, and the branch address is calculated from the universal figure/universal process data loaded in step S332.
If the general/university/general-electricity processing data=0 (Yes in step S333), the main CPU 111 performs the normal symbol variation processing in step S334, and ends the general/universal/universal electricity control processing.
If the universal figure/general electric power processing data is not 0 (No in step S333), it is determined that the universal character/general electric power processing data=1, and the ordinary electric auditors product control processing (step S335) is performed in step S335. The control process ends.

<Normal symbol fluctuation processing>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol variation process by the main control board.
In step S341, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol is being performed. If the normal symbols are being displayed in fluctuation (Yes in step S341), the process proceeds to step S358. If the normal symbols are not being displayed in variation (No in step S341), the process proceeds to step S342.

When it is determined in step S341 that the variable display is not in progress (No in step S341), in step S342, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the stop display time of the normal symbol set in step S361 described later has elapsed. judge.
As a result, when it is determined that the stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed (Yes in step S342), the processing is moved to step S343, and when it is determined that the stop time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, Normally the symbol variation process ends.

When it is determined in step S342 that the stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed, in step S343, the main CPU 111, the normal symbol reservation number (G) stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area (G) Is 1 or more. As a result, if the number of ordinary symbols stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S344, and if the number of reservations (G) is "0". Since the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed, the normal symbol fluctuation process ends.

In the step S342, when it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (G) of the normal symbol is “1” or more (Yes in step S343), the main CPU 111 is stored in the special symbol reserved number (G) storage area. The new holding number (G) obtained by subtracting "1" from the existing value (G) is stored.

Next, the main CPU 111 shifts the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the immediately preceding storage unit is written in a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

Next, the main CPU 111 determines the hit determination random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. In addition, when a plurality of random number values for hit determination are stored, the random number values for hit determination are read in the order in which they are stored.

Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6C, the hit determination random number value shifted to the processing area is compared with the above table to determine whether or not the hit is successful. For example, according to the table above, in the non-time saving game state, one of the random numbers for determination of "0" out of the hit random numbers of "0" to "19" is determined to be a hit, and in the time saving game state. For example, among the hit random numbers of “0” to “19”, 19 hit determination random number values of “0” to “18” are determined to be hits, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.
As a result, if it is determined to be a hit (Yes in step S347), the process proceeds to step S348, and if it is not determined to be a hit (No in step S347), the process proceeds to step S352.

When it is determined in step S347 that the player has won, the main CPU 111 performs a symbol determination process (step S348). Here, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7 (a), the random number for symbol determination shifted to the processing area is determined, and either the long open symbol or the short open symbol is determined. Specifically, when the symbol determination random value shifted to the processing area is "0" or "1", it is determined as a long open symbol, and when it is "2" to "10", it is a short open symbol. judge.

Then, if the result of the symbol determination processing in step S348 is a long open symbol (Yes in step S349), a long open symbol is set (step S350), and if it is determined to be a short open symbol ( No in step S349) A short open symbol is set (step S351).
In addition, in the above-mentioned step S347, when it is not determined to be a hit (No in step S347), the main CPU 111 sets a lost symbol in step S352.

Next, the main CPU 111 sets the universal figure variation pattern designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, the universal figure variation pattern designation command indicates whether the determined ordinary symbol is a long open symbol, a short open symbol or a lost symbol, and the command is transmitted to the production control board 120. Then, the effect related to the lottery of the ordinary symbols (variable effect of the ordinary symbols) is executed on the effect control board 120.

Next, in step S354, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time saving game flag storage area.
When the flag is turned on in the time saving game flag storage area is when the game state is in the time saving game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-time saving game state. It's time.
When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on (Yes in step S354), the process is moved to step S355, and when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on (No in step S354), step S356. Transfer processing to.

In the step S354, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the time saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 111 sets the counter corresponding to 1 second to the normal symbol time counter (step S355), and the time saving game flag. When it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, the counter corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter (step S356). By the processing of this step S355 or step S356, the variable display time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subjected to a subtraction process every 4 ms in step S102.

Next, the main CPU 111 starts the variable display of the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 22. The variable display of the normal symbol is to blink the LED in the normal symbol display device 22 at a predetermined interval to give the player the impression that the lottery is currently being performed. The variable display of the normal symbols will be continuously performed for the time set in step S355 or step S356. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

If it is determined in step S341 that the fluctuation display is in progress (No in step S341), the main CPU 111 determines in step S348 whether or not the set fluctuation time has elapsed.
That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is 0. As a result, when it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is ended and the next subroutine is executed.

When determining in step S358 that the set fluctuation time has elapsed (Yes in step S358), the main CPU 111 stops fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22 in step S359.
At this time, on the normal symbol display device 22, the normal symbols (long open symbol, short open symbol or lost symbol) set by the routine process before that are stopped and displayed. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery for ordinary symbols.

Next, the main CPU 111 sets a normal symbol decision command in the effect transmission data storage area in step S360 in order to transmit to the effect control board 120 that the variable display of the ordinary symbol has stopped and the symbol has been decided. In addition, the normal symbol determination command can identify which symbol the stopped symbol is.
Next, in step S361, the main CPU 111 sets the time for which the normal symbol display device 22 normally displays the symbols. Here, the stop time of the normal symbol is set to 1 second, and the counter corresponding to 1 second is set to the normal symbol time counter so that the player can recognize the fixed symbol.

Next, in step S362, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol (long open symbol or short open symbol), and the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the case (Yes in step S362), in step S363, the universal figure/general electric power processing data=1 is set, the processing is moved to the normal electric auditors product control processing, and the set normal symbol is the lost symbol. (No in step S362), the normal symbol variation process ends as it is.

<Normal electric accessory control processing>
FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining a normal electric auditors product control process by the main control board.
It should be noted that this normal electric auditors product control process is executed when it is determined as “win” in step S362 of the normal symbol variation process shown in FIG.

In step S371, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step 361 (FIG. 34) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S372, and when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed (No in step S371), the normal electric accessory The control process ends.

When determining in step S371 that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, the main CPU 111 determines in step S372 whether the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c is already under open control. As a result, when it is determined that the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c is under open control (Yes in step S372), the process proceeds to step S382, and when it is determined that the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c is not under open control. (No in step S372), the process proceeds to step S373.

When it is determined in step S372 that the opening opening/closing solenoid 14c is not under open control, the main CPU 111 determines whether the time saving game flag is on, that is, whether the current game state is the time saving game state. To do.
As a result, when it is determined that the current game state is the time saving game state (Yes in step S373), the process proceeds to step S378, and when it is determined that the current game state is not the time saving game state (step (No in S373), and moves the process to step S374.

When it is determined in step S373 that the current game state is not the time saving game state, the main CPU 111, in step S374, the symbols stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, that is, step S361 (FIG. 34). It is determined whether or not the design set in is a long open design.
As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is the long open symbol (Yes in step S374), in step S375, the normal electricity open time counter is set to a counter corresponding to 4.2 seconds.
When it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed in step S374 is not the long open symbol (short open symbol) (No in step S374), the universal electric open time counter is set to 0.2 seconds in step S377. Set the corresponding counter.

Next, the main CPU 111 sets a long opening start command in the production transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120 that the opening of the second starting opening 14 is started. In the present embodiment, in the non-time saving game state, and only when the long open symbol is determined, the long open symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of energization of the start opening/closing solenoid 14c. .. However, when energizing the start opening/closing solenoid 14c, the type of the normal symbol and the game state may be transmitted to the effect control board 120 in a distinguishable manner.

Also, when it is determined in step S373 that the current game state is the time saving game state, the main CPU 111, in step S378, similarly to step S374, the symbols which are stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. Is a long open symbol is determined.

As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is the long open symbol (Yes in step S378), the main CPU 111 sets the counter corresponding to 5 seconds to the universal electric open time counter in step S379. .
In addition, in step S378, when it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed is not the long open symbol (it is the short open symbol), the main CPU 111 responds to the universal electric open time counter with 3 seconds in step S380. Set the counter to

In step S381, the main CPU 111 sets a table for energizing the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c. Specifically, when the process of step S375 is performed, the long open TBL1 shown in FIG. 17A is set, and when the process of step S377 is performed, it is shown in FIG. 17C. Set short open TBL1. When the process of step S379 is performed, the long open TBL2 shown in FIG. 17B is set, and when the process of step S380 is performed, the short open TBL2 shown in FIG. 17D is set. Set.
Then, the energization of the starting opening/closing solenoid 14c is started based on the set table. As a result, the second starting port 14 is opened and controlled in the second mode.

In step S382, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set universal power release time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal electric power opening time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and the set normal electric power opening time counter=0. As a result, if it is determined that the general electric opening time counter=0 (Yes in step S382), the process proceeds to step S383, and if it is determined that the general electric opening time counter is not zero ( In step S382, No) the normal electric auditors product control process ends.

When it is determined in step S382 that the set normal power opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 111 sets the starting opening solenoid energization stop data in step S383 to stop the energization of the opening opening/closing solenoid 14c. . As a result, the second starting opening 14 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the normal game that has been executed is ended.
Next, the main CPU 111 sets the universal figure/universal power processing data=0 in step S384, and the normal electric auditors product control processing ends.

Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 122 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37.

<Variable production pattern determination table>
36, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 36 is a special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. It is a diagram showing an example of a variation effect pattern determination table based on the variation pattern, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a variation effect pattern determination table based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21. is there.

The variation effect pattern determination table refers to, for example, one variation effect pattern determination table from a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables according to the current game state and effect mode, and here, the variation effect pattern determination table. An example will be described.
The production mode is, for example, a background, BGM, variation production options, and the like, and is a mode that can be appropriately changed to eliminate the monotonousness of the game during the game.

The "variation effect pattern" means effect means (first image display device 31a, second image display device 31b, effect accessory device 32, effect illumination device 33, sound output that is performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to a specific performance mode in the device 34). For example, in the first image display device 31a, the variation mode of the effect design 35 is determined by the variation effect pattern.
Further, the "reach" in the present embodiment is a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the special game is stopped and displayed, and the other effect symbol images 36 are variably displayed. Say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols 35 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at "7". , A state in which the remaining effect design 35 is variably displayed.

The variation effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 are configured by associating the variation pattern designation command, the effect random number 1 and the variation effect pattern received from the main control board 110.
The sub CPU 121 acquires the random number value 1 for effect, refers to the variable effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. Based on this, the variation effect pattern is determined. Then, the effect pattern designating command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern is transmitted to the host CPU 151 of the image control board 150.

In the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36, if the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “01H” and the random number value for effect 1 is “0” to “49”, the variation effect is generated. Select pattern 1. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern designating commands “A1H” and “01H” corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern 1 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 1 is, for example, reach A1 effect (winning effect).

If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "01H" and the random number value for production 1 is "50" to "99", the variation production pattern 2 is selected. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern designating commands “A1H” and “02H” corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern 2 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 2 is, for example, reach A2 effect (winning effect).

If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "02H", and the random number value for production 1 is "0" to "49", the variation production pattern 3 is selected and the special symbol is changed. At the start, the effect pattern designation commands “A1H” and “03H” corresponding to the variable effect pattern 3 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 3 is, for example, reach B1 effect (winning effect).

If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "02H" and the random number value for production 1 is "50" to "99", the variation production pattern 4 is selected. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern designating commands “A1H” and “04H” corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern 2 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 4 is, for example, reach B2 effect (winning effect).

Further, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H""03H", the variation production pattern 5 is selected regardless of the values "0" to "99" of the random number value 1 for production. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern designating commands “A1H” and “05H” corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern 5 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 5 is, for example, a design-enhancing effect.
Similarly, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “04H” to “E6H” “06H”, regardless of the value “0” to “99” of the random number value for effect 1, When the variation effect patterns 6 to 8 are selected and the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation pattern designating commands “A1H” “06H” to “A1H” “08H” corresponding to the variation patterns 6 to 8 are generated to generate the image control board. Send to 150. The effect contents of the variable effect patterns 6 to 8 are, for example, chance effects.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "07H", the variation production pattern 9 is selected regardless of the values "0" to "99" of the production random number value 1. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern designating commands “A1H” and “09H” corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern 9 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 9 is, for example, a normal variation effect.

If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "08H", and the random number value for production 1 is "0" to "49", the variation production pattern 10 is selected and the special symbol is changed. At the start, the effect pattern designation commands “A1H” and “0AH” corresponding to the variable effect pattern 10 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 10 is, for example, reach A1 effect (miss).

If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “08H” and the random number value for production 1 is “50” to “99”, the variation production pattern 11 is selected and the special symbol is changed. At the start, the effect pattern designation commands “A1H” and “0BH” corresponding to the variable effect pattern 11 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 11 is, for example, reach A2 effect (miss).

Similarly, if the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "09H" and the random number value for production 1 is "0" to "49", the variation production pattern 12 is selected and the production disorder is selected. If the numerical value 1 is "50" to "99", the variation effect pattern 13 is selected. Then, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the effect pattern designating commands “A1H” “0CH”, “A1H” “0DH” corresponding to the fluctuation effect patterns 12 and 13 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect contents of the variation effect patterns 12 and 13 are, for example, reach B1 effect (miss) and reach B2 effect (miss).

Similarly, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H" "0AH", "E6H" "0BH", regardless of the value "0" to "99" of the random number value 1 for effect, When the variation effect patterns 14 and 15 are selected and the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation pattern designating commands “A1H” “0EH”, “A1H” “0FH” corresponding to the variation patterns 14 and 15 are generated, and the image control board is generated. Send to 150. The effect contents of the change effect patterns 14 and 15 are, for example, a shortened change A effect and a shortened change B effect.

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “21H” to “E6H” “2BH”, variation patterns 1 to 15 are selected by the same selection process as above, and the variation of the special symbol is selected. At the start, the fluctuation pattern designating commands “A1H”, “11H”, “A1H”, and “1DH” corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 1 to 15 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150.

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H""3DH", the variation production pattern 41 is selected regardless of the value "0-99" of the random number value 1 for production, and the special symbol At the start of fluctuation, fluctuation pattern designation commands “A1H” and “29H” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 41 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150.
The effect content of the variation effect pattern 41 is, for example, the “SPSP reach (win)” described above.

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is "E6H""47H", regardless of the value "0-99" of the random number value 1 for effect, the variation effect pattern 51 is selected and the special symbol At the start of fluctuation, fluctuation pattern designation commands “A1H” and “33H” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 51 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150.
The effect content of the variation effect pattern 51 is, for example, the “SPSP reach (loss)” described above.

In the variation effect pattern determination table in the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 37, the MODE of the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is “E7H”, and the effect pattern transmitted to the image control board. Except that the MODE of the designated command is "B1H", the description is omitted because it is the same as the variation effect pattern determination table in the first special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, even if the variation pattern designating command of the same special symbol is based on the random number value 1 for effect, different variation effect patterns can be determined, so the special symbol The number of fluctuation pattern designating commands is reduced to reduce the storage capacity of the main control board 110.

Although not shown in the figure, the production pattern designation command is not limited to the one corresponding to the variation production pattern, and the setting value of MODE is changed to “produce production pattern designation command (MODE=01H corresponding to customer waiting production pattern. )”, “effect pattern designating command (MODE=02H) corresponding to the hit start effect pattern”, “effect pattern specifying command (MODE=03H) corresponding to the big hit effect pattern”, “effect pattern corresponding to the hit ending effect pattern” Various effect pattern designation commands such as “designation command (MODE=04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

Next, a process executed by the sub CPU 121 in the effect control board 120 will be described.

<Main processing of production control board>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the main processing by the effect control board.
In step S510, the sub CPU 121 performs initialization processing. In this process, the sub CPU 121 reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 122 and initializes and sets flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 123 in response to power-on. When this process ends, the process moves to step S520.

In step S520, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect random number updating process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of updating various random number values stored in the sub RAM 123. After that, the process of step S510 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt process by the effect control board.
Although not shown, the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 120 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds), reads the timer interrupt processing program, and causes the effect control board 120 to read. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

First, in step S601, the sub CPU 121 saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 121 to the stack area.
In step S602, the sub CPU 121 updates various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.
In step S603, the sub CPU 121 performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 123. A specific description of the command analysis process will be given later with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. When the production control board 120 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the production control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, in step S603, the received command is analyzed.

In step S604, the sub CPU 121 checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140, and performs the effect input control process for the effect button 8. In addition, a specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 43.

In step S605, the sub CPU 121 transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 to the image rendering control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.
In step S606, the sub CPU 121 restores the information saved in step S601 to the register of the sub CPU 121.

<Command analysis processing>
40 and 41 are flowcharts for explaining command analysis processing by the effect control board. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 41 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 shown in FIG.
In step S611, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer (No in step S611), the sub CPU 121 ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer (Yes in step S611), moves the process to step S621.

In step S621, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting command. The customer waiting command is set in step S217 (FIG. 26) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the customer waiting command (Yes in step S621), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S622. If the command is not the customer waiting command (No in step S621), the sub CPU 121 processes step S631. Transfer.
In step S622, the sub CPU 121 performs a customer waiting effect pattern determination process of determining a customer waiting effect pattern. Specifically, the customer waiting effect pattern is determined, the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined customer waiting effect pattern is transmitted to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Therefore, the data based on the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.
As a result, the customer waiting presentation is started by the image control board 150.

In step S631, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning award designation command. The start winning award designation command is set in step S154, step S156 or step S157 (FIG. 23) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the start winning designation command (Yes in step S631), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S632, and if it is not the starting winning designation command (No in step S631), moves to step S641. Transfer processing.

In step S632, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the received start-winning designation command and executes a data updating process corresponding to the start-winning designation command. The start winning award designation command is associated with the information on the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, which are tentatively judged by the preliminary judgment processing. Therefore, here, information on the newly reserved first hold (U1) or second hold (U2) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 123.

In step S633, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the start winning award designation command, and performs a hold display mode determination process of transmitting a hold display command to the image display control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in order to perform the hold display in a predetermined mode. As a result, the current reservation number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the image display device 31.

In step S641, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. The variation pattern designation command is set in step S209 (FIG. 26) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the variation pattern designation command (Yes in step S641), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S642, and if the command is not the variation pattern designation command (No in step S641), the step S651. Transfer processing to.

In step S642, the sub CPU 121 performs a variation effect pattern determination process of determining one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command. This variation effect pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

In step S643, the sub CPU 121 shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning award designation command, and the information of the hold display data after the shift. Is displayed on the image display control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

In step S651, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect design designation command. The effect symbol designating command is set in steps S227, S231, and S232 (FIG. 27) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect symbol designating command (Yes in step S651), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S652, and if it is not the effect symbol designating command (No in step S651), step S661. Transfer processing to.

In step S652, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect symbol determination process that determines the effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, by analyzing the effect symbol designating command, the effect symbol data forming the combination of effect symbols 35 is determined according to the presence or absence of the big hit, the type of the big hit, and the determined effect symbol data is the effect symbol storage area. Set to.

In step S661, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. The symbol confirmation command is set in step S243 (FIG. 28) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the symbol determination command (Yes in step S661), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S662. If it is not the symbol determination command (No in step S661), the processing is performed in step S671. Transfer.

In step S662, the sub CPU 121 transmits the stop data of the effect design 35, the data based on the effect design data determined in step S652, and the stop instruction data for stopping the effect design to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123. Performs effect symbol stop processing to be set.

In step S671, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the universal figure variation pattern designation command. The universal figure variation pattern designation command is set in step S353 (FIG. 34) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the universal figure variation pattern designation command (Yes in step S71), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S672, and if the command is not the universal figure variation pattern designation command (No in step S671). ), and moves the processing to step S681.

In step S672, the sub CPU 121 performs the general figure fluctuation effect pattern determination process of determining one general figure fluctuation effect pattern from the plurality of general figure fluctuation effect patterns based on the received general figure fluctuation effect pattern designation command.

In step S681, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a long release start command. The long open start command is set in step S376 (FIG. 35) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the long release start command (Yes in step S681), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S682, and if the command is not the long release start command (No in step S681), the step S700. Transfer processing to.

In step S682, the sub CPU 121 performs a long-during-release performance process. Here, a notification effect is executed to notify the player that the second starting opening 14 is opened for a long time (4.2 seconds) in the non-time saving game state.

In step S691, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal symbol determination command. The normal symbol determination command is set in step S360 (FIG. 34) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the normal symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S691), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S692, and if it is not the normal symbol confirmation command (No in step S691), step S700. Transfer processing to.

In step S692, the sub CPU 121 stores, in the sub RAM 123, the effect symbol data corresponding to the received normal symbol confirmation command and the stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the ordinary figure effect symbol in order to stop and display the ordinary figure effect symbol. Perform normal symbol fluctuation stop processing that is set in the transmission buffer.

In step S700, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. The game state designation command is set in step S258 (FIG. 29) and step S32 (FIG. 32) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the game state designation command (Yes in step S700), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S701, and if it is not the game state designation command (No in step S700), step S711. Transfer processing to.

In step S701, the sub CPU 121 sets the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 123.
In step S711, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. The opening command is set in step S265 (FIG. 29) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the opening command (Yes in step S711), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S712, and if it is not the opening command (No in step S711), shifts the processing to step S721. .

In step S712, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit start effect pattern determination process of determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined hit start effect pattern is displayed on the image performance control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S721, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. The special winning opening opening designation command is set in step S275 (FIG. 30) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the special winning opening opening designation command (Yes in step S721), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S722, and if it is not the special winning opening opening designation command (No in step S721). ), and moves the processing to step S731.

In step S722, the sub CPU 121 performs an in-round effect pattern determination process of determining a big hit effect pattern. Specifically, the in-round effect pattern is determined for each starting round based on the special winning opening opening designating command that has information about how many rounds the game will start. Then, the determined in-round effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and in order to transmit the information of the effect pattern to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123. To do.

In step S731, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a round end designation command. The round end designation command is set in step S284 (FIG. 30) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the round end designation command (Yes in step S731), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S732, and if it is not the round end designation command (No in step S731), the step S741. Transfer processing to.

In step S732, the sub CPU 121 performs a pause effect pattern determination process that determines an effect pattern between each round.
In step S741, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending command. The ending command is set in step S287 (FIG. 30) and step S312 (FIG. 31) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending command (Yes in step S741), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S742. If it is not the ending command (No in step S741), the command analysis processing ends. .

In step S742, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information of the determined hit end effect pattern is displayed on the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

<Variable production pattern determination processing>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the variable effect pattern determination processing by the effect control board.
The variation effect pattern determination process illustrated in FIG. 42 is executed by the sub CPU 121 when the variation pattern designating command transmitted from the main control board 110 is stored in the reception buffer of the effect control board 120. This variation effect pattern determination processing is to determine a variation effect pattern indicating how to control various effect devices such as the image display device 31 during the variable display of the special symbol.
First, in step S801, the sub CPU 121 acquires the effect random number value updated in step S520.
Next, in step S802, the sub CPU 121 sets the variation effect pattern determination table with reference to the current game state and effect mode.

Next, in step S803, the sub CPU 121 determines one variation effect pattern based on the variation effect pattern determination table set in step S802 and the effect random number value obtained in step S801.
Further, in step S804, the presence/absence of advance notice effect execution and the type of advance notice effect to be executed are determined using the advance notice effect determination table as described below (FIG. 48).
Next, in step S805, the sub CPU 121 issues an effect pattern designation command in order to transmit the variable effect pattern (and presence/absence and type of advance notification effect) determined in step S803 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Set in the transmission data storage area. When the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, based on the effect pattern designation command, the image display device 31, the effect accessory device 32, the effect lighting device 33, and the sound output device. 34 is controlled.

Next, in step S806, the sub CPU 121 sets an effect time timer to measure the elapsed time from the start of the variable effect. For example, when the variation effect pattern related to reach A is determined, the counter corresponding to 60 seconds is set.
Next, in step S807, the sub CPU 121 sets a symbol fixing period which is a period in which the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed on the image display device 31. This symbol determination period is from 3 seconds before the end of the variable effect to the end of the variable effect.

<Production input control processing>
FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining effect input control processing by the effect control board.
First, in step S811, the sub CPU 121 determines, based on the effect button detection command from the lamp control board 1140, whether or not there is an effective effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 8a. Here, if the sub CPU 121 determines that there is no effect button detection signal (No in step S811), the sub CPU 121 ends the process, and if it determines that there is an effect button detection signal (Yes in step S811), the process proceeds to step S812. Move to processing.

In step S812, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the button operation effect executable flag=01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 123. Here, if the button operation effect execution possible flag = 01 is not set (No in step S812), the sub CPU 121 ends the process, and if the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is set (step S812). Yes in S812), and the process proceeds to step S813.

The button operation effect executable flag is for determining whether or not the effect corresponding to the operation can be executed based on the button operation performed, and the flag “01 ", the effect corresponding to the operation can be executed, and the flag "00" indicates that the effect corresponding to the operation cannot be executed. The flag "01" is set at the start, and the flag "00" is set when the effect button is operated or when the operation valid period ends without operating the effect button.

In step S813, the sub CPU 121 sets a button operation effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 8.
Here, the sub CPU 121 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer in step S605 (see FIG. 39) after the effect input control process to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The image control board 150 operates the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32 based on the received command, and the lamp control board 140 operates the performance accessory device 32 and the performance lighting device 33 based on the received command. Let

Next, the image control board 150 will be described.
In the image control board 150, when the command for effect is received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 151 reads the audio output device control program from the host ROM 153 based on the received command for effect, and outputs the audio in the audio output device 342. Output control, the host CPU 151 reads the animation control program from the host ROM 153, and controls the image display on the image display device 31.

Here, the processing executed by the host CPU 151 in the image control board 150 will be described.

<Host CPU main processing>
FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining the main processing by the image control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 performs the following main processing.

First, in step S901, the host CPU 151 performs initialization processing. In this processing, the host CPU 151 reads the main processing program from the host ROM 153 in response to power-on, and instructs various modules of the host CPU 151 and initial settings of the VDP 200.

In step S902, the host CPU 151 performs effect pattern specification command analysis processing for analyzing the effect pattern specification command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 152) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives the command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Then, in step S902, the received command is analyzed.

The effect pattern designation command analysis processing confirms whether or not the effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect pattern designation command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process directly proceeds to step S903.
If an effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer, a new effect pattern designation command is read, one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read effect pattern designation command, and each animation An anime pattern is determined from the group (see FIG. 47). Then, when the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern designation command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

In step S903, the host CPU 151 performs animation control processing. In this processing, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the "scene switching counter", "wait frame", and "frame counter" that are updated in step S921, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S902. To do.
In step S904, the host CPU 151 displays the display list (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs, from the display list. Are generated (see FIG. 47). Then, when the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 151 outputs the display list to the VDP 200. The display list output here will be described later with reference to FIG.
The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 156a of the VRAM 156 via the CPU I/F 203 of the VDP 200.

In step S905, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the FB switching flag=01.
Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 45(b), the FB switching flag is set to FB if drawing of the previous display list is completed at a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). The switching flag becomes 01. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether the previous drawing is completed.
If the FB switching flag = 01 (Yes in step S905), the host CPU 151 shifts the processing to step S906, and if the FB switching flag = 00 (No in step S905), waits until the FB switching flag = 01. do.

In step S906, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag=00 (turns off the FB switching flag), and shifts the processing to step S906.
In step S907, the host CPU 151 performs drawing execution start processing.
In this process, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register in order to instruct the VDP 200 to execute drawing on the already output display list. That is, execution of drawing is instructed to the display list output in S904.
After that, the processes of steps S902 to S907 are repeated until the predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 45 occurs.

<Interrupt processing of image control board>
The interrupt processing of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 includes at least a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal and a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal. There is.

<Host CPU drawing end interrupt process>
FIG. 45A is a flowchart for explaining the drawing end interrupt processing by the image control board.
The VDP 200 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 151 via the CPU I/F 203 when the drawing of a predetermined unit of frame (1 frame) is completed.
When the host CPU 151 receives the drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes the drawing end interrupt process.
In the drawing end interrupt process, in step S911, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag=01 (turns on the drawing end flag) and ends the current drawing end interrupt process. That is, the drawing end flag is turned on each time drawing is completed.

<Host CPU V blank interrupt processing>
FIG. 45B is a flowchart illustrating the V blank interrupt process performed by the image control board.
The VDP 200 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 151 via the CPU I/F 203 every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).
When the host CPU 151 receives the V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes the V blank interrupt process.

In step S921, the host CPU 151 performs processing for updating various counters such as "scene switching counter", "wait frame", and "frame counter".
In step S922, the host CPU 151 determines whether the drawing end flag=01, or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the drawing of the frame of the predetermined unit is completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01 (Yes in step S922), the host CPU 151 moves the process to step S923, and if the drawing end flag = 01 (No in step S922), ends the V blank interrupt process this time. To do. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processes in and after step S923 are not performed.

In step S923, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag=00 (turns off the drawing end flag).
In step S924, the host CPU 151 gives the memory controller 209 of the VDP 200 an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”.
In step S925, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag=01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S905 (see FIG. 44), and ends the V blank interrupt process this time. To do.

Next, with reference to FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, a method for determining an animation pattern and a method for generating a display list will be described.

<Anime pattern>
FIG. 46 is an example of an animation pattern for displaying the animation of the effect pattern.
As shown in FIG. 46A, the animation patterns are grouped for each object or scene displayed on the image display device 31, and a background group for displaying background animation and a character animation used for notice A are displayed. Notice A group for doing, notice B group for displaying the animation of the character used for notice B, reach group for displaying the animation of the reach character, production symbol group for displaying the animation of the production pattern 35, big hit There are many groups such as a big hit production group for displaying a production animation. A large number of animation patterns are associated with each group and stored in the host ROM 153.
The host CPU 151 determines one or a plurality of animation groups to be executed based on the effect pattern designation command received from the sub CPU 121, and also determines an animation pattern from each animation group.

46(b) to (e) are animation patterns determined when the variation pattern designation command (E6H07H) corresponding to the variation pattern 7 (variation pattern 7 of 10-second special symbol) shown in FIG. 13 is received. Shows an example.

When the host CPU 151 receives the effect pattern specifying command (A1H09H) corresponding to the change pattern specifying command (E6H07H) of the change pattern 7, the host CPU 151 causes the background group, the notice A group, the notice B group, and the effect symbol group to be 4 One group is decided, an animation pattern 1 is decided from the background group, an animation pattern 11 is decided from the notice A group, an animation pattern 21 is decided from the notice B group, and an animation pattern 501 is decided from the effect design group.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 46B to 46E, the animation pattern stores a combination of animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like.
For example, in the effect design group/animation pattern 501 shown in FIG. 46(e), the animation scene 501 is executed first and the animation scene 511 is executed second.
The host RAM 151 has a "scene switching counter" that updates every frame, and if the scene switching counter measures "540" while the first animation scene 501 is being executed, the second animation The animation scene switches to scene 511. When the scene switching counter measures "60" while the second animation scene 511 is being executed, the animation scene of the effect design group/animation pattern 501 ends.
It should be noted that "1 frame" is the update timing of the image display device (the update timing of the vertical synchronization signal), and is updated by 1 frame every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, 60 frames are measured in 1 second.

In addition, animation scene information is stored in each animation scene, and a wait frame (that is, display time) updated for each frame, target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite Display information such as display position, transfer destination address), drawing method, etc. is stored.
For example, in the animation display, in the animation scene 501 shown in FIG. 46(e), the first to fourth symbols are first continuously displayed at predetermined coordinates for 20 frames (about 0.33 seconds). After that, the first to fourth symbols continue to be displayed at different coordinates for up to 15 frames (about 0.25 seconds). Similarly, thereafter, if the first symbol to the fourth symbol continue to be displayed at different coordinates up to a predetermined frame, an animation that the first symbol to the fourth symbol moves and is displayed is displayed. be able to.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 46(b) to (e), the animation pattern 1 of the background group, the animation pattern 11 from the notice A group, the animation pattern 21 from the notice B group, and the animation from the effect design group. A plurality of animation patterns with the pattern 501 are determined, and the animations of these animation patterns are executed in parallel.
That is, in the display area of the image display device 31, the images of BG1 and BG2 continue to be displayed as the background from the start to the end of the animation pattern, and the advance notice of the character A is made 2 seconds (120 frames) after the start of the animation pattern. An image for animation of display is displayed for 3 seconds (180 frames), and after 3 seconds (180 frames) from the start of the animation pattern, an image for animation of the advance notice display of character B is displayed for 4 seconds (240 frames). Further, an image for performing the animation of the normal variation display of the effect design is performed for 9 seconds (540 frames), and then an image for performing the animation of the temporary stop display for 1 second (60 frames) is displayed.
Note that these images will be overlapped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 31, and the image drawn first will be overwritten by the image drawn later and erased. The method of generating this image will be described in the display list described later.

<Display list>
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a display list including a drawing control command group.
When the host CPU 151 determines the animation pattern as shown in FIG. 46, it generates a display list for each predetermined unit frame (every frame), and outputs the generated display list to the VDP 200.
Here, regarding the method of generating the display list, the host CPU 151 follows the contents of the animation scene in the current number of frames based on the "frame counter" indicating the current frame and the determined animation pattern (animation scene). By generating the drawing control command according to the priority order (drawing order) of each animation group, the display list for the current number of frames is generated.

For example, as the priority order of the animation groups shown in FIGS. 46B to 46E, the background group is associated with the lowest priority data of 10, and the notice group A is associated with the priority data of 9. The notice B group is associated with data of priority 8, the big hit production group is associated with data of priority 2, and the production symbol group is associated with data of highest priority 1. I shall.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 46(b) to (e), the animation pattern 1 of the background group, the animation pattern 11 from the notice A group, the animation pattern 21 from the notice B group, and the production symbol group. It is assumed that a plurality of animation patterns including the animation pattern 501 have been decided.

Next, from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (background group), drawing control commands according to the contents of the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames) are sequentially generated and determined. When the drawing control commands up to the animation group (effect symbol group) having the highest priority among the animation groups are generated, the drawing end command is generated at the end to complete the display list as shown in FIG. 47.
Such a display list is generated by program processing while the host CPU 151 refers to necessary data.

In this way, the host CPU 151 outputs the display list in which the group of drawing control commands is grouped for each predetermined unit frame (for each frame) to the VDP 200, and the drawing circuit 207 in the VDP 200 performs a specific drawing process. Thus, the processing load on the host CPU 151 can be reduced.

Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 will be briefly described.
In the lamp control board 140, when a production command is received from the production control board 120, the production accessory device operation program is read out based on the received production command to control the production accessory device 32. At the same time, the effect lighting device control program is read out based on the received effect command to control the effect lighting device 33.
Further, in the lamp control board 140, when the command for the effect button is received from the image control board 130 via the effect control board 120, the effect button operation program is read based on the received command for the effect button and the effect button is read. Control eight.

The characteristic configuration of this embodiment will be described below.
The game machine according to the present embodiment, for the holding icon indicating the number of holdings of the variation of the special symbol that is displayed in animation on the image display device 31, the movements of the animation display are aligned among the plurality of holding icons (the cycle of the display change is Are arranged).
In the present specification, the "holding icon" is not only a holding icon indicating the holding of the special symbol before the change (waiting for a change), but also a changing indicating the holding of the special symbol which is currently (the concerned) changing. It may also include a hold icon.
As will be described later in detail, in the description of the present embodiment, an example in which a clock with one rotating hand is used as a motif is used as an animation display of the hold icon.
Of course, this is an example, and other animations may be used.

[First display mode]
48, 49, and 50 are diagrams illustrating a first display mode of the hold icon according to the present embodiment.
In addition, in the image display device 31, in addition to the effect symbol 35 that is interlocked with the variation of the special symbol, the first special symbol reservation display area 36 for displaying the reservation icon for the first special symbol, present (corresponding) The changing hold display area 37 for displaying the changing hold icon related to the changing special symbol, and the second special figure hold display area 38 for displaying the holding icon for the second special symbol are provided.
FIG. 48(a) shows the state before the variation of the effect symbol 35 in the image display device 31 is started, and the special symbol is not reserved at this time. Therefore, the hold icon is not displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.

From the state of FIG. 48(a), when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13 (FIG. 22, S131), there is no currently changing symbol, so the variable display of the effect symbol 35 in FIG. 48(b) is displayed. Be started.
When the player continues to shoot the game ball during the variable display of the symbol whose variable display is started in FIG. 48(b), and the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of the first special symbols to be reserved is changed. It becomes 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 48C, a first hold icon 36a indicating the first hold is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the hold icon appears on the screen due to the holding of the special symbol, "the action at the time of winning" for notifying the player of the entry of the game ball into the starting opening. Is done. This is, for example, a display in which a newly displayed hold icon emits light.
After this "winning action", the "holding icon" is displayed (hereinafter referred to as "animation display") so as to change (behave) according to an animation pattern repeated in a predetermined cycle.

As shown in FIG. 49(d), after the "action during winning", the first hold icon 36a starts displaying an animation.
Note that FIG. 49(d) shows immediately after the start of animation display, and the first hold icon 36a displays the beginning part of the animation (the clock hand points to "0:00"). .
The animation of the “holding icon” is, for example, a model of a clock in which one hand rotates clockwise, and one rotation of the hand is one cycle of the animation.
From the state shown in FIG. 49(d) (the hand points to 0 o'clock), the animation display of the first hold icon 36a is started, and the hand starts to rotate (clockwise in the figure).

During the subsequent fluctuation, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 13 and the number of holding of the first special symbol becomes two, as shown in FIG. 49(e), two are displayed in the first special symbol holding display area 36. The second second hold icon 36b is displayed, and the same "winning action" as in FIG. 48(c) is performed.
After that, in FIG. 49(f), the second hold icon 36b is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, but as a feature of this embodiment, the newly displayed second hold icon 36b indicates that the hands of the clock are 0. The animation display is started not from the beginning of the animation but from the same mode (part) as the display of the first first hold icon 36a.
That is, when the first hand of the first hold icon 36a is pointing to “2 o'clock” at the time of FIG. 49(f), the hand of the second hold icon 36b is also “2 o'clock”. It starts from the state of pointing.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display period of the plurality of animation-displayed hold icons from deviating (for example, because the animation clock points to a different time), which does not give a feeling of strangeness to the player. You can
After that, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are displayed in synchronization with the animation display (the hands of the clock always point to the same time).

When the game ball is won in the first starting opening 13 during the same subsequent fluctuations and the number of reserved first special symbols becomes three, as shown in FIG. 49(g), in the reserved display area for the first special symbol 36. The third third hold icon 36c is displayed, and the "winning action" is performed.
After that, in FIG. 49(h), the third hold icon 36c is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, but similarly to the above, the third hold icon 36c is displayed from the beginning of the animation in which the hand of the clock indicates 0. Instead of being displayed, the animation display is started from the same place where the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are displayed.

That is, when the hands of the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are pointing to "5 o'clock" at the time of Fig. 49(h), the display of the third hold icon 36c also shows "5 o'clock". It starts from the point where it points to.
After that, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed in synchronization with the animation display (so that the hands of the clock indicate the same time).
During the subsequent fluctuation, if the game ball wins further in the first starting opening 13, the number of holding of the first special symbol becomes 4, and as shown in FIG. 50(i), 4 in the holding display area 36 for the first special symbol. The fourth fourth hold icon 36d is displayed, and the "action at winning" is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 50(j), the fourth hold icon 36d is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, but similarly to the above, the fourth hold icon 36d causes the fourth hold icon 36d to indicate the beginning portion of the animation (when the clock hand indicates 0). The animation display is started from the same display as the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c.

That is, when the hands of the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c point to "9 o'clock" in FIG. 50(j), the display of the fourth hold icon 36d is also a needle. It starts from when "9 o'clock" is pointing.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d synchronize their movements as shown in FIGS. Is displayed to point to the time).

The gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a timer counter for displaying a hold icon, and the display frame of the animation is counted using this timer counter for the first reference hold icon 36a.
If the number of display frames per second (fps) is known, it is easy to determine how many frames the reference hold icon is displaying.
This timer counter may be constantly rotated after the power is turned on, or may be counted from the time when the first reference hold is generated.

[Second display mode]
51, 52, and 53 are diagrams illustrating the second display mode of the hold icon according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 51A shows a state before the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol 35 in the image display device 31.
Similar to the case of FIG. 48 to FIG. 50, it is assumed that there is no reservation of special symbols at the time of FIG. 51(a).
48 to FIG. 50 also in that the display of the image display device 31 includes a first special figure pending display area 36, a changing pending display area 37, and a second special figure pending display area 38. Is the same.

From the state of FIG. 51 (a), when the game ball wins the first starting port 13, the variable display of the effect symbol 35 is started as shown in FIG. 51 (b), and the variable hold display area 37 is changing. The hold icon 37a is displayed.
The changing pending icon 37a is displayed so as to change according to an animation pattern that repeats in a predetermined cycle.
It is assumed that the animation forming the variable pending icon is, for example, a clock in which one hand rotates, and one rotation of the hand is one cycle of the animation.
At present, no hold icon is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.
When a game ball wins the first starting opening 13 during this variable display, the number of first special symbols reserved becomes 1, and as shown in FIG. 51(c), one in the first special symbol reserved display area 36. The first hold icon 36a for the eye is displayed.
In the present embodiment, the hold icon is displayed so as to change in accordance with an animation pattern that repeats in a predetermined cycle after the “winning action (hold icon emits light)” similar to the case of FIGS. 48 to 50.

As shown in FIG. 52D, animation display of the first hold icon 36a after the “action at winning” is started.
The animation forming the hold icon is, for example, a clock in which one hand rotates, like the changing hold icon 37a, and one rotation of the hand is one cycle of the animation.
As a feature of the present embodiment, the first hold icon 36a is not displayed from the beginning of the animation (the clock hand is pointing to 0), but is displayed the same as the changing hold icon 37a. Start the animation display from.

That is, when the clock hand of the changing pending icon 37a points to "2 o'clock", the first holding icon 36a also starts from the state of pointing to "2 o'clock".
After that, the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are displayed in synchronization with the movement (animation display).
From the state shown in FIG. 52(d), the change display of the first hold icon 36a is started, and the hands start rotating (clockwise).

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of the first special symbols to be reserved becomes 2, and as shown in FIG. 52(e), the second reservation is made in the first special symbol reservation display area 36. The second hold icon 36b is displayed, and the “action at winning” is performed.
After that, in FIG. 52(f), the second hold icon 36b also switches to an animation display imitating a clock, but the second hold icon 36b indicates that the first (initial) frame of the animation (the clock hand points to 0). ), the animation display is started from the same position as the display of the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a.

That is, when the clock hands of the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are pointing to "5 o'clock" in FIG. 52(f), the display of the second hold icon 36b is also "5". It starts from the point of time.
By doing so, when there are a plurality of hold icons that are animated, it is possible to prevent the display cycle of each icon from shifting and not give the player a feeling of strangeness.
After that, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b are displayed with their movements synchronized (so that the hands point at the same time).

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of holding of the first special symbol becomes 3, and as shown in FIG. 52(g), the third holding is made in the first special figure holding display area 36. The third hold icon 36c is displayed, and the "winning action" is performed.
After that, in FIG. 52(h), the third hold icon 36c is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, but similarly to the above, the third hold icon 36c is displayed at the beginning of the animation (when the clock hand indicates 0). The animation display is started from the same display as that of the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, and the second pending icon 36b.

That is, when the hands of the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, and the second pending icon 36b point to "11:00" in FIG. 52(h), the needle of the third pending icon 36c is also displayed. It starts from the point of "11 o'clock".
After that, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed with their movements synchronized (the hands indicate the same time).

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of the first special symbols to be reserved becomes four, and as shown in FIG. 53(i), the fourth reservation is made in the first special symbol reservation display area 36. The fourth hold icon 36d is displayed, and the “action at winning” is performed.
After that, in FIG. 53(j), the fourth hold icon 36d is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, but similarly to the above, the third hold icon 36c is displayed at the beginning of the animation (when the clock hand points to 0). The animation display is started from the same display as that of the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, the second pending icon 36b, and the third pending icon 36c.

That is, when the hands of the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, the second pending icon 36b, and the third pending icon 36c point to "3 o'clock" in FIG. 53(j), the fourth pending icon The display of 36d also starts when the hand is pointing to "3 o'clock".
After that, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are displayed in synchronism with each other (so that the hands point to the same time). To be done.

When the change of the changing pending icon 37a ends, the first holding icon 36a moves to the changing holding display area 37 and the second holding icon 36b moves right by one as shown in FIG. 53(k). It becomes the first hold icon 36a.
Further, the third hold icon 36c is moved rightward to become the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d is moved rightward to become the third hold icon 36c.
As shown in FIG. 53(l), these hold icons maintain the animation display cycle before the movement even after the movement accompanied by the changing special symbol.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, not only the hold icons (first display mode: in the case of FIGS. 48 to 50) but also the moving hold icon 37 and the hold icon are displayed as animations. It is possible to match, and it is possible to eliminate the discomfort felt by the player.

In the above description (the first display mode and the second display mode), the example in which the “action at winning” is performed when the number of the hold icons is increased has been described, but the “action at winning” is not always required. Instead, the animation display of the hands of the clock may be started immediately after the hold is increased.
In the case of FIG. 49(e) as an example, if the second hold icon 36b is generated at the timing when the first hold icon 36a indicates "1 o'clock", the second hold icon 36b has a needle " It means to start the animation from the state of pointing at "1 o'clock".
In the case of FIG. 50(i), if the fourth hold icon 36d occurs when the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c indicate "7 o'clock", the fourth hold icon 36d is generated. The hold icon 36d starts animation from the state where the hand points to "7 o'clock".

FIG. 54 is a conceptual diagram of an animation which constitutes the hold icon image in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
For simplification of explanation, this animation is composed of 12-frame images, and one frame per second is displayed to create a moving image. In other words, the animation is one cycle for 12 seconds and is repeatedly displayed. Of course, this is merely an example for the purpose of explanation, and animation is generally composed of a larger number of frames and is generally displayed at 2 frames per second (2 fps) or more.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the same animation is applied to all hold icons and changing hold icons.

The animation of the hold icon is, for example, such that the hands of the clock described in FIGS. 48 to 50 and 51 to 53 rotate over time.
In the frame structure of the animation shown in FIG. 54, in the leading (starting) frame (first frame), the clock hand points to 0:00 (12:00). In the second frame, the clock hands point to 1 o'clock. In the third frame, the hands of the clock point to 2 o'clock.

In the same manner, the hands of the clock will be 3:00 at the fourth frame, 4:00 at the fifth frame, 5:00 at the sixth frame, 6:00 at the seventh frame, 7:00 at the eighth frame, and so on. The 8th frame indicates 9 o'clock, the 10th frame indicates 9 o'clock, the 11th frame indicates 10 o'clock, and the 12th frame indicates 11 o'clock. In the animation of one cycle, the hands of the clock rotate once.
Again, the display of FIG. 54 is merely an example. The larger the number of frames (fps value) displayed per second, the more detailed and smooth the animation can be expressed. For example, the movement of the needle moving between "1 o'clock" and "2 o'clock" can be expressed in more detail.

FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining in detail the display change of the hold icon in FIGS. 51 to 53 using the animation configuration of FIG. 54.
In FIG. 55, (a) is a changing pending icon, (b) is a first pending icon 36a, (c) is a second pending icon 36b, (d) is a third pending icon 36c, and (e) is a fourth pending icon. The display frame of the hold icon 36d is shown.
As shown in (a), the changing pending icon 37a is displayed in animation in the changing pending display area 37.
Based on the animation pattern shown in FIG. 54, the changing pending icon 37a is displayed one frame at a time.

When the first hold icon is generated as shown in (b) at the timing when the display of the changing hold icon 37a reaches the fourth frame, the host CPU 151 causes the first hold icon 36a to display a “winning action” image for a predetermined period. Is displayed, and the animation display is started from the sixth frame of the first holding icon 36a in synchronization with the timing of the changing pending icon 37a being the sixth frame.

In this case, the "winning action" is performed for about two frames, but the action on winning is continued depending on which frame of the animation of the changing pending icon 37a starts the animation of the first pending icon 36a. Time changes. For example, after a prize has been generated, it may be adjusted to the frame of the floating pending icon that appears next (in this case, from 4th frame), or to the next next frame (from the 5th frame) for a long time to "win prize". You may take "time action".
After that, the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.

If the "action during winning" is not performed, the number of frames close to the point immediately after the winning occurs, for example, when the changing hold icon 37a displays the fourth frame, the first hold icon 36a is also displayed from the fourth frame. Start.
In any case, the frame number of the animation in which the changing hold icon 37a is displayed can be grasped by referring to the value of the timer counter.
That is, when the display of the reference changing pending icon 37a is started, the timer starts counting (display frame counting).
Then, when a new hold is generated, the number of frames of the variable hold icon 37a currently being displayed is determined, and the display start frame of the new hold icon is determined accordingly.

The second and subsequent hold icons will be similarly described below.
If the second hold occurs as shown in (c) at the timing when the animation of the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a reaches the 8th frame, the host CPU 151 causes the host CPU 151 to perform a predetermined period for the second hold icon 36b. The "action during winning" image is displayed, and animation display is started from the 10th frame of the second holding icon 36b in synchronization with the timing of the changing holding icon 37a and the first holding icon 36a being, for example, the 10th frame.
When the "action during winning" is not performed, the animation display is started from the eighth frame in accordance with the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a.
After that, the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, and the second pending icon 36b are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.

When the third hold icon is generated when the third hold icon is generated as shown in (d) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b reach 12 frames. For 36c, the "winning action" image is displayed for a predetermined period, and the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b are changed to the second frame (but in the next cycle) in accordance with the timing. Animation display is started from the second frame of the 3 hold icon 36c.

Then, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.
When the “action during winning” is not performed, animation display is started from the 12th frame in accordance with the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, and the second pending icon 36b.

If the fourth hold occurs as shown in (e) when the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c approach the sixth frame, the host The CPU 151 displays the "action at winning" image for the fourth hold icon 36d for a predetermined period, and the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c become the sixth frame. At the timing, the animation display is started from the sixth frame of the fourth hold icon 36d.
When the "action during winning" is not performed, the animation display is started from the sixth frame in accordance with the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c.

After that, the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, the second pending icon 36b, the third pending icon 36c, and the fourth pending icon 36d are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.
Here, when the variation of the changing pending icon 37a ends, the first holding icon 36a moves to the changing holding display area 37, and the second holding icon 36b moves right by one to change to the first holding icon 36a. Become.
Further, the third hold icon 36c is moved rightward to become the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d is moved rightward to become the third hold icon 36c.

These hold icons maintain the animation display cycle before the movement even after the movement due to the changing special symbol.
For example, when the previous change is stopped in FIG. 55, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are in the ninth frame, respectively. In this case, the new moving pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, the second pending icon 36b, and the third pending icon 36c after the movement are displayed from the tenth frame.
The animation may be continued from the position where the number of frames of the time when each icon moves is skipped.

As shown in FIGS. 48 to 50, the changing hold icon 37a may not be considered, and the animation display of the first hold icon 36a may be combined with the animation display of the second and subsequent hold icons.
In that case, after the first hold icon 36a is displayed from the first frame (0 o'clock) in FIG. 55(b), the second and subsequent hold icons are displayed after the winning action according to the number of display frames of the first hold icon. It suffices to determine the number of display start frames. It is almost the same as the method shown in FIG.

In the above, the case where the holding of the first special symbol is accumulated up to four during the variation of the first special symbol has been described, but of course, this is an example and is not limited.
That is, the drawing processing similar to the above is performed even when the number of suspensions at the time of fluctuation stop is two or three. Moreover, you may perform the same drawing process not only about a 1st special symbol but about a 2nd special symbol. The same applies to other display modes described below.

In the above, in order to align the display of the second and subsequent hold icons with the display of the first hold icon 36a, or to align the display of the hold icons 36a to 36d with the changing hold icon 37a, an animation is displayed. I decided to start from the middle.
As a result, with respect to the increased hold icon, the display is always started from the middle and there is a leap in content, which may give the player a feeling of strangeness.

Therefore, when the animation of the reference hold icon (the first hold icon 36a in FIGS. 48 to 50, the hold icon 37a in FIGS. 51 to 53) returns to the beginning, the increased hold icon Start the animation from the beginning (first frame).
After winning the game ball, you can adjust the timing without any discomfort by performing the "action at the time of winning" until the reference icon returns to the beginning.

[Third display mode]
In the first and second display modes described above, when a new hold occurs, the existing hold icon or the variable hold icon and the animation display are combined, but in this display mode, the display is displayed when the hold is increased. Instead of aligning, the animation displays are aligned with a predetermined trigger other than the increase in hold.

56, 57, and 58 are diagrams illustrating a third display mode of the hold icon according to the present embodiment.
Similar to the above display mode, the display of the image display device 31 includes a first special figure pending display area 36, a changing pending display area 37, and a second special figure pending display area 38.
FIG. 56A shows a state before the start of fluctuation of the effect design 35 in the image display device 31.
Since there is no special symbol reservation at the time of FIG. 56(a), the reservation icon is not displayed in the first special figure reservation display area 36.

From the state of FIG. 56(a), when a game ball wins the first starting opening 13, variable display of the effect symbol 35 is started as shown in FIG. 56(b).
When the player continues to shoot the game ball during the variable display of the symbol whose variable display is started in FIG. 56(b) and the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of the first special symbols to be reserved is changed. It becomes 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 56(c), a first first hold icon 36a is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the hold icon appears on the screen, the same "winning action" as described above is performed. It is not always necessary to perform the "action when winning".
After the “winning action”, the hold icon is displayed so as to change in accordance with the animation pattern repeated in the predetermined cycle as described above.

As shown in FIG. 57D, animation display of the first hold icon 36a indicating the first hold after the “action at winning” is started.
FIG. 57D shows immediately after the start of animation display, and the first hold icon 36a displays the beginning part of the animation regardless of the display state of the changing hold icon 37a.
The animation forming the hold icon is, for example, a drawing in which one hand rotates, and one rotation of the hand is one cycle of the animation.
From the state shown in FIG. 57(d) (the hand points to “0” time), the change display of the first hold icon 36a is started, and the hand starts rotating (clockwise).

Therefore, when a game ball is won in the first starting opening 13, the number of reserved first special symbols becomes 2, and as shown in FIG. 57(e), the second in the reserved display area 36 for the first special symbol. The second hold icon 36b is displayed, and an action at winning is performed such that the icon emits light. At that time, in the first hold icon 36a, the hand of the clock indicates "6 o'clock".
After that, in FIG. 57(f), the second hold icon 36b is also switched to the animation display imitating a clock, and the animation display is started from the beginning portion (indicating "0 o'clock") of the animation.

After that, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are not displayed in animation, unlike the cases of FIGS. 48 to 50 (first display mode) and FIGS. 51 to 53 (second display mode). Animations are displayed in a state where the respective displays are shifted without being synchronized.
At this time, the hands of the first holding icon 36a indicate "7 o'clock", depending on the length of the winning action.
After that, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are displayed as animations in a state where their respective displays (displays of the clock hands) are deviated without synchronizing the animation display.

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of holding of the first special symbol becomes 3, and as shown in FIG. 57(g), the third third in the holding display area 36 for the first special symbol. The hold icon 36c is displayed, and the "action at winning" is performed.
Then, in FIG. 57(h), the third hold icon 36c is also switched to the animation display imitating a clock, and the animation display is started from the beginning part of the animation (indicating "0:00").

At this time, the hands of the clock of the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b indicate "2:00" and "7:00", respectively.
After that, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are animation-displayed in a state where the respective displays are shifted without synchronizing the animation display.

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 13, the number of holding of the first special symbol becomes four, and as shown in FIG. 58(i), the fourth fourth number in the holding display area 36 for the first special symbol. The hold icon 36d is displayed, and the "action at winning" is performed.
After that, in FIG. 58(j), the fourth hold icon 36d is also switched to the animation display imitating a clock, and the animation display is started from the beginning part of the animation (indicating "0:00").
At this time, the hands of the first holding icon 36a, the second holding icon 36b, and the third holding icon 36c indicate "7 o'clock", "0 o'clock", and "5 o'clock", respectively.
After that, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are animation-displayed in a state where their respective displays are deviated without synchronizing their movements.

In FIG. 58(k), when the fluctuation of the currently changing first special symbol stops due to a missing symbol, the first hold icon 36a moves to the changing hold display area 37 and changes as shown in FIG. 58(l). It becomes the middle hold icon 37a, and the variation of the first special symbol corresponding to this hold starts.
Then, the second hold icon 36b becomes the first hold icon 36a, the third hold icon 36c becomes the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d becomes the third hold icon 36c.
At that time, all the hold icons that are displayed in a state where the animations of the two are deviated from each other (the first hold icon 36a → the changing hold icon 37a, the second hold icon 36b → the first hold icon 36a, the third hold icon 36c. →The display of the second hold icon 36b, the fourth hold icon 36d→the third hold icon 36c) is reset, and the hands of the clock are reset to zero.

Thus, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, at a predetermined timing, for example, the special symbol that has been changing stops changing, and the holding icon moves when the holding icon of the next special symbol starts changing. The animation display of is adapted.
By doing this, the animation display related to the increased hold is eliminated in addition to the unnaturalness caused by the start of the animation display related to the preceding hold, and the hold icon is displayed in a different display. The feeling of strangeness caused by continuing can be eliminated.

FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining in detail the display change of the hold icon in FIGS. 56 to 58 by using the animation configuration shown in FIG. 54.
In FIG. 59, (a) is a pending hold icon, (b) is a first hold icon (first hold icon), (c) is a second hold icon (second hold icon), (d). Shows the display form of the third hold icon (third hold icon), and (e) shows the display form of the fourth hold icon (fourth hold icon).

As shown in (a), the changing pending icon 37a is displayed in animation in the changing pending display area 37.
Based on the animation pattern shown in FIG. 54, the changing hold icon 37a is displayed one frame at a time.

It is assumed that the first hold is generated as shown in (b) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a is displayed in the fourth frame.
The host CPU 151 displays the “winning action” image for the first hold icon 36a for a predetermined period.
Then, regardless of the frame number of the changing pending icon 37a, the animation display is started from the first frame of the first pending icon 36a.
When the “action during winning” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the first hold icon 36a immediately after the hold is generated.
After that, the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are displayed in different independent cycles, respectively.

It is assumed that the second hold occurs as shown in (c) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a reaches the eighth frame.
The host CPU 151 displays the “action during winning” image for the second hold icon 36b for a predetermined period.
The animation display is started from the first frame of the second hold icon 36b regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the "action during winning" is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the second hold icon 36b immediately after the hold is generated.
After that, the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, and the second pending icon 36b are displayed in different independent cycles, respectively.

It is assumed that a third hold occurs as shown in (d) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a reaches 12 frames.
The host CPU 151 displays the “winning action” image for the third hold icon 36c for a predetermined period.
The animation display is started from the first frame of the third hold icon 36c regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the “action during winning” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the third hold icon 36b immediately after the hold is generated.
After that, the changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, the second pending icon 36b, and the third pending icon 36c are displayed in independent and different cycles.

It is assumed that the fourth hold is generated as shown in (e) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a reaches the sixth frame (second round).
The host CPU 151 displays the “action at winning” image for a predetermined period for the fourth hold icon 36d.
The animation display is started from the first frame of the fourth hold icon 36d regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the “action during winning” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the fourth hold icon 36d immediately after the hold is generated.
After that, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are displayed in different independent cycles, respectively.

When the variation of the changing pending icon 37a is completed, the first first holding icon 36a moves to the changing pending display area 37, and the second second holding icon 36b moves right by one. It becomes the first first hold icon 36a.
Further, the third third hold icon 36c is moved rightward to become the second second hold icon 36b, and the fourth fourth hold icon 36d is moved rightward to the third. It becomes the third hold icon 36c.

The host CPU 151 starts displaying these hold icons from the beginning (first frame) of the animation after the movement due to the change of the changing symbols.
When the previous change is stopped, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are in the 9th frame, the 6th frame, and the 2nd frame, respectively. Although they were the 10th frame, the 10th frame, and the 4th frame, the new changing pending icon 37a, the first pending icon 36a, the second pending icon 36b, and the third pending icon 36c after the movement are displayed from the first frame. Let it get started.

In the above, the case where the holding of the first special symbol is accumulated up to four during the variation of the first special symbol has been described, but of course, this is an example and is not limited.
That is, the drawing processing similar to the above is performed even when the number of suspensions at the time of fluctuation stop is two or three. Moreover, you may perform the same drawing process not only about a 1st special symbol but about a 2nd special symbol.
Since it is configured as described above, at the time of winning the game ball, with respect to the hold icon displayed on the image display device, the deviation of the animation cycle caused by the winning timing is resolved in a more natural manner to give the player a feeling of strangeness. Can be reduced.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating the hold icon display control process executed by the image control board of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In step S1001, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not a new special symbol has been won.
When it is determined that there is a prize (Yes in step S1001), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1002 whether or not the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is currently performed.

When it is determined that the fluctuation is not performed (No in step S1002), the host CPU 151 starts animation display of the fluctuation pending icon 37a in the fluctuation pending icon display area 37 in step 1003.
At the same time, the host CPU 151 starts counting the number of display frames for the changing pending icon 37a in step S1004, and ends the current pending icon display control process.
When it is determined that the special symbol is changing in step S1002 (Yes in step S1002), the number of holdings is increased by the present winning.
As a result of the increase, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the number of reservations has become “1”.

When it is determined that the number of holdings is “1” (Yes in step S1005), the host CPU 151 displays the action at winning of the first holding icon 36a in the holding icon display area 36 in step S1006.
Then, in step S1007, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting the animation display and the display start timing of the first display icon 36a, and the display start timing, based on the number of display frames of the reference pending hold icon 37a, and holds this time. The icon display control process ends.
When it is determined that the number of reservations is not “1” (No in step S1005), the phosphor CPU 151 determines whether the number of reservations is “2” in step S1008.

When it is determined that the number of holdings has become “2” (Yes in step S1008), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the second holding icon 36b in the holding icon display area 36 in step S1009.
Then, in step S1010, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting the animation display and the display start timing of the second display icon 36b, and the display start timing, based on the number of display frames of the reference pending change icon 37a, and holds this time. The icon display control process ends.

When it is determined that the number of reservations is not “2” (No in step S1008), the phosphorescent CPU 151 determines whether the number of reservations is “3” in step S1011.
When it is determined that the number of holdings has become “3” (Yes in step S1011), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the third holding icon 36c in the holding icon display area 36 in step S1012.
Then, in step S1013, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting the animation display and the display start timing of the third display icon 36c, and the display start timing based on the number of display frames of the reference pending change icon 37a. The icon display control process ends.

When it is determined that the number of holdings is not “3” (No in step S1011), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the fourth holding icon 36d in the holding icon display area 36 in step S1014.
Then, in step S1015, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting the animation display and the display start timing of the fourth display icon 36d based on the number of display frames of the reference pending hold icon 37a, and holds this time. The icon display control process ends.

When it is determined in step S1001 that a winning has not occurred (No in step S1001), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1016 whether or not the fluctuation of the changing special symbol has stopped.
When it is determined that the fluctuation has stopped (Yes in step S1016), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1017 whether or not the special symbol is held.

When it is determined that there is a hold (Yes in step S1017), the host CPU 151 moves the first hold icon 36a to the changing hold icon display area 37 to set the changing hold icon 37a in step S1018, and then the second hold icon. 36b is moved to the right to become the first holding icon 36a, the third holding icon 36c is moved to the right to become the second holding icon 36b, and the fourth holding icon 36d is moved to the right to become the third holding icon 36c. ..

FIG. 61 is a flowchart illustrating a hold animation control process executed by the image control board of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In step S1201, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the first hold icon 36a is displayed.
When it is determined that the first hold icon 36a is not displayed (No in step S1201), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the first hold icon 36a is displayed (Yes in step S1201), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1202 whether the first hold icon 36a is being displayed in animation.
When it is determined that the animation is displayed (Yes in step S1202), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the animation is not displayed (No in step S1202), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1203 whether the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
When it is determined that it is not the animation start timing (No in step S1203), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1205.
When it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1203), the host CPU 151 starts animation display of the first hold icon 36a in step S1204.

When it is determined in step S1202 that the first hold icon 36a is being displayed in animation (Yes in step S1202), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1206 whether the second hold icon 36b is displayed. ..
When it is determined that the second hold icon 36b is not displayed (No in step S1206), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the second hold icon 36b is displayed (Yes in step S1206), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1207 whether the second hold icon 36b is being displayed in animation.
When it is determined that the animation is displayed (Yes in step S1207), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the animation is not displayed (No in step S1207), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1208 whether or not the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
When it is determined that the animation start timing has not come (No in step S1208), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1210.
When it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1208), the host CPU 151 starts animation display of the second hold icon 36b in step S1209.

When it is determined in step S1207 that the second hold icon 36b is being animated (Yes in step S1207), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1211 whether the third hold icon 36c is displayed. ..
When it is determined that the third hold icon 36c is not displayed (No in step S1211), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.
When it is determined that the third hold icon 36c is displayed (Yes in step S1211), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1212 whether the third hold icon 36c is being displayed in animation.
When it is determined that the animation is displayed (Yes in step S1212), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the animation is not displayed (No in step S1212), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1213 whether or not the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
When it is determined that the animation start timing has not come (No in step S1213), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1215.
When it is determined that it is the animation start timing (Yes in step S1213), the host CPU 151 starts animation display of the third hold icon 36c in step S1214.

When it is determined in step S1212 that the third hold icon 36c is being animated (Yes in step S1212), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1216 whether the fourth hold icon 36d is displayed. ..
When it is determined that the fourth hold icon 36d is not displayed (No in step S1216), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the fourth hold icon 36d is displayed (Yes in step S1216), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1217 whether the fourth hold icon 36d is being displayed in animation.
When it is determined that the animation is displayed (Yes in step S1217), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the animation is not displayed (No in step S1217), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1218 whether the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
When it is determined that it is not the animation start timing (No in step S1218), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1220.
When it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1218), the host CPU 151 starts animation display of the fourth hold icon 36d in step S1219.

The processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 60 and 61 corresponds to the second display mode of FIGS. 51 to 53.
On the other hand, in the case where the display periods of the changing hold icon 37a and the hold display icons 36a to 36d are not adjusted, and the hold display icons 36a to 36d shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 are adjusted (first display mode), The processing is as follows.
That is, the counting of the number of display frames of the changing pending icon 37a is not started when the changing pending icon 37a is displayed in step S1003 of FIG. 60, but when the first holding icon 36a is displayed in step S1006, The counting of the number of display frames of the 1 hold icon 36a is started.

In this case, the animation start timing process of step S1007 is not performed.
The animation start timing determination processing in steps S1010, S1013, and S1015 is determined based on the display frame of the first hold icon 36a, not the changing hold icon 37a.
Further, as shown in FIG. 56 to FIG. 58, when the animation is not matched when the hold display icon is increased, but when the hold icon is moved between fluctuations, the following processing is performed.

That is, the counting start of the display frame of the changing pending icon 37a in step S1004 and the animation start timing determination process of step S1007, step S1010, step S1013, and step S1015 are not performed. Then, in FIG. 61, in the processing of step S1203, step S1208, step S1213, and step S1218, it is determined (without matching with other hold icons) that only a predetermined time period of the winning action has elapsed, and the animation display is performed. To start.

The image display device of the gaming machine 1 may be a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, or any other display device.
Further, the display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines but also to slot machines and other gaming machines and game machines having display devices in general.

For example, in the rotating gaming machine (pachi-slot machine), the coin insertion number means (icon) displayed in response to the insertion of coins may display the same as the hold icon display of the present invention.
In a pachi-slot machine, when a player inserts a coin, an icon showing the number of inserted coins (credits), for example, in the shape of a flame, is displayed on the screen.
This icon is the same as the hold icon in the above-described embodiment, which changes its form with time (fluctuations, etc.).

When a player inserts a plurality of coins, the respective coins are inserted at different timings, and the timing of the mode change is also the same as in the above embodiment.
Therefore, as described above, by adjusting the display change of coins inserted later based on the position within the cycle of the display change counted using the timer counter for the first inserted coin, the slot machine Can be displayed without any discomfort.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to display all of the changing pending icon 37a and the pending display icons 36a to 36d separately without adjusting the display cycle.

Hereinafter, another characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) displayed by the character during the temporary stop (swing) are controlled such that the swing cycles of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed are different at different timings.
First, the swing display mode that is the most basic of the effect symbols in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described as the first display mode.

[First display mode]
62 and 63 are diagrams showing a first swing display mode which is the basis of the effect design in the present embodiment.
FIG. 62(a) shows a state before the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol 35 is displayed in a vertically swinging manner on the image display device 31.
The effect symbol 35 includes a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down at the same cycle and timing.
In addition, the effect design 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and images of a plurality of characters that are the motif of the effect of the game machine.

With the start of variation of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 62(b), the effect symbol 35 starts variable display (invisible display).
After a predetermined time has elapsed, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 62(c). This stop display is a temporary stop, and each symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.
The positions of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in FIG. 62(c) are the zero position of the vertical swing, that is, the central position.
From FIG. 62(c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving toward the lower side of the screen, for example, as a part of the swing display.

In the drawings of the present embodiment, the swing of the effect design 35 is exaggerated and the entire vertical direction of the screen is displayed so as to move up and down in order to make the description easy to understand.
However, the actual swing is a slight movement in the vertical direction with a smaller swing width.
Further, although it is illustrated that the entire effect symbol swings, only the character portion may swing without swinging the numeral portion.
Moreover, the movement of the character may be such that the arm or head of the character is shaken in the vertical direction without moving.

In FIG. 62(d), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved downward in FIG. 62(c) have reached the lower limit position of the swing. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display.
The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving upward in FIG. 62(d).
In FIG. 62(e), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved upward in FIG. 62(d) return to the center position (reference position) and start moving in the upward direction. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display.
In FIG. 62(f), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved upward in FIG. 62(e) have reached the upper limit position. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display. The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving downward.

In FIG. 62(g), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, which have moved downward in FIG. 62(f), have reached the central position and continue to move downward. In addition, the central symbol 35b is still in a variable display.
In FIG. 62(h), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved downward in FIG. 62(g) are at the lower limit position of the swing, and the central symbol 35b is stopped at this timing.
The stopped central symbol 35b is moving downward from the central position as a part of the swing display.
This is merely an example, but as can be seen from FIG. 62(h), the left symbol 35a, the right symbol 35c, and the central symbol 3b have different positions on the screen and swing directions (swing cycle). Therefore, the swing display (swing cycle) of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c and the central symbol 35b is deviated.
As a result, the display becomes uncomfortable for the player.

Therefore, after the temporary stop, the periods of swing display of all the effect symbols 35 are gradually adjusted as follows.
In FIG. 63(i), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in the central position and move upward, whereas the central symbol 35b is slower than the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c. Move downward from the center position at speed.

In FIG. 63(j), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c each reach the upper limit position and start moving downward.
The central pattern 35b has moved slightly below the position of FIG. 63(i).
In FIG. 63(k), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c reach the central position, and the central symbol 35b has moved downward from the position in FIG. 63(j).
In FIG. 63(l), the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c reach the lower limit positions at the same time, and all the effect symbols 35 are arranged. After that, the central symbol 35b moves upward with the same speed as the left symbol 35a and the central symbol 35b.

Here, for the first time, the positions and swing cycles of all the effect symbols 35 are aligned.
After that, as shown in FIGS. 63 (m) to (o), until the next fluctuation starts, or if it was a big hit, the time until the opening of the big hit game, all the effect symbols move Is displayed in synchronism with.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c (characters) that have been temporarily stopped are aligned with the swing display of the central symbol 35b (characters) that is temporarily stopped later.

Specifically, by the animation display control by the host CPU 151, the swing animation of the effect design (central design 35b) that is to be temporarily stopped later is delayed by several frames (such as overlapping frames), and then temporarily stopped. The effect design (the left design 35a, the right design 35c) and the swing cycle are synchronized.
Since the stop timing of the effect design 35 is known in advance from the change time (change pattern), not the frame operation by the host CPU 151, but an animation of the effect design showing the behavior as shown in FIGS. 62 and 63 is prepared and displayed in advance. You may do it.

Further, in the example of FIG. 63, the central symbol 35b matches the swing cycle with respect to the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, but the invention is not limited thereto. The oscillation cycle may be synchronized by, for example, delaying.
Also in this case, since the stop timing of the decorative symbol is known in advance, it is possible to prepare and display the animation of the effect symbol in advance, instead of the frame operation by the host CPU 151.

Further, when the reach is established in FIG. 62(c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are temporarily stopped at the same timing to start swinging. 68, FIG. 71 and the like, but not limited thereto.
That is, for example, the left symbol 35a may be temporarily stopped first to start swing display, and then the right symbol 35c may be temporarily stopped to start swing to establish the reach.
In this case, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b are adjusted when the frame speed is adjusted between the left and right symbols 35a, 35c that are temporarily stopped in advance to synchronize the swing cycle, and the central symbol 35b is temporarily stopped after the reach effect. The frame speed is adjusted between and to synchronize the rocking cycle.
Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c may not be synchronized in the swing cycle, and all may be displayed separately.

The above is an example of the case where the stop timing of the effect symbol (especially, the central symbol 35b) matches the variable stop timing, and it is relatively easy to match the swing cycle of the central symbol 35b to the left and right symbols 35a and 35c. Is.
This is because it is not always necessary to control by the host CPU 151, and it suffices to prepare an animation image in which the swing cycle of the decorative pattern 35 finally fits.
In the following, control for adjusting the swing cycle of the decorative design 35 to be temporarily stopped when the design determination timing (that is, the stop timing of the central design 35b) cannot be determined by the involvement and intervention of the player's operation. The method (display mode) will be described.

[Second display mode]
64 and 65 are diagrams showing a second display mode of effect symbols in the present embodiment.
FIG. 64(a) shows the state before the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol 35 is displayed in a vertically swinging manner on the image display device 31.
Similar to the case of FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 described above, the effect symbol 35 is composed of a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols sway up and down the screen at the same cycle and timing. It is displayed as moving.

In addition, the effect design 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and an image of a character which is a motif of the effect of the game machine.
In addition, although it is illustrated that the entire effect design swings, only the character portion may swing without swinging the numeral portion.
Moreover, the movement of the character may be such that the arm or head of the character is shaken in the vertical direction without moving.

With the start of variation of the special symbol, the effect symbol 35 starts variable display (invisible display) as shown in FIG. 64(b).
After a predetermined time has elapsed, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 64(c). This stop display is a temporary stop, and each symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.
It should be noted that this variation is in accordance with the variation pattern 8 and the variation pattern 9 in the variation pattern table of FIG. 13 (each reach reach), and the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in a state where the same numbers are aligned (“5”). There is.
The positions of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in FIG. 64(c) are set to the center position (reference position) of the vertical swing.
The effect design 35 moves up and down between the upper limit position and the lower limit position with reference to the center position.
From FIG. 64(c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving toward the lower side of the screen, for example, as a part of the swing display. This moving direction continues from the moving direction of the effect symbol 35 in the variable display of FIG. 64(b).

In addition, in the illustration of the present embodiment, the swing of the effect symbol 35 is exaggerated for the sake of easy understanding of the description, and is displayed so as to move up and down in the entire vertical direction of the screen.
However, the actual swing is a slight vertical movement with a smaller swing width.
In FIG. 64(d), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved downward in FIG. 64(c) have reached the lower limit position. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display. The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving upward in FIG. 64(d).

In FIG. 64(e), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, which have moved upward in FIG. 64(d), return to the center position and start moving in the upward direction. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display.
The reach effect is started from FIG. 64(f), and the effect symbol 35 is moved to the upper right of the screen and reduced and displayed. However, the rocking display continues, and the moving direction is maintained in the moving direction in the full-screen display.

Then, after the reach effect is performed for a predetermined period, the "button effect" is started in FIG. 64(g).
In the "button effect", during the specific reach effect, the player operates the effect button 8 within a predetermined effective period to stop the changing display of the changing central symbol 35b, and the symbol is fixed.
The valid period of the button operation is indicated by the indicator 36 displayed on the screen.

Since the operation timing of the effect button 8 within the effective period is entrusted to the player, it is not possible to detect (guess) the operation timing of the effect button 8 and eventually the stop timing of the central symbol 35b on the gaming machine side. It is possible.
Therefore, as in the case of FIGS. 62 and 63 (first display mode), an image (animation) in which the left and right symbols 35a and 35c match the movement of the central symbol 35b in accordance with the stop timing of the central symbol 35b. ) Is difficult to make in advance.

As a result, the effect design 35 is in a state as shown below.
That is, the indicator 36 also shrinks (or expands) in FIG. 64(h) following FIG. 64(g).
Meanwhile, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, which are reduced and displayed, continue to swing in the vertical direction.

When the effect button 8 is operated and the central symbol 35b is stopped and displayed in FIG. 65(i) before the indicator 36 is completely reduced (extended), for example, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in the central position and are directed upward. Suppose you were moving towards.
Then, in FIG. 65(j), when the effect symbol 35 returns from the reduced display to the full-screen display, the central symbol 35b just stopped is in the central position and is moving downward, and the left symbol is shown. 35a and the right symbol 35c are in the upper limit position and are moving downward.
Depending on the timing of button operation, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c may be moving upward from the lower limit position side of the swing cycle.
In such a case, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b are different in the moving direction and the position within the swing cycle, and the player feels a lot of discomfort.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the display control described below is performed in order to match the display of the effect design 35 with a shifted period.
As an example, along with the operation of the effect button 8, the central symbol 35b is made to stand by at the central position of the swing cycle.
Then, with reference to the timer counter, the left symbol 35a, which moves up and down, and the right symbol 35c wait until reaching the central position.
When the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c reach the center position as shown in FIG. 65(k), the central symbol 35b is rocked together with the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c as shown in (l) to (o). Is displayed. That is, the swing of the left symbol 35a, the middle symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c starts synchronization.

In this way, if the timing at which the central symbol 35b is temporarily stopped, such as the button effect during reach, is not known in advance, a timer counter that can calculate the currently displayed frame (swing display period) of the animation of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c is prepared. , The animation of the central symbol is displayed so as to be synchronized with the display cycle of the animation of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c.

Then, when the button is operated, the central symbol is temporarily stopped at the center position of vertical movement, and the timer counter is referred to, and the animation of the left and right symbols that swing (up and down) becomes the 0 position of the swing cycle. Wait until. After that, the three symbols swing in synchronization.
When a button operation is performed, the timer counter is referenced, and the character of the central symbol is forcibly moved in the same position as the left and right symbols in the swing cycle (after the stop action). After that, the three symbols swing in synchronization.
The timer counter may start counting after the left and right symbols 35a and 35c temporarily stop when the reach is established and start swinging, or may be constantly moving.
By displaying as described above, the sense of discomfort given to the player due to the different swing cycles of the three effect symbols can be eliminated.

Further, instead of stopping and displaying the central symbol 35b, as shown below, it is possible to move at a slow speed until the right and left symbols 35a, 35c and the swing cycle match, and wait.
In that case, the temporary stop display of the central symbol 35b accompanying the button operation, at the start of swinging, the left symbol 35a, the right symbol 35c, at which position in the swing cycle, in which direction the vertical direction is moving Need to figure out.

FIG. 66 is a view (No. 1) for explaining the display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 64 and 65.
In the chart of FIG. 66, (a) shows the movement of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and (b) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.
When the effect symbol 35 starts the variable display and then the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35b stop changing and the swing display is started.
As shown by the broken line in the chart (a), after the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are displayed so as to swing between the lower limit position and the upper limit position around the reference position. This is as shown in FIGS. 64 and 65.
Meanwhile, the central symbol 35b continues to be displayed in a variable manner.
At timing t1, the effect button 8 is operated, the central symbol 35b is also temporarily stopped, and swinging downward from the reference position toward the lower limit position is started.

At that time, as shown in the figure, it is assumed that the left and right symbols 35a and 35c have moved upward from the lower limit position direction toward the upper limit position direction.
That is, the moving directions of the left symbols 35a and 35c and the moving direction of the central symbol 35b are different. Therefore, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b always move in opposite directions with respect to each other.

In order to match the swing cycle of such effect design 35, for example,
(1) From the timing t2 when the central symbol 35a next reaches the upper limit position, the speed toward the central position and the lower limit position is reduced. On the other hand, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c always move at the same cycle (speed).

Then, at the subsequent timing t3, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b simultaneously reach the lower limit position, and thereafter, the movements are synchronized with each other.
In order to match the cycle with the left symbols 35a and 35c, it is necessary to adjust the timing at which the central symbol 35b changes the moving speed and the changed moving speed.

(2) Further, instead of changing the moving speed from the timing t2 at the upper limit position, the moving speed moving upward from the timing t2′ at the lower limit position is changed.
Then, at timing t4, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b simultaneously reach the upper limit position, and thereafter, the movements may be synchronized and moved.
(3) Further, immediately after the production button 8 is pressed, the moving speed of the central symbol 35b is changed (accelerated), and at the timing t2'', the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b simultaneously reach the upper limit position. It may be done.

FIG. 67 is a diagram (part 2) explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 64 and 65.
In the chart of FIG. 67, (a) shows the movement of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and (b) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.

Along with the start of fluctuation, the effect symbol 35 is started to change display, and when the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35b stop changing and swing display is started.
As shown by the broken line in the chart (a), after the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are displayed so as to swing between the lower limit position and the upper limit position around the reference position. Meanwhile, the central symbol 35b continues to be displayed in a variable manner.
At timing t11, the effect button 8 is operated, the central symbol 35b is also temporarily stopped, and swinging downward from the reference position toward the lower limit position is started.

At that time, as shown in the figure, it is assumed that the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are also moving downward from the upper limit position direction toward the lower limit position direction.
That is, the moving directions of the left symbols 35a and 35c and the moving direction of the central symbol 35b are the same (however, the cycles are shifted).
Therefore, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b always move in the same direction with respect to each other.

In order to match the swing cycle of such effect design 35, for example,
(1) From the timing t12 when the central symbol 35a next reaches the upper limit position, the speed toward the central position and the lower limit position is reduced. On the other hand, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c always move at the same speed.
Then, at the subsequent timing t13, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b simultaneously reach the lower limit position, and thereafter, the movement is synchronized.
It is necessary to adjust the timing at which the central symbol 35b changes the moving speed and the changed moving speed in order to match the cycle with the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c.

(2) Further, instead of changing the moving speed from the timing t12 at the upper limit position, the moving speed moving upward from the timing t12' at the lower limit position is changed. Then, at timing t14, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b simultaneously reach the upper limit position, and thereafter, the movements may be synchronized and moved.
(3) Also, the movement speed of the central symbol 35b is changed from the timing 12 at the upper limit position, and the right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b simultaneously reach the lower limit position at t13', and thereafter, the movements are synchronized. You may move by moving.

(4) Furthermore, immediately after the production button 8 is pressed, the moving speed of the central symbol 35b is changed (delayed), and at the timing t12'', the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b are simultaneously at the lower limit position. You may reach it.
(5) Further, the central symbol 35b may wait for the left and right symbols 35a and 35c at the central position and swing in synchronization with each other after joining (corresponding to the movements in FIGS. 64 and 65).

However, in the case of the display described above, the "unnaturalness of movement" due to the central symbol 35b going to the left and right symbols 35a and 35c or waiting is undeniable.
Further, in order to match the central symbol 35b, it is necessary to know the position and the moving direction of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c which are temporarily stopped first, and for that purpose, it is necessary to count the animation frames by the timer counter. Therefore, there is also a problem that the processing becomes complicated.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, when the central symbol 35b does not wait for the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c or gradually adjusts, the effect button 8 is operated to stop and display the central symbol 35b, The swing cycles of all the effect symbols 35 may be forcibly aligned.

[Third display mode]
68 and 69 are diagrams showing the third display mode of the effect symbols in the present embodiment, and are diagrams for explaining the display modes for forcibly aligning the effect symbols.
68(a) to 68(h) and FIG. 69(i) are the same as those in FIGS. 64 and 65, and a description thereof will be omitted.
When the effect button 8 is operated in FIG. 69(i), regardless of how the effect symbols 35 (left symbol 35a, right symbol 35b) that have been reduced and displayed during the reach effect are displayed, FIG. As shown in (j), all effect symbols 35 are displayed at the center position. That is, the swing of the left symbol 35a, the middle symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c starts synchronization.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 69(k) to (n), until the next variation start, or when the jackpot is won, the effect symbols 35 move up and down at the same cycle until the opening of the jackpot. Is displayed in rocking.
By doing this, when the central symbol 35b is stopped by the button operation, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are all considered without regard to which position in the swing cycle and in which direction they are moving. The swing cycle of the effect design 35 can be made uniform.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the deviation of the swing cycles of the three effect symbols.

However, there is a sense of discomfort because the swing cycles of the three effect symbols 35 are forcibly matched, and some players feel that the display modes shown in FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 have less sense of discomfort. Therefore, it is desirable to use them properly (randomly).

70 is a diagram illustrating display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display form shown in FIGS. 68 and 69.
In the chart of FIG. 70, (a) shows the movement of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and (b) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.

Along with the start of fluctuation, the effect symbol 35 is started to change display, and when the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35b stop changing and swing display is started.
As shown by the broken line in the chart (a), after the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are displayed so as to swing between the lower limit position and the upper limit position around the center position. Meanwhile, the central symbol 35b continues to be displayed in a variable manner.
When the effect button 8 is operated at the timing t31, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b are all reset in display cycle, and start swinging in a state where the display is synchronized from the reference position.

[Fourth display mode]
Next, a fourth display mode of the effect design different from the above display mode will be described.
71 and 72 are diagrams showing a fourth display mode of the effect design in the present embodiment, in which the screen goes dark after a specific reach effect (loss), and when the darkening is over, the effect pattern 35 is displayed. This is a display mode in which swing displays are complete.
FIG. 71(a) shows the state before the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol 35 is vertically displayed on the image display device 31 in a swinging manner.
The effect symbol 35 includes a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down on the screen at the same cycle and timing, respectively.
In addition, the effect design 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and an image of a character which is a motif of the effect of the game machine.

With the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 71(b), the effect symbol 35 starts variable display.
After the predetermined time has elapsed, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 71(c). This stop display is a temporary stop, and each symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.
In addition, this variation follows a variation pattern (reach), and the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in a state where the same numbers are aligned (“5”).

The positions of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in FIG. 71(c) are set as vertical swing zero positions (reference positions).
From FIG. 71(c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving, for example, toward the lower side of the screen as a part of the swing display.

It should be noted that, in the illustration of the present embodiment, the swing of the effect symbol 35 is exaggerated and displayed so as to move up and down in the entire vertical direction of the screen for the sake of easy understanding of the description, but the actual swing is not shown. , A slight movement in the vertical direction with a smaller wobbling width.
In FIG. 71(d), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved downward in FIG. 71(c) have reached the lower limit position of the swing. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display. The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving upward in FIG. 71(d).

In FIG. 71(e), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, which have moved upward in FIG. 71(d), return to the central position in the swing display, and start moving upward. The central symbol 35b is still in a variable display.
The reach effect is started from FIG. 71(f), and the effect symbol 35 is moved to the upper right of the screen and reduced in size. However, the rocking display continues and the direction of movement is also taken over.
When this variation is in accordance with the variation pattern 41 (SPSP reach loss), the reach production is performed for a predetermined period, and then the result is expanded to “SPSP reach” in FIG. 71(g).
When the SPSP reach is developed, the characters are not displayed from the effect design 35, and only the numbers are displayed.
Even after the development to SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 71(g), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c continue vertical swing display as (h)→(i).

The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that were at the center position in FIG. 71(g) reach the lower limit position of the swing display in FIG. 71(h) and start moving upward.
In FIG. 72(i), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c have returned to the central position (reference position), and have reached the upper limit position in FIG. 72(j).
At that time, it is assumed that the central symbol 35b is stopped and displayed as "7" at the central position and the symbol is determined in a lost manner.

In this case, since the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c have reached the upper limit position, the swing display cycle of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is deviated.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the screen is blacked out to return the effect design 35 to the combination of the character image and the numbers again after the end of the SPSP reach (FIG. 72(k)). ), the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c are displayed so as to be aligned at the central position.
After that, the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c are vertically rocked and displayed in the same cycle until the next variation starts.
Since the display cycles of the effect symbols 35 are aligned after the blackout of the screen, it is possible to align the display of the effect symbols whose swing display periods are deviated without giving the player a feeling of strangeness.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect design consists of characters and numbers until the SPSP reach is developed, but when it is developed, the effect design becomes only numbers.
If you lose in the developed reach, the left and right symbols have the same swing period, but the central symbol does not.
After that, the screen is blacked out, and when it returns to the state before the change, the decorative pattern returns to the one with the character, and the rocking display is complete (the cycle is correct).

At the time of blackout transition, the swing display of the central symbol 35b is aligned with the left and right symbols 35a and 35c with reference to the timer counter.
Only the numbers before the blackout are matched with the swing display cycle of the effect symbol, and the start frame of the animation is determined for the effect symbol with character of the central symbol 35b.
Instead of using the timer counter, it is possible to reset all the animations of all decorative symbols at the time of screen transition and start from the beginning.

[Fifth display mode]
73 and 74 are diagrams showing a fifth display mode of effect symbols in the present embodiment.
FIG. 73(a) shows a state before the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol 35 is vertically rocked on the image display device 31.
The effect symbol 35 includes a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down on the screen at the same cycle and timing, respectively.
In addition, the effect design 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and an image of a character which is a motif of the effect of the game machine.

As the special symbols start changing, as shown in FIG. 73(b), the effect design 35 starts changing display.
Then, in FIG. 73(c), an instruction to operate the effect button 8 is displayed on the screen. When the player operates the effect button 8 according to the instruction, the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol 35a, the right symbol 35c, and the central symbol 35b each time.
When the player operates the effect button 8 in FIG. 73(d), first, the left symbol 35a is stopped and displayed, and starts swinging downward. The central symbol 35b and the right symbol 35c are still changing.
Then, the left symbol 35a reaches the lower limit position in FIG. 73(e), reaches the center position in FIG. 73(f), and reaches the upper limit position in FIG. Suppose you operated.

Then, the right symbol 35c is stopped and displayed, and starts swinging downward. At that time, the right pattern 35a is at the upper limit position and starts moving downward. The central pattern 35b is still changing.
As shown in FIG. 73(g), the right symbol 35a and the left symbol 35c have the symbol "5", and reach is established.
In that case, in FIG. 73(h), a reach action is performed to notify the player that the reach has been reached.
The left and right symbols 35a and 35c whose swing cycles are deviated in the state of FIG. 73(g) have the same swing cycle when the reach action is finished in FIG. 74(i).
The left and right symbols 35a and 35c move together downward, reach the lower limit position in FIG. 74(j), move to the center position in FIG. 74(k), and move to the upper limit position in FIG. 74(l).
At that time, when the player operates the effect button 8, the central symbol 35 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 74(l), and is rocked downward.

Then, in order to match the central symbol 35b with the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, for example, by slowing down the moving speed as shown in FIG. 74(m), the left/right symbol at the lower limit position in FIG. 74(n). The positions of 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b are aligned.
After that, as shown in FIG. 74(o), the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b move up and down in synchronization with the swing cycle.
In the gaming machine in which the variation of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the player operating the effect button 8, the timing at which the effect symbol stops depends on the player, and cannot be predicted or grasped in advance.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the effect button 8, as a result of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c respectively stopping, a reach action is performed when the left and right symbols are reach aligned, and a swing display of the left and right symbols is displayed after the reach action. Get together. They are ready for temporary stop action.
By doing so, the swing cycle of the temporarily stopped effect design can be synchronized without giving the player a feeling of strangeness.

FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the fifth display mode shown in FIGS. 73 and 74.
In the chart of FIG. 75, (a) shows the movement of the left symbol 35a, (b) shows the movement of the right symbol 35c, and (c) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.
Along with the start of variation, the effect symbol 35 is displayed in a variable manner, and when the effect button 8 is operated at timing t41, the left symbol 35a is temporarily stopped and starts swinging.
When the effect button 8 is further operated at the subsequent timing t42, the right symbol 35c is temporarily stopped and starts swinging.

However, when the temporary stop result of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c is reach, the "reach action" for a predetermined period is performed, and the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is the timing t43 when the "reach action" is completed. Make sure to align.
More precisely, the swing cycle of the right symbol 35c is matched with the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a.
That is, the position of the left symbol 35a after reach action is calculated by the timer counter from the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a at the start of the reach action, and at timing t43, the swing display of the right symbol 35c is started in accordance with the left symbol 35a.

After that, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c oscillate in synchronization with the oscillating cycle.
When the player operates the effect button 8 at the timing t44, for the central symbol 35b, the central symbol 35c is moved at a speed that can be synchronized with the left and right symbols 35a and 35c using the count value of the timer counter, and at the timing t45. The swing cycle of the effect design 35 is synchronized.

FIG. 76 is a flowchart illustrating the effect symbol display control process performed by the CPU of the image control board in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In step S1301, the host CPU 151 of the image control board 150 determines whether or not the special symbol starts changing (whether or not the effect pattern designation command is received).

When it is determined to start changing (Yes in step S1301), the host CPU 151 starts changing display of the effect design 35 (left design 35a, central design 35b, right design 35c) in step S1302.
Next, in step S1303, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not this change involves a reach effect.

If it is determined that the reach effect is involved (Yes in step S1303), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1304 that the current variation is accompanied by the button effect (Yes in step 1304), and the reach effect is started in step S1305. It is determined whether the timing has come.
When it is determined that it is the start timing of the reach effect (Yes in step S1305),
In step S1306, the host CPU 151 variably stops the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, and subsequently, in step S1307, starts the swing display of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c.

At the same time, in step S1308, counting up by the timer count is started.
This count is a value for determining at which position in the swing cycle the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are heading, and which direction it is heading vertically.
That is, after the fluctuation stop, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c which start swing display from the central position move up and down at a constant speed in a cycle of the lower limit position→the central position→the upper limit position→the central position→the lower limit position.
Therefore, it is possible to easily determine at which position and in which direction the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are in the swing cycle, depending on the time from the start of swing and the moving speed.

In step S1309, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the effect button 8 has been operated.
When it is determined that the effect button 8 has been operated (Yes in step S1309), the host CPU 151 stops the variable display of the central symbol 35b in step S1310, and in step S1311, sets the count value started in step S1308. Based on which, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are located, in which direction, or not.

Then, in step S1312, the host CPU 151 calculates an appropriate movement speed of the central symbol 35b based on the positions and directions of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and causes the swing cycles of all the effect symbols to coincide with each other.

If it is determined that this variation does not involve the reach effect (No in step S1303), or if it is determined that the reach effect does not include the button effect (No in step S1304), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1313. In, the variable display of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is stopped, the swing display of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is started in step S1314, and the count-up of the timer counter is started in step S1315.
Then, when it comes to the stop timing of the central symbol 35b (Yes in step S1316), the processes of steps S1310 to S1312 are performed.

In addition, when the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are not aligned at the same time at the time of reach, but are aligned at the same time, the following processing is performed.
That is, after any temporary stop (for example, the left symbol 35a) that temporarily stops, the timer counter starts counting up, and the position of the left symbol 35a and the moving direction are calculated based on the count value. Then, in accordance with the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a, a process of matching the swing cycle of the symbol (for example, the right symbol 35c) temporarily stopped with a delay is performed.
After that, when the central symbol 35b temporarily stops, the processes of steps S1310 to S1312 are performed.

With the above-described configuration, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect symbols having different swing periods due to different stop timings, and thus swing display start timings, are gradually or once swung at a specific timing. It is possible to match the motion cycle to make the production less likely to give the player a feeling of strangeness.

1 gaming machine, 10 gaming board, 13 1st starting opening, 14 2nd starting opening, 31 image display device, 35 decorative design, 110 main control board, 111 main CPU, 112 main ROM, 113 main RAM, 120 production control board , 121 sub CPU, 122 sub ROM, 123 sub RAM, 140 lamp control board, 150 image control board, 151 host CPU, 152 host RAM, 153 host ROM

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An image display device capable of displaying an image,
An acquisition unit that acquires the determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined special game based on the determination information,
Based on the determination result by the determination means, a symbol variation display means for performing variable display of symbols,
Holding storage means for storing the determination information,
Hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to each determination information stored by the hold storage means on the image display device,
After the variable display of the symbol image in the image display device along with the variable display of the symbol by the symbol variable display means, the symbol image display means for stopping and displaying the symbol image,
Equipped with
The reserved image display means, as the display of the reserved image, performs a repetitive display in which a series of stepwise changing images are repeatedly displayed at a predetermined first display cycle,
When the first determination information is stored during one variable display, the first reserved image is displayed, and the first reserved image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image,
When the second determination information is stored when a change image different from the predetermined initial image in the series of change images is displayed as the display of the first reserved image during the one variable display. A second hold image is displayed, and the second hold image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image,
When a change image different from the predetermined initial image in each of the series of change images is displayed as the display of the first hold image and the display of the second hold image during the one variable display. When the third determination information is stored, a third reserved image is displayed, and the third reserved image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image,
In the repeated display that is performed until the end of the one variable display, different change images are displayed as the first hold image, the second hold image, and the third hold image at the same timing. ,
At the start of the variable display based on the first determination information, the suspended image based on the second determination information and the suspended image based on the third determination information are repeated from the same changed image in the series of changed images. Start displaying ,
The symbol image display means variably displays the first symbol image and the second symbol image during the one variable display, and then temporarily suspends the first symbol image and the second symbol image. Display, and then control to stop and display the first symbol image and the second symbol image,
After the first symbol image is temporarily stopped and displayed, the display of the first symbol image is changed with the second display cycle,
When the second symbol image is temporarily stopped and displayed after the first symbol image is temporarily stopped and displayed, the second symbol image is displayed in synchronization with the first symbol image,
At the timing when the first symbol image and the second symbol image are displayed in synchronization with each other, the first reserved image, the second reserved image, and the third reserved image are displayed as one another. Different change images are displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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