JP6726143B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, a variation effect is executed according to the result of the determination, and a special game is executed when the variation effect has a special result.

In such a gaming machine, in the variable effect, a timer effect that counts the remaining time until the notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing the special game is executed to increase the interest of the game. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-198568, A

However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 in order to improve the interest of the game.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and in a gaming machine capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result, a normal game state and the normal Game state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous game state in which the determination result that the special game is executed is more likely to be executed than a game state, numerical information display means for displaying numerical information on the display means in the variation effect, and the determination And a performance executing means for executing an update effect of updating the numerical value information toward a final value based on the result, wherein the update effect is a first update effect of updating the final value and an update of the final value. Including the second update effect that may or may not be updated, the effect execution means suggests the possibility of executing the special game after updating the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect. When any one of a plurality of types of specific effects can be executed and is controlled to the normal game state by the game state control means, in the first period of the variable effect, the first 1 and update effect, while the a second and updating effect executable in parallel, in the second period different from the first period in the fluctuation effect of the previous SL perform a second update effect not It is possible, when it is controlled in the preferred gaming state by the gaming state control means, in any period of the first period and the second period in the fluctuation effect, before Symbol second update directing the real It is impossible to go.

According to the present invention, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a perspective view of a game machine with a glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back surface side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a diagram showing an example of a setting data table at the end of the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows an example of a special electric auditors product operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special winning opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure showing an example of various storage areas of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a jackpot game processing in the main control board. It is a diagram showing a jackpot game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the general/universal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a normal symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a diagram showing an auxiliary game process in the main control board. It is the figure which shows the main processing in the production control section. It is the figure which shows the timer interruption processing in the production control section. It is the figure which shows the command analysis processing (1) in the production control section. It is the figure which shows the command analysis processing (2) in the production control section. It is the figure which shows the icon change production decision processing in the production control section. It is a figure which shows an example of an icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a change scenario determination table. It is the figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern decision processing in the production control section. It is the figure which shows one example of the fluctuation production pattern decision table. It is the figure which shows the big hit announcement production decision processing in the production control section. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-reach notice determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a serif pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a step-up pattern determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a preliminary announcement determination table in reach, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a character group pattern determination table. It is the figure which shows the count-up production decision processing in the production control section. It is a figure which shows an example of a final count value determination table. It is the figure which shows the production example of the count-up production. It is the figure which shows the timer production decision processing in the production control section. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a change timer frequency|count determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of an event timer frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for one timer. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for timer 2 times. It is a figure which shows an example of an update pattern determination table. It is a timing chart when the event timer effect is executed once during the variable effect in which the SP reach effect is executed. It is a timing chart in the case where the event timer effect is executed once during the variable effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed. It is a timing chart when the event timer effect is executed twice during the variable effect. It is the figure which shows the production example where three timer productions are executed during the fluctuation production. It is the figure which shows the production example where three timer productions are executed during the fluctuation production. It is the figure which shows the production example where two timer productions are executed during fluctuation production. It is the figure which shows the production example where two timer productions are executed during fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows the modification of a timer effect.

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

(Structure of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame opened according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back surface side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 having a game area 6 in which the game balls 200 flow down.

On the glass frame 50, the audio output device 32 including a speaker, a frame lighting device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), a production button 35 for changing the production mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (book). A cross key 36 that can be pressed in four directions in the embodiment) is provided.

The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce a sound. In addition, the frame lighting device 34b is arranged to change the irradiation direction of the light of each lamp and the light emission color so as to perform an effect by lighting, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a, and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation by the player, further effect is executed according to this operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for firing a game ball toward the game area 6 when rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. , Has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down in the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the descending slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feeding solenoid 4b to cause the glass frame 50 to move. Game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feeding opening 41 provided on the back surface.

Then, the game ball sent to the ball feeding opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having the downward slope toward the hitting member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the downwardly inclined end of the launch rail 42, and the game ball sent out from the ball feeding opening 41 is the downwardly inclined end of the launch rail 42. One game ball will be parked in the section (see FIG. 2).

When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 is in contact with the player. After that, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, the firing volume of the game ball is adjusted by the firing volume 3b, and the firing is performed with the adjusted firing intensity. The driving member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By the rotation of the hitting member 4c, the hitting member 4c hits the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

The game ball shot as described above rises from the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and then falls freely within the game area 6. To do. At this time, the game balls will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and the windmills provided in the game area 6.

In the game area 6 of the game board 2, various winning openings (general winning opening 12, ordinary symbol gate 13, first starting opening 14, second starting opening 15, first big winning opening 16, second big winning opening) 17), the image display device 31, and the decoration member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, and a first special symbol reservation display 23 and The second special symbol hold display 24 and the normal symbol hold display 25 are provided.

On the lower left side of the game area 6, a game ball that has been launched (so-called left hitting) toward the left area of the game area 6 can win (enter) and is launched toward the right area of the game area 6. There are three general winning openings 12 in which (so-called right-handed) game balls cannot be won, and right-handed game balls can be won (ball) in the lower right part of the game area 6. Therefore, one general winning opening 12 is provided in which the left-handed game ball cannot win.

Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting the winning of a game ball (winning). When the winning of the game balls to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from the payout device for paying out the game balls. ..

In the lower center of the game area 6, a left-handed game ball can win a prize, and a right-handed game ball constitutes a starting area in which the right-handed game ball cannot win, and a left-handed game ball. , And a second starting opening 15 that constitutes a starting area in which the game ball that has been hit to the right can win (win) the ball is provided side by side.

The second starting opening 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b and a starting opening opening/closing solenoid 15c that form an ordinary electric accessory (starting opening opening/closing device) for facilitating winning of game balls into the second starting opening 15. The movable start piece has a closed state (closed state) in which the start movable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the start opening/closing solenoid 15c and restricts the winning of game balls to the second start opening 15, and the movable start piece. 15b is tilted and is controlled to be in an open state (open mode) that allows the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 15. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second starting port 15, so that the game ball to the second starting port 15 is different from when it is in the closed state. The chances of winning (the winning percentage) will increase.

Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting a winning (ball entering) of a game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with a winning of the game ball (ball entering). ) Is provided for detecting the second starting opening detection switch 15a. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 is detected, a random number value for jackpot determination for performing a “jackpot lottery (jackpot determination)” described later is acquired.

Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. The random number for reach determination and the random number for special symbol variation for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are referred to as special symbol determination information.

Further, when the winning of the game balls to the first starting opening 14 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out from the payout device. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, one game ball) is paid out from the payout device. The number of award balls paid out when the game balls are won in the first starting opening 14 and the number of award balls paid out when the gaming balls are won in the second starting opening 15 may be the same.

On the left side of the game area 6 and on the right side, a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided.

Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting passage (entry) of a game ball. When the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a random number value for hit determination for performing a "hit lottery (hit determination)" to be described later is acquired.

In addition, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the random number value for the hit determination, the random number for determining the normal symbol for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the variation time of the normal symbol A random number value for universal figure fluctuation for determining is also acquired. The random number for hitting determination, the random number for determining normal symbols, and the random number for changing public figures are called general figure determination information.

In the area on the right side of the game area 6, a right-handed game ball can win (win) and a left-handed game ball cannot win, the first winning hole 16 and the second big winning Mouth 17 is provided vertically (separated by a width through which a game ball can pass).

The first special winning opening 16 is a first special winning opening/closing device that constitutes a first special electric accessory (first big winning opening opening/closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball into the first special winning opening 16. It has a door 16b and a first big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c, and the first big winning opening opening/closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the first big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c. Closed state (closed mode) for restricting the winning of game balls into the game, and open state (opening mode) in which the first special winning opening opening/closing door 16b is tilted to allow the winning of game balls into the first special winning opening 16 Controlled to and. When the first big winning opening 16 is in the open state, the first big winning opening opening/closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the first big winning opening 16, so that the first big winning opening 16b is larger than in the closed state. The chance of winning the game ball to the winning opening 16 (winning ratio) is increased.

Here, the first big winning opening 16 is provided with a first big winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting the winning of a gaming ball (ball entering). Then, when the winning of the game balls into the first big winning opening 16 is detected, a preset number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

The second special winning opening 17 is a second special winning opening/closing device that constitutes a second special electric accessory (second special winning opening opening/closing device) for facilitating the winning of a game ball into the second special winning opening 17. It has a door 17b and a second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 17c, and the second special winning opening opening/closing door 17b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 17c. Closed state (closed mode) for restricting the winning of game balls into the game, and open state (opening mode) in which the second special winning opening opening/closing door 17b is tilted to allow winning of the game ball into the second special winning opening 17 Controlled to and. When the second special winning opening 17 is in the open state, the second big winning opening opening/closing door 17b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second special winning opening 17, so that it is the second big compared to when it is in the closed state. The chance of winning the game ball to the winning opening 17 (prize ratio) is increased.

Here, the second special winning opening 17 is provided with a second special winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (entering) of a game ball. When the winning of the game balls into the second big winning opening 17 is detected, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out. It should be noted that the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls are won in the first special winning opening 16 and the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls are won in the second large winning opening 17 may be different.

At the bottom of the game area 6, any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first big winning opening 16, and the second big winning opening 17 (win) An outlet 11 is provided for discharging the unplayed game ball out of the game area.

In the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 including an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image while the game is not being played, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the jackpot lottery result in the variable effect described later are variably displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777 etc.). ) Is stopped and displayed, the big hit is notified as a big hit lottery result, and a combination (for example, 289 or the like) other than the specific effect design 38 is stopped and displayed, and thus, the loss is notified as the big hit lottery result. ..

This effect design 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol that is executed based on the winning (ball entry) of the game ball into the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. , The stop display is performed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after the lapse of a predetermined variation time. That is, the timing of the variable display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (at the same time).

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball wins (wins) the first starting port 14 and the game ball wins (wins) the second starting port 15 In the effect, effect symbols 38 of the same type are variably displayed or stopped. However, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 14 and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 15, different kinds of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable display or a stop display. It may be configured.

Further, on the lower right side of the display unit of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols 48 for notifying the result of the big hit in the variable effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment). It is displayed variably.

The variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is started in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And then stopped.
That is, the first special symbol, or the variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is adapted to be displayed corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol depending on the changing state of the small effect symbol 48, or The execution state of the variable display of the second special symbol is notified (indicated) to the player.

It should be noted that the small effect design 48 is composed of, for example, a symbol showing numbers from “1” to “9”, like the effect design 38, and in the stop display of the small effect design 48, the small effect pattern 48 is The game is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (a losing mode, a big-hit mode, etc.) showing the result of the jackpot lottery. The big hit mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect design 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect patterns 48 having regularity such as "357", and the lost mode is that. Other than the above.

In addition, in the display area of the image display device 31, a special jackpot lottery (big jackpot determination) has not been executed (unjudged) among the special map determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14. A first hold icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily understand the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of figure determination information, and winning of a game ball to the second starting opening 15 Of the special map determination information acquired based on, the player can easily grasp the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special symbol determination information for which the big hit lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (undetermined) The second hold icon display area 31b for displaying an icon on the display, and the change icon for displaying the icon indicating the special figure determination information during the change display (change effect) so that the player can easily understand the information. A display area 31c is provided.

In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as "hold icon (special figure determination information for which jackpot determination has not been executed and hold information. )”, and the icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is “execution of the variation icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has already been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed. Equivalent to information)".

Then, the decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery thereof so that game balls do not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. Has been.

Further, on the left and right sides of the decoration member 7, a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided, and above the decoration member 7, a "signboard" of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided. The first decorative member 33a (effect member) imitating "" is provided, and the second decorative member 33b (effect member) imitating "sword" is provided on the right part of the decorative member 7.

The first decorative member 33a is driven by a board driving device 33 configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can be moved in the vertical direction, and the vertical movement causes the front surface of the image display device 31 to move. You can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b can also be driven by the board driving device 33, can tilt to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and move to the front surface of the image display device 31. Further, the second decorative member 33b is composed of a sheath portion 33b1 imitating a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 housed in the sheath, and the blade portion is moved in the vertical direction by being driven by the disk drive device 33. be able to.

A liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b, and at least one of the hold icon display area and the change icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. The hold icon display area may be provided on one of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b, and the variable icon display area may be provided on the other.

The first special symbol display device 20, the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 (judgment result), the first special symbol for a predetermined time The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed to make a notification, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The second special symbol display device 21, the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 15, the second special symbol over a predetermined time. This is to notify by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after the variable display, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The first special symbol display device 20 and/or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, when the jackpot is won, "7" may be stopped and displayed, and when the jackpot is lost, "-" may be stopped and displayed.

Here, the "big hit lottery" means to obtain a big hit determination random number value when the game ball wins (ball entry) to the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 The process (big hit determination) of determining whether the random number value is a random number value corresponding to "big hit".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the "big hit" means a big hit game (a big hit lottery in a big hit lottery executed based on a game ball winning (ball entering) in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. The acquisition of the right to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player.

In the "big hit game", the first big winning opening 16 (first special electric accessory) or the second big winning opening 17 (second special electric accessory) Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times) by operating the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating.

A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time (the operation time of the special electric auditors) of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 in each round game. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) are won (balls) in the winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game" is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 and the player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning. Is. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

In addition, even when the variation of special symbols is displayed or the jackpot game (special game) is being played, the jackpot lottery cannot be immediately performed even if the game ball wins (enters) the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. In some cases, the jackpot lottery rights are reserved under certain conditions.

More specifically, the special drawing determination information acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the first starting opening 14 is stored as a first hold, and four pieces of the special drawing determination information are stored in the second starting opening 15. The special figure determination information acquired when a ball wins (wins) is stored as a second hold with a limit of four balls. The first special symbol reservation number (U1) which is the number of the first reservation, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) which is the number of the second reservation are respectively the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special It is displayed on the symbol reserve display 24.

In addition, when the first hold is one, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is turned on, and when the first hold is two, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs light up. Further, when the first hold is three, the three LEDs from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is turned on, and when the first hold is four, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. Further, also in the second special symbol hold display 24, the hold number of the second hold is displayed in the same manner as above.

In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery result (judgment) of the winning lottery (hit determination) performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. The result) is to notify by displaying the ordinary symbols in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the ordinary symbols of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members configured by LEDs and the like. Has been done.

Here, the “winning lottery” is a random number value for hit determination when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random number value for hit determination is a random number value corresponding to “win”. This refers to the process (judgment determination) of determining whether or not.

Further, in the present embodiment, "winning" means that the right to execute an auxiliary game advantageous to the player is obtained in the winning lottery executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Say. In the "auxiliary game", the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15 is converted into an open state for a predetermined time. That is, the "auxiliary game" is a game in which the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting opening 15 and the player can obtain the prize ball corresponding to the win. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

Also, similar to the special symbol, even if the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13 during the variable display of the ordinary symbol or during the auxiliary game, if the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, The right to win the lottery is withheld.

More specifically, the normal symbol determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold with a limit of four. The normal symbol reserve number (G), which is the number of the third reserve, is displayed on the normal symbol reserve indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol reserve indicator 23 and the second special symbol reserve indicator 24. To be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 which covers the game area 6 in front of the game board 2 (on the player side) in a visible manner. The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism portion 51 at one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 51 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) is rotatable in a direction of opening it from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and by rotating like a door with the hinge mechanism section 51 as a fulcrum, the inner portion of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2 can be opened.

A lock mechanism that fixes the other end of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction. The fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, a production control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power supply plug 141 for supplying electric power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, the control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, inputs various detection signals such as the first starting opening detection switch 14a, and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c. The game is controlled by driving the etc.

The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140. The communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured so that data can be communicated only in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, and the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 are communicated with each other. The communication is configured so that data can be communicated bidirectionally. Further, the main control board 110 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

Further, the main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and various data and tables necessary for game control, and a main RAM 110c that is a work area during arithmetic processing. At least a built-in one-chip microcomputer 110m, an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control, and a RAM clear switch 111a are provided.

In the main control input port, a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 The winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a which detects that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the first starting opening detection switch 14a which detects that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 14, The 2nd starting opening detection switch 15a which detects that the game ball entered the 2 starting opening 15, the 1st special winning opening detection switch 16a which detects that the game ball entered the 1st special winning opening 16, A second special winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second special winning opening 17 is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the input port for main control.

In addition, the output port for the main control, the production control board 120, the payout control board 130, the starting opening and closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting opening 15, the first big winning opening opening and closing door 16b. 1st special winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c which operates, 2nd special winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c which operates 2nd special winning opening opening and closing door 17b, 1st special design indicator 20 and 2nd special design indicator which display the special design 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a normal symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved special symbols, a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of ordinary symbols reserved A display 25, a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, etc. are connected. Various signals are output through the output port for main control.

The main CPU 110a reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b and performs arithmetic processing based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer, directly controls each device or display, or displays the result of the arithmetic processing. Depending on the situation, it sends commands to other boards.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for jackpot lottery, a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a jackpot end Big hit game end setting data table (see FIG. 7) for determining the game state afterward, special electric auditors operation mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining opening/closing conditions of the special winning opening opening/closing door, big winning opening Open mode table (see FIG. 9), special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) that determines the variation pattern of the special symbol, pre-determination table for jackpot lottery (see FIG. 11), hit determination table referenced in the winning lottery (See FIG. 12) and the like are stored.
Note that the above-mentioned table only lists characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

In the main RAM 110c, special figure special electric power processing data storage area, general figure general electric power processing data storage area, normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, normal symbol hold storage area, stop public figure data storage area, first special symbol hold Number (U1) storage area, second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, first jackpot determination random value storage area, second jackpot determination random value storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area, big winning award winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting winning award ball counter (D), starting opening number counter, high probability game flag storage area, time saving game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, time saving game number (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop general figure data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter , Various timer counters such as an auxiliary game timer counter are provided.
Note that the storage area described above is also only an example, and many storage areas are provided in addition to this.

The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 or the payout control board 130 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 30 is wire-connected to the main control board 110, and is provided with a plurality of connectors (terminals) for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or in a standby state, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the content of the effect of the game, and image control that controls display of an image on the image display device 31. The unit 150 includes a drive control unit 160 that controls the drive of solenoids and motors of the panel drive device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls the lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The production control board 120 and the frame control board 180 are configured to communicate data bidirectionally, and the production control board 120 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read and arithmetic processing is performed, and based on the processing, instructions for causing the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to execute various effects are given. (Send data).

For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designating command indicating a variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the content of the received variation pattern designating command is analyzed, and the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the board are analyzed. The performance drive device 33, the panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b are used to determine effect data (effect pattern designating command, etc., which will be described later) for executing a predetermined effect. Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the image controller 150, the drive controller 160, the lamp controller 170, and the frame control board 180, thereby performing control for executing the variable effect.

In addition to the effect control program, the sub-ROM 120b stores, in the sub-ROM 120b, a variation effect pattern determination table for determining a variation effect pattern for executing the variation effect. Note that the above-mentioned table only lists characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a, and has a plurality of storage areas.

The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and controls display of an image on the image display device 31 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). At this time, between the image controller 150 and the image display device 31, a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting the image data is provided.

The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function of converting the image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31. For example, a SXGA (1280 dots×1080 dots) 19-inch liquid crystal display device is provided. Of the XGA (1024 dots×768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device as the image display device 31 is absorbed.

The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a drawing control unit 151 (VDP: Abbreviation of Video Display Processor), a CGROM 152, a VRAM 153, and a crystal oscillator 154.

The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list including a drawing control command group based on the effect data (effect pattern designating command, etc.) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and causes the drawing control unit 151 to use this display list. The image data stored in the CGROM 152 is instructed to be displayed on the image display device 31 by transmitting the image data to the image display device 31.

Further, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the V blank interrupt signal or the drawing end signal from the drawing control unit 151, it appropriately performs interrupt processing.

The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and temporarily stores the data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

Further, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and has a program for control processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data. The animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for displaying are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation, and stores a combination of animation scene information of images corresponding to the effect data, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. Also, in the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

The CGROM 152 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies) and the like, which are a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels×32 pixels). doing. It should be noted that this 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. The CGROM 152 is read by the drawing control unit 151 in image data units, and image processing is performed in image data units of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 152 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 152 may have a structure 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 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151, and divides this pulse signal to obtain a system clock for the drawing control unit 151 to control and a synchronization for synchronizing with the image display device 31. A signal or the like is generated.

The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

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

The drawing control unit 151 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 152 in the “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Further, the drawing control unit 151 reads the image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor or the like in the board drive device 33 based on various performance data transmitted from the performance control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by controlling the drive device 33 for the board, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided on the game board 2 are driven.

The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of the LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various performance data transmitted from the performance control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). To do. Then, by controlling the lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on and off.

The frame control board 180 controls the effects of the audio output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame lighting device 34b, and the effect button 35.

The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 can bidirectionally communicate data. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on an LED or the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed to control the drive of the effect button drive motor 35b. By the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided in the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on/off, and the effect button 35 is moved in the vertical direction. ..

Further, when the frame control board 180 receives an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signal to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

The payout control board 130 includes a payout controller 131 that controls the payout of game balls, and a launch controller 132 that controls the launch of the game balls.

The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 can communicate data bidirectionally. The payout control board 130 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

The payout control unit 131 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game balls have been paid out, and performs the arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage part of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. Based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the payout CPU 131a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b and performs arithmetic processing, and at the same time controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to play a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 131a.

The firing control unit 132 is connected to the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b on the input side, and is connected to the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b on the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and controls the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b to be energized based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

The touch sensor 3a is provided inside the operation handle 3 and is composed of an electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in electrostatic capacitance due to a player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control unit 132. As a general premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

The firing volume 3b is provided by being directly connected to the rotating portion on which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage supplied to the firing control unit 132 is Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a to play the game ball 200. Fire in area 6.

The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 4c is directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a. The launching solenoid 4a rotates to rotate the launching member 4c.

Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times/minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of launch games in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces/minute) because one shot is fired every one rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds.

The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a straight advance solenoid, and sends the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the hitting member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, supplies the power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, The power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a goes into an inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to the capacitor and may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

(Explanation of game state)
Next, a game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a "low-probability game state" and a "high-probability game state" as states relating to the jackpot lottery, and "non-time saving game state" as a state relating to the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting opening 15. It has a "time saving game state". The state related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability game state, high-probability game state) and the state related to the starting movable piece 15b (non-time saving game state, time saving game state) can be associated with each state, or can be independent. it can. That is,
(1) "Low-probability time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and a time-saving game state,
(2) "Low probability non-time saving game state" which is a low probability game state and a non-time saving game state,
(3) "High probability time saving game state" which is a high probability game state and a time saving game state,
(4) It is possible to provide a "high-probability non-time saving game state" which is a high-probability game state and a non-time saving game state.
The gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the "low probability non-time saving gaming state", and this gaming state is the "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. I will call it.

In the present embodiment, the "low probability game state" means that the winning probability of the jackpot is in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. For example, it refers to a game state set as low as 1/300. On the other hand, the "high-probability gaming state" means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set high, for example, 1/60. Therefore, in the “high-probability game state”, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the “low-probability game state”. The change from the low-probability game state to the high-probability game state is performed after the jackpot game described below is completed.

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" is a winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, and the average variation time of the normal symbols corresponding to the lottery result is "time saving game. It is a gaming state that is set longer than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is a win is likely to be set short. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the variable display of the normal symbol. However, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started, for example, 30 seconds. Stop display later. When the lottery result is a win, the second starting port 15 is controlled to be in the open mode for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time saving game". The state is set to be shorter than that, and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when the winning is won is, for example, 3 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving game state". Furthermore, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set to be low, for example, 1/16, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is high, for example, 15/16. Is set. Therefore, in the "time saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the "non-time saving game state", the second starting opening 15 is easily controlled to be in the open state. As a result, in the "time saving game state", the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game balls.

In addition, in the embodiment, the "time saving game state" is advantageous over the "non-time saving game state" in the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting opening 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery. It is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set such that only one of the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting opening 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery is advantageous.

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

(Big hit determination table of big hit lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting opening 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability game state, the jackpot determination random number value, and the jackpot determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), and is a “jackpot” based on the current probability game state and the acquired jackpot determination random number value. Or “miss”.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5(a), two jackpot determination random numbers "7" and "8" are determined to be jackpots in the low probability game state. On the other hand, when in the high-probability gaming state, the 10 jackpot determination random numbers “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined to be “miss”.

Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is from 0 to 599, the probability of being a jackpot in the low-probability gaming state is 1/300, and the jackpot is determined in the high-probability gaming state. The probability is 5 times up to 1/60.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6(a) is a special symbol determination table for losing, and FIG. 6(b) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), the special symbol determination table in the case of losing is acquired when the game ball enters the type of the special symbol display device and the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. The random number for determining the special symbol and the lost special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. It should be noted that, even in the case of losing, a plurality of missing special symbols and a random number for special symbol determination may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(b), in the special symbol determination table in the big hit, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting opening in which the game ball wins) and the first starting opening 14 or the second starting. The random number for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the mouth 15 and the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6, and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for special symbol determination, and the like.

Then, when the variation of the special symbol is started, based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data), the effect symbol designating command as the information of the special symbol is determined. Here, in the effect design designation command, one command is composed of 2-byte data, 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and 1-byte DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. And data. This also applies to a variation pattern designation command and the like which will be described later.

Here, as will be described later, the type of special symbol (stop special figure data) determines the gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 8). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the game state and the type of jackpot game after the jackpot game. Therefore, in the special symbol column in FIG. 6(b), a description corresponding to the type of jackpot game is additionally described.

(Big hit game end setting data table)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining a game state after the jackpot game is over.

As shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot game end time setting data table, special symbol stop special data, a game state buffer, a time saving game state, a time saving game count (J), a probability game state, and a high probability. It is associated with the number of games played (X).

Here, the "game state buffer" is information indicating the game state at the time of jackpot winning. The gaming state is composed of a combination of a time saving game state (or a non-time saving game state) and a high probability game state (or a low probability game state).

Specifically, if the game state buffer is "00H", it shows the game state information of the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state in which both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are not set. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time saving game flag is not set, but the high probability game flag is set, indicating the game status information of the high probability game state and the non-time saving game state. If the game state buffer is "02H", it shows the game state information of the low probability game state and the time saving game state in which the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. If the game state buffer is "03H", it shows the game state information of the high probability game state and the time saving game state in which both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the game state buffer, the time saving game state, the time saving game count (J), and the probability. A game state and a high probability game number (X) are determined.

The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment is configured to determine the high-probability game state until the jackpot lottery is performed 80 times after all jackpot games are finished. ..

Further, as a feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, even if the stop special map data of the same special symbol, based on the information stored in the game state buffer (game state at the time of jackpot winning) It is possible to set the time saving game flag and to change the time saving game number (J).

For example, if the stop special figure data of the special symbol is the stop special figure data 04 (special symbol 4), with respect to the time saving game flag, and the number of time saving games (J), a low probability game state and non-time saving in the game state buffer. If the game state information (00H) indicating the game state is stored, the time saving game flag is not set after the jackpot is over, and the time saving game count (J) is also set to 0. On the other hand, if game state information (02H, 03H, or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the time saving game flag is set after the jackpot game is over, and the time saving game count (J) is set. Set to 80 times.

As a result, the number of time saving games (J) can be changed depending on the game state at the time of jackpot winning, and the player can be interested in the game state at the time of jackpot winning.

(Special electric accessory operating mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric auditors product operation mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed based on this jackpot opening mode table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode table indicates the type of jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the “table” will be omitted as appropriate and will be referred to as “TBL”.

As shown in FIG. 8, the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table is associated with the stop special map data of the special symbol and the special winning opening opening mode table.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Big prize opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a view showing the configuration of the special winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and the first special winning opening opening/closing door 16b or the second special winning opening opening/closing door 17b according to the special winning opening opening mode table. The opening/closing condition of is determined.

Specifically, it is a jackpot opening mode determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in jackpot games, and is composed of a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and a fourth jackpot table. Has been done.

In the big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the type of big winning opening (first big winning opening 16 or second big winning opening 17) and the maximum number of round games in one big hit game. And a specified number indicating the maximum winning number to the special winning opening in one round, the opening time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the maximum opening number of the big winning opening in each round game , One opening time of the big winning opening in each round game, one closing time of the big winning opening in each round game, the interval time until executing the next round game, and the end of the last round game Ending time from the end of the jackpot game is associated.

The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth jackpot game will be executed based on the four jackpot table.

According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the first jackpot opening/closing door 16b is operated to open the first jackpot 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for up to 29 seconds per round. The first jackpot game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the first special winning opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the game of one round ends. Then, when the 16-round game is over, the first jackpot game is over.

According to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the second big winning opening opening/closing door 17b is operated to open/close the second big winning opening 17 a plurality of times (K=3) for one round. It is possible to execute the second jackpot game (the second special winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, if a predetermined number (9) of game balls are won in the second special winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening is reached, one round of the game is ended. When the 4-round game is over, the second jackpot game is over.

The third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 has the same data as the third jackpot table, but differs from the third jackpot table in that the maximum number of round games is set to be large. .. Therefore, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

According to the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening opening/closing door 16b is operated, and the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is maximally 0 for two rounds (twice). It is possible to execute a fourth jackpot game that causes an opening of .052 seconds. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the first special winning opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, the game of one round is completed. When the 2-round game ends, the fourth jackpot game ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, four types of "big hit games (special games)" are provided: a big winning opening to be opened and a first big winning game to a fourth big winning game with different opening operations of the big winning opening. Therefore, the player can enjoy various special games.

Further, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth jackpot game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is shot as described above, the first big winning opening/closing door 16b Even if is activated, it is difficult to win the first big winning opening 16. Therefore, the fourth jackpot game can be said to be an "unfavorable opening mode". On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is shot, It can be said that it is an “advantageous opening mode”.

(Special map change pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time etc.) of a special symbol as described later.

As shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. The number of reservations (U1 or U2), the random number value for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

Therefore, it can be said that the "variation pattern of the special symbol" defines at least the jackpot determination result, and the variation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed when the jackpot is hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when the jackpot is hit. The reach determination random number value is set to a random number range of 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random number value is set to a random number range of 100 (0 to 99).

Further, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases, the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is reduced so that the average fluctuation time of the special symbols becomes shorter. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of FIG. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the hold number.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the special symbol reservation number (U1 or U2) ), based on the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, a variation pattern designating command of the special symbol is generated, and information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the production control board 120.

Here, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the mode data is "E6H", the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the game ball winning the first starting opening 14 is shown, and as the MODE data When it is "E7H", the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball winning the second starting opening 15 is shown.

Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents of the effect symbol 38 and the like are determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the effect contents such as effect symbols 38 are described for reference.

Here, as the effect contents, "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" mean that a plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed at different speeds and stop without reaching. The shortened fluctuation is different in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

In addition, the "reach" is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a big hit, such that a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 for notifying the big hit is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols 38 are changed. Means For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect design 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect designs 38 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect designs 38 are temporarily stopped at "7" and the remaining effect is produced. It means a mode in which the symbol 38 is changing. The "temporary stop" refers to a mode in which the effect design 38 sways slightly or the effect design 38 is slightly deformed to make the player think that the effect design 38 is stopped.

Further, "normal reach" means a reach with a low expectation level (hereinafter referred to as "big hit expectation level") in which a jackpot game in which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and one remaining effect symbol 38 fluctuates is executed. doing. In the present embodiment, the "normal reach" is not a big hit, but the "normal reach" may be a big hit.
Further, "SP reach" means super reach, which has a higher jackpot expectation than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect design 38 that is not temporarily stopped makes a special change or a special character is displayed.
Further, "SPSP reach" means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher expectation for a jackpot than the super reach.
Further, the "all rotation reach" means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the big hit is changed to a low speed, and in the present embodiment, only when the big hit lottery is won. It means the reach to be performed.

Further, the "pseudo consecutive notice" means "the number of executions of the pseudo consecutive notice", and the "pseudo consecutive notice" is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to one big winning lottery. This means a preliminary announcement in a variation mode in which the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, and the effect design 38 is changed and temporarily stopped a plurality of times.

(Preliminary determination table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery.

As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting port), a big hit determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol fluctuation disorder. The numerical value and the planned change pattern are associated with each other.

Here, "big hit", "small hit", "miss" can be decided in advance by the random number value for jackpot determination obtained when entering the starting opening of the game ball, and special by the random value for special symbol determination It is possible to determine in advance the type of symbol (big hit special symbol, small hit symbol special symbol, lost special symbol).
Furthermore, the predetermined fluctuation pattern (representation content such as the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach, etc.) can be determined in advance by the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation. It is possible to include the type of jackpot and the planned fluctuation pattern.

The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, a special symbol display device (type of starting port), a big hit determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol fluctuation The planned fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for use. Then, a starting opening winning a prize designation command is generated according to the determined scheduled variation pattern.

This start mouth winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", the starting mouth winning designation command corresponding to the game ball winning the first starting mouth 14 is indicated, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second starting is performed. The start mouth winning a prize designation command corresponding to the game ball winning in the mouth 15 is shown.

The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used at the time of entering the starting opening of the game ball, whereas the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. There is. In addition, it is different whether or not to refer to the "holding number".
Therefore, in the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, the types of jackpots and reach can be determined, but only the “normal variation” and the “shortened variation” cannot be determined (“shown in FIG. Scheduled fluctuation pattern").

The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a pre-determination table for the jackpot lottery referred to in the low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, a pre-judgment table for the jackpot lottery referred to in the high-probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery pre-determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured similarly to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, but it is pre-determined whether it is a "big hit" or "miss". The value of the random number for jackpot determination for doing is different.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table relating to the normal symbol and the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing a winning determination table for winning lottery, and FIG. 12(b) is an ordinary one for determining the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. Further, FIG. 12(c) is a general pattern variation pattern determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 12(d) shows the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting opening opening mode determination table for determining.

(Winning lottery winning judgment table)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table is associated with the presence/absence of a time saving game state, a random value for hit determination, and a hit determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether it is a "hit" or a "hit" based on the current time saving game state and the obtained random number for hit determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, in the non-time saving game state, one specific hit determination random number value of "0" is determined to be a hit. On the other hand, in the time saving game state, 15 hit determination random number values from "0" to "14" are determined as a hit. If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined to be “miss”. Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random number value is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time saving game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be a hit in the time saving game state is 15. /16.

(Normal symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12(b), the normal symbol determination table is associated with the presence/absence of a time saving game state, a hit determination result, a random number for determining a regular symbol, and a regular symbol (stopped regular symbol data). There is.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12(b), and based on the current time saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed. Determine (stop public map data).

Then, the main CPU 110a, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, based on the determined type of normal symbol (stopped universal data), determines the general symbol designation command as the information of the normal symbol, and the determined general symbol designation command. Will be transmitted to the production control board 120.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the ordinary symbol (stop universal pattern data), the type of the ordinary symbol is the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said to decide.

(Public variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a general pattern variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time etc.) of a normal symbol as described later.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), the universal figure variation pattern determination table is associated with the presence/absence of a time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number value for universal figure variation, and the variation time of the ordinary symbol. ing.

The main CPU 110a refers to the universal figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12(c), and based on the current time saving game state, the hit determination result, and the obtained random number for universal figure variation, the normal symbol Determine the fluctuation time.

Then, the main CPU 110a, when the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, based on the fluctuation time of the determined normal symbol, determines the general figure fluctuation designation command as the information of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and determines the determined general figure fluctuation designation command Will be transmitted to the production control board 120.

As a feature of the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12(c), the fluctuation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the time saving game state is the fluctuation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-time saving game state. It is configured to be shorter than.

(Starting opening opening mode determination table of the movable starting piece)
As shown in FIG. 12(d), the starting mouth opening mode determination table includes the stop universal data (ordinary pattern), the maximum opening number of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second starting opening 15 The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the starting opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop drawing data, the maximum opening number of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, Determine the ending time.

In the present embodiment, in the starting mouth opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the starting mouth opening manner based on the stop figure data=02 is more advantageous than the starting mouth opening manner based on the stop figure data=01. The opening mode is the open mode, and the opening mode of opening the starting port based on the stop figure data=03 is a more advantageous opening mode than the opening mode of the starting port based on the stop figure data=02.

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12(b), when the hit occurs in the time saving game state, the stop general figure data=03, which is the most advantageous opening mode, is selected. As a result, in the time saving game state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-time saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A is special figure determination information (random number value for jackpot determination, special symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value, a reach judgment random number value, and a special figure fluctuation random number value) are stored. FIG. It is the figure which shows the constitution, Figure 13 (c), when the game sphere passes the normal design gate 13 general pattern decision information (random value for hit judgment, random number value for normal design decision, general pattern fluctuation) FIG. 13D is a diagram showing a configuration of each storage unit in the general-use determination information storage area in which a random number for use) is stored.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure determination information storage area is a first special figure determination information reservation storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball into the first starting opening 14 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball into the second starting opening 15 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed is stored. The first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are divided from the first storage section to the fourth storage section, respectively. There is.

The number of undetermined special symbol determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special symbol determination information reservation storage area becomes the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and these undetermined symbols The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information holding storage area is the second special symbol. The number of holdings (U2) is reached, and the number of holding icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second holding icon display area 31b, and the variable display (fluctuation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the currently-executed special figure determination information is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), each storage unit is a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value, and a special symbol determination random number for storing a special symbol determination random number value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random value storage area for storing a reach determination random value, and a special figure variation random value storage area for storing a special figure variation random value.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored.

In the special figure execution storage area, when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first memory of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted to the first special symbol. Referenced to execute variable display of symbols. Moreover, when the start condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage section of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform.

As shown in FIG. 13C, the public figure determination information storage area is a general figure determination information holding storage area in which general figure determination information acquired based on passage of a game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored, A general figure execution storage area for storing general figure determination information during execution of variable display, and the general figure determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage section to the fourth storage section. In addition, the number of undetermined public figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the public symbol determination information holding storage area is the normal symbol holding number (G).

As shown in FIG. 13D, each storage unit is a random number storage area for hitting determination for storing a random number value for hitting determination, and a normal symbol determining random number for storing a normal symbol determining random number value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area and a general figure fluctuation random number storage area for storing a random number value for general figure fluctuation. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the general figure determination information is acquired, the general figure determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired universal figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number.

In the general figure execution storage area, when the condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol is satisfied, the general figure determination information stored in the first storage section of the general figure determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol is displayed. Referenced to execute.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
Main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main processing in the main control board 110.

When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process including steps S1 to S15. Specifically, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S1.

In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the backup flag indicating that the power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process proceeds to step S3, and if the backup flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power-off is compared with the newly calculated checksum. Determine whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S6. If the checksum is not normal, the data stored in the RAM 110c is abnormal (the control state before the power failure cannot be restored to normal). As a matter, the processing is moved to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. When the RAM clear switch 111a is not turned on, the process is moved to step S7 as the process when the power is restored, and when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, the process when the power is turned on is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when power is restored. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is cut off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was cut off.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a initializes devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets, in the performance transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, a power supply restoration designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of the power failure, and the process is performed in step S20. Transfer. As a result, the power restoration specification command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 performs the processing for executing the power restoration notification.

In addition, the power restoration notification indicates that the power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power is restored is displayed on the image display device 31 or the power restoration notification sound indicating that the power is restored is output from the audio output device 32. It is to be.

It should be noted that, without including the information indicating the current gaming state in the power supply restoration designation command, a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted before or after the power restoration specification command is transmitted.

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can recognize the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 31 has the first hold icon and the second hold icon. Will be performed.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the normal symbol reservation number (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the normal symbol storage number.

In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears all the areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and shifts the processing to step S14.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the used area of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and shifts the processing to step S14. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a initializes devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM clear) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and moves the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the power-on notification.

The power-on notification indicates that the image display device 31 displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the power is turned on, or the RAM output notification indicates that the audio output device 32 initializes the main RAM 110c. It is to output sound.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and the special figure variation random number value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination Initial random number value, initial random number value for special symbol determination, initial random number value for hit determination, normal random number value for symbol determination are updated.

In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether a power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 140. If the power is cut off, the process is moved to step S32. If the power is not cut off, the process is moved to step S20 so that the process loops.

The main CPU 110a prohibits the timer interrupt in step S32, clears the output port in step S33, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, and sets the checksum in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and then in step S35. In step S45, a backup flag to be referred to when power is restored is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited in step S45, and the process waits until the supply of power supply voltage is completely cut off.

Although the checksums of all used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared when the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, the checksums of all areas including unused areas are checked. The sum may be calculated and compared.

(Main control board timer interrupt processing)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process in the main control board 110.

The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds), whereby the timer interrupt process described below is executed.

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

The main CPU 110a performs a time control process in step S110. Specifically, the update process of the special symbol time counter, the update process of the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric auditor, the update process of the normal symbol time counter, the update process of the opening/closing time of the starting movable piece 15b, etc. The processing of updating (decreasing by 1) the various timer counters is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs a random number updating process in step S120. Specifically, the process of updating the big hit determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the general figure fluctuation random number value is performed. More specifically, 1 is added to each random value and the random number counter. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. ..

The main CPU 110a performs an initial random number value update process in step S130. Specifically, the process of updating (adding 1) the initial random number value for big hit determination, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for hit determination, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs an input control process in step S200. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, the second big winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, the second starting opening detecting switch 15a, the gate detection switch 13a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches, and if there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process. Specifically, the process of controlling the jackpot lottery, the variable display of the special symbol, the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, the change of the game state, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a universal graphic/general electric power control process. Specifically, the process of controlling the winning lottery, the variable display of the normal symbol, the opening/closing of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs a payout control process in step S500. Specifically, a process of referring to each prize ball counter, generating a payout amount designation command corresponding to each prize hole, and setting the command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c is performed. As a result, the payout quantity designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and processing for paying out the number of game balls according to the payout quantity designation command from the payout device is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs a game progress data creation process in step S600. Specifically, an external information signal output from the game information output terminal board 30, drive data for the start opening/closing solenoid 15c, drive data for the first special winning opening/closing solenoid 16c, drive data for the second large winning opening/closing solenoid 17c. , The display data of the first special symbol display device 20, the display data of the second special symbol display device 21, the display data of the normal symbol display device 22, the display data of the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold display A process of creating output data relating to the progress of the game such as display data of the device 24, display data of the normal symbol hold display device 25, and the like is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S700. Specifically, processing is performed to output the external information signal created in steps S600 and S660, various drive data, and various display data. Further, it also performs a process for transmitting the command set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c or the transmission buffer to the production control board 120 or the payout control board 130.

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

(Main control board input control processing)
The input control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the input control processing in the main control board 110.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, and when the detection signal is input, a process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter for the general winning opening is performed.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a, and when the detection signal is input, the special winning opening A process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter is performed.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start opening, and the first special If the symbol reservation number (U1) is less than four, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is incremented by 1, and special symbol determination information is acquired and a predetermined storage unit of the special symbol determination information storage area (first Processing is performed when stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second starting opening detection switch 15a is input, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting opening, and the second If the special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is incremented by 1, and special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit in the special symbol determination information storage area (first A process of storing in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing, and ends this input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and when the detection signal is input, the normal symbol reservation number (G) is less than 4, the normal symbol reservation number (G) is set. In addition to adding 1, the universal figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage section (first storage section to fourth storage section) in the general figure determination information storage area.

(Processing for inputting the first starting opening detection switch of the main control board)
The first starting opening detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first starting opening detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection switch 14a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and if the detection signal is not input, the first starting opening detection switch input process of this time is ended.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter for the first starting opening used for prize balls (three prize ball counters) and updating it.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4, the process is moved to step S230-4, and when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not less than 4, the first starting opening of this time The detection switch input process ends.

The main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and stores it in step S230-4, and in step S230-5, the special symbol storage indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to perform processing such as displaying the first hold icon on the image display device 31.

In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information, sequentially searches the vacant storage section from the first storage section in the first special figure determination information storage area, and opens the vacant storage section. The special figure determination information acquired in is stored.

The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and A process for determining a planned fluctuation pattern is performed based on the random number value for special map fluctuation.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a starting mouth winning combination designation command indicating the expected variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination processing of step S230-7 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time 1 The starting port detection switch input process is completed.

As a result, the start opening winning award designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 this time is started (1, or, It becomes possible to execute a look-ahead effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (expects the jackpot game to be executed), over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols.

(Input process of the second start port detection switch of the main control board)
The second starting opening detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the second starting opening detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting opening detection switch 15a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2, and if the detection signal is not input, the second starting opening detection switch input process of this time is ended.

In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter for the second starting opening (one prize ball counter) used for prize balls and updating.

In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game is currently being performed. If it is not in the auxiliary game, the process proceeds to step S240-5, and if it is in the auxiliary game, in step S240-4, it is updated by adding 1 to the second starting opening winning ball counter (D).

In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-6, and if the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not less than 4, the second starting opening of this time The detection switch input process ends.

The main CPU 110a adds and stores "1" to the second special symbol reservation number (U2) in step S240-6, and in step S240-7, the special symbol storage indicating the second special symbol reservation number (U2). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to perform processing such as displaying the second hold icon on the image display device 31.

In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information, sequentially searches the vacant storage section from the first storage section in the second special figure determination information storage area, and opens the vacant storage section. The special figure determination information acquired in is stored.

The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S240-9. Specifically, referring to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and A process for determining a planned fluctuation pattern is performed based on the random number value for special map fluctuation.

In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sets the starting mouth winning combination designation command indicating the planned variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination processing of step S240-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time 2 The input processing of the starting opening detection switch is completed.

As a result, a start opening winning award designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 this time is started (1, or, It becomes possible to execute a look-ahead effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (expects the jackpot game to be executed), over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols.

(Special control of special control of main control board)
The special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special figure special power control process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special power processing data, and if the special figure special power processing data=0, moves the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310), and the special figure special power processing data=1. If so, the process is moved to the special symbol variation process (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data=2, the process is shifted to the special symbol stop process (step S330). If the special symbol special power processing data=3, it is a big hit. If the special figure special electric power process data=4, the process is moved to the game process (step S340), and the process is moved to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

This "special map special electric power processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special electric power special electric control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Become.

In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol storage determination process, and ends the current special symbol special power control process. Specifically, the jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination process for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation process, and ends the current special symbol special electricity control process. Specifically, the process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the process of shifting to the special symbol stop process of step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process, and ends the current special symbol special power control process. Specifically, while performing the process corresponding to the stopped special symbol (big hit symbol, lost symbol), the time saving game number (J), the time saving game flag, the high probability game number (X), the high probability game flag are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot game process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, the process of controlling the jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game ending process and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, while determining a probability game state of either a high probability game state or a low probability game state, a process of determining either a time saving game state or a non-time saving game state is performed. .. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory determination process of the main control board)
The special symbol storage determination processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed. If the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process of this time is ended, and if the special symbol is not in the variable display state (special symbol time counter = 0), The processing moves to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, move the process to step S310-3, and if the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, process to step S310-4 Transfer.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the second special symbol reservation number (U2) to update it, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. When it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process moves to step S310-5, and when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- The process is transferred to 1.

In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the first special symbol reservation number (U1) to update it, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbols stored in the special symbol determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. Information is shifted (storage area shift). Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area from the first storage section to the fourth storage section is stored immediately before. Shift to department. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage section is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (0th storage section). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variable display of the special symbols which has already been written in the special figure execution storage area (0th storage section) is erased.

In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is decided to be subtracted in preference to the first special symbol reservation number (U1), but in the order in which the winning opening is won, the first special symbol The number of reservations (U1), the second special symbol reservation number (U2) may be subtracted, or the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is preferentially subtracted from the second special symbol reservation number (U2). You may do so.

The main CPU 110a, in step S310-7, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5 is special. The symbol memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area. Thereby, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the number of the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 is reduced, or the first hold icon, or, A process of changing the second hold icon to the variable icon is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process in step S311. Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the probability game state and the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 6, the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), and the type of special symbol (stop) based on the random number for special symbol determination stored in the special symbol execution storage area Special drawing data) is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure variation pattern determination process. Specifically, referring to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the special symbol reservation number (U), the special symbol execution The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value stored in the storage area.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 performs processing for performing variation production corresponding to the variation pattern so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. ..

In step S314, the main CPU 110a 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. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

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

In step S316, the main CPU 110a starts variable display of special symbols. Specifically, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, in the above step S600, the first special symbol display device 20 or the display data for displaying the special symbol in the second special symbol display device in a variable manner is created, and the created data is output in step S700. Then, the variable display of the special symbols will be performed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric power process data=1, prepares to move the process to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol memory determination process this time.

In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag that indicates a customer waiting state (standby state) in which variable display of special symbols and jackpot games are not executed. If there is a customer waiting state flag, the special symbol storage determination process of this time is ended, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process proceeds to step S318-2.

In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S318-3, a customer waiting state indicating a customer waiting state. The specified command is set in the production transmission data storage area, and the special symbol memory determination processing this time is ended. As a result, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 performs the process for executing the customer waiting production.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a big hit determination process in the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. If the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area with reference to the big hit determination table, the big hit shown in FIG. By referring to the jackpot determination table of the lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a "jackpot", based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process moves to step S311-2. If it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S311-5.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (b), based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol execution storage area, the type of jackpot special symbol to be stopped and displayed Is determined, and the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined type of jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used to determine whether or not it is a “big hit symbol” in a special symbol stop process of FIG. 23, which will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 24. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the special winning opening, and is also used to determine the game state after the jackpot is finished in the jackpot game ending process of FIG.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the effect design designation command for jackpot corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the effect symbol designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of the special jackpot special symbol (stop special figure data) stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning from the information set in the gaming state memory area (time saving game flag memory area, high probability gaming flag memory area), and the gaming status at jackpot winning. The game state information indicating is set in the game state 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, apart from the game status storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), it was decided to set the game status at the time of jackpot winning in the game status buffer during the jackpot game. 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 status at the time of winning the jackpot after the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. Therefore, by providing a game state buffer for storing the game information indicating the game state at the time of jackpot winning, separately from the game state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the jackpot, It is possible to newly set a game state (time saving game state, time saving game count, etc.) after the jackpot is completed based on the game state when the jackpot is won.

The main CPU 110a performs a lost symbol determination process in step S311-5. Specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table in the loss shown in FIG. 6 (a), based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area, the type of the lost special symbol to be stopped and displayed Is determined, and the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined type of special lost symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets the effect design designating command for loss corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time. The jackpot determination process ends. Thereby, the effect symbol designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the type of the stop special symbol (stop special figure data) stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special symbol fluctuation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process of this time is ended, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbols set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 are the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. The stop display data for stop display on the display device 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for ending the variable effect.

In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for stopping the display of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric power process data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol fluctuation process this time.

(Special symbol stop processing of the main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter=0?). If the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process moves to step S330-2. If the symbol stop time has not elapsed, this special symbol stop process ends.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, it is updated by subtracting 1 from the time saving game number (J), and whether or not the new time saving game number (J) is "0". Determine whether. As a result, when the number of time saving games (J) is "0", the time saving game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, if the time saving game flag is not set, or if the time saving game count (J) is not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-3.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the high-probability game count (X) to update it, and the new high-probability game count (X) is "0". Determine whether there is. As a result, if the high-probability game count (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set, or if the high-probability game count (X) is not "0", the process directly proceeds to step S330-4.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

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

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric power process data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol stop process of this time.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 for the special figure special power processing data, and prepares to move the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs a normal game state transition process in step S330-8. Specifically, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the time-saving game flag, and the time-saving game count (J) are cleared, and the normal game state (low-probability non-time saving game state) is entered.

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. Specifically, referring to the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the type of jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data, and the jackpot opening mode for jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. From the table group, a special winning opening opening mode determination table (“first big hit table”, “second big hit table”, “third big hit table”, “fourth big hit table”) is determined according to the type of big hit game.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the type of the big hit game (first big hit game to fourth big hit game) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game in the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop process of this time. Specifically, from the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the opening time corresponding to the type of the big hit game is determined and set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110.

(Big control game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a big hit game process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the big hit game is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not "0" is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If it is being opened, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is not being opened, the process proceeds to S340-6.

In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process of this time is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area.

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K) to set energization data for energizing the first big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c or the second big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 17c, and Referring to the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the first special winning opening 16 based on the current round game number (R) and opening number (K) Or, the opening 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 or the second special winning opening 17 is opened.

The main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process in step S340-5. Specifically, when the number of releases (K) is "1", that is, when the round game is started, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is stored in the main RAM 110c for the production transmission data. Set to area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the round effect of the jackpot game.

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently ending. The ending is a period after finishing all preset round games. If the ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If the ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c or the second big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 17c is set. If the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process of this time is ended, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process moves to step S340-4 to open the special winning opening.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (9), or the opening time per opening in the opening count (K) elapses. It is determined whether or not it is established. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 17c is cleared, and the special winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. Referring to the table (see FIG. 9), the closing time of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 (based on the current round game number (R) and open number (K)) ( The closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 will be closed.

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has ended. Specifically, whether or not either the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (9) or the opening count (K) reaches the maximum opening count is established. Determine whether. If one round is finished, the process is moved to step S340-12, and if one round is not finished, the big hit game process of this time is finished.

The main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in step S340-12. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) and the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is the maximum number of round games. If it is the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-15. If it is not the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the number of round games (R) and stores it, and ends the jackpot game process this time.

In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of rounds (R), and in step S340-16, based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. The type of special game (long hit game, short hit game, development hit game) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the big hit game type is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. Thereby, the ending designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the processing for executing the ending production of the jackpot game is performed by the production control board 120.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the special game timer counter to the ending time according to the type of jackpot game, based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. set.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process moves to step S340-19, and if the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process of this time is ended.

In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special power processing data, prepares to move the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 25, and ends the jackpot game processing this time.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game ending process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110.

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

The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded stop special figure data and game state information, whether to shift to the high-probability game state at the end of the jackpot game When determining whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming flag indicating the high-probability gaming state is set in the high-probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", the high-probability game flag is set.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game number setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, it is the number of times of variable display that can be executed in the high-probability game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. The high-probability game frequency (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game frequency (X) is set in the high-probability game frequency (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special map data is "01", 80 times is set as the high-probability game number (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded stop special figure data and game information, whether to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game When determining and shifting to the time saving game state, the time saving game flag indicating that it is in the time saving game state is set in the time saving game flag storage area. For example, when the game status information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game frequency determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stopped special figure data and the game state information, the time saving is the number of times of variable display that can be executed in the game state. The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined time saving game number (J) is set in the time saving game number (J) storage area. For example, when the stop special map data is "04" and the game state information is 00H, the time saving game number (J) is set to 0 times, and when the game state information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game number ( Set 80 times in J).

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the presence or absence of the high-probability game flag and the time saving game flag to specify the game state, and a game state designation command indicating the specified game state in the transmission data storage area for effect. set. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric power process data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 20, and ends the jackpot game ending process of this time.

(Universal and universal control processing of main control board)
The universal graphic/universal power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the universal figure/universal control process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads general/universal-general-purpose processing data, and if normal/universal/universal processing data=0, moves the processing to normal design variation processing (step S410), and general/universal/universal processing data. If =1, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

This "universal figure normal power processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the universal function normal power control processing as will be described later, so that the necessary subroutines are appropriately processed in the progress of the game. It will be.

In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process, and ends the present universal symbol universal power control process. Specifically, the hit determination process, the process of displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner, the process of stopping the normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and ends the current universal figure/universal power control process. Specifically, the process of controlling the auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Ordinary symbol fluctuation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol is being performed. If the variable display of the normal symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-9. If the variable symbol of the normal symbol is not in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol reservation number (G) is 1 or more. If the normal symbol hold number (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S410-3, and if the normal symbol hold number (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the normal symbol reservation number (G) to update it, and shifts the processing to step S410-4.

In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the general pattern determination information stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each general figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the general figure determination information stored in the first storage section is shifted to the general figure execution storage area (zeroth storage section). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variable display of the normal symbols which has already been written in the general figure execution storage area (0th storage section) is erased.

The main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process in step S410-5. Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the hit is based on the gaming state and the random number for hit determination stored in the universal figure execution storage area. ..

The main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing in step S410-6. Specifically, referring to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), based on the current time saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination, stop display Decide the normal pattern (stop public figure data) to be set, set the decided stop general figure data in the stop general figure data storage area, and store the general figure designation command corresponding to the stop general figure data in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c Set to area. As a result, the general-drawing designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 can recognize the stop-scheme data.

In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs a variable time determination process for normal symbols. Specifically, referring to the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12(c), based on the gaming state, the hit determination result, and the universal figure fluctuation random number value stored in the universal figure execution storage area, The variation time of the symbol is determined and set in the ordinary symbol time counter, and the ordinary symbol variation designation command corresponding to the variable time of the ordinary symbol is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the universal figure variation designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the variation time of the normal symbol can be grasped in the production control board 120.

In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variable display of the normal symbol and ends the normal symbol variation process of this time. Specifically, the variable display data of the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, in the above step S600, the display data for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is created, and the created data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. The variable display will be performed.

In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. When the variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process of this time is ended, and when the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S410-10.

In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the normal symbols. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S410-8 is cleared, and the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol set in step S410-6 on the normal symbol display device 22 is main. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and the player is informed of the hit determination result.

In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop figure data set in the stop figure data storage area is a normal pattern. If the hit is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12, and if the hit is not a normal symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is ended.

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the normal/universal electric power processing data=1, prepares to move the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. Specifically, referring to the starting opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the maximum opening number of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second starting opening 15 are based on the stop drawing data. The opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game are determined.

In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game to the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the normal symbol variation process of this time. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of the main control board)
The auxiliary game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary game process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently open. If it is being opened, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and if it is not being opened, the process proceeds to S420-4.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, this auxiliary game processing is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S420-3.

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs the second opening opening process, and ends the auxiliary game process this time. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (S) to set energization data for energizing the starting opening/closing solenoid 15c, and the opening of the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is opened. Set the time in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second starting port 15 is opened.

In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently ending. If the ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S420-12. If the ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S420-5.

In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second starting opening 15 is being closed (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the starting opening/closing solenoid 15c is set. If the second starting port 15 is being closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If the second starting port 15 is not being closed, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the auxiliary processing of this time is ended, and if the closing time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S420-3 to open the second starting port 15.

In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition for ending the opening of the second starting opening 15 is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the second starting winning ball winning ball counter (D) reaches a specified number (10) or the opening time per opening in the opening count (S) elapses. It is determined whether or not is satisfied. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S420-8, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs a second starting opening closing process in step S420-8. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the starting opening/closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second starting opening 15 determined in step S410-13 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second starting port 15 is closed.

In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is over. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening number (S) of the second starting opening is the maximum opening number. When ending the auxiliary game, the process is moved to step S420-10, and when not ending the auxiliary game, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game ending process. Specifically, the opening count (S) and the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time determined in step S410-13 in the auxiliary game timer counter.

In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process moves to step S420-13, and if the ending time has not elapsed, the present auxiliary game process ends.

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the universal figure/general electric power processing data, prepares to move the processing to the normal symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends the auxiliary game processing this time.

(Main process of production control unit)
The processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a main process in the effect control unit 120m.

First, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process in step S1000. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 120c when the power is turned on.

The sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number updating process in step S1100. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random number values stored in the sub RAM 120c. After that, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse generation circuit for reset provided in the effect control unit 120m generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and effects control board. The timer interrupt process of is executed.

In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a in the stack area.

In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

When the production control unit 120m receives the command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the production control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. It has become.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b is input via the frame control board 180, and inputs the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a or the like. In that case, a performance input control process for transmitting a performance button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs a data output process of transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, the command analysis process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process (1) in the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process (2) in the effect control unit 120m. The command analysis process (2) is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1).

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer to determine whether a command has been received. If the command is received, the process proceeds to step S1410, and if the command is not received, the command analysis process of this time is ended.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol storage designation command, the process proceeds to step S1411. If it is not a special symbol storage designation command, the process proceeds to step S1420.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs the pending storage update process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the number of reserved memories is analyzed from the received special symbol memory designation command, and the analyzed number of reserved memories is set in the number of reserved memories of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start mouth winning designation command. If the command is a start mouth prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if it is not the start mouth prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1430.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs icon change effect determination processing, and ends this command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the content of the received start-up winning combination designation command, processing for determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect and the change scenario are performed. Details of this icon change effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

It should be noted that the icon change effect is to change the display mode of the icon (holding icon, the variation icon) displayed on the image display device 31 to execute the jackpot game over one or more variation effects. It is one of the pre-reading effects that suggests that there is a possibility that (a big jackpot game is expected to be executed).

In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designating command. If it is a production symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S1431, and if it is not a production symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S1440.

In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing, and ends this command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the content of the received effect designating command, the presence or absence of a big hit, basic design data (first to fourth big hit design data, lost design data) that can identify the type of big hit, for determining Perform processing.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is the variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1441, and if it is not the variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1450.

The sub CPU 120a performs a variable effect pattern determination process in step S1441. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designating command, a variation production pattern which is the production mode of the variation production executed using various production devices is determined, and the variation production pattern is determined according to the determined variation production pattern. A process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the variation effect is performed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

The sub CPU 120a performs an icon display mode update process in step S1442. Specifically, the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the display mode of the variable icon are updated based on the change scenario determined in the icon change effect determination process described above and the determined change effect pattern. Then, the processing for executing the icon change effect is performed.

In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot notice effect determination process. Specifically, based on the determined fluctuating effect pattern, a process for determining the presence/absence of the big hit announcement effect, the type of the big hit announcement effect to be executed, and the like are performed. Details of this jackpot preliminary announcement effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

In addition, the jackpot announcement effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed as a result of the variation effect being executed (expects that the jackpot game is executed).

The sub CPU 120a performs a count-up effect determination process in step S1444. Specifically, when the determined fluctuating effect pattern is for performing a count-up effect, a process for determining the effect mode of the count-up effect is performed based on the fluctuating effect pattern. Details of the count-up effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

In addition, the count-up effect is a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values on the image display device 31, and indicates the type of reach effect (big hit expectation) that may be executed by the finally displayed numerical value. It is a performance to give notice (indication).

In step S1445, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer effect determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, processing for determining the presence/absence of execution of the timer effect and the effect mode of the timer effect to be executed is performed based on the presence/absence of the icon change effect, the determined variation effect pattern, and the like. Details of this timer effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the timer effect is a predetermined event (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effect, count up) during the variable effect by performing a countdown display (subtraction display) of the numerical value (timer) displayed on the image display device 31. The effect, the effective period of the effect button 35, a big jackpot stop display, etc.) occur, and the effect suggests the timing when a predetermined event occurs. Further, the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is updated at substantially the same intervals as the actual time measurement.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is the symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1451, and if it is not the symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1460.

In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs effect design stop processing, and ends this command analysis processing. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the image controller 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for stopping and displaying the variation effect is performed.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. If it is the game state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1461, and if it is not the game state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1470.

In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs the game state setting process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the present game state is identified by referring to the received game state designation command, and the data indicating the identified game state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is the opening designation command. If it is the opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1471. If it is not the opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1480.

In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs the opening effect pattern determination process, and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, the effect pattern of the opening effect performed at the start of the jackpot game is determined, and the process of setting the opening effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. To do. As a result, the opening effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the opening effect is performed.

In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1481, and if it is not a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1490.

In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect pattern determination process, and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the round designating command, the effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game is determined, and the process of setting the round effect designating command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .. As a result, the round effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the round effect is performed.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command is the ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S1491. If it is not the ending designation command, the command analysis process this time is ended.

In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process, and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the ending designating command, the effect pattern of the ending effect performed at the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the ending designating command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .. As a result, the ending effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

(Icon change effect determination process)
Next, the icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

First, in step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start opening winning combination designation command. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start opening winning award designation command, and grasps the winning of the big hit, the type of the big hit, and the effect contents (planned variation pattern).

In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the present is the executable period of the icon change effect. If it is determined that it is the executable period of the icon change effect, the process proceeds to step S1421-3, and if it is determined that it is not the executable period of the icon change effect, the current icon change effect determination process is ended. ..

In the determination of whether or not it is the executable period of the icon change effect, the execution mode of the icon change effect is not in the effect mode, the jackpot game is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not being executed. In this case, it is determined that the period is feasible. Note that any one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not all of the pending storage corresponding to the previously received start opening winning award designation command, that is, the preliminary determination result of the preceding suspension is equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are less than or equal to normal reach, the process proceeds to step S1421-4, and if all are less than or equal to normal reach, the process proceeds to step 1421-7.
The term “normal reach or less” means normal fluctuation, shortening fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in this step S1421-3, it is determined whether or not the preliminary determination results of the preceding suspension are all normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a random number value for determining an icon display mode for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31 in step S1421-4, and in step S1421-5, the final display mode of the icon. The icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 34) for determining is selected. Details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

The sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode in step S1421-6. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table, and selects one of a plurality of icon final display modes based on the starting mouth winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. One icon final display mode is determined.

In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a determines the normal icon that is the normal display mode as the icon final display mode when the icon change effect is not executed.

In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. If the icon final display mode is the display mode for executing the icon change effect, the process proceeds to step S1421-9, and if the icon final display mode is not the display mode for executing the icon change effect, step S1421-11. Transfer processing to.

In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects the change scenario determination table (see FIG. 35) for determining the icon change effect scenario. Details of this change scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1421-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the change scenario, sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the processing to step S1421-12. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table, and based on the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the starting mouth winning award designation command, and the selection rate, One change scenario is determined from the change scenarios.

In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a determines the non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the processing to step S1421-12.

In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a specifies the initial display mode when the icon is first displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario or the non-change scenario, and the icon corresponding to the initial display mode is specified. The initial display mode command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the current icon change effect determination process ends. As a result, the icon initial display mode command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 or the frame control board 180, the hold icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon initial display mode command is displayed on the image display device 31, or a predetermined sound effect is generated. It will be output.

In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, the variable icon change effect) is executed when the pre-holding preliminary determination results are all equal to or less than the normal reach. The icon change effect may be executed when the pre-holding preliminary determination result indicates that the reach effect is not performed, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. By doing this, the display mode of the hold icon does not change during the variable effect corresponding to the preceding hold in which the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is displayed during the variable effect corresponding to the preceding hold in which the reach effect is not executed. The change of the display mode will occur, the reach effect will not be obstructed by the icon change effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, even if the pre-holding preliminary determination result includes one for which reach production is performed, the icon change production may be executed, but in such a case, the pre-holding pre-determination result is reach. It suffices that the icon change effect is more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) in the case where the effect effect is not included than in the case where the reach effect is included.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the icon final display mode. The icon final display mode determination table is associated with the type of the starting mouth winning designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each icon final display mode, and the determined icon final display mode.

In the icon final display mode, a white icon that is displayed in white as a normal icon and a special icon that indicates that there is a possibility that a jackpot (a jackpot game is executed) may occur when the icon change effect is executed. Set blue icon displayed in blue, green icon displayed in green, red icon displayed in red, zebra icon displayed in zebra pattern (color), and rainbow icon displayed in rainbow color The expectation level for jackpots related to the special icon is higher in the order of (white icon<) blue icon<green icon<red icon<zebra icon<rainbow icon, and it is confirmed that the rainbow icon is a jackpot. It is an icon.

The first feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the selection rate of the icon final display mode is changed according to the effect contents. In the starting winning information (starting mouth winning designating command), it is possible to determine information on the winning of the big hit, the type of the big hit, and the content of the effect (reach effect, etc., the number of pseudo-repetitions).

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the effect content is SP reach or specific start winning information indicating SPSP reach, it indicates that the effect content is normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach that does not reach. The special icon is selected at a higher rate than in the case of normal starting winning information.

In addition, as a second feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is varied according to the number of pseudo-repetitions. Specifically, when the number of pseudo-repetitions is 0, the special icon having a higher jackpot expectation is selected at a higher rate when the number of pseudo-repetitions is 1, and the number of pseudo-repetitions is 1 Rather than two times, a special icon with a higher jackpot expectation is selected at a higher rate, and a rainbow icon with a confirmed jackpot is selected when the number of pseudo-repetitions is three. It is like this.

(Change scenario decision table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referenced when determining a change scenario. In the change scenario determination table, the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the starting mouth winning award designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each scenario, and the type of the change scenario to be determined are associated with each other. For reference, the prior change in each change scenario and the update mode in the change are described.

Here, the “pre-variation” is a variation display (variation effect) that is executed based on the special figure determination information stored earlier than the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start mouth winning designation command. That is, the "variation" is a variation display (variation effect) that is executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start mouth prize designation command.

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during execution of the preliminary change (the hold icon change effect is not executed) and changes during execution of the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) A scenario (for example, scenario 01, etc.) or the display mode of the icon changes during execution of the advance change (the hold icon change effect is executed), but does not change during execution of the change (change of the change icon) A scenario (for example, scenario 02, etc.) in which the effect is not executed, or a display mode of the icon changes during execution of the pre-variation and during the execution of the variation (the hold icon change effect and the change icon change effect. A scenario (to be executed) (for example, scenario 12) is set.

As an example of the change scenario, a case will be described in which the change scenario 39 is selected in response to the reception of the start mouth prize designation command based on the winning of the game ball into the first start mouth 14.

In the change scenario 39, at the time of winning the game ball to the first starting opening 14, a white icon is displayed as a hold icon at a position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the first hold icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the white icon is maintained until the pre-change before the 4 changes being executed at the time of displaying the white icon ends. After that, when the pre-change before 3 changes is started, the white icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of hold "3", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the white icon changes to the blue icon. Then, when the pre-variation before the two fluctuations is started, the blue icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holdings “2”, and the blue icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the two fluctuations ends. After that, when the pre-change before one change is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of holdings “1”, the holding icon change effect is executed, and the blue icon changes to the green icon. Then, when the change starts, the green icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, the green icon changes to a red icon at a predetermined timing, and then changes to a zebra icon at a predetermined timing. To do.
It should be noted that, in the variation when changing to the blue icon, the green icon, the red icon, and the zebra icon as the final icon display mode, the display mode was changed step by step. A pattern that changes in two steps (red→rainbow) may be provided as in the case of the above change, or a pattern that changes in three steps (for example, change from a blue icon to a zebra icon) may be provided.

As the first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, a scenario in which the display mode of the icon changes during execution of the variation is more preferable than a scenario in which the display mode of the icon changes when the game ball is won at the starting opening. Are being selected at a high rate. By doing so, the sense of expectation as to whether or not the display mode of the icon is changed (whether or not the icon change effect is executed) can be maintained until the change, and the interest of the game can be improved. Become.

As a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, in the case where the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra icons are determined as the final icon display modes), The number of stages in which the icon changes during execution of the variation is set to be larger than the number of stages in which the icon changes during execution of the preliminary variation. By doing so, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of stages in the variation, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the icon display mode is determined regardless of whether or not the reach effect (the reach other than the normal reach may be executed) is executed in the preliminary change. Although it is like this, the display mode of the icon is changed by the change scenario determination table that has a determination element as to whether or not the reach effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed in the preliminary change is executed. The scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the display mode of the icon does not change during execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the icon of the icon is changed during execution of the pre-change in which the reach effect is not executed. It is advisable to set various scenarios so that the display mode changes. In addition, although the change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed and the pre-variation in which the reach effect is not executed, the reach effect is generated more than during the execution of the pre-change in which the reach effect is executed. Various scenarios may be set such that the change in the icon display mode occurs at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-change that is not executed.

(Variable production pattern determination processing)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step S1441-1, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 37) in step S1441-2.

In step S1441-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table, and determines one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). .. Details of this variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends this variation effect pattern determination process. As a result, the variation effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the variation effect is performed.

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern specification table is associated with the variation effect pattern designating command, the distribution ratio (%) for each variation effect pattern, and the determined variation effect pattern. For reference, the effect configuration for each variation effect pattern is provided. Is listed.

The variation effect pattern is a variation performed using the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, the production button 35, and the cross key 36. It is an effect mode of the effect, and the presence/absence of the pseudo continuous notice, the presence/absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, etc. are defined.

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 will be described.

“Normal fluctuation” indicates that the normal fluctuation effect in which the reach state is not formed by the effect design 38 is performed.
The “shortening variation” indicates that the shortening variation production in which the reach state is not formed by the production design 38 is shorter than the normal variation production is performed.
The “normal reach” indicates that a normal reach effect in which a reach state is formed by the effect design 38 is performed.
The "SP reach" indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect design 38, and the SP reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach effect is performed.
"SPSP reach" indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect design 38, and SPSP reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than SP reach effect is performed.

The “pseudo continuous failure” indicates that a fake effect as to whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed is executed, but finally the pseudo continuous notice is not executed.
“Pseudo continuous success” indicates that a fictitious effect of whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed is executed, and finally the pseudo continuous notice is executed.

The "button non-collision" means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final stage (late stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and the effect button 35 is operated in the operation promotion effect. When the effective period elapses, the winning notification effect that notifies whether or not it is a big hit is executed, but in the effective period of this operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 does not move upward and is maintained in the non-protruding state (normal state). Is shown to be done.
The “button bump” means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final stage (last stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is effective in this operation promotion effect. When the period elapses, a winning notification effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed, but during the effective period of this operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 moves upward to be in a protruding state (special state). ing.

The “count-up effect” means a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values on the image display device 31, and a type of reach effect (big hit expectation degree) that may be executed by the finally displayed numerical value. It indicates that a count-up effect foretelling will be performed. Note that the count-up display (addition display) in the count-up effect is updated at an interval (irregular interval) different from the actual time measurement, unlike the counter-down display (subtraction display) in the timer effect.
The "zone effect" performs a specific effect (background display) different from the normal effect (background) on the image display device 31, and gives a notice that the jackpot game may be executed (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that a zone production is performed.
The "heat zone effect" is a specific effect (background display) different from the normal zone effect, and gives a notice that the jackpot game is more likely to be executed than the normal zone effect (the jackpot game is executed. It is expected that a heat zone effect will be performed.

It is to be noted that updating at an interval (irregular interval) different from the actual time counting of the count-up display (additional display) in the count-up effect will be described later in detail, as in the present embodiment. The time is delayed (slow) in the middle of the count-up display (addition display). In addition, it may be something that is measured at several times the speed of the actual time (for example, 5 seconds are counted on the production (display) while the actual time is 1 second), or it may be measured intermittently (for example, The time may be measured at 5 second intervals.

The "next notice" indicates that the next notice production for giving notice of the type of the reach production finally performed in the variable production (SPSP reach production, full-rotation reach production in this embodiment) is performed.

As a first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the reach effect is more likely to be executed when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous notice is not executed, and the pseudo continuous notice is executed. The point is that the higher the number of executions of, the higher the jackpot expectation. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation regarding whether or not the pseudo continuous announcement is executed or the number of times the pseudo continuous announcement is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, as a second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the effect is more effective than when the effect button 35 is in the normal state during the effective period that occurs in the final stage (late stage) of the reach effect. One of the points is that the jackpot expectation is higher when the button 35 is in the special state. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the effect button 35 is in the special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the third characteristic of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the final aspect of the reach effect (late stage) is when the heat zone effect is executed, rather than when only the normal zone effect is executed. The effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state during the effective period that occurs in 2. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's sense of expectation as to which type of zone effect is to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The fourth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that the SPSP reach effect or the full rotation reach effect is determined when the advance notice effect is executed next time. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation as to whether or not the next notice production will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Note that the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 does not include the variation effect pattern in which SPSP reach is performed after normal reach is performed and SP reach is performed, but it may be provided.

(Big hit announcement production determination process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the jackpot notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the jackpot notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

First, in step S1343-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variation effect pattern, and in step S1443-2, uses the pre-reach notice determination table (see FIG. 39) to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect. And a notice pattern in which the type of notice production before reach to be executed is determined. The details of the pre-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1443-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the decided notice pattern is the notice pattern for executing the dialogue notice effect. If it is the notice pattern for executing the dialogue notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-4. If it is the notice pattern for not performing the notice notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-6.

Note that the serif advance notice effect is a big hit advance notice effect that causes the image display device 31 to display a dialogue suggesting a jackpot expectation degree based on the operation of the effect button 35 and outputs a sound corresponding to the dialogue from the voice output device 32. It is one kind of.

In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 120a uses the dialogue pattern determination table (see FIG. 40A) to determine the dialogue pattern, which is the presentation mode of the dialogue announcement production, and sets the dialogue pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. Details of this serif pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1443-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a dialogue advance notice effect designation command corresponding to the determined dialogue pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the speech advance notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the speech advance notice effect is performed.

In step S1443-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect (SU notice effect). If it is the notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-7. If it is not the notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-9.

It should be noted that the step-up notice effect is a predetermined step from the first step depending on the jackpot expectation until one of a plurality of steps (steps) from the first step (first step) to the final step (final step). It is one of the jackpot notice effects that execute step effects in order. Specifically, more step effects are more likely to be executed when the jackpot game is executed (the jackpot expectation is higher) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

In step S1443-7, the sub CPU 120a uses the step up pattern determination table (see FIG. 40(b)) to determine the step up pattern, which is the presentation mode of the step up notice effect, and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. set. Details of this step-up pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1443-8, the sub CPU 120a sets a step-up notice effect designation command corresponding to the determined step-up pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the step-up notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image controller 150 or the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the step-up notice effect is performed.

In step S1443-9, the sub CPU 120a uses the reach advance notice determination table (see FIG. 41(a)) to determine whether or not to execute the reach advance notice effect and the type of the reach advance notice effect to be executed. To decide. The details of the during-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1443-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing the character group notice effect. If it is a notice pattern for executing the character group notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-1, and if it is a notice pattern for not executing the character group notice effect, the jackpot notice effect determination process of this time is ended.

The character group preliminary notice effect is one type of large bonus notice effect in which the image display device 31 displays one of a plurality of types of characters having different expected jackpots as a group.

In step S1443-1, the sub CPU 120a uses the character group pattern determination table (see FIG. 41(b)) to determine the character group pattern, which is the presentation mode of the character group announcement effect, and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. set. Details of the character group pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1443-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a character group preliminary announcement effect designation command according to the determined character group pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the jackpot preliminary announcement effect determination process of this time. As a result, the character group advance notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the character group advance notice effect is executed.

(Pre-reach notice decision table)
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a pre-reach notice determination table that is referred to when determining a notice pattern for a pre-reach notice. The pre-reach notice determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the determined notice pattern.

There are three types of notice patterns for pre-reach notices: "no notice" that pre-reach notice is not executed, "serif notice production" where dialogue notice production is executed, and "step-up notice production" where step-up notice production is executed. Has been set, and the jackpot expectation level is no notice <serif notice production <step-up notice production.

As a feature of the pre-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 39, a variation effect pattern in which the pre-reach notice is more likely to be executed and the jackpot expectation degree is lower in the case of a big hit than in the case of a big hit lottery result being lost One of the points is that the pre-reach notice is more likely to be executed when the variation effect pattern with a higher jackpot expectation is determined than when it is determined. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Serif pattern decision table)
FIG. 40A is a diagram showing a serif pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a serif pattern. The jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each serif pattern, and the determined serif pattern are associated with the serif pattern determination table.

In the dialogue pattern, it is unclear whether or not a jackpot game may be executed, "normal dialogue", "reach confirmation dialogue" that confirms that reach production is executed, and reach production may be executed. There are 4 classifications set: "Expectation UP Serif", which indicates that the jackpot game may be executed, and "Acknowledged Serif (Premier)," which confirms that the jackpot is confirmed. There are a plurality of lines set in, and the jackpot expectation degree is normal dialogue <reach confirmation dialogue <expectation degree UP dialogue <accurate confirmation (jackpot confirmation).

The feature of the dialogue pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40(a) is that, in the case of the big hit lottery result, in the case of the big hit, the serifs more than the reach confirmed serif (reach confirmed serif, expectation UP serif, and confirmed) If the variable production pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined, the reach (serif) that is greater than or equal to the reach confirmed dialogue is easier than when the variation production pattern with a high jackpot expectation is easily determined. It is easy to determine the confirmed dialogue, the expected degree UP dialogue, and the confirmed dialogue. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Step-up pattern determination table)
FIG. 40( b) is a diagram showing a step-up pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a step-up pattern. In the step-up pattern determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each step-up pattern, and the determined step-up pattern are associated with each other.

For the step-up pattern, "normal SU1" in which the first step effect is executed, "normal SU2" in which the first and second step effects are executed, and "normal" in which the first to third step effects are executed SU3", "normal SU4" in which the first to fourth step effects are executed, "normal SU5" in which the first to fifth step effects are executed, and a jackpot game as well as the first to fifth step effects are executed. Six types of “accurate SU5 (premium)” that are determined to be executed are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is normal SU1<normal SU2<normal SU3<normal SU4, normal SU5<accurate SU5.

The feature of the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40(b) is that the big-hit lottery result is easier to determine the step-up pattern with a larger number of executions of the step performance than the case where the lottery result is lost. It is easier to determine a step-up pattern with a larger number of step productions when a variation production pattern with a higher jackpot expectation is determined than when a variation production pattern with a low expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Preliminary decision table during reach)
FIG. 41( a) is a diagram showing a during-reach notice determination table that is referred to when determining a notice pattern for a notice during reach. In the reach advance notice determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the determined notice pattern are associated with each other.

There are two types of notice patterns for the notice during reach, "no notice" in which the notice in the reach is not executed, and "character notice notice" in which the character group notice production is executed, and the jackpot expectation is no notice. <Character group notice production.

A feature of the during-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 41(a) is that the in-reach notice (character group notice effect) is more likely to be executed in the case of a big hit than in the case of a big hit lottery result being lost. It is easier to execute the notice during reach (character group notice production) when the variation production pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when the variation production pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Character group pattern determination table)
FIG. 41B is a diagram showing a character group pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a character group pattern. The jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each character group pattern, and the determined character group pattern are associated with the character group pattern determination table.

In the character group pattern, the "first character group" in which the first character group is displayed, the "second character group" in which the second character group is displayed, and the "third character group" in which the third character group is displayed. , 4 types of "fourth character group (premier)" which are determined to be a big hit and are displayed with the fourth character group are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is the first character group<the second character group< 3rd character group <4th character group (big hit confirmed).

A feature of the character group pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41(b) is that it is determined that a variation effect pattern equal to or greater than the SP reach effect will be executed when the character group advance notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding whether or not the character group advance notice effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Count up effect determination process)
Next, the count-up effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a count-up effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined fluctuating effect pattern in step S1444-1, and determines in step S1444-2 whether or not the effect configuration of the fluctuating effect pattern includes a count-up effect. If the count-up effect is included, the process proceeds to step S1444-3, and if the count-up effect is not included, the current count-up effect determination process is ended.

In step S1444-3, the sub CPU 120a uses the final count value determination table (see FIG. 43) to determine the final count value finally displayed in the count-up effect. Details of this final count value determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the count-up effect designation command according to the determined final count value in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the count-up effect determination process of this time. As a result, the count-up effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the count-up effect is performed.

(Final count value determination table)
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a final count value determination table that is referred to when determining a final count value in the count-up effect. The final count value determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the reach performance type finally executed in the variable performance, the distribution ratio (%) for each final count value (second), and the final count value to be determined. ing.

For the final count value, "6 seconds" indicating that the normal reach effect is finally executed, "9 seconds" indicating that the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect is finally executed, and finally 4 types are set, "12 seconds" that indicates that SPSP reach production will be executed, and "7.7 seconds (premier)" that will eventually notify that SPSP reach production will be executed and will be a big hit. ing.

As described above, since a plurality of final count values are set in the count-up effect, the count value may not be counted up to the final reaching point (maximum value (12 seconds in this embodiment)).

The first feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that when the final count value is the maximum value (12 seconds), it is determined that the SPSP reach effect with high jackpot expectation is executed. To be By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to whether or not the count value in the count-up effect is counted up to the maximum value (addition display), and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game. Becomes

The second feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that the case where the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation degree is executed is larger than the case where the reach effect with a low jackpot expectation degree is executed. The point is that the count value is easily determined. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As a third feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43, basically, the final count value is the maximum value (12 seconds), so that SPSP reach production with a high jackpot expectation is executed. Although the distribution ratio (%) for each final count value is reported, the distribution ratio (%) is exceptionally low as a premier element, which is a value smaller than the maximum value (12 seconds) and is a big hit. The point is that there is a "7.7 seconds (premier)" that will be confirmed. By doing so, it is possible to make the count-up effect surprising and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(Example of count-up performance)
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, an example of an effect when the count-up effect is executed during execution of the variable effect will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 44(a), when the variation time of the first special symbol ends in the state where the first special symbol reservation number is "2", the effect symbol 38 "148" in the image display device 31. Is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends. Further, the small effect design 48 is also stopped and displayed at "148".

Then, as shown in FIG. 44(b), when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first hold icons is changed to the variable icon TI, and the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is started. The variation effect is executed. Further, the variable display of the small effect design 48 is also started.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44C, when the effect button 35 is operated during the effective period that occurs during the normal fluctuation period, the image display device 31 displays on the image display device 31 the expectation level UP dialogue of the character A. "??") is displayed and the dialogue notice production is executed. Even if the effect button 35 is not operated and the effective period ends, the dialogue advance effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44(d), when the introduction effect of the count-up effect is started, an ally is displayed on the image display device 31 together with a character (“Ambush start!”) indicating that the ally character ambushes the enemy character. The count-up effect in which the character and the enemy character are displayed is started.

When the count-up effect is started, the effect symbol 38 is erased, but the small effect symbol 48 is not erased and the variable display is continued.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44E, when the count-up effect is started, a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values is performed with the lapse of time (here, 1.05 seconds have elapsed).

After that, when the first branch value "6.00 seconds" indicating whether or not the count-up effect is finished is approached, the count-up display (addition display) of the numerical value becomes slow, as shown in FIGS. 44(f) and (g). Thus, when the count-up display (addition display) reaches 6.00 seconds, the count-up display (addition display) becomes the slowest (eventually almost pauses), and the numerical value is enlarged and displayed as 6.01 seconds. Whether or not, that is, whether or not the count-up effect is ended, the count-up insulting effect that is displayed to inspire is executed. When the count-up effect is finished at this timing, the normal reach effect is developed and the variable effect is ended.

Here, when the count-up effect continues, if the value of the count-up display (addition display) exceeds 6.01 seconds, the update speed of the count-up display (addition display) returns to the original speed. ..

Further, a numerical value count-up display (addition display) is performed, and when the value approaches the second branch value "9.00 seconds" for whether or not the count-up effect ends, the numerical value count-up display (addition display) When the count up display (addition display) becomes 9.00 seconds as shown in FIGS. 44(h) and (i), the count up display (addition display) becomes the slowest (finally (Substantially paused), the numerical value is enlarged and displayed, and whether or not it is 9.01 seconds, that is, the count-up flairing effect similar to the first branch value is executed. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, the normal reach effect or the normal reach is finally developed into the SP reach effect and the variable effect ends.

Here, when the count-up effect continues, the update speed of the count-up display (addition display) returns to the original speed when the value of the count-up display (addition display) exceeds 9.01 seconds. ..

Further, a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values is performed, and as shown in FIG. 44(j), when the numerical value of the count-up display (addition display) reaches the maximum value of 12.00 seconds, the ally character is displayed. When the ambush succeeds and the effect of catching the enemy character is displayed, the count-up effect ends, and finally the SPSP reach effect is developed via the normal reach to end the variable effect.

Although not shown in the figure, when the count-up effect is finished at the timing when the count-up display (addition display) value is 7.70 seconds, it finally develops into SPSP reach effect via the normal reach and the variable effect is produced. It will end. In addition, in the case of "7.70 seconds", unlike other seconds, even if it approaches "7.70 seconds", the count up display (addition display) of numerical values will not be delayed. There is.
It should be noted that the numerical value of the count-up display (addition display) becomes 7.70 seconds, and it is also possible to execute a fixed effect that definitely notifies that a big hit will occur at the timing when the count-up effect ends.

In this way, when the count value approaches the branch value (6.00, 9.00, 12.00), the count-up display (addition display) is delayed, and it is fueling whether or not the count-up effect ends. Thus, the player can be excited, and the effect of the count-up effect can be improved.

Also, when the count-up effect ends at "7.70 seconds" when it is decided that a big hit will be reached, even if it approaches "7.70 seconds", the numerical count-up display (addition display) will not be delayed, Since the count-up display (addition display) ends, a great surprise and uplifting feeling can be given to the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, when a count-up effect, which is an effect that attracts a lot of attention from a player who gives a notice of the type of reach to be executed, is started, the effect symbol 38 is deleted, and the small effect symbol 48 is continuously displayed. Has become. By doing so, the player can be more effectively focused on the count-up effect (without hindering the count-up effect), and the variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) is executed. The state can be grasped by the player.

In addition, although the normal reach is always executed after the count-up effect is executed, the development effect may be executed without executing the normal reach to develop the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect. In addition, the case where normal reach is executed for development and the case where development effect is executed for development without executing normal reach may be mixed. In the case of mixing them, it is sufficient that the jackpot expectation is higher in the case of executing the development effect without executing the normal reach and expanding the performance than in the case of executing the normal reach.

Further, in the count-up effect, the display color of the count-up display (addition display) does not change, but the display color may change each time the numerical value of the count-up display (addition display) increases. .. For example, the normal color is displayed for 6.00 seconds, the blue color is displayed for 6.01 seconds to 9.00 seconds, and the red color is displayed for 9.01 seconds to 12.00 seconds. .. By doing so, it is possible to effectively excite the count-up effect in which the display of the count-up display (additional display) is unknown by the display color of the count-up display (additional display).

(Timer effect determination process)
Next, the timer effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. 45. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a timer effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

First, in step S1445-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario of the icon corresponding to the variable icon, and determines in step S1445-2 whether or not the variable icon change effect is to be executed. If the icon change effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1445-3. If the icon change effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1445-8.

In step S1445-3, the sub CPU 120a uses the change timer number determination table (see FIG. 46A) to set the number of change timer effects to be executed during the current variation effect (“0 times” or “1 time”). ) Is determined. Specifically, the icon final display mode of the variable icon is collated. Details of the change timer number determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

Note that the change timer effect is an effect that suggests that the variable icon change effect is executed and the timing at which the variable icon change effect is executed, but at the time when the change timer effect is executed, It is difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is a change timer effect, and it is possible to determine that it was a change timer effect when the display mode of the variable icon changes.

In step S1445-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined number of change timer effects is to execute the change timer effect. If the change timer effect is to be executed (the number of times of the change timer effect is "1"), the process is moved to step S1445-5, and the change timer effect is not executed (the number of times of the change timer effect is " 0 times"), the process proceeds to step S1445-8.

In step S1445-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the icon change in the suggestion event suggested by the change timer effect, and determines the change timer in the timer type classified by the timer type and length.

In the suggestion event, in addition to the icon change, normal reach, pseudo rendition, count up effect, zone effect, heat zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect, effective period, jackpot symbol stop Etc.

In addition to the change timer, the timer types include a short timer, which is a classification of short timer times, a middle timer which is a classification of long timer times, a long timer which is a classification of long timer times, and the like. The timer times set by the four types of timers are change timer=short timer<middle timer<long timer.

The change timer has the same timer time type as the short timer (5 seconds, 6 seconds, and 7 seconds), but the same timer time type as the middle timer and the long timer (15 seconds, 20 seconds). Seconds, 35 seconds, 40 seconds, 45 seconds, 50 seconds, and 55 seconds).

In step S1445-6, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the change timer effect. Specifically, the update pattern determination table is collated with the timer type, the jackpot lottery result, and the like. Details of this update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1445-7, the sub CPU 120a sets the suggestion event and the timer effect designation command indicating the update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image controller 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the change timer effect is performed during the variable effect.

In step S1445-8, the sub CPU 120a refers to the current variation effect pattern, and in step S1445-9, the reach effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) that is equal to or higher than the SP reach effect is executed. Or not. If the reach effect of SP reach effect or more is executed, the process is moved to step S1445-10, and if the reach effect of SP reach effect or more is not executed, the current timer effect determination process is ended.

In step S1445-10, the sub CPU 120a uses the event timer number determination table (see FIG. 46(b)) to perform the number of event timer effects ("0 times" to "2 times") performed during the current variable effect. ) Is determined. Specifically, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern, and the like are collated with the event timer number determination table. Details of the event timer count determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

The event timer effect means that one of a plurality of events (excluding icon changes) that expects a jackpot game to be executed in the course of performing the variable effect, and an effect that suggests the timing of the event occurrence. However, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of the event when the event timer effect is executed, and the type of the event can be determined when the event occurs.

Since the change timer effect and the event timer effect described above share the same execution mode during execution of each timer effect, which timer effect is being executed at the time when various timer effects are executed? It is difficult for the player to distinguish.

In step S1445-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the determined number of event timer effects is for executing the event timer effect. If the event timer effect is to be executed (the number of times of the event timer effect is "1 time" or "2 times"), the process is moved to step S1445-2, and the event timer effect is not executed (the event timer effect). If the number of effects is "0", the current timer effect determination process is ended.

In step S1445-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined number of event timer effects is one. If it is once, the process proceeds to step S1445-13. If not once, the process proceeds to step S1445-16.

In step S1445-1, the sub CPU 120a uses the suggestion event determination table for one-timer timer (see FIG. 47) to suggest the suggestion event by the event timer effect and the timer type classified by the type or length of the timer. To decide. Specifically, the variation effect pattern or the like is collated with the suggestion event determination table for one timer. Details of the suggestion event determination table for one timer will be described later with reference to FIG. 47.

In step S1445-14, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the event timer effect. Specifically, the update pattern determination table is collated with the timer type, the jackpot lottery result, and the like. Details of the update pattern determination table for the event timer will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1445-15, the sub CPU 120a sets the suggestion event and the timer effect designation command indicating the update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and finishes the timer effect determination process of this time. As a result, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image controller 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the event timer effect is performed during the variable effect.

In step S1445-16, the sub CPU 120a uses the first suggestion event determination table for the second timer (see FIG. 48(a)) to suggest the suggestion event by the first event timer effect and the timer. Determines the timer type classified by type and length. Specifically, the variation effect pattern and the like are collated with the first suggestion event determination table for the second timer. Details of the first suggestion event determination table for the second timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1445-17, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the first event timer effect. Specifically, the update pattern determination table is collated with the timer type, the jackpot lottery result, and the like. Details of the update pattern determination table for the event timer will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1445-18, the sub CPU 120a sets the suggestion event and the timer effect designation command indicating the update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the first event timer effect during the variable effect is performed.

In step S1445-19, the sub CPU 120a uses the second suggestion event determination table for the second timer (see FIG. 48B) to suggest the suggestion event by the second event timer effect and the timer. Determine the timer type classified by the length. Specifically, the variation effect pattern and the like are collated with the second suggestion event determination table for the second timer. Details of the second suggestion event determination table for the second timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1445-20, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the second event timer effect. Specifically, the update pattern determination table is collated with the timer type, the jackpot lottery result, and the like. Details of this update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1445-21, the sub CPU 120a sets the suggestion event and the timer effect designation command indicating the update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current timer effect determination process. As a result, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the processing for executing the second event timer effect during the variable effect is performed.

(Change timer count determination table)
FIG. 46A is a diagram showing a change timer number determination table that is referred to when determining the number of change timer effects executed during the variable effect. The icon final display mode, the distribution ratio (%) for each number of change timer effects, and the determined number of change timer effects are associated with the change timer number determination table.

Two types of change timer effects are set, "0 times" when the change timer effect is not executed and "1 time" when the change timer effect is executed.
Note that the number of times the change timer effect is performed is not limited to the type of the present embodiment, and may be three types including the case where the change timer effect is performed twice, or may be performed more times.

A feature of the change timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46A is that the change timer effect is more easily executed as the final display mode of the change icon has a higher jackpot expectation. By doing so, it is possible to effectively give a notice that the variation icon has a high jackpot expectation and that the interest in the game can be improved.
The change timer effect may be more difficult to be executed as the final display mode of the change icon has a higher jackpot expectation.

(Event timer count decision table)
FIG. 46B is a diagram showing an event timer number determination table that is referred to when determining the number of event timer effects executed during the variable effect. The event timer number determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern, the distribution ratio (%) for each number of event timer effects, and the determined number of event timer effects.

As for the number of event timer effects, "0 times" means that the event timer effect is not executed, "1 time" means that the event timer effect is executed once, and event timer effects are executed twice. Three types of “2 times” are set.

As a first feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46(b), the event timer effect is more likely to be executed in the case of the big hit than in the case where the big hit lottery result is lost, and the big hit expectation degree One of the points is that the event timer effect is more likely to be executed when the reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation is executed than when the reach effect having a low jackpot is executed. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The second feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46(b) is that the number of executions of the event timer effect tends to increase more in the case of a big hit than in the case of a big hit lottery result being lost. To be By doing so, the player's interest in the number of executions of the event timer effect can be attracted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As a third feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46(b), the case where the reach effect with high jackpot expectation is executed is more than the case where the reach effect with low jackpot expectation is executed. The point is that the number of times the event timer effect is executed tends to increase. By doing so, the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Suggested event decision table for one timer)
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a suggestion event in the case where the event timer production is executed once during the variation production, and a suggestion event determination table for one-timer referenced when determining the timer type. The suggestion event determination table for one timer is associated with the variation effect pattern, the distribution ratio (%) for each suggestion event, the suggestion event to be determined, and the timer type.

In the suggestion event, 10 types of normal reach, pseudo rendition, count-up effect, zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect, effective period, and jackpot symbol stop are set.

Further, three types of timer types are set: a short timer, which is a classification of short timer times, a middle timer, which is a classification of long timer times, and a long timer, which is a classification of long timer times. The timer times set by the three types of timers are short timer<middle timer<long timer.

The first feature of the suggestion event determination table for one-timer shown in FIG. 47 is that the type of suggestion event is set to be different depending on the variation effect pattern. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the timer effect, prevent the player from getting bored, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

As a second feature of the suggestion event determination table for one-timer timer shown in FIG. 47, as an event timer effect performed once during the fluctuating effect, an event executed at an early stage of the fluctuating effect (for example, pseudo) One of the points is that the continuous event, the count-up effect, and the zone effect are more likely to be determined as the suggestion event than the event (for example, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, effective period) executed at the time when the variation effect is late. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be improved for a long time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As a third feature of the suggestion event determination table for the one-timer shown in FIG. 47, the higher the expectation degree of jackpots, the higher the variation production pattern, the event executed earlier in the variation production (for example, pseudo-relationship, count-up production). , Zone effect), an event (eg, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, effective period) that is executed at a later time of the variable effect is more likely to be determined as the suggestion event. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be improved for a long time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As the fourth feature of the suggestion event determination table for one-timer timer shown in FIG. 47, a variation type pattern with a higher jackpot expectation degree is likely to determine a timer type for which a longer timer time is set (a jackpot expectation The higher the degree, the easier it is for a long timer to be decided as a timer type). By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer effect, the higher the jackpot expectation, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Becomes

The fifth feature of the suggestion event determination table for the one-timer shown in FIG. 47 is that a predetermined event (for example, normal reach, count-up effect, simulated rendition, SP reach effect, zone effect, SPSP reach effect, next notice effect). ) Is performed in the final stage (end stage) of the fluctuating effect, when the event timer effect that indicates the occurrence of a specific event (effective period) is executed, rather than when the event timer effect that indicates the occurrence of One of the points is that the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation as to which type of event is the suggestive event can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As a sixth feature of the suggestion event determination table for one-timer shown in FIG. 47, the final aspect of the fluctuating effect when the middle timer is determined is more than when the short timer is determined as the timer type. The point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state (protruding state) in the (last stage) is mentioned. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation for the length of the timer time can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As a seventh characteristic of the suggestion event determination table for one-timer timer shown in FIG. 47, the final aspect of the variable effect is determined when the long timer is determined rather than when the middle timer is determined as the timer type ( One of the points is that the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state (protruding state) in the final stage. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation for the length of the timer time can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Suggested event decision table for two timers)
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a suggestion event in the case where the event timer effect is executed twice during the variation effect, and a suggestion event determination table for the timer twice referred to when determining the timer type. The suggestion event determination table for the second timer is associated with the variation effect pattern, the distribution ratio (%) for each suggestion event, the suggested event to be determined, and the timer type.

Note that FIG. 48(a) is a diagram showing a first suggestion event determination table for the second timer for determining the first suggestion event type and the timer type. ) Is a diagram showing a second suggestion event determination table for two timers for determining the type of the second suggestion event and the type of the timer type.

Suggestive events include normal reach, 1st pseudo rendition, 2nd pseudo rendition, count-up effect, zone effect, 1st heat zone effect, next notice effect, SPSP reach effect, effective period, all rotation reach effect, jackpot symbol stop 11 types are set.

Further, three types of timer types are set: a short timer, which is a classification of short timer times, a middle timer, which is a classification of long timer times, and a long timer, which is a classification of long timer times. The timer times set by the three types of timers are short timer<middle timer<long timer.

The first feature of the suggestion event determination table for the second timer shown in FIG. 48 is that the types of suggestive events are set to be different according to the variation effect pattern. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the timer effect, prevent the player from getting bored, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as a second feature of the suggestion event determination table for the two-timer timer shown in FIG. 48, as an event timer effect of two times executed during the variable effect, an event executed at an early stage of the variable effect, One of the points is that both of the events that are executed during the period when the change effect is late are likely to be determined as suggestive events. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be improved for a long time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, as a third feature of the suggestion event determination table for two-timer shown in FIG. 48, a timer type in which a longer timer time is set is more likely to be determined for a variation effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation level ( The higher the jackpot expectation, the easier it is for a long timer to be selected as a timer type). By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer effect, the higher the jackpot expectation, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Becomes

The fourth feature of the suggestion event determination table for the second timer shown in FIG. 48 is more specific than the case where the event timer effect suggesting the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, SPSP reach effect) is executed. When the event timer effect that suggests the occurrence of the event (effective period) is executed, the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state in the final phase (late stage) of the variable effect. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation as to which type of event is the suggestive event can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The fifth feature of the suggestion event determination table for twice the timer shown in FIG. 48 is that the long timer is determined more than the short timer and the middle timer are determined as the timer types. However, the point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state (protruding state) in the final phase (end stage) of the variable effect is mentioned. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation for the length of the timer time can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Update pattern determination table)
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an update pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a timer update pattern (effect mode). The update pattern determination table is associated with the timer type, the jackpot lottery result, the distribution ratio (%) for each update pattern, and the update pattern to be determined. For reference, the timer time for each update pattern, the timer display mode, The timer display position and the presence/absence of execution possibility of a standby display indicating that the execution of the timer effect is on standby are described.

The “normal pattern” is a normal update pattern in which the timer displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 31 is decremented by 1 from the initial number of seconds until it reaches 0 seconds.
The "special pattern" means that the timer (seconds) is rewound after the timer displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 31 is decremented by 1 from the initial number of seconds until it reaches 0 seconds. This is a special update pattern in which 1 is subtracted until 0 second is reached again.

The jackpot expectation for each update pattern corresponding to the change timer is as follows: normal pattern 1<normal pattern 2<normal pattern 3.
The jackpot expectation degree for each update pattern corresponding to the short timer is: normal pattern 5<normal pattern 6<normal pattern 7.
The jackpot expectation degree for each update pattern corresponding to the middle timer is: normal pattern 11<normal pattern 12<normal pattern 13.
The jackpot expectation degree for each update pattern corresponding to the long timer is normal pattern 21<normal pattern 22<normal pattern 23<normal pattern 24<normal pattern 25<special pattern 1<normal pattern 26<normal pattern 27<special pattern 2< It is a normal pattern 28.

As described above, in the timer effect, a plurality of timer times (update patterns) are set, but by counting down to 0 seconds, the timer effect counts down to a predetermined event (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effect, count-up). The effect, the effective period of the effect button 35, a big jackpot stop display, and the like) occur, and because it is an effect that suggests the timing of occurrence of a predetermined event, any timer time (update pattern) The count value is counted up to the final reaching point (0 seconds in this embodiment).

The first feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that, regardless of the type of timer, the update pattern that results in a longer timer time in the case of a big hit than in the case of a big hit lottery result being lost. There are points that are easy to determine. By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer effect, the higher the jackpot expectation, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Becomes

The second feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that even if the timer times are the same, the jackpot expectation level differs depending on the display mode (character color) of the timer. By doing so, the player's expectation for the display mode of the timer can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved. Specifically, the jackpot expectation degree related to the display mode (character color) of the timer is white<blue<red<rainbow (jackpot confirmed).

A third feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the longer the timer type is determined, the more the display mode (character color) of the timer is increased. By doing so, it is possible to make an impression that the jackpot expectation is higher as the timer type is determined to have a longer timer time, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Although the character color is illustrated as the display mode of the timer, a font other than the character color may be used, a decorative portion for decorating the timer may be used, or a combination thereof may be used.

As the fourth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, a plurality of character colors (white, blue, red, rainbow) are set as the display mode of the timer, and the type of the character color is the icon final The same color as a part of the icon color types (white, blue, green, red, zebra, rainbow) set as the display mode is set. That is, the icon color set as the icon final display mode includes all the character colors set as the timer display mode. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand which character color of the timer has a high jackpot expectation, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.
Also, the permutation of the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the color type is common to the icon color type set as the icon final display mode and the character color type set as the timer display mode.

The type of character color set as the display mode of the timer and the type of icon color set as the final display mode of the icon may be exactly the same type.

Further, in addition to the icon final display mode, an effect (another effect) that suggests the jackpot expectation degree by using the display (emission) color is provided, and all of the character colors set as the timer display mode, or Part of the colors may be the same. Also in this case, the permutation of the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the type of color may be common to the display color of the timer and other effects.
Here, the other effects may include, for example, a plurality of display colors of the serif in the serif advance notice effect, and the effect color or the emission color of the frame lighting device 34b may be changed each time a step progresses in the step-up notice effect. It may be changing, or multiple numerical colors for the count-up effect may be provided, and various effects can be envisioned.

The fifth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the jackpot expectation varies depending on the display position of the timer (the closer to the center of the screen, the higher the jackpot expectation). By doing so, the player becomes interested in the display position of the timer, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, since the display size of the timer differs depending on the display position of the timer, it can be said that the jackpot expectation varies depending on the display size of the timer (the larger the size, the higher the jackpot expectation).

The sixth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the timer subtraction is started after the standby display is performed, as compared with the case where the standby display indicating that the execution of the timer effect is on standby is not performed. It can be mentioned that the expectation for jackpots is higher if they are played. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be increased even before the timer is decremented, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The seventh feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that when the timer time (total) is the same, the jackpot expectation is higher when the timer is updated with a special pattern than with the normal pattern. There are points that become higher. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to whether or not it is a special pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The eighth characteristic of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the rewind time in the special pattern tends to be longer in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result being lost (depending on the timer time after the rewind). The jackpot expectation is different). By doing so, the player's sense of expectation for the rewind time can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The ninth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the initial timer time and the timer time after rewinding in the special pattern are different (the timer time after rewinding is shorter than the initial timer time). Are listed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively fuel the player's expectation until the rewinding is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As described above, in this embodiment, the event suggested by the timer effect and the event not suggested (big hit announcement effect) are set. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the variation effect, prevent the player from getting bored, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Also, it can be said that the number of events that the timer effect suggests differs from the number of events that do not (the big hit notice effect). Specifically, the number of events suggested by the timer effect is larger than that of events not suggested (big hit announcement effect). Note that the number of events not suggested by the timer effect may be larger than the number of suggested events.

In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, it is always counted up to “0 seconds”, but it may be finished on the way without being counted up to “0 seconds”. Is also good. In the case of ending in the middle in this way, it suffices not to suggest any predetermined event (so-called gaze effect).

(Timer production and execution time)
Next, with reference to FIG. 50 to FIG. 52, a timer effect for each variable effect pattern in which the timer effect may be executed, and the execution time of the timer effect will be described.

In the timer production, there is an "icon change timer production" that suggests an icon change as a change timer production, and as an event timer production, a "pseudo continuous occurrence timer production" that suggests the occurrence of pseudo-repeating, and the start of zone production is suggested. "Zone occurrence timer effect", "heat zone occurrence timer effect" that suggests start of heat zone effect, "count up occurrence timer effect" that suggests start of count up effect, "next time suggestion effect" "Preliminary occurrence timer effect", "Normal reach occurrence timer effect" that suggests start of normal reach effect, "SP reach occurrence timer effect" that suggests start of SP reach effect, "SPSP reach occurrence timer effect" that suggests start of SPSP reach effect There are "effective period generation timer effect" that suggests the generation of the effective period of the effect button 35 and "big hit symbol stop timer effect" that suggests the stop of the jackpot effect design.

The variation effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed includes a “pseudo 1 variation period” that is the first variation period before the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, and 2 when the pseudo-continuous notice is executed once. The "pseudo 2 variable period", which is the third variable period, the "pseudo 3 variable period", which is the third variable period that accompanies the execution of the pseudo continuous announcement twice, and the pseudo continuous announcement, which was executed 3 times There are at least four periods of the "quasi-four variable period" which is the fourth variable period that accompanies.

As shown in FIG. 50A, in the case of the variable effect pattern 10 or 33 (button non-collision), three of icon change timer effect, pseudo continuous occurrence timer effect, and SP reach occurrence timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect is started during T1 to T2 and ended at T2. Further, the SP reach occurrence timer effect is started during T2 to T4 and ended at T4.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T3, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state even after T3.

As shown in FIG. 50(b), in the case of the variable effect pattern 11 or 34 (button non-collision), three of icon change timer effect, zone occurrence timer effect, and SP reach occurrence timer effect can be executed. There is a nature. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the zone generation timer effect starts during T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Further, the SP reach occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T4 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T4.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T3, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state even after T3.

As shown in FIG. 50C, in the case of the variable effect pattern 12 or 35 (button non-collision), three of icon change timer effect, count-up occurrence timer effect, and effective period occurrence timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ended at T2. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5, or is started without passing through the standby display and ends by the timing of T5.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T2, and T3 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T3, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state even after T3.

Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

As shown in FIG. 50(d), in the case of the variation effect pattern 13 or 36 (button non-collision), two of icon change timer effect, zone occurrence timer effect, and effective period occurrence timer effect can be executed. There is a nature. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Further, the zone generation timer effect starts during T1 to T3 and ends at T3. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from T4 to T6 from the standby display, or is started without the standby display and ends at T6.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state even after T4.

As shown in FIG. 50(e), in the case of the variation effect pattern 14 or 37 (button non-collision), three of icon change timer effect, count-up occurrence timer effect, and effective period occurrence timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started during T1 to T3 and ended at T3. Further, the effective period generation timer effect starts between T4 and T6 and ends at T6.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T3 and T4 to T8, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T8.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state even after T4.

Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

As shown in FIG. 51A, in the case of the variation effect pattern 16 or 39 (button non-collision), there are icon change timer effect, normal reach occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, and effective period occurrence timer effect. Four can be done. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the normal reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T1 to T3 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T3. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started during T3 to T4 and ended at T4. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T4 and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 51B, in the case of the variation effect pattern 17 or 40 (button non-collision), icon change timer effect, count-up occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, effective period occurrence timer effect. 4 may be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ended at T2. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started during T3 to T4 and ended at T4. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Moreover, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T2, T3 to T4, and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

As shown in FIG. 51(c), in the case of the variation effect pattern 18 or 41 (button non-collision), there are icon change timer effect, zone generation timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, and effective period occurrence timer effect. Four can be done. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the zone generation timer effect starts during T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T4 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T4. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T4 and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 51D, in the case of the variable effect pattern 19 or 42 (button bump), the icon change timer effect, the count-up occurrence timer effect, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, and the effective period occurrence timer effect are displayed. Four can be done. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ended at T2. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started during T3 to T4 and ended at T4. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Moreover, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T2, T3 to T4, and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in the reach state during T3 to T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

As shown in FIG. 52A, in the case of the variable effect pattern 20 or 43 (button non-collision), icon change timer effect, pseudo consecutive occurrence timer effect, zone occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, Five of the effective period generation timer effects may be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Further, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect is started during T1 to T2 and ended at T2. The zone generation timer effect starts from the standby display during T1 to T3 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T3. Also, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T5. The effective period generation timer effect starts from the standby display during T4 to T6 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T6.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T5 and T7 to T8, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T8.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T4 and T5, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state between T4 and T5, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T5 to T7. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 52B, in the case of the variable effect pattern 21 or 44 (button non-collision), icon change timer effect, pseudo consecutive occurrence timer effect, zone occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, Five of the effective period generation timer effects may be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Further, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect is started during T1 to T2 and ended at T2. Further, the zone generation timer effect starts during T1 to T3 and ends at T3. Also, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T6 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T6. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T4 to T7 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T7.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T5 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T9.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T4 and T5, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state between T4 and T5, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T5 to T8. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 52(c), in the case of the variable effect pattern 22 or 45 (button bump), icon change timer effect, heat zone generation timer effect, next notice occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, Five of the effective period generation timer effects may be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Further, the heat zone generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T1 to T3 or without passing through the standby display, and ends at T3. The next notice occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T5 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T5. The SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T6 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T6. The effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T4 to T7 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T7.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T5 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T9.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T4 and T5, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state between T4 and T5, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T5 to T8. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 52(d), the variation effect pattern 46 (button non-collision) includes icon change timer effect, heat zone occurrence timer effect, next notice occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, and jackpot symbol stop timer effect. Five can be executed. However, up to three timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T6 and ends by T6. The heat zone generation timer effect is started during T1 to T3 without waiting display or waiting display, and ends at T3. The next notice generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T6 or without passing through the standby display and ends at T6. The SPSP reach generation timer effect is started without waiting display or waiting display during T3 to T7 and ends at T7. The jackpot symbol stop timer effect is started without waiting display during T5 to T8, or finishes at T8.

Further, the display of the effect design 38 is displayed during T0 to T6 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect design 48 is displayed during T0 to T9.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state during T5 to T6, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in the reach state during T5 to T6, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T6 to T8. During this period, the reach status is displayed.

As described above, even if there are many timer effects whose execution timings overlap, the number of timer effects that are executed at the same time (in parallel) is limited (up to three). By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to concentrate on the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the limit number of timer effects that are executed at the same time is different for each of the fluctuating effect patterns. There are many productions). By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to estimate the jackpot expectation degree by the number of timer effects executed at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the count-up effect and the timer effect are not executed in the operation promotion effect and the winning notification effect that are executed in the final phase (late stage) of the variable effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without interfering with the winning notification effect, which is one of the effects most interesting to the player.

In addition, the execution times of the count-up effect and the timer effect may overlap, but they are not started at the same time and are not ended at the same time. By doing this, even if the effects (count up effect, timer effect) that update and display different types of numerical values are performed at the same time, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to concentrate on the game. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the count-up effect and the timer effect are started at the same time and are not ended at the same time, but one end and the other end may be started at the same time. By doing so, it is possible to fuel the sense of expectation for a long period of time and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, while the timer effect may be executed by a plurality of timer effects at the same time, the count-up effect may not be executed by a plurality of count-up effects at the same time. By doing so, there is a difference in whether or not they can be executed at the same time even if they are common in terms of counting the numerical values, so that it is possible to increase variations of the effects and It is possible to prevent getting tired and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, while the production of high attention from the player (for example, count-up production, next notice production, SPSP reach production, full rotation reach, etc.) is being performed, the production design 38 is erased and the small production design 48 is , Is being displayed continuously. By doing so, it is possible to more effectively attract attention from the player to the effect that attracts a lot of attention (without hindering the effect that attracts a lot of attention from the player), and the first special symbol (second The player can grasp the execution state of the variable display of the special symbol).

Since the count-up effect is an effect that is executed before the reach effect is performed and is an effect that is not executed after the reach effect is performed, the reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) In the period before the performance is performed, the timings of the count-up effect and the timer effect may overlap, but in the period after the reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) is performed, It can be said that there is no case where the execution times of the timer production overlap.

Although the count-up effect is executed before the reach effect is performed, the count-up effect may be executed until immediately before the target effect suggested by the count-up effect is executed. For example, when the count-up effect suggests the execution of SPSP reach, it may be executed during the reach effect at the stage before the SPSP reach is reached, such as during normal reach or SP reach.

Further, although the execution period of the icon change timer effect is until the end of the normal reach effect period, it may be the period until the reach is established, the end of SP reach, or the end of SPSP reach.

(Example of timer production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, an example of an effect when three timer effects are executed during the variable effect will be described. Here, in the normal game state, the execution of the variation effect pattern 45, the icon change timer effect (normal timer 1), the heat zone generation timer effect (normal pattern 11), and the SPSP reach generation timer effect (normal pattern 13) is determined. I shall.

First, as shown in FIG. 53(a), when the variation time of the first special symbol ends in the state where the first special symbol reservation number is "2", the effect symbol 38 "234" in the image display device 31. Is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends. The small effect design 48 is also stopped and displayed at "234".

Then, as shown in FIG. 53(b), when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first hold icons is changed to the variable icon TI, and the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is started. The variation effect is executed. After that, when the icon change timer effect is started, the white character timer HTW of "5 seconds left" which is a normal display is displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon display area 31c, and the subtraction of the timer time is started. Further, the variable display of the small effect design 48 is also started.

Next, after the white character timer HTW of the icon change timer effect reaches "0 seconds left" (see FIG. 53(c)), when the character "icon change" is displayed, the variable icon is changed to a white icon. Is changed to a blue icon, and the variable icon change effect is performed (see FIG. 53D). When the heat zone generation timer effect is started at this timing, the white character timer ZTW of "15 seconds left" which is a normal display is displayed on the image display device 31, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 53(e), in a state in which the streak is temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, the pseudo continuous symbol that suggests the occurrence of the pseudo continuous notice as the inner effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and the pseudo 1 variation is generated. The period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW becomes “12 seconds” which is the timer time during the subtraction.

After that, as shown in FIG. 53(f), when the effect symbol starts to change again due to the occurrence of the pseudo-relation, the zone effect is started and the zone telop is displayed. At this time, the white character timer ZTW becomes “10 seconds” which is the timer time during the subtraction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 53(g), in a state in which the streaks are provisionally stopped as the left and right effect symbols, the pseudo-relational pattern that suggests the occurrence of the pseudo continuous notice is temporarily stopped as the effect symbol inside, and pseudo 2 The variable period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW becomes “1 second” which is the timer time during the subtraction.

Then, the effect symbol starts to change again due to the occurrence of the pseudo-relation, and after the white character timer ZTW becomes "0 seconds left" (see FIG. 53(h)), the character "heat zone entry" is displayed. Then, the heat zone effect is started and the heat zone telop is displayed (see FIG. 54(a)). When the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started at this timing, the blue character timer STB of “after XX seconds”, which is a standby display, is displayed on the image display device 31 immediately above the white character timer ZTW.

The blue character timer STB is displayed immediately above the first hold icon display area 31a when another timer (here, the white character timer ZTW) is not displayed, but another timer is displayed. While it is being displayed, it is displayed immediately above the other timer, and when the other timer is deleted, it is moved directly above the first hold icon display area 31a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 54B, when the same "3" as the left and right effect symbols is temporarily stopped to form the reach state, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the variable icon is changed from the blue icon to the green icon, the variable icon change effect is performed, and the blue character timer STB becomes “20 seconds” which is the normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is started. It At this time, the small effect design 48 is displayed without being in the reach state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 54(c), when the next notice effect is started, the characters "Next notice SPSP reach!" are displayed on the image display device 31. Then, the effect design 38 forming the reach state is erased, the small effect design 48 is in the reach state, and the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a is deleted. At this time, the blue character timer STB becomes “10 seconds” which is the timer time during the subtraction.

Then, after the blue character timer STB reaches "0 seconds left" (see FIG. 54(d)), the character "SPSP reach!" is displayed and the SPSP reach effect is started (FIG. 54(e)). reference). At this time, the effect design 38 remains erased, and the small effect design 48 is displayed in the reach state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 55 and FIG. 56, an example of an effect when two timer effects are executed during the variable effect will be described. Here, it is assumed that execution of the variation effect pattern 45, the next notice occurrence timer effect (normal pattern 21), and the effective period occurrence timer effect (special pattern 2) has been decided in the normal game state.

First, as shown in FIG. 55(a), when the zone telop is displayed and the zone effect is being executed, a pseudo continuous notice is given as the inside effect symbol in a state in which the disparity is temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols. When the pseudo-relational pattern that suggests the occurrence of is temporarily stopped, the pseudo-2 variation period ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 55(b), the effect symbol starts to change again due to the occurrence of pseudo-relation. At this time, when the effective period generation timer effect is started, the white character timer YTW of "35 seconds remaining" which is a normal display is displayed on the image display device 31, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 55(c), when the same "3" as the left and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped to form the reach state, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the white character timer YTW becomes "10 seconds" which is the timer time during the subtraction. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started, and a red character timer UTR of “after XX seconds” which is a standby display is displayed on the image display device 31 at the top of the screen. At this time, the small effect design 48 is displayed without being in the reach state.

After that, when the white character timer YTW reaches “0 seconds left” (see FIG. 55(d)) and the characters “next notice” are displayed, the next notice effect is started and the image display device 31 is started. The characters "Next notice SPSP reach!" are displayed (see FIG. 55(e)). Then, the effect design 38 forming the reach state is erased, the small effect design 48 is in the reach state, and the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a is deleted. At this time, the red character timer UTR becomes "35 seconds remaining" which is a normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 55(f), when the SPSP reach effect is started, the red character timer UTR becomes "25 seconds left" which is the timer time during the subtraction. At this time, the effect design 38 remains erased, and the small effect design 48 is displayed in the reach state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 55(g), when the red character timer UTR reaches "0 seconds left", rewinding of the timer is started, and the number of seconds of the timer increases.

After that, as shown in FIG. 55(h), when the rewinding of the timer is completed, the red character timer UTR becomes "15 seconds remaining" which is the normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is restarted.

Next, after the red character timer UTR reaches "0 seconds left" (see FIG. 56(a)), when the character "protruding" is displayed, the effect button 35 changes to the special state (protruding state). At the same time, an effective period occurs, and the image display device 31 displays a gauge image indicating the effective period of the operation of the effect button 35 and a promotion image SG (imitation of the effect button 35 in the special state) for prompting the operation of the effect button 35. Image) is displayed (see FIG. 56(b)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 56( c ), when the effect button 35 is operated or the effective period elapses, the first decoration member 33 a moves from the standby position to the center of the screen, which is the effect position, and the image display device 31 is displayed. Displays a light emission effect EF centered on the first decorative member 33a (winning notification effect).

In this way, when the effective period of the operation of the effect button 35 becomes "0", the winning notification effect is started even if the effect button 35 is not operated, and therefore the effect can be said to be a kind of timer effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 56(d), the first decorative member 33a returns from the effect position to the standby position, the effect symbol 38 "333" is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends. The small effect design 48 is also stopped and displayed at "333".

In this way, since the timer in the icon change timer effect is displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon display area 31c, the player watching the icon change timer effect visually recognizes the variable icon change effect without moving his or her line of sight. Since this is possible, it is difficult to miss the variable icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Also, in the timer effect, after the value of the timer becomes "0 seconds left", after displaying the character indicating the event to be executed thereafter (for example, the character "Next notice" etc.), the event starts. As a result, it becomes easy to understand what kind of event the predetermined event suggested by the timer effect is, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the timer effect, after the value of the timer is "0 seconds left", what is displayed is not the character indicating the event to be executed later, but that the value of the timer is "0 seconds left" It may be displayed as a notification. For example, after the timer value reaches "0 seconds left", "Ready" or "GO!!" can be displayed, and a special effect is displayed at "0 seconds left". Anything is acceptable (for example, an effect like "0 seconds left" is burning). By doing so, it becomes difficult to miss an event that is executed after the value of the timer reaches "0 seconds left", and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as in the present embodiment, after the timer value becomes "0 seconds left", a pattern that displays a character indicating an event and the timer value after the timer value becomes "0 seconds left" is displayed. It is also possible to mix a pattern for performing a display for notifying that it is “0 seconds left” and to perform any pattern depending on the type of event. In such a case, for example, when the event suggested by the timer effect is the final effect, the value of the timer becomes "0 seconds left" after the value of the timer becomes "0 seconds left". It is better to use a pattern that provides a notification. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the jackpot has been confirmed before the finalized effect is performed, and it is possible to effectively execute the finalized effect.

Also, when multiple timer effects are executed at the same time, the timers are displayed so that they do not overlap each other, so it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the seconds of the timers are difficult to see, which makes the game entertaining. It is possible to improve.

Also, since the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is updated at substantially the same intervals as the actual time measurement, when the timer effect is started, it is possible to predict when any event will occur. It is possible to effectively excite the game until the timing when the predetermined event occurs (the timer reaches 0 second), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since the timer is displayed so as to overlap in front of the other effect images (excluding the small effect pattern 48), it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the number of seconds of the timer becomes difficult to be visually recognized, and the enjoyment of the game is achieved. It is possible to improve. It should be noted that a specific effect image (for example, an image of a notice effect with a high jackpot expectation degree) may be displayed so as to overlap in front of the timer.

Further, the display of the timer may overlap in front of the effect design 38, but since it does not overlap in front of the small effect design 48, the display of the timer may be in front of the effect design 38. Also, the player can grasp the execution state of the variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol).

Further, in the timer effect, the count value is counted up to the final reaching point (0 seconds in this embodiment) for any timer time (update pattern), whereas the count-up effect is performed. Then, the count value may or may not be counted up to the final reaching point (12 seconds in this embodiment). By doing so, there is a difference in whether or not the final reaching point (0 second in the present embodiment) is always counted even if the production is common in that it counts numerical values. It is possible to increase the variation of, and to prevent the player from getting tired and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot preview effect can be executed during execution of the timer effect, but the jackpot notification effect may be restricted during execution of the timer effect. Specifically, the jackpot preview effect may not be executed completely, or a specific jackpot preview effect (at least one of a serif preview effect, a step-up preview effect, and a character group preview effect) may not be executed. Other notice productions (serif notice production, step-up notice production, rest of character group notice production) may be executed. Further, during execution of the timer effect, execution of the finalized effect that definitely informs that the jackpot is a big hit may be restricted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect does not suggest the execution of the jackpot notice effect, but the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be suggested. In the case of executing a definite effect that definitely informs that the jackpot is a big hit, execution of the definite effect may be suggested by a timer effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel), a state in which a plurality of timers are displayed in a standby display can occur, but it is displayed in a standby display. The number of timers to be set may be always one.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the special pattern in the timer effect, the number of seconds is rewound when the timer reaches 0 second, but when the timer reaches 0 second, the number of seconds is added ( Rewriting) may be performed, or the subtraction of the number of seconds may be temporarily stopped until the timer reaches 0 second, and the subtraction may be started again after a predetermined period.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer type of the timer effect is the short timer and the middle timer, the special pattern is not determined as the update pattern, and when the timer type is the long timer, the special pattern is set as the update pattern. Although it is determined, the special pattern may be determined as the update pattern even in the case of the middle timer.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer is displayed on the image display device 31 and the timer effect is executed, but a second display device different from the image display device 31 is provided and the timer is displayed on the second display device. Then, the timer effect may be executed, or the display device for displaying the timer may be changed depending on the suggestion event and/or the timer type. For example, when the variable icon or the hold icon is displayed on the second display device, a timer indicating a change in the icon is displayed on the second display device, and a timer indicating another event is displayed on the image display device 31. It is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when two timer effects are executed, the two timer effects do not suggest the same event, but the two timer effects may suggest the same event. May be. Specifically, when a fluctuation effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined, two timer effects do not suggest the same event, and a fluctuation effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined. The two timer effects suggest the same event at a predetermined ratio.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the timer does not change halfway, but it may change halfway. Specifically, the display mode is changed after the timer is rewound, or the display mode is changed after the timer is added or restarted after being paused.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect is used to suggest the event that occurs during the variable effect, but the timer effect is used to suggest the occurrence of the special effect that is executed based on the time information of the RTC (real time clock). You may

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of performing the count-up display (additional display) such as the count-up effect is configured to be performed only once in one variation effect, but may be performed multiple times. Is also good. In this case, the duplication may be performed or the duplication may not be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value of the count-up display (addition display) in the count-up effect and the numerical value of the count-down display (subtraction display) in the timer effect may be different in size, The size may be the same and the number font may be different, the number font may be the same and the number size may be different, or both (number size, number font) may be different. Is also good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation effect in the normal game state has been illustrated, but the timer effect is not limited to the normal game state, but may be a “low probability short game state”, a “high probability short game state”, or a “high probability”. It is possible to make it possible to execute even in the "non-time saving game state" and not to execute the count-up effect, or to make it difficult to execute. In the "time saving game state", the timer effect and the count-up effect may be executable, and in the "low probability time saving game state", "high probability time saving game state" and "high probability non-time saving game state", The timer effect and the count-up effect may not be executed or may be difficult to execute.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect can be executed during the zone effect period, but the timer effect may be impossible or difficult to execute during the zone effect period. Further, although the count-up effect is not executed during the zone effect period, it may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the display of the timer does not disappear until it is finished, but the timer may disappear temporarily. In this case, the numerical value may be updated while the timer is off, or the numerical value update may be temporarily stopped while the timer is off.

Further, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is an effect that gives advance notice of the type of reach effect, but it is also possible to give notice (indication) of only a specific reach, or an event indicated by the timer effect. May be announced (indicated), and the effect to be announced (indicated) can be set appropriately. That is, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is performed before the reach effect is executed, but may be performed after the reach effect is executed depending on the type of the notice to be suggested.
Even when the count-up effect is performed after the reach effect is executed, it is better not to perform it in the operation promotion effect executed in the final stage (the final stage) of the variation effect and the winning notification effect. good. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without interfering with the winning notification effect, which is one of the effects most interesting to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the countdown display (subtraction display) in the count-up effect is only one type, but a plurality of character colors or a plurality of sizes may be provided as in the timer effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, although there are a plurality of display sizes of the timer in the timer effect, only the same size may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is set to be larger than the maximum value of the countup display (addition display) in the countup effect. The up display (addition display) may have a larger numerical value.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the timer effect can be executed at the same time, but when it is executed at the same time, it is better not to start at the same time, and it is better not to end at the same time. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to concentrate on the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect and the count-up effect were allowed to be executed at the same time, but may not be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effective period of the effect button 35 is only the one that occurs before the execution of the winning notification effect and the one that occurs before the dialog display of the speech notice effect, but it also occurs in other effects. You may do it. For example, it may be generated before the reach is established, and in response to the operation of the effect button 35, whether or not the reach is reached may be supported.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing for deleting the effect design 38 is the execution period of the count-up effect, the next notice effect, the SPSP reach effect, and the all-rotation reach effect, but it is not limited to these, and the SP reach effect. May be deleted during the execution period of.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect design 38 is erased after being in the reach state, the small effect design 48 is in the reach state, but when the effect design 38 is in the reach state, the effect design 38 Even if 38 is not erased, the small effect design 48 may be in the reach state, or even if the effect design 38 is erased after the reach state, the small effect design 48 may not be in the reach state. good.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48 is the same combination regardless of whether it is a big hit or a loss. In this case, different combinations may be used. For example, in the case of losing, there is only one combination of the stop display of the small effect design 48.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the count-up effect of displaying a numerical value in a count-up display (addition display) and the timer effect of displaying a numerical value in a count-down display (subtraction display). However, the count-up display (addition display) and the count-down display ( It may be possible to execute an effect (special timer effect) that is combined with subtraction display).

Specifically, an example of the special timer effect will be described with reference to FIG. 57.

As shown in FIG. 57(a), when the variation time of the first special symbol ends in the state where the first special symbol reservation number is "1", the effect symbol 38 "165" is stopped in the image display device 31. The change effect is displayed and finished. The small effect design 48 is also stopped and displayed at "165".

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(b), when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the first hold icon changes to the variable icon TI, and the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is started to cause the variable effect. Is executed. Further, the variable display of the small effect design 48 is also started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(c), the special timer WTW is displayed and the character is displayed to notify that the special timer effect has started.

Further, when the count-up effect is started, the effect symbol 38 is erased, but the small effect symbol 48 is not erased and the variable display is continued.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(d), when the special timer effect is started, the count-up display (addition display) of the timer time is started.

Next, when the count-up display (addition display) ends (stops), the character notifies the end of the count-up display (addition display) (see FIG. 57(e)), and then the special timer WTW displays an image. The display is moved near the center of the device 31 (see FIG. 57(f)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(g), the countdown display (subtraction display) of the timer time added up to that point is started.

After that, after the special timer WTW reaches "0 second" (see FIG. 57(h)) and the word "next notice" is displayed (see FIG. 57(i)), the next notice effect is started. , "Next notice SPSP reach!" is displayed on the image display device 31 (see FIG. 57(j)). Then, the small effect design 48 is displayed in the reach state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(k), the SPSP reach effect is started. At this time, the effect design 38 remains erased.

As an example of the special timer effect, the numerical value at which the count-up display (addition display) ends is “20.00 seconds”. However, as with the count-up effect of the present embodiment, a plurality of end timings are provided. (Numerical value) may be provided.
Also, when the countdown display (subtraction display) is reached and 0 seconds is reached, various events may be generated as in the timer effect of the present embodiment.

In this way, by executing the effect (special timer effect) that combines the count-up display (additional display) and the count-down display (subtraction display), the count value reaches the maximum value during the count-up display (additional display). The player's expectation as to whether or not they are added can be raised, and the player can feel the excitement and excitement as to what event will be executed when the time reaches 0 seconds during the countdown display (subtraction display). It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

While the special timer effect is being executed, the timer effect as in the present embodiment may be allowed to be executed, may not be allowed to be executed, or may be difficult to be executed. It is preferable to make it difficult. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to concentrate on the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, even when the timer effect as in the present embodiment can be executed during the execution of the special timer effect, it is better not to start the timer effects at the same time and not end them at the same time.

Further, during the countdown display (subtraction display), the effect symbol 38 may be displayed as in the timer effect of the present embodiment.

(Modification 2)
In the count-up effect of the present embodiment, continuous numerical values are displayed in a count-up display (addition display), but the count-up display (addition display) method is not limited to such a display method and can be set appropriately. .. It should be noted that, except for matters particularly mentioned, the count-up effect of the present embodiment is the same.

For example, instead of continuous numerical values, scattered numerical values may be displayed in a count-up display (addition display). Specifically, at least in the variation production, the meter is displayed except during SPSP reach, and numerical values such as “+5”, “+20” and “+25” are displayed in increments on the meter (addition display) ) And the count value is displayed up to the maximum value (for example, “100”) (addition display), it is suggested that the SPSP reach will be confirmed. If the count-up display (addition display) has not been performed, nothing should be suggested.

Further, similar to the count-up effect of this embodiment, even if the count value is not the maximum value, any event (normal reach, etc.) may be suggested, or a specific numerical value (for example, Zoro such as 77). It may be suggested that it will be a big hit by becoming a special numerical value such as eyes.

In addition, in the first half period before reaching SPSP reach (for example, the period until reaching reach), the numerical value tends to increase, and in the latter half period (the period from reaching reach to the end of the count-up effect) numerical value May be hard to increase. By doing so, it is possible to effectively raise the variation effect and improve the interest of the game.

Further, instead of a numerical value, a gauge meter such as a graph may be additionally displayed, or the number (the number of people) of icons and characters may be additionally displayed.

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Hereinafter, other inventions described in the above embodiment will be described.

In the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, a variation effect is executed according to the result of the determination, and a special game is executed when the variation effect has a special result. In such a gaming machine, in the variable effect, a timer effect that counts the remaining time until the notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing the special game is executed to increase the interest of the game. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-198568). However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 in order to improve the interest of the game.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating to a final numeric value, and a final production. A second update effect (count up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to a final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects that suggest the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating up to the final numeric value, and A second update effect (count-up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed, and the first update effect and the second update effect can be executed in parallel. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating to the final numeric value, and a final production. A second update effect (count-up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed, and the first update effect and the second update effect can be executed in parallel, but they are started at different timings. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating to the final numeric value, and a final production. A second update effect (count-up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed, and the first update effect and the second update effect can be executed in parallel, but they end at different timings. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating to the final numeric value, and a final production. A second update effect (count-up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed, and the first update effect and the second update effect are executed in parallel in the first period (normal change period, shortened change period, etc.) of the change effect. While it is possible, in the second period (normal reach production period, SP reach production period, SPSP reach production period, etc.) different from the first period in the variable production, the first update production and the second production are performed. It is made impossible to execute update production in parallel. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating up to the final numeric value, and A second update effect (count-up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed, and the first update effect can be executed a plurality of times in the variable effect, while the second update effect cannot be executed a plurality of times in the variable effect. .. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And a production execution means (development control board 120) for executing an update production for updating to the final numerical value, wherein the update production is a first update production (timer production) for updating up to the final numeric value, and A second update effect (count-up effect) that may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect execution means updates the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, and then performs the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect, etc.) One of the specific effects can be executed, and the numerical information is updated at regular intervals in the first update effect, while the numerical information is updated at indefinite intervals in the second update effect. There is. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. And an update effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect (timer effect, count-up effect) for updating to a final numerical value, and a predetermined image is displayed on the display means based on the determination result. And a specific effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing a specific effect (icon change, dialogue notice effect, step-up notice effect, etc.) suggesting the possibility that the special game will be executed. The information and the predetermined image include a case of displaying in a first color (for example, a normal color) and a case of displaying in a second color (for example, red) different from the first color, In the update effect and the specific effect, the numerical value information, or the numerical value information when the predetermined image is displayed in the second color, or the predetermined image is displayed in the first color The special game is more likely to be executed than when the special game is executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The “numerical value information” is the “numerical value” displayed in the timer effect and the count-up effect. The "final value" in the first update effect is "0 second" in the timer effect, and the "final value" in the second update effect is "maximum value (12 seconds)" in the count-up effect. .. In addition, the “irregular intervals” include those that count irregularly at some timings, such as the count-up effect of this embodiment, and those that constantly count irregularly, such as the second modification. including.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to shift to the high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of all the jackpot games, but the first big winning opening 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game 16 Alternatively, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the second special winning opening 17, the gaming machine may be shifted to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is over.

In addition, after all jackpot games are over, transition to the high-probability gaming state, and if you win the falling lottery that is executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbols in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is terminated It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

Also, if the type of special jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, it shifts to a low-probability game state after the end of the jackpot game, and if the type of special jackpot special symbol is a specific symbol, the next after the end of the jackpot game It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until a big hit game.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), but the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. Although it is assumed that the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel), the variation display of the first special symbol is prioritized. It may be performed by

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used in a spinning drum type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can be used for a ball game machine and an arrangement ball game machine.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Gaming machine 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m Production control unit 150 Image control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and executing a variable effect according to the determination result,
A game state control means capable of controlling a normal game state and an advantageous game state in which the determination result that the special game is executed is easier than the normal game state,
Numerical information display means for displaying numerical information on the display means in the variation effect,
And an effect executing means for executing an update effect of updating the numerical value information toward a final numerical value based on the determination result,
The update effect is
The first update effect that updates to the final value,
Including a second update effect that may or may not be updated to the final numerical value,
The effect execution means,
After updating the numerical value information to the final numerical value in the update effect, it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of specific effects that suggest the possibility of executing the special game,
When the game state control means is controlled to the normal game state,
In the first period in the variable effect, the first update effect and the second update effect can be executed in parallel, while the second period is different from the first period in the variable effect. in a pre-Symbol the second update performance impossible run,
When the game state control means is controlled to the advantageous game state,
In any of the period of the first period and the second period in the fluctuation effect, a pre-Symbol second update effect not executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.