JP6831583B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting prize is established, 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, and the variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and when the variation effect becomes a special result, a special game is executed.

Some of these game machines output a production sound in the variable production and stop the production sound when the variable production is completed to improve the production interest in the variable production (for example, a patent). Reference 1).

JP-A-2017-217419

Here, in Patent Document 1, if the determination information is not stored when the variation effect is completed, the symbol display demo is performed, but when the variation effect is completed, the effect sound is stopped, so that the symbol display is performed. There was a risk that the player would feel bored after the demonstration, and there was room for improvement in improving the production interest.

An object of the present invention is to improve the entertainment of the production in view of such a situation.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention can execute the customer waiting effect when the variation effect is not executed in the game machine that executes the variation effect when the start condition is satisfied. , The variation effect is a first normal variation effect that does not execute the reach effect, a second normal variation effect that is different from the first normal variation effect and does not execute the reach effect, and a reach effect. It has an effect mode control means capable of controlling a first effect mode and a second effect mode different from the first effect mode, including a special variation effect, and waits for the customer after finishing the special variation effect. When the effect is executed, regardless of whether the first effect mode or the second effect mode is controlled, the effect sound corresponding to the controlled effect mode is not output in the customer waiting effect. When the customer waiting effect is executed after finishing the first normal variation effect and the second normal variation effect, the effect sound corresponding to the first effect mode is produced by the customer if the first effect mode is controlled. It is also output in the waiting effect, and if it is controlled in the second effect mode, the effect sound corresponding to the second effect mode is also output in the customer waiting effect, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode Regardless of which of the above is controlled, there are cases where the first normal variation effect is completed and the customer waiting effect is executed, and cases where the second normal variation effect is completed and the customer waiting effect is executed. during the time of the output of your Keru the presentation sound to the customer waiting presentation is the same, characterized in that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the production interest.

This is an example of a front view of a game machine. This is an example of a perspective view of a game machine with an open glass frame. This is an example of a perspective view of the back side of the game machine. This is an example of a block diagram of the entire game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the end of a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table for a big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of a big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table about a normal symbol and a startable movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general electric control processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice effect determination processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice decision table before reach. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a dialogue pattern determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a step-up pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a notice determination table during reach, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a character group pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the integrated control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a command reception interrupt process in the integrated control unit, and (b) is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern setting processing in a general control unit. It is a time chart (1) after a normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (1-1) after a normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (2) after a normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (3) after a normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (4) after a normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart after normal fluctuation (with subsequent hold). This is a modification of the time chart (3) after the normal fluctuation (without subsequent hold) and the time chart (4) after the normal change (without subsequent hold). This is an animation (1) showing aspects of normal fluctuation and after normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). It is an animation (1-1) showing the mode of normal fluctuation and after normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). This is a modified example of the animation (1-1) showing the normal fluctuation and the mode after the normal fluctuation (without subsequent hold). It is an animation (2) which shows the mode of a normal fluctuation and a mode after the normal fluctuation (no subsequent hold). This is a modified example of the animation (2) showing the normal fluctuation and the mode after the normal fluctuation (without subsequent hold). It is a time chart showing the case where there is a start prize during the remnant production. It is a time chart showing the case where there is a start prize during the remnant production (during fade-out). It is a time chart (1) showing the case where there is a start prize after the remnant production. It is a time chart (2) showing the case where there is a start prize after the remnant production. It is a time chart which shows the modification example of the time chart (1), (2) which shows the case where the start winning is given after the remnant production. It is a time chart showing the volume / light intensity adjustment (operation valid period) during the remnant production. It is a time chart which shows the volume / light amount adjustment (when the adjustment operation is performed) during the remnant production. It is a time chart which shows the volume / light amount adjustment (when the adjustment operation is not performed) during the remnant production. It is a time chart which shows the menu display during the remnant production. It is a time chart showing the case where various inputs are made during the remnant production. This is an animation showing the volume adjustment during the remnant production. This is an animation (1) showing the menu display during the remnant production. This is an animation (1-1) showing the menu display during the remnant production. This is an animation (1-2) showing the menu display during the remnant production. This is an animation (1-3) showing the menu display during the remnant production. It is a time chart showing the relationship between the residual effect and the light emission pattern of the lighting device for the panel and the lighting device for the frame. It is a time chart (1) after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (2) after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (3) after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). This is an animation showing the mode after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). This is an animation showing the mode of the resurrection jackpot after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart which shows the modification 1 and modification 1-1 of the aspect after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart which shows the modification 2 of the aspect after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). It is an animation which shows the modification 1 of the aspect after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold). It is a time chart which shows a modification example when there is a start prize in the period after execution of a remnant effect. It is a time chart which shows the modification example when various inputs are made during a remnant production. It is a figure which shows an example of various errors and an example of various error notification modes.

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

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

The game machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to the island equipment of the game store, the outer frame 60, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 into which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

The glass frame 50 includes an audio output device 32 composed of speakers, a frame lighting device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing an effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (this In the embodiment, a cross button 36 that can be pressed in four directions) is provided.

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

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a, and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, further effect is executed in response to this operation. Similarly, the cross-shaped button 36 is also provided with a cross-shaped button detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the game 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 by being rotated, and a saucer 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. , The operation handle 3 has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down (see FIG. 2). A receiving port for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the saucer 40, and the game ball received by the receiving port is driven by a ball feed solenoid 4b to form a glass frame 50. The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

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

Then, 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 and the player are in contact with each other. After that, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch ball is launched with the adjusted launch intensity. The launching member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. When the launching member 4c rotates, the launching member 4c launches 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.

When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls in the game area 6. To do. At this time, the game ball will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and 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 large winning opening 16, second large winning opening) 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 are provided 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, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 , A second special symbol holding display 24 and a normal symbol holding display 25 are provided.

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

Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball 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 ball. ..

In the lower center of the game area 6, a left-handed game ball can win a prize, and a right-handed game ball forms a starting area in which a right-handed game ball cannot win a prize. , And a second starting port 15 constituting a starting area in which a right-handed game ball can win (win) is provided side by side.

The second starting port 15 is a starting movable piece 15b constituting an ordinary electric accessory (starting port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball into the second starting port 15, and a second starting port opening / closing solenoid. A closed state (closed mode) in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically and restricts the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 by the operation of the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c. , The starting movable piece 15b is tilted and converted into an open state (opening mode) in which the game ball is allowed to win a prize in the second starting port 15. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 15, so that the game ball to the second starting port 15 is compared to when the second starting port 15 is in the closed state. The chances of winning a prize (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with the first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting the winning (winning ball) of the game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with the winning (winning ball) of the game ball. ) Is provided, and a second start port detection switch 15a is provided. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, a random value for jackpot determination for performing the "big hit lottery (big hit determination)" described later is acquired.

Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. , The reach determination random value and the special symbol fluctuation random value for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation random value are referred to as special symbol determination information. It should be noted that the fact that the special symbol is changed is called "variation display", and the fact that the change of the special symbol is stopped and confirmed is displayed is sometimes called "stop display".

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

On the left side and the right side of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 forming 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 the passage (entry) of the game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a hit determination random value for performing the "win lottery (hit determination)" described later is acquired.

Further, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are displayed. The random value for the fluctuation of the sphere for determination is also acquired. In addition, the random value for hit judgment, the random value for normal symbol judgment, and the random value for fluctuation of the normal figure are referred to as the normal figure judgment information.

In the area on the right side of the game area 6, the right-handed game ball can win (win), and the left-handed game ball cannot win the first prize opening 16 and the second prize. The mouths 17 are provided vertically separated (with a width that allows the game ball to pass).

The first large winning opening 16 opens and closes the first large winning opening that constitutes the first special electric accessory (first large winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of the game ball into the first large winning opening 16. It has a door 16b and a first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. Closed state that regulates the winning of the game ball to the first prize opening (closed mode) and open state that allows the game ball to win the first prize opening 16 by tilting the door 16b (opening mode). It is converted to and controlled. When the first large winning opening 16 is in the open state, the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the first large winning opening 16, so that the first large winning opening 16 is compared with the closed state. The chances of winning a game ball into the winning opening 16 (winning ratio) will increase.

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

The second large winning opening 17 opens and closes the second large winning opening that constitutes the second special electric accessory (second large winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of the game ball into the second large winning opening 17. It has a door 17b and a second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c, and the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c. Closed state that regulates the winning of the game ball to the second prize opening (closed mode) and open state that allows the game ball to win the second prize opening 17b by tilting the door 17b (opening mode). It is converted to and controlled. When the 2nd big winning opening 17 is in the open state, the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the 2nd big winning opening 17, so that the 2nd large winning opening 17 is compared with the closed state. The chances of winning a game ball into the winning opening 17 (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the second large winning opening 17a is provided with a second large winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the second large winning opening 17 is detected, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. The number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins in the first large winning opening 16 and the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 17 may be different.

At the bottom of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17 are won (balls). An out port 11 is provided for discharging the unplayed game ball out of the game area.

Further, in the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided. In addition, two or more image display devices 31 may be provided.

The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when the game is not being performed, 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 lottery result of the jackpot in the variable effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777, etc.) is displayed. ) Is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than a specific effect symbol 38 (for example, 289, etc.) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. ..

The effect symbol 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. , The stop display is performed according to the stop display of the special symbol after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the variable display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (they are at the same time). It should be noted that the fact that the effect symbol 38 is changed is called "variation display", and the fact that the change of the effect symbol 38 is stopped and the final display is confirmed is sometimes called "stop display". Further, in the effect symbol 38, "temporary stop" may be performed before "stop display", but "temporary stop" will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, it varies regardless of whether the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15. In the effect, the effect symbol 38 of the same type is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when the game ball enters the second starting port 15. It may be configured. It should be noted that the variable display (variable direction, variable mode) of the effect symbol 38, the effect performed together with the variable display (effect by display, effect by sound, effect by light emission) may be referred to as "variable effect".

Further, on the lower right side of the display unit of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot in the variable effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment). It is displayed in a variable manner (not shown).

The variable display of the small effect symbol 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. Is stopped. That is, the variation display of the small effect symbol is performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the first special symbol is changed depending on the variation state of the small effect symbol. 2 The execution state of the variable display of the special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

As with the effect symbol 38, the small effect symbol is composed of, for example, a symbol indicating a number from "1" to "9". In the stop display of the small effect symbol, the small effect symbol is a big hit lottery. It is designed to stop for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (loss mode, jackpot mode, etc.) showing the result. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols such as "777" or a combination of small effect symbols having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is other than that. It is an aspect.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 31, among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (undetermined). For winning a game ball in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second start port 15 for displaying the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of figure judgment information as an icon so that the player can easily grasp it. Of the special figure judgment information acquired based on the above, the player can easily grasp the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure judgment information for which the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) has not been executed (undetermined). The second hold icon display area 31b for displaying the icon, and the variable icon for displaying the information indicating the special figure determination information during the variable display (variable effect) so that the player can easily grasp the icon. 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 icons (special figure judgment information for which jackpot judgment has not been executed and hold information). (Equivalent to) ”, the icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is“ the variable icon (the jackpot determination has been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed, and the special figure determination information is executed. Equivalent to information) ".

The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion erected from the game board 2 on the outer periphery thereof so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. Has been done.

Further, on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, board lighting devices 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) are provided, and above the decorative member 7, the "signboard" of the title (model name) of the game machine is provided. A first decorative member 33a (directing accessory) imitating "" is provided, and a second decorative member 33b (directing accessory) imitating a "sword" is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.

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

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

The first special symbol display device 20 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 over a predetermined time for the first special symbol. The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed after the variable display is performed, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the second special symbol over a predetermined time. It is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after the variable display, and is composed of 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, if a big hit is won, "7" may be stopped and displayed, and if it is lost, "-" may be stopped and displayed.

Here, the "big hit lottery" means that when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a random value for jackpot determination is acquired, and the acquired jackpot determination is used. It refers to a process (big hit determination) of determining whether a random value is a random value corresponding to a "big hit".

Further, in the present embodiment, the "big hit" is a big hit game (big hit game) in the big hit lottery executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. It means that you have acquired the right to perform a special game) that is advantageous to the player.

In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 (first special electric accessory) or the second big winning opening 17 (second special electric accessory) is opened is a special electric accessory. Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 times or 16 times) by operating the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating the above.

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

In addition, even if a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during a variable display of a special symbol or during a big hit game (special game), the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately. In that case, the right to the jackpot lottery is reserved under certain conditions.

More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 is stored as the first hold up to four, and the game is stored in the second starting port 15. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (wins) is stored as the second hold, up to a maximum of four. The number of the first special symbol hold (U1), which is the number of the first hold, and the number of the second special symbol hold (U2), which is the number of the second hold, are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special, respectively. It is displayed on the symbol hold indicator 24.

When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is lit. 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 blink and the right LED lights up, 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, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of holds for the second hold in the same manner as described above.

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

Here, the "hit lottery" is a random value for hit determination when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random value for hit determination corresponds to "hit". It refers to the process of determining whether or not (hit determination).

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

In addition, as with the special symbol, if the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during the variable display of the normal symbol or during the auxiliary game, under certain conditions. The right to the winning lottery is reserved.

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

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

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

On the other end side of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The lock by the lock mechanism can be released with a special key. Further, the glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect 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 on the back surface of the game machine 1. Further, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power plug 141 for supplying electric power to the game machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

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

The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, inputs various detection signals such as the first start port detection switch 14a, and inputs the first special symbol display device 20 and the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. Etc. are driven to control the game.

The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140. The communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured so that data can be communicated in only 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 Communication is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions. Further, the main control board 110 inputs 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 various data and tables necessary for game control programs and game control, and a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing. It includes at least a built-in one-chip microcomputer 110 m, an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control, and a RAM clear switch 111a.

The input port for the main control includes a payout control board 130, a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12, and a detection that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. The gate detection switch 13a, the first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first start port 14, and the second start port for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 15. The detection switch 15a, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first large winning opening 16, and the second large that detects that a game ball has entered the second large winning opening 17. The winning opening detection switch 17a and the RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 by the input port for main control.

Further, the output ports for the main control include the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15, and the first winning opening opening / closing door. The first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c that operates 16b, the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c that operates the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 that displays a special symbol, and the second special symbol Display device 21, normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold display 23 and second special symbol hold display 24 for displaying the number of hold of special symbols, and normal for displaying the number of hold for normal symbols The symbol hold display 25, the round number display 66 that displays the corresponding number of rounds when a plurality of types of rounds are provided, toward the right area of the game area 6 in the time-saving gaming state or the high-probability gaming state. A right-handed display 67 for notifying the firing, a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the like are connected. Various signals are output by this output port for main control.

Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 110a reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, the jackpot determination table used for the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5), the special symbol determination table for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed (see FIG. 6), and the jackpot end. Big hit game end setting data table for determining the later game state (see FIG. 7), special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the large winning opening opening / closing door (see FIG. 8), large winning opening Open mode table (see FIG. 9), special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 10), pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery (see FIG. 11), hit determination table referred to for the winning lottery. (See FIG. 12) and the like are stored. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

In the main RAM 110c, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, a general figure general electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, a normal symbol holding storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, and a first special symbol holding Number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first jackpot determination random value storage area, second jackpot determination random value storage area, round game count (R) storage area, open count (K) Storage area, large winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting opening winning ball counter (D), start opening count 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 of times (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter , Various timer counters such as auxiliary game timer counters are provided. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, 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 is a sub-control board (sub-control means) that controls the effect (performed by the game machine 1) related to the game based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 120b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 120 m that includes a sub RAM 120c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an image display device 31, and an audio output device. A display / voice control unit 150 that controls 32 (speakers) and the like, a lamp / drive control unit 160 that controls a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, a panel drive device 33, an effect button drive motor 35b, and the like. It is equipped with an input port and an output port for effect control.

The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the sub RAM 120c as a work area, thereby receiving a command received from the main control board 110. In response to the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross button detection switch 36b, various control units (display / voice control unit 150, lamp / drive control unit 160) are controlled to execute various effects ( Output data and commands).

Further, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation mode of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the panel The effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect is determined. Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160 to perform control for executing the variation effect.

In the sub ROM 120b, in addition to the program for controlling the effect, a variable effect pattern determination table for determining the variable effect pattern for executing the variable effect is stored in the sub ROM 120b. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of 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 arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a, and has a plurality of storage areas.

An effect button detection switch 35a, a cross button detection switch 36b, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 120. In the effect control board 120, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 35 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 35a, or a cross button detection indicating that the cross button 36 has been operated from the cross button detection switch 36b is detected. When a signal (upper button detection signal, left button detection signal, lower button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing is performed to execute an effect according to the detection signal.

Here, by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36, it is possible to perform "volume adjustment" for adjusting the volume of the variable sound, the sound effect, etc., which will be described later, output from the voice output device 32. For example, the volume value can be adjusted in a range of 5 steps, and one of the lowest volume value "1" and the stepwise highest volume value "5" can be set. .. Further, the volume value is gradually increased by operating the upper button, and the volume value is gradually decreased by operating the lower button.

Further, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, it is possible to perform "light amount adjustment" for adjusting the light emission amount of various LEDs of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b and the light emission amount of the backlight of the image display device 31. It has become. For example, the light intensity value can be adjusted in a range of 5 steps, and any one from "1", which has the smallest light intensity value, to "5", which has the largest light intensity value in steps, can be set. .. Further, the light intensity value is gradually increased by operating the right button, and the light intensity value is gradually decreased by operating the left button.

The display / voice control unit 150 receives a command from the effect control unit 120m and controls the image display device 31 to display a predetermined image, or controls the sound output device 32 to output a predetermined sound. To do.

The display / audio control unit 150 includes a centralized CPU 152 that performs arithmetic processing, an integrated ROM 153 that stores an integrated control program, an integrated control unit 151 that has an integrated RAM 154 that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a VDP as an image processor ( An image control unit 155 composed of a Video Display Processor), a CGROM 156 in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame buffer and the like provided inside the image control unit 155 and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. It includes a VRAM 157, a voice control unit 158 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 159 in which voice data and the like are stored, an input / output port and the like.

The control CPU 152 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the display control program stored in the control ROM 153, performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the control RAM 154 as a work area, and receives the message from the effect control unit 120 m. The image control unit 155 and the voice control unit 158 are controlled to execute various effects (data and commands are output) in response to the effect instruction command and the like.

The general ROM 153 is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of drawing control command groups, and an animation of an effect pattern. The animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for this are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes a specific content of an effect by an image, and the animation pattern is associated with animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. , Various information such as a duty ratio which is a parameter of the brightness of the image display device 31 is included.

The image control unit 155 is connected to a CGROM 156 that stores various image data, and is connected to commands (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the general control unit 151 (general CPU 152) and image data stored in the CGROM 156. Based on this, drawing data that is the source of a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated. The image data is material data representing an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 31, for example, an effect symbol image, a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol, a character image, and a dialogue image. Is. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

The CGROM 156 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 156 is read out in image data units by the image control unit 155, and image processing is performed in image data units of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 156 stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 156 may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM 157 is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data. The VRAM 157 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the integrated control unit 151 (integrated CPU 152), a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

This frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further has 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 between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" at each start of drawing.

Therefore, the image control unit 155 draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 156 in the "drawing frame buffer" of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 157 based on the instruction (display list) from the general control unit 151 (general CPU 152). , Reads drawing data from the "display frame buffer" in the frame buffer area, generates a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on the read drawing data, outputs it to the image display device 31, and displays various images. ..

An operating clock is supplied to the image control unit 155 from the crystal oscillator, and by dividing the operating clock, a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 is achieved. ) Is generated and output to the image display device 31. In the present embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 155 is 30 fps (1/30 second = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second, but per second. It may be set to 60 fps (1/60 second = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (displaying an image) 60 times is performed.

Further, a general-purpose board 39 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs the image data is connected between the image control unit 155 and the image display device 31. The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots) can be used. It absorbs the difference in resolution between when it is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots x 768 dots) is connected.

The voice control unit 158 is connected to the voice output device 32, and based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m, the sound data and music are arranged according to the display of the image display device 31 (in accordance with the display of the image display device 31). Control is performed to output data (BGM, SE) and the like from the audio output device 32.

The lamp / drive control unit 160 includes a lamp CPU 160a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 160b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 160c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The lamp CPU 160a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 160b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 160c as a work area, whereby the effect control unit 120 m In response to the received effect instruction command or the like, the controlled device such as various lighting devices or various drive devices is controlled to perform a predetermined effect (data and commands are output).

A panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, a panel drive device 33, and an effect button drive motor 35b are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit, from the effect control unit 120 m (sub CPU 120a). Based on various transmitted effect data (including commands), lighting control of various LEDs of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b can be performed to perform light emission effect, etc., and the panel drive device 33, effect. By controlling the drive of a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid of the button drive motor 35b, an operation effect (the above-mentioned movement effect) or the like is performed.

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

The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions. The payout control board 130 inputs the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

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

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

Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, and 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 data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 131a.

In the launch control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the launch volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the launch solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b are connected to 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 feed 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 a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance when the player touches 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 permitting the firing solenoid 4a to be energized to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured so that the game ball 200 is not launched into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion in which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides the 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). 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 launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the launching solenoid 4a rotates, the launching member 4c is rotated.

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 firing games per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid, and feeds the game balls in the saucer 40 one by one toward the launching member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the game machine 1, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, The power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 110a is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state. The backup power supply 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 status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the jackpot lottery has a "low probability gaming state" and the "high probability gaming state", and the state relating to the starting movable piece 15b possessed by the second starting port 15 is a "non-time saving gaming state". It has a "time saving game state". The state related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the state related to the startable movable piece 15b (non-time-saving game state, time-saving game state) can be related to each other or can be made independent. it can. In other words
(1) "Low-probability time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(2) "Low-probability non-time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state,
(3) "High-probability time-saving game state", which is a high-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(4) It is possible to provide a "high-probability non-time-saving game state" which is a high-probability non-time-saving game state and a non-time-saving game state.
The game state when the game is started, that is, the initial game state of the game machine 1, is set to the "low probability non-time saving game state", and this game state is set to the "normal game state" in the present embodiment. I will call it. Further, the "low-probability time-saving game state" will be referred to as the "time-saving game state" in the present embodiment. In addition, the "high-probability time-saving gaming state" will be referred to as the "high-probability gaming state" in the present embodiment.

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

In the present embodiment, the "non-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 normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time saving game". A gaming state that is set longer than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is short and easy to set. 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 fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, for example, 30 seconds after the start of the variable display. It will be stopped and displayed later. Then, when the lottery result is successful, the second starting port 15 is controlled 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 normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time-saving game". It refers to a gaming state that is set shorter than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is, for example, 3 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving gaming state". Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Set. Therefore, in the "time-saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second starting port 15 is more likely to be controlled in the open state than in the "non-time-saving game state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time-saving game state" has more advantages than the "non-time-saving game state" in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery. It is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set so that only one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 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. 5 to 12.

(Big hit judgment table of big hit lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. 5B is a jackpot determination table for the second starting port 15. It is a jackpot judgment table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), 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 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 "big hit" based on the current probability game state and the acquired jackpot determination random value. It is judged whether it is "missing" or "missing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, in the low probability gaming state, the two jackpot determination random values "7" and "8" are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, 10 jackpot determination random numbers from "7" to "16" are determined to be jackpots. If the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing".

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

(Special design 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. 6A is a special symbol determination table for losing, and FIG. 6B is a special symbol determination table for jackpots.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the special symbol determination table in the jackpot, the type of the special symbol display device (type of the starting port in which the game ball has won a prize) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting The special symbol determination random value 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 value for determining the special symbol, and the like.

Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as the information of the special symbol is determined based on the determined type of the special symbol (stop special symbol data). Here, in the effect symbol specification command, one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and one byte of DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. This also applies to the fluctuation pattern specification command and the like, which will be described later.

Here, as will be described later, the type of special symbol (stop special diagram data) determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). , It can be said that the type of the special symbol determines the game state and the type of the jackpot game after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, in the column of the special symbol in FIG. 6B, the explanation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Setting data table at the end of the jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a set data table at the end of the jackpot game for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Specifically, when the game state buffer is "00H", 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 is shown. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time-saving game flag is not set, but the high-probability game flag is set to indicate the game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. When the game state buffer is "02H", it indicates 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. When the game state buffer is "03H", it indicates 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. In addition, in the game machine specification (spec) in this embodiment, the game state buffer does not become "01H", but in the game machine specification (spec), although it is in a high probability gaming state, it is visually notified. If the specification is provided with a so-called "latent probability change", the game state buffer may be "01H".

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end time 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. The game state and the number of high-probability games (X) are determined.

As a feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment, the "first jackpot" is given 100 times as the number of time-saving games (J) and 0 times as the number of high-probability games (X). Is given, the "second jackpot" is given 10,000 times as the number of time-saving games (J), the high-probability game number (X) is given 10,000 times, and the "third big hit" is given the number of time-saving games (J). ) Is given 10,000 times, and the high probability number of games (X) is given 10,000 times. Further, the "first jackpot" is given a normal gaming state, and the "second jackpot" and the "third jackpot" are given a high-probability gaming state.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory operation mode determination table for determining the grand prize 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 the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, "table" is abbreviated as appropriate and is described as "TBL".

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the large winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a will refer to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determine the special winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Large winning opening opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the large winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, depending on the large winning opening opening mode table, the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Opening and closing conditions are determined.

Specifically, it is a group of jackpot opening mode determination tables for jackpots that is referred to during a jackpot game, and is composed of a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, and a third jackpot table.

In the large winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the type of large winning opening to be opened (first large winning opening 16 or second large winning opening 17) and the maximum number of round games in one big hit game are displayed. And the specified number that indicates the maximum number of winnings to the big 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 number of opening 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 the next round game is executed, and the end of the last round game The ending time from to the end of the jackpot game is associated.

The main CPU 110a decides to execute the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, execute the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, and execute the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table. Become.

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 win the first large winning opening 16 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the 16-round game is completed, the first jackpot game is completed.

According to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice) at maximum 0. It is possible to execute a second jackpot game in which the door is opened for .052 seconds. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by the time the opening time elapses 0.052 seconds, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the two-round game is completed, the second big hit game is completed.

According to the third big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to open the second big winning opening 17 on the right side of the game area 6 for up to 29 seconds per round. The third big hit game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the second major winning opening 17 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the 16-round game is completed, the third big hit game is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, three types of "big hit games (special games)" are provided, from the first big hit game to the third big hit game, in which the opening operation of the big winning opening and the opening operation of the big winning opening are different. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games.

Further, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the second big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b Even if it operates, it is difficult to win the first prize opening 16. Therefore, the second jackpot game can be said to be a "disadvantageous opening mode". On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the third jackpot game (29 seconds) are longer than the time when one game ball is launched (about 0.6 seconds), which is "advantageous". It can be said that it is an open mode.

(Special figure fluctuation 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 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol are displayed. (U1 or U2), the random value for special symbol 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" determines at least the determination result of the jackpot and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed at the time of a big hit, the reach determination random value is not referred to at the time of a big hit. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random number value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) so that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. ), The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation 1) is 11 seconds (normal fluctuation period is about 10 seconds, fluctuation fluctuation period is about 0.5 seconds, fluctuation stop period is about 0.5 seconds). The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (normal fluctuation 2) is set to 13 seconds (normal fluctuation period is about 12 seconds, shaking fluctuation period is about 0.5 seconds, fluctuation stop period is about 0.5). The fluctuation time (T3) of the fluctuation pattern (3) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 4 seconds (shortening fluctuation period is about 3 seconds, fluctuation fluctuation period is about 0.5 seconds, and fluctuation stop period is about 0. It is set to 5 seconds). The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number. In the following, "normal fluctuation 1" and "normal fluctuation 2" may be collectively referred to as "normal fluctuation".

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

Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is generated, and the information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect 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", a command for specifying a variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is used as the MODE data. When it is "E7H", a command for designating a variation pattern of a special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 15 is shown.

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

Here, as the effect contents, "normal variation 1", "normal variation 2", and "shortening variation" mean that a plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching. The difference between the normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 2 and the shortened fluctuation is that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 2.

Further, "reach" is a variation mode that gives the player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notifies the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 38 fluctuate. Means. For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 38 of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 38 for notifying a big hit, the two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the remaining effects A mode in which the symbol 38 is fluctuating. The "temporary stop" means a mode in which the effect symbol 38 sways slightly or the effect symbol 38 is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

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

In addition, the "pseudo-continuous notice" means the "pseudo-continuous notice execution count", and the "pseudo-continuous notice" is produced during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to one big hit lottery. This means a notice in a variation mode in which the symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again to perform the variation and the temporary stop of the effect symbol 38 a plurality of times.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-judgment table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting port), a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for reach determination, and a random number for special symbol variation. Numerical values and scheduled fluctuation patterns are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether the ball is "big hit", "small hit", or "miss" by the big hit judgment random value acquired at the time of entering the starting port of the game ball, and special by the special symbol judgment random value. The type of symbol (big hit special symbol, small hit special symbol, lost special symbol) can be determined in advance. Furthermore, since the planned fluctuation pattern (the content of the effect such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach) can be determined in advance by the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value, the start opening prize designation command can be used. It is possible to include the type of jackpot and the scheduled fluctuation pattern.

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

This start opening prize 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 start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 14 is shown, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second start is started. The starting mouth winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown in the mouth 15.

The preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol. There is. In addition, there is a difference whether or not to refer to the "number of pending". Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, the type of jackpot or reach can be discriminated, but it is impossible to discriminate only between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" ("normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" shown in FIG. 11 ". Scheduled fluctuation pattern ”).

Further, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11 is a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a high-probability gaming state is also available. It is stored in the main ROM 110b. The jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, but determines in advance whether it is a "big hit" or a "loss". The value of the random value for jackpot judgment to do is different.

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

(Collision detection table for winning lottery)
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 “loss” based on the current time-saving game state and the acquired random value for the hit determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the non-time saving game state, one specific hit determination random value of "0" is determined to be a hit. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, 15 hit determination random values from "0" to "14" are determined to be hits. If the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing". Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for hit determination 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.

(Ordinary design determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12B, in the normal symbol determination table, the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the hit determination result, the random value for normal symbol determination, and the ordinary symbol (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. There is.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, and stops and displays the normal symbol based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. (Stop normal map data) is decided.

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 12D, since the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data), the type of the normal symbol determines the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b. It can be said that it will be decided.

(Public map fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 (c) is a diagram showing a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time, etc.) of a normal symbol as will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the presence / absence of the time saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random value for the normal figure change, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are associated with each other in the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table. ing.

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

Then, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the normal symbol fluctuation designation command as the information of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol based on the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and determines the normal symbol fluctuation designation command. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

(Starting port opening mode determination table for movable pieces)
As shown in FIG. 12D, the start opening opening mode determination table includes the stop normal figure data (normal symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start 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 start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop chart data, the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, and the like. Determine the ending time.

In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting mouth opening mode based on the stop chart data = 01. It is an opening mode, and the opening mode based on the stop chart data = 03 is more advantageous than the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02.

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, when a hit occurs in the time-saving game state, the stop normal map data = 03, which is the most advantageous opening mode, is selected. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the startable movable piece 15b operates more favorably to 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 shows special figure determination information (random value for jackpot determination, special symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. It is a figure which shows the special figure determination information storage area which stores a random number value, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for special figure variation), and FIG. FIG. 13 (c) is a diagram showing a configuration, in which FIG. 13 (c) shows the normal symbol determination information (hit determination random value, normal symbol determination random value, normal symbol variation) acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. It is a general diagram determination information storage area in which a random value) is stored, and FIG. 13D is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the general diagram determination information storage area.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, and the first special figure determination information hold storage. The area, the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area for storing the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the special figure judgment information during the variable display are stored. It is composed of a special figure execution storage area, and the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, respectively. There is.

The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol determination information reserved storage area is the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure judgment information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure judgment information stored in the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is the second special symbol. The number of holds (U2) is set, and the number of hold icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 31b, and the variation display (variation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value and a special symbol determination random number storage for storing a special symbol determination random number value. It is divided into an area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number storage area for storing a special figure variation pattern determination random number 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 units of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information reservation 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 storage of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the first special figure determination information is shifted. Referenced to perform variable display of symbols. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Referenced to perform.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the normal figure determination information storage area includes a normal figure determination information holding storage area in which the normal figure determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored. It is composed of a normal map execution storage area in which the normal map determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the normal map determination information reservation storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The number of undetermined normal figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area is the normal symbol reservation number (G).

As shown in FIG. 13D, each storage unit has a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random number value and a normal symbol determination random number storage for storing a normal symbol determination random number value. It is divided into an area and a random number storage area for determining a normal map variation pattern for storing a random number value for determining a normal map variation pattern.

Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the normal figure determination information is acquired, the normal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area. The acquired normal map determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number.

When the start condition for the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol execution storage area shifts the normal symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area, and displays the normal symbol variation display. Referenced to perform.

Next, the progress of the game in the game machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main processing on 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 the initialization process configured by steps S1 to S14. 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 is transferred to step S3, and if the backup flag is not set, the process is transferred to step S11.

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 failure is compared with the newly calculated checksum, and the checksum is calculated. Judge whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process is moved to step S5, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state before the power is turned off cannot be restored normally). As a result, the process is transferred to step S11.

In step S5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process is moved to step S6 as the process for power restoration is performed, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process for power-on is performed. The process is transferred to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM at the time of power restoration. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power is turned off.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for 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, and the like are set.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and performs processing in step S9. Move. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

The power restoration notification includes displaying a power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored on the image display device 31, and outputting a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power has been restored from the audio output device 32. It is to do.

It should be noted that the power recovery designation command may not include the information indicating the current gaming state, and the game state designation command indicating the current gaming status may be transmitted before or after the power recovery designation command is transmitted.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) in the effect 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, the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 31 has a first hold icon or a second hold icon. Will be processed to display.

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of reserved normal symbols (G) in the production 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 number of normal symbol storages.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a clears all the areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM at the time of turning on the power, and shifts the processing to step S13.

In step S12, 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 process to step S13. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for 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, and the like are set.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S15. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power-on notification.

The power-on notification is a RAM clear notification that displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the power is turned on to the image display device 31 or that the main RAM 110c is initialized from the voice output device 32. It is to output sound.

In step S15, 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 symbol variation random value, and in step S16, the jackpot determination The initial random value, the initial random value for special symbol determination, the initial random value for hit determination, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination are updated.

In step S17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 140. When a power failure occurs, the process is transferred to step S18, and when a power failure does not occur, the process is transferred to step S15 so that the process loops.

The main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption in step S18, clears the output port in step S19, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c in step S20, and steps S21. In step S22, the backup flag to be referred to when recovering from the power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the device waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off.

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

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

The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined cycles (4 milliseconds), so that 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 into the stack area.

The main CPU 110a performs the time control process in step S110. Specifically, the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time update process of the startable movable piece 15b, etc. Performs a process of updating (subtracting 1) various timer counters.

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the input control process in step S200. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first winning opening detection switch 16a, the second winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the gate detection switch 13a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the above, 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 the special figure special electric control process. Specifically, a process of controlling a big hit lottery, a variable display of a special symbol, opening / closing of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, a change in the gaming state, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs the normal drawing control processing. Specifically, a process of controlling a winning lottery, a variable display of a normal symbol, opening / closing of a startable movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S700. Specifically, the process of outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in step S600 is performed. In addition, processing for transmitting commands set in the effect transmission data storage area and the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130 is also performed.

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an input control process on 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 large winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, and when the detection signal is input, it is used for the large winning opening. The process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter is performed.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is added by 1, and special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first) of the special symbol determination information storage area. Processing is performed when the data is 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 the second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a is input, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port, and the second If the number of special symbol reservations (U2) is less than 4, the second number of special symbol reservations (U2) is added by 1, and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain the special symbol determination information storage area. The 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 the gate detection switch input process and ends the current input control process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and if the normal symbol hold number (G) is less than 4 when the detection signal is input, the normal symbol hold number (G) is set. In addition to adding 1, a process is performed in which the normal figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the normal figure determination information storage area.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start port 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 start port detection switch input process this time is terminated.

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

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4. If the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4, and if the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time is The detection switch input process ends.

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

In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information, searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and searches for vacant storage units. The special figure judgment information acquired in is stored in.

The main CPU 110a performs the pre-determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and Performs processing to determine the planned fluctuation pattern based on the random value for special figure fluctuation.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a start port winning designation command indicating a scheduled variation pattern determined in the pre-determination process of step S230-7 in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time, the first 1 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

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

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

First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is input, the process is transferred to step S240-2, and when the detection signal is not input, the second start port detection switch input process this time is terminated.

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

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

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

In step S240-6, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the second special symbol hold number (U2) and stores it, and in step S240-7, special symbol storage indicating the second special symbol hold number (U2). The designated command is set 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 processing such as displaying the second hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information, searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the second special figure determination information storage area, and searches for vacant storage units. The special figure judgment information acquired in is stored in.

The main CPU 110a performs the pre-determination process in step S240-9. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and Performs processing to determine the planned fluctuation pattern based on the random value for special figure fluctuation.

In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start port winning designation command indicating a scheduled variation pattern determined in the pre-determination process of step S240-9 in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time, the first 2 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special symbol special electric control processing. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed is performed, and if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, a 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 special symbol special electric control process this time. Specifically, the processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) displayed as stopped is performed, and the time saving game count (J), the time saving game flag, the high probability game count (X), and 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 a jackpot game process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process for controlling a jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process of determining a probabilistic gaming state of either a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state and determining a gaming state of either a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state is performed. .. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

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

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the fluctuation display of the special symbol is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. The process is transferred to step S310-2.

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

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

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is 1 or more. If it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process is shifted to step S310-5, and if the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- Move the process to 1.

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

In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines the special figure stored in the special figure determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the number of special symbol reservations (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. Information shift (storage area shift) is performed. 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 unit to the fourth storage unit is stored immediately before. Shift to the department. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variation display of the special symbol already written in the special figure execution storage area (0th storage unit) is deleted.

In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is subtracted in preference to the first special symbol reservation number (U1), but the first special symbol is in the order in which the starting port is won. The number of holdings (U1) and the number of holdings of the second special symbol (U2) may be subtracted, or the number of holdings of the first special symbol (U1) may be subtracted in preference to the number of holdings of the second special symbol (U2). You may try to do it.

Further, the case where the process proceeds to step S310-6 via step S310-2 and step S310-3, and the case where the process proceeds to step S310-6 through step S310-4 and step S310-5 are "satisfaction of start conditions". Corresponds to.

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

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process in step S311. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the stochastic game state and the jackpot determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 6, the special symbol type (stop) based on the special symbol display device (type of start port) and the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area. Special figure 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 symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of starting port), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol reservations (U), and the special symbol execution. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value stored in the storage area and the special symbol fluctuation random value.

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 effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the variation effect according 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 the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

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

In step S316, the main CPU 110a starts the variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variable display of the special symbol is created by the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. As a result, the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 will perform variable display of the special symbol.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing 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 indicating that the special symbol variation display or the jackpot game is not executed in the customer waiting state (standby state). If there is a customer waiting state flag, the special symbol memory determination process this time is ended, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process is moved to step S318-2.

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

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

The main CPU 110a determines in step S311-1 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 reservation storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is performed. When the special figure judgment information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area with reference to the jackpot judgment table, the jackpot shown in FIG. 5 (b) is shown. With reference to the jackpot determination table of the lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a "big hit" based on the random value for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-2, and if it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-5.

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

The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not the special symbol is a "big hit symbol" in the 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 operating mode of the big winning opening, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit in the big hit game ending process of FIG.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the effect symbol 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 designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data) that is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the game state at the time of winning the big hit from the information set in the game state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big hit. The game status information indicating the above is set in the game status buffer. Specifically, if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are not set, 00H is set, and 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 state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of jackpot winning is set in the game status buffer because the game is played during the jackpot game. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, a new game state at the time of winning the big hit is newly performed after the big hit is completed. 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 game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the game state storage area, the game information in the game state buffer can be referred to after the jackpot ends. Based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit (time-saving game state, number of time-saving games, etc.) can be set.

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

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets the effect symbol designation 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 judgment process ends. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of the loss special symbol (stop special symbol data) that is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special symbol variation processing of the main control board)
The special symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process on 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 fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S320-2.

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

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been 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 a process for terminating the variation effect.

In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for displaying the stop 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 processing data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol variation process this time.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process on 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?). When the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S330-2, and when the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process this time is terminated.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the time saving game count (J) to update, and whether or not the new time saving game count (J) is "0". Is determined. 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 as it is.

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, and the new high-probability game count (X) is "0". Determine if it exists. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared and the process is moved to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set or the number of high-probability games (X) is not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production 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 game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

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 jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-7, and if it is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-6.

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

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares to move the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 24.

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

In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data with reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the jackpot opening mode for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. From the table group, the big winning opening opening mode determination table ("first big hit table", "second big hit table", "third big hit table", "fourth big hit table") is decided according to the type of big hit game.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command according to the type of jackpot game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot 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 a process 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 this time. Specifically, the opening time according to the type of the jackpot game is determined from the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, and is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently being opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not "0" is stored in the round game count (R) storage area. If it is in the opening, the process is transferred to step S340-2, and if it is not in the opening, the process is transferred 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 this time is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process is moved 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 the large winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K), and the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set, and the above With reference to the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the first large winning opening 16 is based on the current number of round games (R) and opening number (K). Alternatively, the opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 will be opened.

In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs the round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, when the number of times of opening (K) is "1", that is, when the round game is started, the round designation command corresponding to the number of times of round game (R) is stored in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process 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 the period after all the preset round games are completed. If the ending is in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-18, and if the ending is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the large winning opening is closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not 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 set. If the large winning opening is closed, the process is transferred to step S340-8, and if the large winning opening is not closed, the process is transferred to step S340-9.

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

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition for ending the opening of the large winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the large winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9 pieces) or the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (K) elapses. Determine if it holds. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S340-10, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a large 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 large winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. With reference to the table (see FIG. 9), the closing time of the first major winning opening 16 or the second major winning opening 17 (see the current number of round games (R) and opening number (K)). The closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 will be closed.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S340-11 whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, whether or not the value of the large winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9 pieces) and the number of opening times (K) becomes the maximum number of opening times is satisfied. Is determined. When one round is completed, the process is moved to step S340-12, and when one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the round data initialization process in step S340-12. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) and the large 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 is transferred to step S340-15, and if it is not the maximum number of round games, the process is transferred to step S340-14.

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

The main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) in step S340-15, and in step S340-16, based on the large 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 the ending designation command according to the type of big hit game is set in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the ending effect of the jackpot game.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time according to the type of jackpot game to the special game timer counter based on the big 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. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-19, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the big hit game end processing shown in FIG. 25, and ends the current big hit game processing.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process on 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 the high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state at the end of the jackpot game based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. In the case of shifting to the high-probability gaming state, a high-probability game flag indicating that the high-probability gaming state is set is set in the high-probability game 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, it is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high-probability game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area.

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game is determined based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game information. When making a determination and shifting to the time-saving game state, a time-saving game flag indicating that the time-saving game state is set is set in the time-saving game flag storage area.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game number determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, the time reduction is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the time reduction game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined number of time-saving games (J) is set in the time-saving game number (J) storage area.

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

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Fundamental control processing of the main control board)
With reference to FIG. 26, the general-purpose electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a normal drawing control process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the fuzu-fuden processing data, and if the fuzu-fuden processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410), and the fuzu-fuden processing data. If = 1, the process is transferred to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

As will be described later, this "Fuzu Fuden processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the Fuzu Fuden control processing, so the subroutines necessary for the progress of the game are processed as appropriate. It will be.

In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process and ends the current normal symbol control process. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner, a process of stopping and displaying a normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process and ends the current Fuzu Fuden control process. Specifically, a process for controlling an auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

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

In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress. If the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress, the process is transferred to step S410-9, and if the variation display of the normal symbol is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S410-2.

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process in step S410-5. Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is determined whether or not there is a hit based on the game state and the hit determination random value stored in the normal figure execution storage area. ..

The main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, the stop display is based on the current time saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination. The normal symbol (stop normal figure data) to be executed is determined, the determined stop normal figure data is set in the stop normal figure data storage area, and the normal figure designation command corresponding to the stop normal figure data is stored in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. As a result, the normal map designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the stop normal map data can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

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

In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variation display of the normal symbol and ends the current variation process of the normal symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol. 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. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S410-10.

In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the normal symbol. Specifically, the main stop display data is for clearing the variation display data set in step S410-8 and causing the normal symbol display device 22 to stop and display the normal symbol set in step S410-6. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and the player is notified of the hit determination result.

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

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the normal-figure general-purpose processing data = 1 and prepares to move the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 28, and in step S410-13, performs the opening mode determination processing. Specifically, referring to the start opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the maximum number of times the starting movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second starting opening 15 are based on the stop chart data. Determine the opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game.

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

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

First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently being opened. If it is in the opening, the process is transferred to step S420-2, and if it is not in the opening, the process is transferred 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, the auxiliary game process this time is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S420-3.

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs the second start opening opening process, and ends the auxiliary game process this time. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (S), energization data for energizing the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set, and the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is set. Set the opening time of to 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 is transferred to step S420-12, and if the ending is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S420-5.

In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second starting port 15 is closed (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set. If the second starting port 15 is closed, the process is transferred to step S420-6, and if the second starting port 15 is not closed, the process is transferred 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 this time is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the processing is moved to step S420-3 in order 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 port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) reaches the specified number (10 pieces) or the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (S) elapses. Is determined whether or not is satisfied. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S420-8, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the auxiliary game processing this time is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the second start port closing process in step S420-8. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second start port 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 ends. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times (S) of opening the second starting port is the maximum number of times of opening. When ending the auxiliary game, the process is transferred to step S420-10, and when the auxiliary game is not ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a performs the auxiliary game end process. Specifically, the number of times of opening (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. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S420-13, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the normal symbol 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 processing of the production control unit)
The process executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120 m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the main processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs the sub random number update process in step S1100. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random value 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 the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120 m. Although not shown, the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120 m generates a clock pulse at predetermined intervals (2 milliseconds), reads the timer interrupt processing program, and reads the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect 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 a timer update process for updating various timer counters used by the effect control unit 120m.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross button detection switch 36b are input, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input, the display / Performs an effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like to the voice control unit 150.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp / drive control unit 160 and the display / voice 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 the production control unit)
Next, the command analysis process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (1) in the effect control unit 120 m, and FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (2) in the effect control unit 120 m. The command analysis process (2) is performed following the command analysis process (1).

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether or not a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if no command has been received, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1403, and if it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1404.

In step S1403, the sub CPU 120a performs the hold storage update process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the reserved memory number is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and the analyzed reserved memory number is set in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1404, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the start opening winning designation command. If it is a start opening prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S1405, and if it is not a start opening prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S1406.

In step S1405, the sub CPU 120a performs the icon change effect determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command, processing is performed to determine whether or not to execute the icon change effect and the change scenario.

In addition, the icon change effect is to change the display mode of the icon (hold icon, the variable icon) displayed on the image display device 31, and the jackpot game is executed over one or a plurality of variable effects. It is one of the look-ahead effects that suggests that there is a possibility that the jackpot game will be executed.

In step S1406, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. If it is an effect symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1407, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1408.

In step S1407, the sub CPU 120a performs the basic symbol data determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, it is for determining the basic symbol data (1st to 4th jackpot symbol data, lost symbol data) that makes it possible to identify the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Perform processing.

In step S1408, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is a variation pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S1409, and if it is not a variation pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S1412.

In step S1409, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern specification command, the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect executed by using various effect devices, is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined variation effect 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 display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the variation effect is performed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a performs the icon display mode update process. 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 by the icon change effect determination process described above and the determined variable effect pattern. Then, the process for executing the icon change effect is performed.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot notice effect determination process. Specifically, based on the determined variable effect pattern, processing is performed to determine the presence / absence of the jackpot advance notice effect and the type of the jackpot advance notice effect to be executed. The details of this jackpot notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

The jackpot notice effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed as a result of the variable effect being executed (the jackpot game is expected to be executed).

In step S1412, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1413, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1414.

In step S1413, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol stop processing and ends the command analysis processing this time. 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 display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for stopping and displaying the variation effect is performed.

In step S1414, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. If it is a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1415, and if it is not a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1416.

In step S1415, the sub CPU 120a performs the game state setting process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the current game state is specified with reference to the received game state designation command, and data indicating the specified game state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1416, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process is transferred to step S1417, and if it is not an opening designation command, the process is transferred to step S1418.

In step S1417, 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 opening effect specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Do. As a result, the opening effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the opening effect is performed.

In step S1418, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1419, and if there is no round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1420.

In step S1419, the sub CPU 120a performs the round effect pattern determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the round designation command, the effect pattern of the round effect to be performed during the round game is determined, and the round effect specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .. As a result, the round effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the round effect is performed.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending designation command. If it is an ending designation command, the process is transferred to step S1421, and if it is not an ending designation command, the process is transferred to step S1422.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs the jackpot end effect pattern determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, the effect pattern of the ending effect to be performed at the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the ending specification 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 display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

In step S1422, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. If it is a customer waiting state specification command, the process is moved to step S1423, and if it is not a customer waiting state specification command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

In step S1423, the sub CPU 120a performs the customer waiting effect determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting effect to be performed in the customer waiting state (customer waiting period) is determined, and the customer waiting effect designation command corresponding to the determined customer waiting effect is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Performs the process of setting in the buffer. As a result, the customer waiting effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the customer waiting effect is performed.

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

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. 34) 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 (%). .. The details of this variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

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 the current variation effect pattern determination process. As a result, the variation effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the variation effect is performed.

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining the variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern determination table is associated with the variation effect pattern specification command, the distribution ratio (%) for each variation effect pattern, and the determined variation effect pattern, and the effect configuration for each variation effect pattern is used as a reference. Is described.

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

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 will be described.

The “normal variation” indicates that a normal variation effect in which a reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38 is performed.
The “shortening variation” indicates that the shortening variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38, which is shorter than the normal variation effect.
The "normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect is performed in which a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38.
The “SP reach” indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SP reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach effect is performed.
The “SPSP reach” indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SPSP reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the SP reach effect is performed.

The "design fanning failure" indicates that the fanning effect of whether or not the reach state is formed by the left and right effect symbols 38 is executed, but the result is that the reach state is not finally formed.
The "successful symbol fanning" indicates that the fanning effect of whether or not the reach state is formed by the left and right effect symbols 38 is executed, and the result is that the reach state is finally formed.

The "pseudo-continuous failure" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, but the result is that the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed in the end.
The "pseudo-continuous success" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, and finally the pseudo-continuous notice is executed.

“Button non-collision” means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is operated in this operation promotion effect. When the valid period elapses, a winning notification effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed, but during the valid period in this operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 is maintained in a non-protruding state (normal state) without moving upward. It shows that it will be done.
“Button thrust” means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether 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 it is shown that the effect button 35 moves upward during the valid period in this operation promotion effect and becomes a protruding state (special state). ing.

The "count-up effect" is a type of reach effect (big hit expectation) that may be executed by the numerical value displayed in the image display device 31 by performing a numerical count-up display (addition display). It indicates that a count-up effect will be performed.
The "zone effect" is to perform a specific effect (background display) different from the normal effect (background) on the image display device 31 and foretell that the jackpot game may be executed (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that the zone production will be performed.
The "heat zone effect" is to perform a specific effect (background display) different from the normal zone effect, and foretell that the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed is higher than the normal zone effect (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that the heat zone production is performed.

The "next notice" indicates that the next notice effect is performed to announce the type of reach effect (SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect in this embodiment) that is finally performed in the variable effect.

The first feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the reach effect is more likely to be executed when the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous advance notice is not executed, and the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed. The higher the number of executions, the higher the expectation of a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation regarding whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed or the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a second feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34, the effect is more than the case where the effect button 35 is left in the normal state during the effective period generated in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect. The point that the jackpot expectation is higher when the button 35 is in a special state can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the effect button 35 is in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a third feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34, the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect is when the thermal zone effect is executed than when only the normal zone effect is executed. There is a point that the effect button 35 tends to be in a special state during the valid period that occurs in. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to which type of zone effect is to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the fourth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the execution of the SPSP reach effect or the full rotation reach effect is confirmed when the next notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the next notice production will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is not provided with the variation effect pattern in which the normal reach is performed and the SP SP reach is performed after the SP reach is performed, but it may be provided.

(Big hit notice production decision processing)
Next, the jackpot advance notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a jackpot notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1443-1, and in step S1443-2, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-reach advance notice effect using the pre-reach advance notice determination table (see FIG. 36). And determine the notice pattern that defines the type of pre-reach notice effect to be executed. Details of this pre-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1443-3 whether or not the determined advance notice pattern is a advance notice pattern for executing the dialogue advance notice effect. If it is a notice pattern that executes the dialogue notice effect, the process is moved to step S1443-4, and if it is a notice pattern that does not execute the dialogue notice effect, the process is moved to step S1443-6.

The dialogue advance notice effect is a jackpot advance notice effect in which the image display device 31 displays a dialogue suggesting a jackpot expectation level based on the operation of the effect button 35, and the voice corresponding to the dialogue is output from the voice output device 32. It is one of the types.

In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 120a determines a serif pattern, which is an effect mode of the serif notice effect, and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c by using the serif pattern determination table (see FIG. 37A). Details of this serif pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (a).

In step S1443-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the 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 dialogue advance notice effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the dialogue advance notice effect is performed.

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

In addition, the step-up notice effect is determined from the first step to any one of a plurality of steps (stages) from the first step (first stage) to the final step (final stage) according to the jackpot expectation. It is a kind of jackpot notice production that executes step production in order. Specifically, more step effects are more likely to be executed when the jackpot game is executed (higher expectation of the jackpot) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

In step S1443-7, the sub CPU 120a determines a step-up pattern, which is an effect mode of the step-up notice effect, using the step-up pattern determination table (see FIG. 37 (b)), and sets the sub-RAM 120a in a predetermined area. set. Details of this step-up pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (b).

In step S1443-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the 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 display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for executing the step-up notice effect is performed.

In step S1443-9, the sub CPU 120a uses the in-reach advance notice determination table (see FIG. 38 (a)) to determine whether or not the in-reach advance notice effect is executed and the type of the in-reach advance notice effect to be executed. To determine. The details of the notice determination table during reach will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (a).

In step S1443-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined advance notice pattern is a advance notice pattern for executing the character group advance notice effect. If it is a notice pattern that executes the character group notice effect, the process is moved to step S1443-11, and if it is a notice pattern that does not execute the character group notice effect, the current jackpot notice effect determination process is ended.

The character group notice effect is a type of jackpot advance notice effect in which one of a plurality of types of characters having different jackpot expectations is displayed as a group on the image display device 31.

In step S1443-11, the sub CPU 120a determines the character group pattern, which is the production mode of the character group notice effect, by using the character group pattern determination table (see FIG. 38B), and sets the character group pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. set. Details of this character group pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (b).

In step S1443-12, the sub CPU 120a sets the character group advance notice effect designation command corresponding to the determined character group pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current jackpot advance notice effect determination process. As a result, the character group notice effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and the character group notice effect is executed.

(Pre-reach notice decision table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a pre-reach notice determination table that is referred to when determining a pre-reach notice notice pattern. The pre-reach notice decision table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variable effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the notice pattern to be decided.

There are three types of pre-reach notice notice patterns: "no notice" where the pre-reach notice is not executed, "line notice effect" where the dialogue notice effect is executed, and "step-up notice effect" where the step-up notice effect is executed. Is set, and the jackpot expectation is no notice <line notice production <step-up notice production.

The feature of the pre-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that the pre-reach notice is more likely to be executed and the jackpot expectation is lower in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss in the jackpot lottery result. It can be pointed out that the pre-reach advance notice is more likely to be executed when the variable effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when it is determined. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Serif pattern determination table)
FIG. 37A is a diagram showing a dialogue pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a dialogue pattern. The dialogue pattern determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variable effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each dialogue pattern, and the dialogue pattern to be determined.

In the dialogue pattern, "normal dialogue" in which it is unknown whether or not a jackpot game may be executed, "reach confirmed dialogue" in which reach production is confirmed, and reach production may be executed. There are four categories, "Expectation UP dialogue" that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed, and "Probability dialogue (premier)" that confirms that the jackpot will be a big hit. A plurality of lines are set in, and the jackpot expectation is normal line <reach confirmed line <expectation UP line <probable line (big hit confirmed).

As a feature of the dialogue pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 (a), the jackpot lottery result is more than the reach confirmed dialogue (reach confirmed dialogue, expectation UP dialogue, correctness) than when the jackpot lottery result is lost. It is easier to determine the dialogue), and the dialogue (reach) that is higher than the reach confirmed dialogue is more likely to be determined when the fluctuation production pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the fluctuation production pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. There is a point that it is easy to determine the definite dialogue, the expectation degree UP dialogue, and the correct dialogue). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Step-up pattern determination table)
FIG. 37B is a diagram showing a step-up pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a step-up pattern. The step-up pattern determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variable effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each step-up pattern, and the determined step-up pattern.

The step-up pattern includes "normal SU1" in which the first step effect is executed, "normal SU2" in which the first and second step effects are executed, and "normal SU2" 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 the jackpot game in which the first to fifth step effects are executed Six types of "winning SU5 (premier)" that are confirmed to be executed are set, and the jackpot expectation is normal SU1 <normal SU2 <normal SU3 <normal SU4 <normal SU5 <winning SU5.

As a feature of the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 (b), it is easier to determine the step-up pattern in which the number of executions of the step effect is larger in the case of the jackpot than in the case of the jackpot lottery result being lost, and the jackpot The point that the step-up pattern with a large number of executions of the step effect is more likely to be determined when the variation effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when the variation effect pattern with a low expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Notice decision table during reach)
FIG. 38 (a) is a diagram showing a reach notice determination table that is referred to when determining a notice pattern for the reach notice. The notice lottery result during reach, the variable effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the notice pattern to be decided are associated with each other.

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

The features of the reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 38 (a) are that the reach notice (character group notice effect) is more likely to be executed in the case of a big hit than in the case where the big hit lottery result is lost. The point that the notice during reach (character group notice production) is easier to be executed when the fluctuation production pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the fluctuation production pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Character group pattern determination table)
FIG. 38B is a diagram showing a character group pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a character group pattern. The character group pattern determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variable effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each character group pattern, and the determined character group pattern.

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 "4th character group (premier)" that the 4th character group is displayed and the jackpot is confirmed are set, and the jackpot expectation is 1st character group <2nd character group < The 3rd character group <4th character group (big hit confirmed).

A feature of the character group pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38 (b) is that it is determined that a variable effect pattern equal to or higher than the SP reach effect is executed when the character group notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the character group notice effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Main processing of the overall control unit 151)
The main process of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 151.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the control CPU 152, and the control CPU 152 performs the following main processing.

First, the integrated CPU 152 sets interrupt prohibition that prohibits timer interruption in step T1, and performs initialization processing in step T2. In this process, the control CPU 152 reads the main processing program from the control ROM 153, initializes the flags and the like stored in the control RAM 154, and performs processing such as initial setting.

In step T3, the centralized CPU 152 sets interrupt permission for permitting timer interrupts, and in step T4, determines whether or not an effect instruction command is received from the effect control unit 120 m with reference to the receive buffer of the integrated RAM 154. If it is determined and not received (step T4: No), the process is transferred to step T7, and if it is received (step T4: Yes), it corresponds to the received effect instruction command in step T5. Performs the animation pattern setting process that determines and sets the animation pattern from the types of animation groups. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 41.

Examples of the effect instruction command include a customer waiting effect command, an icon display command, a change effect command, a variable effect pattern command, a symbol stop pattern command, an opening effect pattern command, a round effect pattern command, and an ending effect pattern command.

The animation group is the type of object that constitutes the production image, the scene (timing) and weight frame (display time) at which the production image is displayed, the target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or more animation patterns that are information that specifies (designates) parameters (display position of sprite image, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, information that specifies the image display device that displays the production image, etc. are bundled. It is a group formed by being done.

The types of animation groups include, for example, an effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol 38, an icon group for displaying the hold icon and the animation of the variable icon, and an animation of the variable effect such as a background and a character. Examples include a variable effect group for displaying a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect, and the like.

In step T6, the general CPU 152 performs a sound setting process of determining and setting a sound pattern from a type of sound group corresponding to the received effect instruction command, and in step T7, updates the effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing (drawing a new effect image), and if there is no frame switching flag (step T7: No), processing is performed in step T4. If there is a frame switching flag (step T7: Yes), the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

In step T9, the general CPU 152 generates a display list composed of drawing control command groups, and performs display list generation / output processing for outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 155.

Here, the display list is image shaping information for molding an effect image to be displayed on the image display device 31, and is generated for each frame of one unit or a plurality of units (frame update timing). , In the present embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

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

In step T10, the control CPU 152 performs drawing command processing for instructing the image control unit 155 to draw an effect image based on the output list. By performing this drawing command processing, the image control unit 155 draws an effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and displays the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer on the image display device 31. I do.

In step T11, the general CPU 152 generates a sound list composed of sound control command groups, and performs sound list generation / output processing for outputting the generated sound list to the voice control unit 158.

Here, the sound list is audio output information for designating sounds (BGM, sound effects, etc.) such as audio data and music data to be output from the audio output device 32, and is used when a new sound is output. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

In step T12, the general CPU 152 performs sound output command processing for instructing the sound output based on the sound list output to the voice control unit 158. By performing this sound output command processing, the voice control unit 158 outputs a sound based on the sound list from the voice output device 32.

Here, an example of the process for executing the "residual effect" described later will be described.

When the effect instruction command received in step T4 is a variation effect pattern command that specifies any of the variation effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal variation 1, normal variation 2), the control CPU 152 has the variation effect pattern 1 in the control RAM 154. Turn on the flag for recognizing that any of ~ 4 (normal fluctuation 1, normal fluctuation 2) has been received. The flag is turned off when a variation effect pattern command other than the variation effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal variation 1, normal variation 2) is received as a new effect instruction command, and further as a new effect instruction command. When any of the variation effect pattern commands 1 to 4 (normal variation 1, normal variation 2) is received, ON is maintained.

Then, when the general CPU 152 receives the customer waiting effect command as a new effect instruction command while the flag is ON, the general CPU 152 receives the customer waiting effect command from the first frame of the customer waiting period (see FIG. 45) to the 361th frame of the customer waiting period (see FIG. 45). (See FIG. 46), a sound output command process for instructing continuous output of the sound based on the sound list output in the variation effect that was performed immediately before is performed. By performing such processing, when the normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 2 are executed and then the customer waiting period is entered, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on even during the customer waiting period (FIG. 45, FIG. (Refer to 46), 360 frames for about 12 seconds, which will be described later, will be executed.

On the other hand, when a variation effect pattern command other than the variation effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal variation 1, normal variation 2) is received as the effect instruction command, the above flag is turned off. Therefore, for example, the variation effect pattern 16 (SPSP). Even if a customer waiting production command is received as a new production instruction command after the execution of (reach loss), the sound output command processing that instructs the continuous output of the sound based on the sound list that was output in the fluctuation production that was performed immediately before is It will not be done. As a result, for example, when the SPSP reach loss is executed and then the customer waiting period is entered, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off during the customer waiting period (see FIG. 72), and the “residual effect” described later is not executed.

As shown in Modification 1 and FIG. 77 of FIG. 75, which will be described later, in the time-saving game state and the high-probability game state, for example, even after the execution of the variation effect pattern 16 (SPSP reach loss) or during the customer waiting period. The fluctuating sound and sound effect are continuously turned on. In this case, a command indicating a time-saving game state or a high-probability game state is received as an effect instruction command, and the flag recognizing the game state is turned ON in the integrated RAM 154. Then, when the general CPU 152 receives the customer waiting effect command as a new effect instruction command while the flag is ON, it is performed immediately before the first frame of the customer waiting period to the 361th frame of the customer waiting period. The sound output command processing for instructing the continuous output of the sound based on the sound list output in the variable effect that was being performed is performed. By performing such processing, when the SPSP reach loss is executed and then the customer waiting period is entered in the time-saving game state or the high-probability game state, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on even in the customer waiting period. (Refer to the modified example 1 and FIG. 77 of FIG. 75), the “residual effect” described later for 360 frames and about 12 seconds will be executed.

Therefore, various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 32 so as to be synchronized (synchronized) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 155, and the audio output device is synchronized (synchronized) with the frame update timing. The output from 32 is terminated.

The audio output device 32 starts outputting various sounds so as to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing, but the audio output device 32 outputs various sounds so as not to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing. May be stopped and vice versa.

In step T13, the general CPU 152 performs animation control processing for updating animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern in preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then performs processing in step T4. After that, the processes from step T4 to step T13 are repeated so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151)
The command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 40 (a). FIG. 40A is a flowchart showing the command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 151, and the command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m.

In step T20, the control CPU 152 performs a command reception process for receiving the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m. Specifically, a process of storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m in the reception buffer of the control RAM 154 is performed. When this process is completed, the command reception interrupt process this time is completed.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 40 (b). FIG. 40B is a flowchart showing the V-blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151, and the V-blank interrupt processing ends the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 155 (1/30). It is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every second (second = about 33 ms) is received (1/30 second = about 33 ms).

In step T30, the general CPU 152 performs counter update processing for updating a predetermined number of counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) (for example, adding “1”), and in step T31, the image control unit 155 On the other hand, a frame buffer switching command process for instructing to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 157 is performed.

As a result, each time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 ms), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area become the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer". It will switch alternately to and.

In step T32, the general CPU 152 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processes of steps T8 to T13 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Anime pattern setting process of integrated control unit 151)
The animation pattern setting process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the animation pattern setting process of the integrated control unit 151.

First, in step T5-1, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a customer waiting effect command, and if it is not a customer waiting effect command (step T5-1: No), step T5. When the process is moved to -3 and the command is a customer waiting effect command (step T5-1: Yes), in step T5-2, a customer waiting animation pattern is generated from the customer waiting group for displaying the customer waiting animation. Performs the customer waiting animation pattern setting process that is determined and set.

In step T5-3, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an icon display pattern command, and if it is not an icon display pattern command (step T5-3: No), step T5-5. In the case of the icon display pattern command (step T5-3: Yes), in step T5-4, the icon animation pattern from the icon group for displaying the animation of the hold icon or the animation of the variable icon is displayed. Performs icon animation pattern setting processing to determine and set.

In step T5-5, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a variable effect pattern command, and if it is not a variable effect pattern command (step T5-5: No), step T5-7. In the case of the variable effect pattern command (step T5-5: Yes), in step T5-6, the variable effect animation pattern is transferred from the variable effect group for displaying the background animation and the character animation. Performs variable effect animation pattern setting processing that is determined and set.

In step T5-7, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a symbol stop pattern command, and if it is not a symbol stop pattern command (step T5-7: No), step T5-9. In the case of the symbol stop pattern command (step T5-7: Yes), in step T5-8, the animation of the production symbol or the animation of the design from the production symbol group for displaying the animation of the fourth symbol is performed. Performs the pattern animation pattern setting process to determine and set the pattern.

In step T5-9, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a notice effect pattern command, and if it is not a notice effect pattern command (step T5-9: No), step T5-11. In the case of a notice effect pattern command (step T5-9: Yes), in step T5-10, a notice effect group for displaying a notice effect that predicts that there is a possibility of a big hit. The notice production animation pattern setting process is performed to determine and set the notice production animation pattern from.

In step T5-11, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an operation promotion pattern command, and if it is not an operation promotion pattern command (step T5-11: No), step T5-13. In the case of the operation promotion pattern command (step T5-11: Yes), in step T5-12, the operation promotion group for displaying the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 35 is used to promote the operation. Operation promotion to determine and set an animation pattern Performs animation pattern setting processing.

In step T5-13, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an operation effect pattern command, and if it is not an operation effect pattern command (step T5-13: No), step T5-15. In the case of the operation effect pattern command (step T5-13: Yes), in step T5-14, the operation effect animation pattern is determined and set from the operation effect group for displaying the operation effect. Operation effect Performs animation pattern setting processing.

In step T5-15, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an opening effect pattern command, and if it is not an opening effect pattern command (step T5-15: No), step T5-17. In the case of the opening effect pattern command (step T5-15: Yes), in step T5-16, the opening effect animation pattern is determined and set from the opening effect group for displaying the opening effect. Opening production Performs animation pattern setting processing.

In step T5-17, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a round effect pattern command, and if it is not a round effect pattern command (step T5-17: No), step T5-19. In the case of a round effect pattern command (step T5-17: Yes), in step T5-18, the round effect animation pattern is determined and set from the round effect group for displaying the round effect. Round production Performs animation pattern setting processing.

In step T5-19, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an ending effect pattern command, and if it is not an ending effect pattern command (step T5-19: No), this animation pattern. When the setting process is completed and the ending effect pattern command is used (step T5-19: Yes), in step T5-20, the ending effect animation pattern is determined and set from the ending effect group for displaying the ending effect. Ending production Animation pattern determination processing is performed, and this animation pattern setting processing is completed.

42 to 46 show a state in which "normal variation" is performed in the "normal game state", and when the variation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure determination information hold storage area, and , 2 is a time chart showing a "residual effect" performed in a state where the "number of holds" stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is "0"). Here, the "residual effect" is a stop display (in a state where there is no subsequent hold) of the variable sound and the sound effect output from the audio output device 32 when the variable effect (normal variation, etc.) is being performed. After that (customer waiting period), it means that the effect (variable sound and sound effect remains) that is continuously output for a predetermined time (for example, about 12 seconds).

In the figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the integrated control unit 151 (image control unit 155) and the control cycle of the audio output device 32 controlled by the audio control unit 158 are 1/30. Synchronized in seconds. Further, the "variable sound" indicates a sound (BGM) corresponding to the variable effect, and the "sound effect" is a sound corresponding to the effect executed when the variable display is being performed (for example,). A sound output when a new character is displayed on the image display device 31), a sound indicating that the stop display has been performed (for example, a sound output when the effect symbol 38 is stopped or displayed), and the like. Can be mentioned. For this reason, the sound effect is output (single-shot output) at, for example, the display timing of the character, and therefore, strictly speaking, it is turned ON or OFF, but for convenience, it is shown in the figure. Is described as being uniformly ON. On the other hand, the fluctuating sound is a sound that is output without stagnation.

Further, the "frame buffer" is the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 157 described above, and the "image display device" is the image display device 31.

First, FIG. 42 shows an execution example of the normal variation 1 of the variation pattern 1 (see FIG. 10). In FIG. 42, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 299th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is in the middle of the normal variation period (normal variation 1) (about 10 seconds) in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. It is the frame update timing. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data b (background image, fluctuating effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the last frame update timing of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data c (background image, shaking effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. The display of the image data b drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 301st frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and the frame update timing (about 0.5 seconds) of switching to the shake fluctuation period (about 0.5 seconds) that causes the effect symbol 38 to perform the shake fluctuation (temporary stop). It is the first frame of shaking fluctuation). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data d (background image, shaking effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. The display of the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 302nd frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data e (background image, shaking effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. The display of the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen d is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 303rd frame (not shown) after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data f (background image, shaking effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen e is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

Next, FIG. 43 shows an execution example of the normal variation 2 of the variation pattern 2 (see FIG. 10), and since the variation time is longer than the normal variation 1 in FIG. 42, the frame is also T1. The timing is the 359th frame, the timing of T2 is the 360th frame, the timing of T3 is the 361st frame, and the timing of T4 is the 362th frame. Since other points are common to FIG. 42, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, FIG. 44 shows a continuation example of FIG. 42 or FIG. 43. The frame in FIG. 44 is described as a continuation frame of FIG. 42. That is, since the frame corresponding to 0.5 seconds of the shaking fluctuation period is 15 frames, the timing (start frame) of T3 in FIG. 42 is the 301st frame, and the timing (end frame) of T7 in FIG. 44 is 315 frames. It becomes an eye. Therefore, when continuing from FIG. 43 to FIG. 44, the timing (start frame) of T3 in FIG. 43 is the 361st frame, and the timing (end frame) of T7 in FIG. 44 is the 375th frame.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 314th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data q (background image, shaking effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data p drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen p is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T7 is the 315th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the last frame update timing of the sway fluctuation period in which the sway fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data r (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data q drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen q is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T8 is the 316th frame after the start of the variation effect, and the frame update timing (1 frame of the symbol stop) that switches to the variation stop period (about 0.5 seconds) for causing the effect symbol 38 to display the stop. Eyes). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data s (background image, stop effect image, symbol / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data r drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the fluctuation stop effect display screen r is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 317th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the variation stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data t (background image, stop effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data s drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the fluctuation stop effect display screen s is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 318th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the variation stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data u (background image, stop effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. , The display of the image data t drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the fluctuation stop effect display screen t is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

Next, FIG. 45 shows a continuation example of FIG. 44. The frame in FIG. 45 is described as a continuation frame of FIGS. 42 and 44. That is, since the frame corresponding to 0.5 seconds of the fluctuation stop period is 15 frames, the timing (start frame) of T8 in FIG. 44 is the 316th frame, and the timing (end frame) of T11 in FIG. 45 is 330 frames. It becomes an eye. Therefore, in the case of continuing from FIGS. 43 and 44 to 45, the timing (start frame) of T8 in FIG. 44 is the 376th frame, and the timing (end frame) of T11 in FIG. 45 is the 390th frame.

The timing of T11 is the timing of the 331st frame after the start of the variation effect and the timing of the end of the variation effect. In the execution example of FIG. 45, the “number of holds” stored in the first special figure determination information hold storage area and the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is “0”. Since it is assumed (a certain state), the frame update timing (first frame of waiting for customers) is set from the timing of T11 to the waiting period (about 30 seconds) for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data m (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data l drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen l is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T12 is the timing of the second frame of the customer waiting period (332 frames in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data n (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data m drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen m is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T13 is the timing of the third frame of the customer waiting period (the 333rd frame in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data o (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data n drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen n is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T14 is the timing of the 301st frame (total 631th frame) of the customer waiting period in which a predetermined frame is omitted from the timing of T13. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data y (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data x drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen x is displayed on the image display device.

Further, from the timing of T14, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect gradually switch from ON to OFF (fade out) over a predetermined frame (for example, 60 frames). That is, from the timing of T11 (the 331st frame in total) to the timing of T14, which is the start timing of the customer waiting period, the same output as the variable sound and sound effect output in the previously executed variable effect is output. Although it will be performed, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect will fade out from the timing of T14.

The timing of T15 is the timing of the 302nd frame of the customer waiting period (the 632nd frame in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, the drawing of the image data z (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the second frame buffer The display of the image data y drawn in the image data y on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen y is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

Next, FIG. 46 shows a continuation execution example in which a predetermined frame is omitted from the timing of T15 in FIG. 45. The timing of T16 is the timing of the 360th frame of the customer waiting period (the 690th frame in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, the drawing of the image data ab (background image, customer waiting effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the second frame buffer The display of the image data aa drawn in is started on the image display device, and the customer waiting effect display screen aa is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T17 is the timing of the 361st frame of the customer waiting period (691th frame in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, the drawing of the image data ac (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the first frame buffer The display of the image data a drawn in the image data ab on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen ab is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T18 is the timing of the 362nd frame of the customer waiting period (the 692nd frame in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data ad (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data ac drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen ac is displayed on the image display device.

Further, at the timing of T18, the fade-out performed from the timing of T14 ends, and the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are completely turned off. That is, from the timing of T11, which is the start timing of the customer waiting period, to the timing of T14, the same output as the fluctuation sound and sound effect output in the previously executed fluctuation effect is performed, and from the timing of T14. The fluctuating sound and the sound effect fade out toward the timing of T18, and the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are completely turned off at the timing of T18. The effect mode in which the fluctuating sound and the sound effect, which are executed from the timing of T11 to the timing of T18 (360 frames, about 12 seconds), are output corresponds to the above-mentioned "residual effect".

The timing of T19 is the 363rd frame (total 693th frame) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data ae (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data ad drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen ad is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T20 is the timing of the 364th frame of the customer waiting period (total 694th frame), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data af (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. The image data ae drawn in the second frame buffer is started to be displayed on the image display device, and the customer waiting effect display screen ae is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

In FIG. 45, at the timing of T11, the “number of holds” stored in the first special figure determination information hold storage area and the second special figure determination information hold storage area is “0”. However, when the "number of holds" stored in the first special figure judgment information hold storage area and the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is "0", there is a subsequent hold. In the case of no state), as shown in FIG. 47, the next variation display is started from T11. In addition, in FIG. 47, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern 1 is determined in the “normal game state”, and it is shown that the normal fluctuation period (about 10 seconds) is started in the next fluctuation display. Further, regarding the fluctuating sound and the sound effect, in the examples of FIGS. 45 and 46, the sound was continuously turned on, gradually faded out and turned off, but in the state where there is a subsequent hold as shown in FIG. 47, the sound is continuously turned on. It turns on and never fades out or turns off. The description of the frame buffer at each timing in FIG. 47 is basically the same as the content described in FIGS. 42 to 46, and is therefore omitted.

FIG. 49 is an animation showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 42 and 44 to 46 (when the normal variation is 1) are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. It is a figure. Note that FIG. 49 is an excerpt of only the image display device 31, and it is shown that the image display device 31 outputs fluctuating sounds and sound effects, but the description is actually omitted in the drawings. A fluctuating sound or a sound effect is output from the sound output device 32. Further, in FIG. 49, as an example, it will be described as staying at the “○○ stage” among a plurality of types of production stages. Therefore, although not shown, the background image, the characters appearing, and the like corresponding to the "○○ stage" are displayed.

First, in FIG. 49A, it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner in the vertical direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "charara ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 49B, it is shown that the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and the effect symbols 38 inside are variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lalala ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b) correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 42 (normal fluctuation period).

Next, in FIG. 49 (c), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lara ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. In FIG. 49 (c) above, the timing (sway fluctuation period) of T8 in FIG. 44 corresponds to the timing of T3 in FIG. 42.

Next, in FIG. 49 (d), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "chattering ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Pirot ♪" indicating that the effect symbol 38 has stopped and displayed. With the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the variable icon TI displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is hidden, and the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are displayed. The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 49 (d) corresponds to the timing (fluctuation stop period) of T11 in FIG. 45 from the timing of T8 in FIG. 44.

Next, in FIG. 49 (e), the menu screen is launched by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right is stopped and displayed (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It shows that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that it is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. .. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "La- ♪". The hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 49 (e) corresponds to the timing of T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining effect execution period in the customer waiting period). The timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing in T18 in FIG. 46 may be simply referred to as a "residual effect execution period" thereafter.

Next, in FIG. 49 (f), the menu screen is displayed by operating the effect button 35 while continuously displaying the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that it can be started up and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Shown. Further, the hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that there is no sound. The above FIG. 49 (f) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (the period after the execution of the residual effect in the customer waiting period). It should be noted that the timing ~ of T18 in FIG. 46 may be simply referred to as "the period after the execution of the residual effect".

FIG. 50 is an animation diagram showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 43 to 46 (when the normal variation is 2) are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. .. In addition, in FIG. 50, the sway fluctuation period is omitted, and in reality, the sway fluctuation period exists between FIGS. 50 (e) and 50 (f).

Although the normal fluctuation 2 is in the same category as the normal fluctuation 1 as the normal fluctuation 1, the fluctuation time is configured to be about 2 seconds longer than that of the normal fluctuation 1. Then, it is configured to execute a variation effect different from the normal variation 1 due to the difference in the variation time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50, the symbol fanning failure (corresponding to the variation effect pattern 2 in FIG. 34) is executed. Here, "failure to fan the symbol" means that when the left effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and the right effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped, the effect symbol 38 having the same number as the left effect symbol 38 is decelerated. An effect that makes you think that a reach state will be formed by performing an effect as if it were temporarily stopped, and finally, an effect that the combination of lost symbols is stopped and displayed without the reach state being formed. That is. Therefore, as in the case of the normal variation 1, the effect is the same as the effect in which the combination of the lost symbols is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state, but the variation effect (effect configuration) in that the "symbol fanning failure" is performed. ) Is different. In addition, when the reach state is formed, it becomes "successful design fanning".

First, in FIG. 50A, it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "charara ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 50 (b), it is shown that the left effect symbol 38 (7 symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the inner effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, in the effect symbol 38 on the right, it is shown that the same seven symbols as the effect symbol 38 on the left, which are temporarily stopped, are about to temporarily stop while decelerating. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lalala ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Gogogo ♪" that fuels the formation of the reach state. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 50 (c), it is shown that the left effect symbol 38 (7 symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the inner effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, in the effect symbol 38 on the right, it is shown that the same seven symbols as the effect symbol 38 on the left, which are temporarily stopped, are about to temporarily stop. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lara ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Gowan ♪" that fuels the formation of the reach state. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 50 (d), it is shown that the left effect symbol 38 (7 symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the inner effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, in the effect symbol 38 on the right, it is shown that the same 7 symbols as the effect symbol 38 on the left, which are temporarily stopped, did not temporarily stop and moved downward. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "chattering ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 50 (e), it is shown that the left effect symbol 38 (7 symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the inner effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, in the effect symbol 38 on the right, it is shown that the 7 symbols have moved downward and the 8 symbols of the next symbol of the 7 symbols have temporarily stopped. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "La- ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIGS. 50 (a) to 50 (e) correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 43 (normal fluctuation period).

Next, in FIG. 50 (f), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "le- ♪" and a sound effect "Pirot ♪" indicating that the effect symbol 38 has stopped and displayed. With the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the variable icon TI displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is hidden, and the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are displayed. The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 50 (f) corresponds to the timing (fluctuation stop period) of T11 in FIG. 45 from the timing of T8 in FIG. 44.

Next, in FIG. 50 (g), the menu screen is launched by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right is stopped and displayed (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It shows that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that it is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. .. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Teroro ~ ♪". The hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 50 (g) corresponds to the timing of T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining effect execution period in the customer waiting period).

Next, in FIG. 50 (h), the menu screen is displayed by operating the effect button 35 while continuously displaying the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that it can be started up and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Shown. Further, the hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that there is no sound. The above FIG. 50 (h) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (the period after the execution of the residual effect in the customer waiting period).

Here, conventionally, especially in the normal gaming state, there is a high possibility that the above-mentioned customer waiting period will occur because it is difficult for the gaming ball to win a prize at the starting port as compared with the time-saving gaming state or the high-probability gaming state. In such a case, the player may feel bored, resulting in a decline in the interest in the game. On the other hand, according to FIGS. 42 to 46 in the present embodiment, if the normal variation 1 or the normal variation 2 is performed in the normal gaming state and there is no subsequent hold, the normal variation 1 is also performed during the customer waiting period. Or, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect that were output in the normal fluctuation 2 are continuously output for a predetermined time. As a result, it is possible to give a feeling as if the fluctuation effect is continuing, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to a feeling of boredom.

In addition, during the customer waiting period, the fluctuation sound and sound effect output in the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 are displayed while the symbol (effect symbol 38) stopped and displayed in the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is displayed. Since the output is continued for a predetermined time, it is possible to give a feeling that the symbol starts to move again and the fluctuation effect continues for the predetermined time, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game entertainment due to the feeling of boredom. it can.

Further, after continuously outputting the fluctuating sound and the sound effect for a predetermined time, the sound is faded out from the timing of T14 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46, so that the sound is smoothly silenced (from the timing of T18 in FIG. 46). Can be migrated to.

Further, although the fluctuation time and the fluctuation effect are different between the normal fluctuation 1 (normal fluctuation period is about 10 seconds) shown in FIG. 42 and the normal fluctuation 2 (normal fluctuation period is about 12 seconds) shown in FIG. 43, FIG. 45 The execution time of the remnant effect executed from the timing of T11 to the timing 18 of FIG. 46 is about 12 seconds in common. As a result, it is not necessary to make the variation pattern of the variation time and the residual effect of the execution time different for each variation effect pattern, so that the control can be simplified.

In addition, although it was decided to fade out from the timing of T14 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46, as shown in the modified example of FIG. 48, it is set to turn ON to OFF at the timing of T14 without fading out. May be good. That is, in FIG. 48, since the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are changed from ON to OFF at the timing of T14, the timing ~ of T14 becomes silent. Even with this configuration, the fluctuating sound and sound effect will be continuously output until the timing of T14, so it is possible to give the feeling that the fluctuating effect is continuing, and a feeling of boredom. It is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game entertainment due to the above. Further, after the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously output, the end timing of the residual effect can be clarified by turning it off without fading out.

Further, in FIG. 50, as the variation effect performed in the case of the normal variation 2, "design fanning failure" has been described as an example, but as shown in the modified example of FIG. 51, another variation effect is executed. You may do so. FIG. 51 shows an example of the “chance eye continuous production” based on the above-mentioned pre-determination of the jackpot lottery. Here, the "chance eye continuous effect" is a combination of symbols of the same type, for example, a combination of only odd numbers or an even number, as a combination of symbols when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed over a plurality of fluctuations. By stopping and displaying the combination of symbols to notify that a chance has arrived, and after executing such an effect over a plurality of fluctuations, for example, by executing SP reach or SPSP reach, a jackpot game can be given. It is a production to have expectations. In FIG. 51, reference numerals are basically given to (a), and the others are omitted.

First, in FIG. 51 (a), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. At this time, it is shown that the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed with an odd number of symbol combinations (“7”, “5”, “3”). In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Charara ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Kakeen ♪" that notifies that the combination of odd-numbered symbols has been stopped and displayed. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, one hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and there is one subsequent hold.

Next, in FIG. 51 (b), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lalala ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 51 (c), it is shown that the left effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and the middle right effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in the vertical direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lara ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 51 (d), it is shown that the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and that the effect symbols 38 inside are variably displayed in the vertical direction. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "chattering ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 51 (e), in the middle effect symbol 38, five symbols constituting a combination of symbols of the same type as the temporarily stopped left and right effect symbols 38 (here, a combination of odd numbers). However, it indicates that it is about to temporarily stop while decelerating. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "La- ♪" and a sound effect "Gogogo ♪" that fuels the stop display of a combination of the same type of symbols (here, a combination of odd-numbered symbols). .. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 51 (f), in the middle effect symbol 38, the combination of the same type of symbols as the temporarily stopped left and right effect symbols 38 (here, the combination of odd symbols) is not temporarily stopped. , Indicates that it has moved downwards. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "le- ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIGS. 51 (b) to 51 (f) correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 43 (normal fluctuation period).

Next, in FIG. 51 (g), in the effect symbol 38 inside, it is shown that 5 symbols have moved downward and 6 symbols of the next symbol of 5 symbols have been temporarily stopped, and “7” and “6” are shown. It indicates that the combination of the symbols of "3" has been temporarily stopped. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Teroro ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIG. 51 (g) corresponds to the timing from T3 in FIG. 43 to the timing of T8 in FIG. 44 (sway fluctuation period).

Next, in FIG. 51 (h), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. As a result, the "chance eye continuous production" was executed, but it was not continuously executed, and it was notified that the failure occurred on the way. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Lero ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Pirot ♪" indicating that the effect symbol 38 has stopped and displayed. With the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the variable icon TI displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is hidden, and the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are displayed. The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 51 (h) corresponds to the timing (fluctuation stop period) of T11 in FIG. 45 from the timing of T8 in FIG. 44.

Next, in FIG. 51 (i), the menu screen is launched by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right is stopped and displayed (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It shows that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that it is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. .. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Rerollero ~ ♪". The hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 51 (i) corresponds to the timing of T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining effect execution period in the customer waiting period).

Next, in FIG. 51 (j), the menu screen is displayed by operating the effect button 35 while continuously displaying the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that it can be started up and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Shown. Further, the hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that there is no sound. The above FIG. 51 (j) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (the period after the execution of the residual effect in the customer waiting period).

FIG. 52 shows an execution example (the game state is the normal game state) of the remnant effect after the execution of the normal variation 1 in the other effect stages among the above-mentioned plurality of types of effect stages. Here, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned "○○ stage", there are "△△ stage" and "□□ stage". These production stages may be, for example, a specification that shifts from the “○○ stage” to the “△△ stage” on the condition that a predetermined number of games have been played. For example, the production button 35 has been operated. The condition may be a specification that shifts from "○○ stage" to "△△ stage". Although FIGS. 52 and 53 show execution examples after the execution of the normal variation 1 and the normal variation 1, the same thing may be performed in the normal variation 2.

First, FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (e) show the production mode of the “Δ△ stage”. Although the “△△ stage” is not shown, the background image, the characters appearing, and the like corresponding to the “△△ stage” are displayed. Further, unlike the above-mentioned "○○ stage", the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is executed in the horizontal direction. Further, as for the effect symbol 38, unlike the above-mentioned "○○ stage", the effect symbol 38 of Chinese numerals is used. Further, as the fluctuating sound, a fluctuating sound different from the above-mentioned "○○ stage" is used. In FIG. 52, reference numerals are basically given to (a) and (f), and the others are omitted. Also, the shaking fluctuation period is omitted.

Specifically, in FIG. 52A, it is shown that the effect symbols 38 on the upper, middle, and right sides are variablely displayed in the horizontal direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Hururu ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

In FIG. 52B, it is shown that the upper and lower effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and the inner effect symbols 38 are variablely displayed in the horizontal direction. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Rururu ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b) correspond to the timing of T3 in FIGS. 42 and 43 (normal fluctuation period).

In FIG. 52 (c), it is shown that the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Hul-Hul- ♪" and a sound effect "Pirot ♪" indicating that the effect symbol 38 has stopped and displayed. With the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the variable icon TI displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is hidden, and the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are displayed. The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. In FIG. 52 (c) above, the timing from T8 to T11 (fluctuation stop period) in FIG. 44 corresponds.

In FIG. 52 (d), the menu screen can be launched by operating the effect button 35 while the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that the image is displayed and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "hu- ♪". The hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 52 (d) corresponds to the timing of T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining effect execution period in the customer waiting period).

In FIG. 52 (e), the menu screen is launched by operating the effect button 35 while continuously displaying the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols 38 (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that the above is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. .. Further, the hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that there is no sound. The above FIG. 52 (e) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (the period after the execution of the residual effect in the customer waiting period).

Next, FIGS. 52 (f) to (j) show the production mode of the “□□ stage”. The "□□ stage" is not shown, but the background image, characters, etc. that appear correspond to the "□□ stage". Further, unlike the above-mentioned "○○ stage" and "△△ stage", the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is not the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, but the variation display is performed so as to rotate on the spot. Further, as the fluctuating sound, a fluctuating sound different from the above-mentioned "○○ stage" and "△△ stage" is used.

Specifically, in FIG. 52 (f), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are rotated and displayed in a variable manner. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Pororo ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

In FIG. 52 (g), it is shown that the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and the effect symbols 38 inside are rotated and displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Rororo ~ ♪". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIGS. 52 (f) and 52 (g) correspond to the timing of T3 in FIGS. 42 and 43 (normal fluctuation period).

In FIG. 52 (h), it is shown that the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Polo ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Pirot ♪" indicating that the effect symbol 38 has stopped and displayed. With the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the variable icon TI displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is hidden, and the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are displayed. The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 52 (h) corresponds to the timing (fluctuation stop period) from T8 to T11 in FIG. 44.

In FIG. 52 (i), the menu screen can be launched by operating the effect button 35 while the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that the image is displayed and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "po- ♪". The hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 52 (i) corresponds to the timing of T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining effect execution period in the customer waiting period).

In FIG. 52 (j), the menu screen is launched by operating the effect button 35 while continuously displaying the effect symbol 38 on the left, middle, and right (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the effect button icon image 31d indicating that the above is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. .. Further, the hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that there is no sound. The above FIG. 52 (j) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (the period after the execution of the residual effect in the customer waiting period).

As described above, even if the normal fluctuation is 1, the “○○ stage” in FIGS. 49 to 51, the “△△ stage” in FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (e), and the “△△ stage” in FIGS. 52 (f) to (j). Depending on the "□□ stage", the production mode of the variation effect (the variation direction of the symbol, the mode of the symbol, and the variation sound) was changed. Along with this, although the execution time of the remnant production is the same for all stages, the production content (sound) is different for each stage, so that it is possible to prevent the remnant production from getting bored.

In addition, although the effect mode of the variable effect (the direction of change of the symbol, the mode of the symbol, and the variable sound) differs depending on each stage, the execution time of the residual effect is the same for all stages, so that the remnants of the different execution time for each different stage. Since it is not necessary to produce the effect, the control can be simplified.

The sound (Pirot ♪) indicating that the effect symbol 38 constituting the sound effect has stopped is common to FIGS. 49 and 50 (all stages). As a result, it is possible to clearly grasp that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. Of course, it may be different for each stage.

In addition, in "○○ stage" of FIGS. 49 to 51, "△△ stage" of FIGS. 52 (a) to (e), and "□□ stage" of FIGS. 52 (f) to (j), the production symbol 38 Although the arithmetic numerals and the Chinese numerals are different from each other, a character may be added to the effect symbol 38. For example, it may be composed of an effect symbol 38 composed of a character and an arithmetic numeral and an effect symbol 38 composed of a character and a Chinese numeral, or a character may be attached to only one of the arithmetic numeral and the Chinese numeral. .. Even if the mode of the effect symbol 38 is different for each stage in this way, the execution time of the remnant effect is common to all stages, so that it is not necessary to make the remnant effect of the different execution time for each different stage. It can be simplified.

When a character is attached to the effect symbol 38, the temporary stop mode may be changed when the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped depending on the variable effect pattern. Specifically, in the case of a shortened variation of the variation effect pattern 5, the effect symbols 38 on the left, middle, and right are aligned and temporarily stopped at the same time. In this case, the character attached to the effect symbol 38 does not operate. .. On the other hand, in the case of normal fluctuation of the variation effect pattern 1, the effect is temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 38, the right effect symbol 38, and the middle effect symbol 38, and when each effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect is produced. The operation by the character attached to the symbol 38 is performed. For example, if the character has a weapon, the action of holding the weapon is performed when the character temporarily stops. As a result, when the production symbol 38 is temporarily stopped, the production interest can be improved. Further, if the execution time of the remnant effect is the same in the case of performing the remnant effect after the shortened fluctuation and the case of performing the remnant effect after the normal fluctuation, the remnant effect of the different execution time is different for each stop mode of the different effect symbol 38. Since it is not necessary to do so, the control can be simplified.

As described above, the "○○ stage" in FIGS. 49 to 51, the “△△ stage” in FIGS. 52 (a) to (e), and the “□□ stage” in FIGS. 52 (f) to (j). However, when changing the background such as "day background", "evening background", and "night background", the execution time of the remaining time may be shared. Specifically, the execution time of the residual time is the same in the case where the residual effect is executed after the "day background" and the case where the residual effect is executed after the "night background". Even with this configuration, it is not necessary to produce a residual effect of different execution times for different backgrounds, so that control can be simplified.

FIG. 53 is a modified example of FIG. 52, and shows that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are not output in FIG. 53 (i). That is, according to FIG. 53, it is shown that the residual effect is performed in the “△△ stage”, but the residual effect is not performed in the “□□ stage”. It should be noted that the production stage for executing the residual effect and the production stage for not executing the residual effect can be appropriately set. For example, although the remnants are produced in the "○○ stage" and the "△△ stage", the remnants may not be produced in the "□□ stage", or in the "○○ stage". Although the remnant production is performed, the remnant production may not be performed in the "△△ stage" and the "□□ stage". In this way, by having a production stage in which the residual production is performed and a production stage in which the residual production is not performed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine rich in the variation of the production.

54 to 58 show an example of executing the residual effect when the game ball wins the first starting port 14, for example, during the fade-out of the residual effect execution period or the residual effect execution period, or during the period after the residual effect is executed. It is a time chart which shows. Although not shown, FIGS. 54, 55, and 58 are events that can occur in any of the "normal game state", "time saving game state", and "high probability game state".

First, FIG. 54 shows an execution example of the remnant effect when the game ball wins a prize in, for example, the first starting port 14 during the remnant effect execution period.

The timing of T12 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and in particular, the “A melody” is output in the fluctuating sound. Here, as shown in FIG. 54, the melody composition of the fluctuating sound in each of the above-mentioned production stages is the A melody constituting the head portion of the BGM, the B melody output after the A melody, and the output after the B melody. It is composed of a C melody to be output and a D melody output after the C melody. When the D melody finishes being output, the melody returns to the A melody and the output is repeated thereafter. Further, at the timing of T12, since the input of each start port SW is not detected, it is shown that the start port SW remains OFF.

The timing of T13 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on (output), and that the "A melody" is output in the fluctuating sound. Further, at the timing of T13, since the input of each start port SW is not detected, it is shown that the start port SW remains OFF.

The timing of T14 indicates, for example, that the first start port detection SW14a detects the game ball, ends the customer waiting period, and starts the normal fluctuation period (assuming that the normal fluctuation 1 is determined). Further, the timing of T14 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on (output), and that the "A melody" is output in the fluctuating sound. Further, at the timing of T14, since the first start port detection SW14a has detected the game ball, it indicates that the start port SW has been switched to ON.

At the timing of T14, since the output time of the A melody has not elapsed, the A melody is continuously output. Therefore, if the B melody is output at the timing of T14, the B melody is output, and if the timing of T14 is the timing of switching from the A melody to the B melody, the B melody is output.

The timing of T14-1 usually indicates that the variable period is being executed, and in particular, it indicates that the variable sound has switched to the B melody after the output time of the A melody has ended. Therefore, even in the middle of the normal fluctuation period, the fluctuation sound is output by switching from the A melody to the B melody.

In this way, when there is a new prize for each start port during the remnant effect execution period (timing of T14 in FIG. 54), each start port SW determines the variable sound in the new variable effect, particularly the melody of the variable sound. Since the melody that was output when the game ball was detected is continuously output as it is (as shown at the timing of T14 in FIG. 54, the A melody is continuously output), so the previous time. End of the variation effect of the above-execution of the remnant effect-execution of a new variation effect, and it is possible to give a sensation as if a series of variation effects are continuing.

Next, FIG. 55 shows an execution example of the remnant effect when, for example, a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 14 during the fade-out of the remnant effect execution period.

The timing of T16 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are faded out, and in particular, the A melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T16, since the input of each start port SW is not detected, it is shown that the start port SW remains OFF.

The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, and in particular, the A melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T17, since the input of each start port SW is not detected, it is shown that the start port SW remains OFF.

The timing of T17-1 indicates, for example, that the first start port detection SW14a detects the game ball, ends the waiting period for customers, and starts the normal fluctuation period (assuming that the normal fluctuation 1 is determined). There is. Further, since the timing of T17-1 is in the middle of fading out, the timing is faded in from the timing, and the volume related to the fluctuating sound and the sound effect is gradually increased. Further, at the timing of T17-1, since the output time of the A melody that was output at the timing has not elapsed, the A melody is continuously output. As a result, the volume of the A melody gradually increases with respect to the fluctuating sound (see the timing of T17-2). Further, at the timing of T17-1, since the first start port detection SW14a has detected the game ball, it indicates that the start port SW has been switched to ON.

The timing of T17-3 usually indicates that the variable period is being executed, and in particular, it indicates that the variable sound has switched to the B melody after the output time of the A melody has ended. Therefore, even in the middle of the normal fluctuation period, the fluctuation sound is output by switching from the A melody to the B melody.

In this way, when there is a new prize for each start port during the fade-out of the residual production execution period (timing of T17-1 in FIG. 55), the variable sound in the new variable production, especially the melody of the variable sound Since the melody that was output when each start port SW detects the game ball is continuously output as it is (as shown at the timing of T17-1 in FIG. 55, the A melody is continuously output. (Because of this), the end of the previous variation effect-execution of the remnant effect-execution of a new variation effect, and it is possible to give a sense of hearing as if a series of variation effects are continuing.

In addition, since the volume related to the melody of the fluctuating sound that is continuously output in the new fluctuating effect is faded in and gradually increased, the maximum volume is not suddenly output during the fade-out, and the player is notified. You can prevent it from giving a surprise. It should be noted that the output may be suddenly performed at the maximum volume without fading in.

Next, FIG. 56 shows an execution example of the remnant effect (the game state is the normal game state) when, for example, the game ball wins a prize in the first start opening 14 after the remnant effect execution period.

The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are faded out, and in particular, the B melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T17, since the input of the first starting port SW14a is not detected, it is shown that the first starting port SW14a remains OFF. Further, the game state buffer "00H" is ON, indicating that the game state is a so-called normal game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set.

The timing of T17-1 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, and while gradually muting, it indicates that the output time of the B melody is finished and the sound is switched to the C melody. .. Therefore, even in the middle of the waiting period for customers, the B melody is switched to the C melody and the fluctuating sound is output. Further, since the input of the first start port SW14a is not detected at the timing of T17-1, the first start port SW14a is OFF, indicating that the game state buffer “00H” is ON.

The timing of T18 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off and become silent, and even if the C melody has not finished the output time, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off and become silent. .. Further, at the timing of T18, since the input of the first start port SW14a is not detected, the first start port SW14a is OFF, indicating that the game state buffer “00H” is ON.

As for the timing of T19, when the fluctuation sound and the sound effect are OFF, the first start port detection SW14a detects the game ball, and after the customer waiting period ends, the normal fluctuation period (normal fluctuation 1 is determined). Indicates that) has started. Further, the sound is faded in from the timing of T19 to gradually increase the volume related to the fluctuating sound and the sound effect. Further, at the timing of T18, it was turned off when the output time of the C melody of the fluctuating sound had not elapsed, but when the fluctuating effect is executed after the sound is once silenced, it is always at the beginning of the melody configuration. It is configured to output from a certain A melody.

In this way, when there is a new prize for the first starting port 14 after the remnant effect execution period (when there is no sound) in the normal game state (timing of T19 in FIG. 56), the variable sound in the new variable effect In particular, since the melody of the fluctuating sound is configured to always output from the A melody, which is the first part of the melody composition (as shown at the timing of T19 in FIG. 56, it is output from the A melody), it is a remnant. After finishing the production, the player can clearly understand that a new variable production has started.

Although the A melody is output by fading in at the timing of T19, the A melody may be suddenly output at the maximum volume without fading in. Further, in FIG. 56, the case where the game ball wins the first starting port 14 when the game state buffer is “00H” has been described as an example, but when the game state buffer is “00H”, the case has been described. The same thing may be done when a game ball is won in the second starting port 15.

Next, FIG. 57 shows an execution example of the remnant effect (the game state is a time-saving game state or a high-probability game state) when, for example, a game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 15 after the remnant effect execution period. ing.

The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are faded out, and in particular, the B melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T17, since the input of the second starting port SW15a is not detected, it indicates that the second starting port SW15a remains OFF. Further, the game state buffer "02H" is ON, or "03H" is ON, and the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, that is, the so-called time-saving game state. Alternatively, it indicates that the player is in a high-probability game state in which the time-saving game flag is set and the high-probability game flag is also set.

The timing of T17-1 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, and while gradually muting, it indicates that the output time of the B melody is finished and the sound is switched to the C melody. .. Therefore, even in the middle of the waiting period for customers, the B melody is switched to the C melody and the fluctuating sound is output. Further, since the input of the second start port SW15a is not detected at the timing of T17-1, the second start port SW15a is OFF, and the game state buffer "02H" or "03H" is ON. Shown.

The timing of T18 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off and become silent, and even if the C melody has not finished the output time, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off and become silent. .. Further, at the timing of T18, since the input of the second start port SW15a is not detected, it is shown that the second start port SW15a is OFF and the game state buffer "02H" or "03H" is ON. There is.

As for the timing of T19, when the fluctuation sound and the sound effect are OFF, the second start port detection SW17a detects the game ball, and after the customer waiting period is completed, the normal fluctuation period (normal fluctuation 1 is determined). Indicates that) has started. Further, the sound is faded in from the timing of T19 to gradually increase the volume related to the fluctuating sound and the sound effect. Further, at the timing of T18, it was turned off when the output time of the C melody of the fluctuating sound had not elapsed, but when the fluctuating effect is executed after the sound is once silenced, it is always at the beginning of the melody configuration. It is configured to output from a certain A melody.

Although the A melody is output by fading in at the timing of T19, the A melody may be suddenly output at the maximum volume without fading in. Further, in FIG. 57, the case where the game ball wins the second starting port 15 when the game state buffer is “02H” or “03H” has been described as an example, but the game state buffer is “02H”. Or "03H", the same thing may be done when a game ball is won in the first starting port 14.

In this way, when there is a new prize for the second starting port 15 after the residual effect execution period (when there is no sound) in the time-saving game state or the high-probability game state (timing of T19 in FIG. 57), a new prize is created. Since the fluctuating sound in the fluctuating effect, especially the melody of the fluctuating sound, is configured to always be output from the A melody which is the first part of the melody composition (as shown at the timing of T19 in FIG. 57, it is output from the A melody. After finishing the remnant production, the player can clearly understand that a new variable production has started.

Further, in any of the normal game state shown in FIG. 56, the time-saving game state shown in FIG. 57, and the high-probability game state, a new prize is awarded to each starting port after the residual effect execution period (when there is no sound). If there is, since it is configured to always output from the A melody which is the first part of the melody configuration, it is not necessary to change the control process or the like depending on the game state, and the control can be simplified.

Next, FIG. 58 shows a modified example of the execution example of the residual effect when the game ball wins a prize in, for example, the first starting port 14 after the residual effect execution period.

That is, in FIGS. 56 and 57 described above, when a new prize is given to the starting port in the period after the execution of the residual effect, the melody A, which is the first part of the melody composition, is always output. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 58, although the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off at the timing of T18, by muting and turning off, the C melody can be played even after the timing of T18. Configure (but not playing at audible volume). Then, at the timing when a new prize is awarded to the starting port (timing of T19), the reproduced melody (C melody in the example of FIG. 58) is output at an audible volume.

With this configuration, it is possible to change the melody of the fluctuating sound that is output again depending on the timing when the game ball wins a prize at the start port after finishing the remnant production, which gives the player unexpectedness. can do.

59 to 63 are time charts showing the relationship between the residual effect execution period and various operations. Although not shown, FIGS. 59 to 63 are events that can occur in any of the "normal game state", "time saving game state", and "high probability game state".

FIG. 59 shows the relationship between the residual effect execution period and the operation valid period of the volume adjustment / light amount adjustment.

The timing of T11 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON, and that both the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are “possible”. Although not shown, the volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment are "possible" up to the timing of T11 (especially when variable effects are being performed), and continue to be "possible" after the timing of T11. ".

Further, it is shown that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are continuously “possible” from the subsequent timing of T12 to the timing of T18, which is the end timing of the residual effect execution period. In addition, it is shown that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are "possible" even in the period after the execution of the residual effect (from the timing of T18).

In this way, the player can adjust the volume and the amount of light at any time by uniformly setting the volume adjustment and the amount of light adjustment to "OK" regardless of whether the period is during the execution of the residual effect or after the execution of the residual effect. Is possible, so that convenience can be improved.

Further, in particular, by setting the volume adjustment to "OK" during the residual effect execution period (particularly from the timing of T11 to the timing of T14), the volume can be adjusted while listening to (listening to) the fluctuating sound output in the residual effect. Therefore, it is possible to actually adjust the volume while assuming the volume when a new fluctuation effect is started.

In addition, depending on the period after the execution of the residual effect and the period after the execution of the residual effect, the volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment are not set to "possible" or "impossible", and are uniformly set to "possible", so there is no need to change the process. By doing so, control can be simplified.

In addition, although the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are uniformly set to "possible" in both the residual effect execution period and the period after the residual effect execution period, as shown in the modified example of FIG. 59, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are "possible" in the residual effect execution period. As "impossible", the volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment may be "possible" in the period after the execution of the residual effect. For example, if the volume is adjusted during the remnant effect execution period and set to the lowest volume value, the significance of executing the remnant effect may be impaired. However, during the remnant effect execution period, the volume adjustment / light intensity adjustment is performed. Such a situation can be prevented by setting the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment to "possible" in the period after the execution of the residual effect as "impossible".

60 and 61 show the time of the residual effect execution period when the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed in the residual effect execution period, and the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation in the residual effect execution period. It shows the relationship with the time of the remnant production execution period when there is no such thing. Since the basic configuration is the same as that in FIG. 59, only the main parts will be described.

FIG. 60 shows that the player actually operated the up / down buttons on the cross-shaped button 36 at the timing of T12-1 to adjust the volume. Similarly, it is shown that the left and right buttons on the cross button 36 are actually operated by the player at the timing of T14 to adjust the amount of light. Then, when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed, or when either one of the operations is performed, or when either of the operations is performed a plurality of times, etc. Let the time be "A".

FIG. 61 shows that both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are not performed, and the residual effect execution period when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are not performed. Let the time be "B". Then, as shown in FIG. 61, it is shown that the time "A" and the time "B" are the same time. That is, when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed during the residual effect execution period, or when either one of the operations is performed, or when either operation is performed multiple times, etc. Even if no volume adjustment operation or light intensity adjustment operation is performed during the residual effect execution period, the time itself of the residual effect execution period does not change, and the above-mentioned 360 frames, about 12 seconds. It has become.

With this configuration, it is not necessary to change the time in the residual effect execution period depending on the presence or absence of the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation (for example, it is not necessary to extend the residual effect execution period when there is an operation). , Control can be simplified.

In addition, when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed during the residual effect execution period, or when either one of the operations is performed, or when either operation is performed multiple times, etc. In the above, the residual effect execution period may be extended.

FIG. 62 shows the relationship between the residual effect execution period, the operation valid period of the menu launch operation, and the menu launch operation.

First, as described in FIG. 64 and the like described later, the "menu" can be started by operating the effect button 35 during the customer waiting period, for example, and a premier effect (notifying that it is a big hit). "Game-like custom" that can adjust the execution frequency etc. of the effect), "Key effect introduction" that introduces the effect that can be expected to be a big hit on the game machine, and "Key effect introduction" that allows you to select the character that executes the effect It is a function that can display an icon such as "character selection", select the icon, and make various settings. Further, as shown in FIG. 65, for example, the "menu screen" is displayed using an area of about 60% of the entire display area of the image display device 31, so that a variable effect is performed. It is not possible to start up when you are playing or when a jackpot game is being played.

At the timing of T11, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), the menu startup operation valid period is changed from OFF to ON, and the menu startup operation is not performed and is OFF. It is shown that.

As for the timing of T12, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on (output), the menu start-up operation valid period is turned on, and the menu start-up operation is not performed and is turned off. It shows that it is.

The timing of T12-1 indicates that the effect button 35 was actually operated by the player and the menu launch operation was performed. Then, the menu screen is launched from the timing of T12-1 (not shown). In addition, even if the menu start-up operation is performed and the menu screen is started up, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on (output), and the residual effect execution period continues.

As for the timing of T14, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are still ON (output), and the menu operation start-up operation valid period is also ON, but the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are from the timing. Start fading out.

At the timing of T18, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), the menu operation start-up operation valid period remains ON, and the menu start-up operation is not performed and is OFF. It shows that it is.

At the timing of T18-1 and the timing of T19, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), the menu operation start-up operation valid period remains ON, and the menu start-up operation is performed. It shows that it is not turned off and is turned off.

In this way, even if the menu start-up operation is performed and the menu screen is displayed, by continuing to execute the residual effect, the variable sound output in the previous variable effect is used when making various settings from the menu. Can be done while listening (listening to). As a result, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the production without having a dedicated sound (menu sound) for making various settings in the menu.

Although not shown, as in FIGS. 60 and 61, the time itself of the residual effect execution period is different depending on whether the menu start-up operation is performed or not. Not going to change. That is, the residual effect execution period when the menu launch operation is performed is about 12 seconds for 360 frames described above, and the residual effect execution period when the menu launch operation is not performed is described above. It takes about 12 seconds for 360 frames. As a result, the same effect as that described in FIGS. 60 and 61 can be obtained.

It should be noted that the residual effect is continuously executed even if the menu launch operation is performed, but as shown in the modified example 1 of FIG. 62, when the menu launch operation is performed, the fluctuating sound and the effect The sound may be turned off to end the residual effect. With this configuration, the player can concentrate on making various settings in the menu.

Further, as shown in the second modification of FIG. 62, the residual effect execution period may be extended by the time when the menu screen is up (for example, the timing of T12-1 to T14 of FIG. 62). .. Specifically, when the menu launch operation is performed, the residual effect is configured to end at the timing of T18, but the residual effect is terminated at the timing of T18-1 to set the residual effect execution period. It may be extended (extended from the timing of T18 to the timing of T18-1 in FIG. 62). The timing of T18-1 varies depending on the time when the menu screen is started up (including the dedicated screens for various icons). With this configuration, even if the menu is launched and various settings are made, the time used there will be extended after the menu ends, so the execution of the residual effect will be performed with the various settings of the menu. Can be prevented from being hindered.

FIG. 63 is a time chart showing feature points when various information inputs are performed during the residual effect execution period. Here, the various information inputs are the information input due to the operation of the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 by the player shown in FIG. 63 (a), and the start of each game ball shown in FIG. 63 (b). It is roughly divided into information input by winning a prize in the mouth. Since the basic configuration is the same as that in FIGS. 60 to 62, only the main part will be described.

That is, as shown in FIG. 63A, when the player operates the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 to adjust the volume during the residual effect execution period, the player operates the left and right buttons of the cross button 36. When the amount of light is adjusted, when the effect button 35 is operated by the player and the menu is launched (even if at least one of these operations is performed), as described above, the residual effect is produced. The time itself of the execution period does not change, and it is about 12 seconds for the 360 frames described above, and the residual effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing (timing of T18). Further, even if any of the operations is not performed, the time itself of the residual effect execution period does not change, which is about 12 seconds for the 360 frames described above, and the residual effect is executed at a predetermined timing (timing of T18). The period is about to end.

When the player operates the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 to adjust the volume during the remnant effect execution period, the sounds corresponding to the currently set volume (for example, "do", "re", "mi", and "fa") "Among the sounds of" so ", the sound corresponding to the currently set volume) is emitted. Similarly, when the player operates the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 to adjust the light intensity, the current setting of the sounds corresponding to the currently set light intensity (for example, "pi", "po", and "pa" sounds). Sound according to the amount of light) is emitted. In addition, when the effect button 35 is operated by the player when performing the menu operation during the residual effect execution period, a menu start-up sound (for example, a “beep” sound) is generated. These emitted sounds constitute a "third effect".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), when the game ball wins the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during the residual effect execution period (start port SW at the timing of T12-1). Is turned on), the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on, the waiting period for customers is ended, and a new normal fluctuating period (assuming that the normal fluctuating 1 is determined) is started. In this case, the residual effect execution period ends at the timing of T12-1. That is, in the example of FIG. 63 (b), when information is input due to the game ball winning a prize at each starting port, the residual effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing (timing of T18). Instead, it will end at the timing of T12-1. In summary, if information is input by the player operating the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 during the remnant effect execution period, the remnant effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing, but the game ball If information is input by winning a prize at each starting port, it means that the residual effect execution period does not end at a predetermined timing.

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, no special winning sound or the like is generated, and no new effect is generated. That is, during the residual effect execution period, when an operation input is performed due to volume adjustment or the like, the "third effect" (sound according to the currently set volume, etc.) is started, but during the residual effect execution period, the start port If an input is made in connection with the winning, it means that the "third production" is not started.

In this way, depending on the type of information to be input, the residual effect execution period may end at a predetermined timing, or the residual effect execution period may not end at a predetermined timing, so that the game is rich in changes in the effect. Machines can be provided.

Further, by determining whether or not the "third effect" is executed depending on the type of the input information, it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the type of the input information.

Here, a modified example of FIG. 63 will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. In FIG. 79, various types of information input are roughly classified into (a) information input indicating error detection and (b) information input due to the game ball winning a prize at each starting port. Since the basic configuration is the same as that in FIGS. 60 to 63, only the main part will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 80, various errors are detected in the game machine 1, and when various errors are detected, error notification is performed using the voice output device 32 or the like. As an example of various errors, "magnetic anomaly" that occurs when a magnetic sensor (not shown) provided on the game board 2 detects abnormal magnetism, and an abnormal radio wave by a radio wave sensor (not shown) provided on the game board 2. "Radiomagnetic anomaly" that occurs when the above is detected, "frame opening" that occurs when the door opening SW133 detects the opening of the glass frame 50, etc., and the fullness detection SW (not shown) provided on the back surface of the glass frame 50. There is a "dish full" that occurs when the player detects the full state of the game ball 200. Note that FIG. 80 merely lists various errors that may occur in the customer waiting state, and other various errors that are not described may occur.

Then, when these errors occur, the effect control board 120 receives an error designation command (for example, transmitted from the main control board 110). For example, when "magnetic anomaly" is detected, an error designation command for magnetic anomaly is received, and "magnetic anomaly" is received from the effect control unit 120m to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160. "Notification start command" is sent. As a result, as shown in FIG. 80 (b), the voice output device 32 outputs a voice saying "magnetic abnormality" and a siren sound, and the frame lighting device 34b notifies the "magnetic abnormality" with a light emitting pattern. It emits light. For other errors, error notification is performed in the notification mode as shown in FIG. 80.

In addition, the lightness of the error is set for various errors, and the error when there is a high possibility that fraud has been performed is set to "heavy" and the possibility that fraud has been performed is low. The error is set to "light". Specifically, "heavy" is set for "magnetic anomaly", "radio wave anomaly", and "frame opening", and "light" is set for "full dish".

Further, the priority of various errors is set, and in this embodiment, "magnetic anomaly" is set as an error having a high priority, followed by "radio wave abnormality", "frame opening", and "full dish". It is in the order of. By setting such a priority, when a plurality of errors occur at the same time, the administrator can recognize the error to be resolved as soon as possible.

Then, as shown in FIG. 79 (a), when an error input is performed at the timing T12-1 of the residual effect execution period, the error notification sound is turned on even during the residual effect execution period. The error notification sound constitutes the "third effect".

That is, from the timing 12-1 of FIG. 79 (a), the notification sound, the sound effect, and the error notification sound are all ON. At this time, it is preferable that the error notification sound is output in the relationship of the error notification sound> the fluctuating sound and the volume value of the sound effect so that the error notification sound can be heard. For example, the notification sound and the sound effect are output at the volume value set by the volume adjustment, but the error notification sound may be output at a volume value higher than the notification sound and the sound effect, and the error notification sound may be output. Although it is output at the volume value set by the volume adjustment, the notification sound and the sound effect may be output at a volume value lower than the error sound, or may be completely muted. Further, it may be adjusted depending on the severity of the error. For example, in the case of "magnetic anomaly", the notification sound and sound effect may be stopped, and in the case of "dish full", the notification sound and sound effect may not be stopped.

Further, even when such an error input is performed, as described above, the time of the residual effect execution period itself does not change, and it is about 12 seconds for the 360 frames described above, which is a predetermined timing. (Timing of T18), the remnant production execution period ends. The error notification sound is turned off when the error is resolved.

Since FIG. 79 (b) is the same as FIG. 63 (b), the description thereof will be omitted. That is, as in FIG. 63, when information is input due to the detection of an error during the residual effect execution period, the residual effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing, but the game ball wins a prize at each starting port. If the information is input by the above, it means that the residual effect execution period does not end at a predetermined timing.

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, no special winning sound or the like is generated, and no new effect is generated. That is, if information is input due to an error being detected during the residual effect execution period, the "third effect" (error notification sound) is started, but during the residual effect execution period, the input is associated with the start opening prize. If this is done, it means that the "third production" will not be started.

In this way, depending on the type of information to be input, the residual effect execution period may end at a predetermined timing, or the residual effect execution period may not end at a predetermined timing, so that the game is rich in changes in the effect. Machines can be provided.

Further, by determining whether or not the "third effect" is executed depending on the type of the input information, it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the type of the input information.

64 to 68 are animation diagrams showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 59 to 63 are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32.

First, FIG. 64 is an animation diagram showing a case where the cross-shaped button 36 is operated by the player to adjust the volume during the remnant effect execution period.

FIG. 64A shows that the fluctuating sound “le ~ ♪” is output from the voice output device 32 during the customer waiting period, and that the remnant effect is executed (remaining effect execution period). Note that FIG. 64A corresponds to, for example, the timing of T11 to the timing of T12-1 in FIG. 60.

FIG. 64B shows that during the customer waiting period, the player operated the upper button of the cross-shaped button 36 to perform a volume adjustment operation for increasing the volume value. Note that FIG. 64 (b) corresponds to, for example, the timing of T12-1 in FIG. 60.

FIG. 64 (c) shows that the upper button of the cross button 36 was operated by the player during the customer waiting period, and the volume value was increased. At this time, the fluctuating sound "Lulu ~ ♪" is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that the remnant effect is being executed. Further, the fluctuating sound "Lulu ~ ♪" reflects the volume adjustment operation for increasing the volume value described above, and has a larger volume value than the fluctuating sound "Lu ~ ♪" shown in FIG. 64 (a) (example of FIG. 64). Indicates that the sound is output at the volume value level “4”).

In addition, a sound effect "Pi ♪" for notifying that the volume value has changed is output from the voice output device 32. The sound effect "Pi ♪" that notifies that the volume value has changed is also output at the above-mentioned volume value level "4". For example, when the volume value level is changed to "5", FIG. 64 ( The sound effect is output at a volume value larger than the sound effect shown in c).

Further, a volume value level gauge image 31g for notifying that the volume value has changed is displayed on the image display device 31, and in the example of FIG. 64 (c), four of the five areas are painted black. It informs that the volume value level is "4".

In addition, along with the display of the volume value level gauge image 31g, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 (“3”, “2”, “5”) and the background image 31h are displayed (thinner) more inconspicuously than in FIG. 64 (a). (Display in color), and the volume value level gauge image 31g is emphasized.

The volume value level gauge image 31g displayed in FIG. 64 (c) may be deleted when no new operation is performed for a predetermined time after the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated. It may be erased when the game ball wins a prize at the starting port, or may be erased when the effect button 35 is operated.

FIG. 64 (d1) shows that the fluctuating sound is not output from the voice output device 32 during the customer waiting period, and shows that the residual effect is not executed (the period after the residual effect is executed). The flow of FIGS. 64 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) corresponds to, for example, the case where the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 60 is performed.

On the other hand, FIG. 64 (d2) shows a case where the volume adjustment operation or the like is not performed from FIG. 64 (a), and the flow of FIGS. 64 (a) and (d2) is shown in FIG. This corresponds to the case where the volume is not adjusted.

That is, FIG. 64 (d1) corresponds to, for example, the timing of T18 in FIG. 60, and FIG. 64 (d2) corresponds to, for example, the timing of T18 in FIG. 61, and FIGS. 64 (a) and 64 (b). ), (C), (d1) and the residual effect execution period up to FIGS. 64 (a) and (d2) are the same time.

As a result, as described above, it is not necessary to change the time or the like in the residual effect execution period depending on the presence or absence of the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation (for example, it is not necessary to extend the residual effect execution period when there is an operation). , Control can be simplified.

Next, FIG. 65 is an animation diagram showing a case where the effect button 35 is operated by the player to launch the menu during the residual effect execution period.

FIG. 65A shows that the fluctuating sound “le ~ ♪” is output from the voice output device 32 during the customer waiting period, and that the remnant effect is executed (remaining effect execution period). Note that FIG. 65A corresponds to, for example, the timing of T11 to the timing of T12-1 in FIG. 62.

FIG. 65B shows that the effect button 35 was operated by the player during the customer waiting period, and the menu launch operation was performed. Note that FIG. 65 (b) corresponds to, for example, the timing of T12-1 in FIG. 62.

FIG. 65C shows that during the customer waiting period, the player operates the effect button 35, the menu screen 31f is displayed, and the menu is launched. At this time, the fluctuating sound "Lulu ~ ♪" is output from the voice output device 32, indicating that the remnant effect is being executed.

In the example of FIG. 65 (c), when the menu is launched, the selection cursor image is located in the "game-like custom", and when the effect button 35 is operated here, the "game-like custom" icon is selected. And the image dedicated to "Game Custom" is displayed. On the other hand, if the lower button of the cross button 36 is operated once, the selection cursor image moves to the "key effect introduction" icon, and if the lower button of the cross button 36 is further operated once, the selection cursor image is "character selection". It is designed to move to the icon.

FIG. 65 (d1) shows that the variable sound is not output from the voice output device 32 in the state where the menu is up during the customer waiting period, and the residual effect is not executed (after the residual effect is executed). Period) is shown. The flow of FIGS. 65 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) corresponds to, for example, the case where the menu launch operation shown in FIG. 62 is performed.

On the other hand, FIG. 65 (d2) shows a case where the menu start-up operation is not performed from FIG. 65 (a), and the flow of FIGS. 65 (a) and (d2) is, for example, the description of FIG. 62. This corresponds to the case where the menu launch operation described in the above is not performed.

That is, the residual effect execution period up to FIGS. 65 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) and the residual effect execution period up to FIGS. 65 (a) and (d2) are the same time. As a result, an effect similar to the effect described in FIG. 64 can be obtained.

In addition, as described above, even if the menu start-up operation is performed and the menu screen is displayed, by continuously executing the remnant effect, various settings and the like are output from the menu in the previous variable effect. It can be performed while listening to (listening to) the fluctuating sound. As a result, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the production without having a dedicated sound (menu sound) for making various settings in the menu.

Here, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), the menu screen 31f is displayed using an area of about 60% of the entire display area of the image display device 31, so that the rest does not overlap with the display of the menu screen 31f. A part of the effect symbol 38 displayed in the area of about 40% of the above (in the example of FIG. 65, the “3” symbol on the left and the “5” symbol on the right) and the background image 31h become visible. There is. Since a part of the visible effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h are related to the previous variation effect, the variation sound that was output in the previous variation effect is continuously used for the variation sound. By outputting (by executing the residual effect), it is possible to give a feeling that the previous variation effect is continuing (because the display object related to the previous variation effect is visible). It makes sense to perform a remnant production).

Next, FIG. 66 is an animation diagram showing a case where the effect button 35 is operated by the player to launch the menu during the residual effect execution period, and in particular, the animation diagram of FIG. 65 has a part of the display mode. Since they are different, only the main parts will be explained.

That is, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), also on the menu screen 31f, the "key effect introduction" icon, the "character selection" icon, and the "character selection" icon other than the "game-like custom" in which the selection cursor image is located are displayed. The "menu" icon and the "back" icon are transparent so that the effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h displayed on the back side can be visually recognized (that is, the effect symbol 38 and the background image are more visible than in FIG. 65). The visible area of 31h is large). As for the selected cursor image, the effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h displayed on the back side may be visually recognizable by transmitting the part other than the edge portion.

Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give a feeling that the previous variation effect is continued as described in FIG. 65 (because the display object related to the previous variation effect is visible). It has the effect of performing a remnant production).

The flow of FIGS. 66 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) corresponds to, for example, the case where the menu launch operation shown in FIG. 62 is performed.

On the other hand, FIG. 66 (d2) shows a case where the menu start-up operation is not performed from FIG. 66 (a), and the flow of FIGS. 66 (a) and (d2) is, for example, the description of FIG. 62. This corresponds to the case where the menu launch operation described in the above is not performed.

That is, the residual effect execution period up to FIGS. 66 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) and the residual effect execution period up to FIGS. 66 (a) and (d2) are the same time. As a result, an effect similar to the effect described in FIG. 64 can be obtained.

In addition, as described above, even if the menu start-up operation is performed and the menu screen is displayed, by continuously executing the remnant effect, various settings and the like are output from the menu in the previous variable effect. It can be performed while listening to (listening to) the fluctuating sound. As a result, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the production without having a dedicated sound (menu sound) for making various settings in the menu.

Next, FIG. 67 is an animation diagram showing a case where the effect button 35 is operated by the player to launch the menu during the residual effect execution period. In particular, the animation diagram of FIG. 65 has a part of the display mode. Since they are different, only the main parts will be explained.

That is, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), the entire display area is the menu screen 31f, and the effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h that were visible in FIG. 67 (a) are invisible. Further, in FIG. 67 (c), unlike FIGS. 65 and 66, it is shown that the fluctuating sound is not output from the audio output device 32, and the residual effect is not executed (after the residual effect is executed). Period) is shown. Note that FIG. 67 (c) corresponds to, for example, modification 1 of FIG. 62.

Here, in FIGS. 65 and 66, since the menu screen 31f is displayed using an area of about 60% of the entire display area of the image display device 31, the remaining 40% that does not overlap with the display of the menu screen 31f. A part of the effect symbol 38 displayed in the area of (in the example of FIG. 65, the “3” symbol on the left and the “5” symbol on the right) and the background image 31h were visible. Since a part of the visible effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h are related to the previous variation effect, the variation sound output in the previous variation effect is also continued. By outputting the image (by executing the remnant effect), it gives the feeling that the previous variable effect is continuing.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67, when the menu screen 31f is displayed using the entire display area of the image display device 31, a part of the effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h related to the previous variation effect are displayed. Since it becomes invisible, the fluctuating sound is also stopped when the menu is launched (the remnant production is finished).

As a result, as described above, the player can concentrate on making various settings in the menu.

In addition, since the display object related to the previous variation effect is invisible, it is possible to clarify the significance of executing the remnant effect in other scenes by not executing the remnant effect.

Next, FIG. 68 is an animation diagram showing a case where the effect button 35 is operated by the player to launch the menu during the residual effect execution period. In particular, the animation diagram of FIG. 65 has a part of the display mode. Since they are different, only the main parts will be explained.

That is, the flow of FIGS. 68 (a), (b), (c), (d1), and (e) is a case where the player operates the effect button 35 and the menu is launched during the residual effect execution period. , Represents the end time point (e) of the remnant effect, and the flow of FIGS. 68 (a) and (d2) shows the end point point (d2) of the remnant effect when the menu is not launched during the remnant effect execution period. ). The flow of FIGS. 68 (a), (b), (c), (d1), and (e) corresponds to, for example, modification 2 of FIG. 62, and FIG. 68 (e) is particularly shown in FIG. 62. It corresponds to T18-1 in the second modification. On the other hand, the flow of FIGS. 68 (a) and 68 (d2) corresponds to, for example, the case where the menu launch operation described in the description of FIG. 62 is not performed.

That is, in the flow of FIGS. 68 (a), (b), (c), (d1), and (e), when the effect button 35 is operated by the player during the residual effect execution period and the menu is launched. , Remaining effect execution period is extended, and the flow of FIGS. 68 (a) and 68 (d2) represents no extension of the remnant effect execution period when the menu is not launched in the remnant effect execution period. ing.

As a result, as described above, even if the menu is started up and various settings are made, the time used there will be extended after the menu ends, so that the various settings of the menu will produce a residual effect. It is possible to prevent the execution of the above from being hindered.

FIG. 69 is a time chart showing the relationship between the residual effect and the light emission pattern of the panel lighting device / frame lighting device. Although not shown, FIG. 69 is an event that can occur in any of the "normal game state", "time saving game state", and "high probability game state".

The timing of T16 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are faded out, the lighting device 34a for the panel is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1, and the lighting device 34b for the frame is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1. It shows that it is.

The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, the lighting device 34a for the panel is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1, and the lighting device 34b for the frame emits light in the light emitting pattern 1. Indicates that it is controlled.

The timing of T18 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off and become silent, the lighting device 34a for the panel is controlled to emit light by the light emitting pattern 1, and the lighting device 34b for the frame is controlled by the light emitting pattern 1. It shows that the light emission is controlled.

As for the timing of T19, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned off, the lighting device 34a for the panel is controlled to emit light by the light emitting pattern 1, and the lighting device 34b for the frame is controlled to emit light by the light emitting pattern 1. Shown.

As for the timing of T20, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned off, the lighting device 34a for the panel is controlled to emit light by the light emitting pattern 1, and the lighting device 34b for the frame is controlled to emit light by the light emitting pattern 1. Shown.

In this way, even when the residual effect is completed especially at the timing of T18, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b continue the light emitting pattern 1, so that the light emitting pattern is switched upon seeing the end of the residual effect. Control can be eliminated and control can be simplified.

The light emitting pattern 1 and the light emitting pattern 2 may be a continuation of the light emitting pattern in which the lighting device 34a for the panel and the lighting device 34b for the frame were controlled to emit light in the previous variation effect. As a result, it is possible to give a feeling that the previous variation effect is continued even with various lighting devices.

On the other hand, the light emission pattern 1 and the light emission pattern 2 may be a light emission pattern in which the light emission control is started when the customer waiting period is started. As a result, in various lighting devices, light emission specialized for the customer waiting period is performed, so that the production corresponding to the customer waiting period can be guaranteed.

In addition, it may be configured as shown in the modification of FIG. 69. That is, even when the residual effect is finished at the timing of T18, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are configured to continue the light emitting pattern 1, but when the residual effect is finished at the timing of T18. In addition, the light emission pattern 1 may be switched to the light emission pattern 2.

With this configuration, it is necessary to control to switch the light emission pattern after seeing the end of the residual effect, but since the light emission pattern is switched at the end of the residual effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the end of the residual effect. it can.

In the modified example of FIG. 69, the light emitting patterns of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are both switched, but one of the light emitting patterns is switched and the other light emitting pattern is not switched. However, the same effect as the above-mentioned effect can be obtained.

70 to 72 show a state in which “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is performed in the “normal game state” and there is no subsequent hold when the fluctuation display ends (stop display) (first special figure determination information hold). It is a time chart which shows the storage area and the state which the "holding number" stored in the 2nd special figure determination information hold storage area is "0"). Note that FIGS. 70 to 72 show an execution example of "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" as an example, but the present invention is not limited to "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" and "SP reach (loss) fluctuation" ( (See FIG. 10 and the like). Further, since the basic configuration of FIGS. 70 to 72 (for example, the definition of the fluctuating sound) is the same as that of FIGS. 42 to 46, the description thereof is omitted here.

First, FIG. 70 shows an execution example of SPSP reach (loss) of fluctuation pattern 8 (see FIG. 10) as an example. In FIG. 70, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 448th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data h (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SPSP reach variation effect display screen g is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing of the 449th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data i (background image, SPSP reach effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SPSP reach variation effect display screen h is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 450th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data j (background image, SPSP reach effect image, pattern / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SPSP reach variation effect display screen i is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 451st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data k (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SPSP reach variation effect display screen j is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 452nd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned on (output), and the drawing of the image data l (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SPSP reach variation effect display screen k is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

Next, FIG. 71 shows a continuation example of FIG. 70. The "notification effect period" in the variation effect of FIG. 71 is a period for notifying whether the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a loss (see FIGS. 73 (e) and 73 (f) described later). That is. Further, since the timing of T5 in FIG. 70 to the timing of T6 in FIG. 71 are omitted by a predetermined number of frames, the timing of T6 in FIG. 71 is the 1560th frame.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 1560th frame after the start of the variable effect, and is in the middle of the notification effect period (about 5 seconds) for notifying whether the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a loss. It is the frame update timing. At this timing, the fluctuating sound changes from ON to OFF (output is stopped), the sound effect continues to be ON (output), and the image data s (background image, notification effect image) to the first frame buffer. , Design, icon image, etc.) was started, the image data r drawn in the second frame buffer was started to be displayed on the image display device, and the notification effect display screen r was displayed on the image display device. It becomes a state.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 1650th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is omitted from the timing of T6 by a predetermined number of frames, and the fluctuation fluctuation period (about) that causes the effect symbol 38 to perform the swing fluctuation (temporary stop). It is the frame update timing (first frame of shaking fluctuation) that switches to (0.5 seconds). At this timing, the fluctuating sound is still OFF (not output), the sound effect is changed from ON to OFF (output is stopped), and the image data u (background image, shaking effect) to the first frame buffer is produced. Drawing of images, symbols, icon images, etc.) is started, display of the image data t drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen t is displayed on the image display device. It will be in the state of being done.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 1651th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the sway fluctuation period in which the effect symbol 38 is swayed (temporarily stopped). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are still turned off (not output), and the image data v (background image, shaking effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data u drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the shaking fluctuation effect display screen u is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T9 is the timing of 1665th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is omitted from the timing of T8 by a predetermined number of frames, and the variation stop period (about 0.5 seconds) for causing the effect symbol 38 to display the stop. ) Is the frame update timing (the first frame in which the symbol is stopped). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are still OFF (not output), and the image data x (background image, stop effect image, symbol / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data w drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the fluctuation stop effect display screen w is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 1666th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the variation stop period for causing the effect symbol 38 to display the stop. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are still OFF (not output), and the image data y (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data x drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the fluctuation stop effect display screen x is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

Next, FIG. 72 shows a continuation example of FIG. 71. Since the timing of T10 in FIG. 71 to the timing of T11 in FIG. 72 are omitted by a predetermined number of frames, the timing of T11 in FIG. 72 is the 1681th frame.

The timing of T11 is the timing of the 1681th frame after the start of the variation effect and the timing of the end of the variation effect. In the execution examples of FIGS. 70 to 72, the “number of holds” stored in the first special figure determination information hold storage area and the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is “holding number”. Since it is assumed that the state is "0"), the frame update timing (first frame of waiting for customers) is set from the timing of T11 to the waiting period (about 30 seconds) for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data m (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen k is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T12 is the timing of the second frame of the customer waiting period (1682 frames in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data n (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data m drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen m is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T13 is the timing of the third frame of the customer waiting period (1683 frames in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data o (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data n drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen n is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T14 is the timing of the fourth frame of the customer waiting period (1684 frames in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data p (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data o drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen o is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T15 is the timing of the fifth frame of the customer waiting period (1685 frames in total), and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and sound effect are turned off (not output), and the image data r (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data p drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the customer waiting effect display screen p is displayed on the image display device (not shown).

FIG. 73 is an animation diagram showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 70 to 72 (in the case of SPSP reach (loss)) are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. Is. Since the basic configuration (for example, reference numerals) of FIG. 73 is the same as that of FIG. 49, the description thereof is omitted here. Further, only FIG. 73A is designated by a reference numeral, and the others are omitted.

First, in FIG. 73 (a), both the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at the “5” symbol, and the effect symbols 38 inside are variably displayed in the vertical direction to form a reach state. Is shown. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs the fluctuating sound "terere ~ ♪" and the sound effect "opportunity!". The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 73 (b), both the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at the "5" symbol, the inner effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped at the "6" symbol, and the reach state is temporarily lost. It shows that it has become. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a sound effect "gogogo ... ♪" that fuels the development of SPSP reach, and does not output a fluctuating sound. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

In FIG. 73 (b), the output of the fluctuating sound is temporarily stopped due to the notification that the sound has been lost, but the fluctuating sound may be continuously output.

Next, in FIG. 73 (c), the left middle right effect symbol 38 moves to the upper right of the display area to form a reach state by the “5” symbol and is displayed small, and the SPSP is displayed on the image display device 31. It indicates that a "development!" Image has been displayed to inform you that it has evolved into reach. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "tele- ♪" and a sound effect "Jaquin ♪" that notifies the development of SPSP reach. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, in FIG. 73 (d), the confrontation effect in the SPSP reach is developed, the ally character is displayed on the left side of the display area of the image display device 31, the enemy character is displayed on the right side of the display area, and the confrontation between the two characters is displayed. It shows that the production is performed. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Terororo ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Game!" That notifies the confrontation effect. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIG. 73 (d) corresponds to the SPSP reach fluctuation period in FIG. 70.

Next, FIG. 73 (e) shows the time when the confrontation effect in the SPSP reach is settled, displays an image imitating the effect button 35, and urges the player to operate the effect button 35. .. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Tettere ~ ♪" and a sound effect "Press!" Prompting the operation of the effect button 35. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

Next, FIG. 73 (f) shows the result of the confrontation effect in SPSP reach, and it is assumed that the effect button 35 is operated as a result of prompting the operation to the effect button 35 in FIG. 73 (e). There is. At this time, the voice output device 32 outputs a sound effect “Bohu ♪” that notifies that the ally character has been defeated in response to the operation of the effect button 35, and no fluctuating sound is output. Further, in the image display device 31, an image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed, and an image of "losing ..." is displayed to notify that the ally character has been defeated. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon.

The above FIGS. 73 (e) and 73 (f) correspond to the notification effect period in FIG. 71. In particular, the period from the timing of T6 to the timing of T7 corresponds to FIG. 73 (e), and the period from the timing of T6 to the timing of T7 corresponds to FIG. 73 (f). That is, as shown in FIG. 73 (e), both the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are output until the timing of T6 in the notification effect period, and from the timing of T6 in the notification effect period to the timing of T7. As shown in FIG. 73 (f), the sound effect is output, but the fluctuating sound is not output.

Next, in FIG. 73 (g), the effect symbol 38 that had moved to the upper right of the display area moves to the center of the display area again, and the combination of symbols that notify the loss (“5”, “6”, “5”). ”) Indicates that the vehicle is shaking (temporarily stopped). At this time, neither the fluctuating sound nor the sound effect is output from the voice output device 32 (silence). The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no icon. The above FIG. 73 (g) corresponds to the shaking fluctuation period in FIG. 71.

Next, in FIG. 73 (h), it is shown that the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed by a combination of symbols (“5”, “6”, “5”) for notifying the loss. At this time, neither the fluctuating sound nor the sound effect is output from the voice output device 32 (silence). With the stop display, the variable icon TI in the variable icon display area 31c is deleted, and the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b. Indicates that there is no subsequent hold. The above FIG. 73 (h) corresponds to the fluctuation suspension period in FIG. 71.

Next, in FIGS. 73 (i) and 73 (j), neither the fluctuating sound nor the sound effect is continuously output from the audio output device 32 (silence), and the left middle right effect symbol 38 is stopped. Operate the effect button icon image 31d and the cross button 36 indicating that the menu screen can be launched by operating the effect button 35 while still displayed (while notifying the result (loss) of the jackpot lottery). It is shown that the cross-shaped button icon image 31e indicating that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible is displayed. Further, the hold icon is not displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b, indicating a state in which there is no subsequent hold. The above FIGS. 73 (i) and 73 (j) correspond to the customer waiting period of FIG. 72.

In this way, when the "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is performed in the "normal game state" and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure determination information hold storage area, In addition, when the "number of hold" stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is "0"), the above-mentioned "residual effect" is not executed. That is, in the game state, the above-mentioned "residual effect" is executed when the game state is "normal variation", while the above-mentioned "residual effect" is not executed when the game state is "SPSP reach (loss) variation". I did it.

The reason for this configuration is that, in general, the execution rate of "normal fluctuation" is overwhelmingly higher than the execution rate of "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" within a predetermined period. Therefore, there is no subsequent hold when the "normal fluctuation" is finished (stop display) than when the "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is finished (stop display) (1st special figure judgment information hold storage area, In addition, it is expected that there will be a relatively large number of situations in which the “number of holds” stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is “0”). Therefore, in the above state, by executing the above-mentioned "residual effect" in the case of "normal variation", it is possible to give a feeling as if the variation effect continues even in the above scene. It is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the feeling of boredom.

On the other hand, since the "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is not executed as frequently as the "normal fluctuation", the player feels bored even if the above-mentioned "residual effect" is not executed in the above state. It is unlikely that it will be given. From such a background, in the above state, the above-mentioned "residual effect" is not executed in the case of "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation". In such a scene where frequent occurrence is expected, "residual production" is executed, and in a scene where it is not expected to occur frequently, "residual production" is executed by not executing "residual production". The significance can be clarified.

In addition, when the "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is performed in the "normal game state" and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure determination information hold storage area, and The reason why the above-mentioned "residual effect" is not executed in the state where the "holding number" to be stored in the second special figure determination information holding storage area is "0") also depends on the following aspects.

FIG. 74 shows, for example, an execution example of SPSP reach (big hit) of fluctuation pattern 14. The SPSP reach (big hit) of the fluctuation pattern 14 is a fluctuation pattern in which a so-called resurrection jackpot is executed, in which a loss is notified during the notification effect period and then a reverse jackpot is notified.

74 (a) to 74 (g) are the same as those in FIGS. 73 (a) to 73 (g), and thus the description thereof will be omitted. Then, in FIG. 74 (h), it is shown that the effect symbol 38 is separated into upper and lower parts with a sound effect of "spat ♪" at the timing of stopping and displaying by the combination of the lost symbols. Further, it is shown that the sound effect "Kyuin ♪" that notifies that the jackpot is a big hit is output from the voice output device 32 together with the sound effect "Spat ♪".

FIG. 74 (i) shows that a new combination of jackpot symbols (“5”, “5”, “5”) has been temporarily stopped in place of the effect symbol 38 separated in FIG. 74 (h). Further, it is shown that the sound effect "Kyuin ♪ Kyuin ♪" is output from the voice output device 32 to notify that the combination of jackpot symbols has been temporarily stopped.

FIG. 74 (j) shows that the combination of jackpot symbols (“5”, “5”, “5”) is stopped and displayed. Further, it is shown that the voice output device 32 outputs a sound effect "big hit!" Notifying that the combination of big hit symbols has stopped and displayed.

That is, since such a resurrection jackpot can be executed, in the SPSP reach, the fluctuating sound is stopped at (f) regardless of whether the hit is a loss (FIG. 73) or a jackpot (FIG. 74), and (g). ) Also stops the sound effect (make it silent before the stop display), and when (h) is subsequently executed, if it is a big hit, the sound effect related to the sudden recovery jackpot from the silent state Is output, so that the player can be surprised. Here, for example, also in (f) and (g) of FIG. 74, when the fluctuating sound is output, the surprise given to the player is reduced as compared with the case where the sound effect related to the resurrection jackpot is suddenly output from the silent state. Will be done. For this reason as well, the fluctuating sound is stopped at (f), the sound effect is also stopped at (g), and if there is a loss, the silent state is maintained as it is (= residual effect). Is not executed).

FIG. 75 is a time chart showing Modification 1 and Modification 1-1 of the mode after SPSP reach (no subsequent hold).

In FIGS. 72 and 73 described above, when the "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is performed in the "normal game state" and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure). It was decided that the residual effect is not executed in the determination information reservation storage area and the state in which the "holding number" stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is "0"). On the other hand, in the modified example 1 of FIG. 75, when the "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is performed in the "time saving game state" and the "high probability gaming state" and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), the subsequent An example of executing a residual effect in a state where there is no hold (a state in which the "holding number" stored in the first special figure judgment information hold storage area and the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is "0"). Is shown.

In the first modification of FIG. 75, although not shown, "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" has been performed until the timing of T11, indicating that the customer waiting has started from the timing of T11. There is. Further, the game state buffer "02H" or "03H" is ON, indicating that the game state is "time saving game state" or "high probability game state".

Then, the customer waiting period starts from the timing of T11, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON from the timing of T11 to the timing of T14, and the remnant effect of fading out from the timing of T14 to the timing of T18 is executed. It shows that it is done.

Since the "time-saving game state" and the "high-probability game state" are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the "normal game state", as described above, the "time-saving game state" or the "high-probability game state" In the state where "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is performed and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure judgment information hold storage area and second special figure judgment information). By executing the remnant effect in the state where the “number of hold” stored in the hold storage area is “0”), the execution of the remnant effect notifies that the gaming state that is advantageous to the player is still continuing. can do.

The fluctuating sound in the "short-time gaming state" or the "high-probability gaming state" may be arbitrarily selected by the player from a plurality of types of fluctuating sounds (musical pieces). With this configuration, even if the SPSP reach is lost, the player's favorite fluctuating sound (musical piece) can be heard while the remnant production is being executed, so the SPSP reach is lost. You can alleviate the disappointment caused by having done so.

Modification 1-1 of FIG. 75 shows a further modification when the remnant effect is executed in the “time saving game state” or the “high probability game state”. Specifically, it indicates that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13 and the gate detection SW13a is turned on at the timing of T13-1 during the execution of the remnant effect. The end timing of the remnant effect is the timing of T18 shown in the first modification, especially if the game ball does not pass through the normal symbol gate 13. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 during the execution of the residual effect, the end timing of the residual effect is extended from the timing of T18 to the timing of T18-1 (the execution period of the residual effect is extended). Become.

With this configuration, after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol hits, the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is opened, and the game goes to the second start port 15. Since it is possible to execute the remnant effect until the game ball wins a prize and a new variable effect is started, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of boredom until the start of the new variable effect.

FIG. 76 shows a modification 2 in the “time saving game state” and the “high probability game state”. Specifically, in the "time saving game state" and the "high probability game state", when the "normal fluctuation" is performed and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure judgment). An example of executing the remnant effect in the information hold storage area and the state in which the “hold number” stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is “0”) is shown.

Here, the "normal fluctuation" in the "short-time gaming state" and the "high-probability gaming state" does not have a shaking fluctuation period in order to speedily digest the fluctuation effect. Therefore, in the normal fluctuation period (assuming that the normal fluctuation 1 is determined) of 10 seconds and the fluctuation stop period of 0.5 seconds, the normal fluctuation of about 10.5 seconds is executed until the timing of T11. Then, the customer waiting period starts from the timing of T11, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON from the timing of T11 to the timing of T14, and the remnant effect of fading out from the timing of T14 to the timing of T18 is executed. It shows that it is done.

In this way, in the "time saving game state" and the "high probability game state", when the "normal fluctuation" is performed and the fluctuation display is finished (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure determination information). Even in the hold storage area and the state in which the "hold number" stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is "0"), the game state is still advantageous to the player by executing the residual effect. Can be notified by executing the remnant effect that is continuing.

Here, the residual effect execution period after the "normal fluctuation" of the "normal game state" (from the timing of T14 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46), the "SPSP" of the "time saving game state" and the "high probability game state". Residual production execution period after "reach (loss) fluctuation" (timing from T14 to T18 in FIG. 75), residual production execution period after "normal fluctuation" of "time saving game state" and "high probability game state" (Fig. The timing of T14 to T18 of 76) is common because it is composed of 360 frames and about 12 seconds. As a result, it is not necessary to change the residual effect execution period depending on the game state, the effect content of the variable effect, etc., so that the control can be simplified.

Also in FIG. 76, as shown in the modified example 1-1 of FIG. 75, the end timing of the residual effect execution period may be extended by turning on the gate detection SW13a. Even with this configuration, after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol hits, the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is opened, and the game goes to the second start port 15. Since it is possible to execute the remnant effect until the game ball wins a prize and a new variable effect is started, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of boredom until the start of the new variable effect.

FIG. 77 is an animation diagram showing how the modification 1 of FIG. 75 is actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. Since the basic configuration (for example, reference numerals) of FIG. 77 is the same as that of FIG. 49, the description thereof is omitted here. In addition, reference numerals are given to FIGS. 77 (a) to 77 (c), and the others are omitted. Further, in FIG. 77, the description is made on the assumption that the game is in a “high probability gaming state”.

FIG. 77 (a) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (d), but in the upper left of the display area, a right-handed image 31i in RUSH indicating that the game is in a “high probability gaming state” is displayed. The right-handed image 31j to be notified is displayed. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Jean Jean ♪" corresponding to the "high probability gaming state". Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 77 (b) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (e), but the RUSH medium image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are subsequently displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Jean ♪". Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 77 (c) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (f), but the RUSH medium image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are subsequently displayed. In addition, the voice output device 32 outputs a sound effect "Bohu ♪" and a fluctuating sound "Lulu ~ ♪" that notify that the ally character has been defeated in response to the operation of the effect button 35. That is, even in FIG. 77 (c), the fluctuating sound is continuously output without stopping. Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 77 (d) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (g), but the RUSH medium image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are subsequently displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "le- ♪". That is, even in FIG. 77 (d), the fluctuating sound is continuously output without stopping. Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 77 (e) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (h), but the RUSH medium image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are subsequently displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Piro- ♪". That is, even in FIG. 77 (e), the fluctuating sound is continuously output without stopping. Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 77 (f) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (i), but the RUSH medium image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are subsequently displayed. Further, the voice output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound "Piroro ~ ♪". That is, even in FIG. 77 (f), the fluctuating sound is continuously output without stopping. Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted. The above FIG. 77 (f) corresponds to the customer waiting period of FIG. 75.

FIG. 77 (g) shows the same scene as in FIG. 73 (j), but the RUSH medium image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are subsequently displayed. Further, no fluctuating sound is output from the voice output device 32 (silence). Since other situations are the same as those in FIG. 73, the description thereof will be omitted. The above FIG. 77 (g) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 75.

As a result, as described above, it is possible to notify by executing the residual effect that the gaming state that is advantageous to the player is still continuing.

FIG. 78 is a time chart showing a modified example when there is a start winning prize in the period after the execution of the residual effect. Note that FIG. 78 shows the characteristic points when a new start port is won in the period after the execution of the residual effect in the “time saving game state” and the “high probability game state”.

First, FIG. 78 (a) is a time chart showing a case where a new prize is generated in the starting port within 5 minutes from the start of the period after the execution of the residual effect. Specifically, it indicates that the fluctuating sound 1 is turned off at the timing of T18, the residual effect execution period has ended, and the period after the residual effect execution has started. Here, the fluctuating sound 1 is composed of 5 minutes from the beginning to the end of the melody composition, and loop playback (however, mute is applied) even in the 5 minutes from the timing of T18 to the timing of T23. , Not output at audible volume) is being performed. Then, at the timing of T19, when loop playback (however, it is muted and is not output at an audible volume) is being performed, a game ball is won at the starting port, and the starting port SW is turned on. It shows that it has become. In this case, the fluctuating sound 1 is output by canceling the mute of the fluctuating sound 1 being reproduced in the loop and fading in toward the timing of T23. Then, in the new normal fluctuation period, the fluctuation sound 1 is output.

Next, FIG. 78 (b) is a time chart showing a case where a new prize is generated for the starting port after 5 minutes have elapsed from the start of the period after the execution of the residual effect. Specifically, it indicates that the fluctuating sound 1 is turned off at the timing of T18, the residual effect execution period has ended, and the period after the residual effect execution has started. Here, the fluctuating sound 1 is composed of 5 minutes from the beginning to the end of the melody composition, and loop playback (however, mute is applied) even in the 5 minutes from the timing of T18 to the timing of T23. , Not output at audible volume) is being performed. The timing of T23 is the timing at which 5 minutes have passed from the timing of T18 and the loop reproduction of the fluctuating sound 1 is ended. When the loop reproduction of the fluctuating sound 1 is completed at this timing, the reproduction of the fluctuating sound 2 (however, it is muted and is not output at an audible volume) is started. Then, at that timing, a winning game ball is generated at the starting port, indicating that the starting port SW is turned on. In this case, the fluctuating sound 2 is output by unmuting the fluctuating sound 2 that starts reproduction from the timing and fading in toward the timing of T27. Then, in the new normal fluctuation period, the fluctuation sound 2 is output.

In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine rich in variation by changing the variable sound related to the newly started variable effect depending on the timing when the game ball wins the starting port in the period after the execution of the residual effect.

It should be noted that the variable effect pattern for which the residual effect is executed can be changed as appropriate. For example, shortened variation may also be an execution target.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed, the fluctuation sound and the sound effect are turned on, and these production sounds are output (FIG. 42, FIG. FIG. 43 etc.). Then, when the stop display of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed and the transition to the customer waiting period is performed, the fluctuation sound and the sound effect are turned on even in the customer waiting period, and the fluctuation of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed. The effect sound that was output when the display was being performed is continuously output for a predetermined time (Fig. 45, etc.). Further, the predetermined time in the customer waiting period after the normal fluctuation 1 is performed and the predetermined time in the customer waiting period after the normal fluctuation 2 is performed are configured as the same time. As a result, even if the stop display of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed, the effect sound output in the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is continuously output for a predetermined time in the subsequent customer waiting period. Therefore, after the waiting period for customers, it is possible to prevent the player who is playing the game from trying to win the game ball at the starting port from being bored, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the production. Further, since the predetermined time in the customer waiting period after the normal fluctuation 1 is performed and the predetermined time in the customer waiting period after the normal fluctuation 2 is performed are configured as the same time (FIG. 45, FIG. 46 etc.), it is not necessary to change the time for continuously outputting the effect sound for each fluctuation pattern, and the control can be simplified.

Here, the fact that the game ball wins the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 and the start condition of the variable display of the symbol is satisfied constitutes the establishment of the start condition of the present invention.

Further, the variation pattern 1 in the special figure variation pattern table and the variation effect pattern 1 in the variation effect pattern determination table constitute the first specific variation effect of the present invention, and the variation pattern 2 in the special figure variation pattern table, And the variation effect pattern 2 to the variation effect pattern 4 in the variation effect pattern determination table constitute the second specific variation effect of the present invention.

Further, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect constitute the effect sound of the present invention. It should be noted that the sound effect may not be included and only the fluctuating sound may be configured as the effect sound.

The technical idea assumed from the present embodiment is described below.
(A) In a gaming machine that executes a variation effect when the start condition is satisfied, the customer waiting effect can be executed when the variation effect is not executed, and the variation effect is a normal variation effect that does not execute the reach effect. Including, when the customer waiting effect is executed after finishing the normal variation effect, the effect sound output in the normal variation effect is configured to remain in the customer waiting effect, and the effect is formed at a predetermined timing. A game machine characterized in that the sound stops. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(I) In a gaming machine that executes a variation effect when the start condition is satisfied, the customer waiting effect can be executed when the variation effect is not executed, and the variation effect is a normal variation effect that does not execute the reach effect. , A special variation effect for executing the reach effect, and when the customer waiting effect is executed after the special variation effect is completed, the effect sound in the special variation effect is not output in the customer waiting effect, while the above-mentioned A gaming machine characterized in that when the customer waiting effect is executed after the normal variation effect is completed, the effect sound in the normal variation effect is also output in the customer waiting effect. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(C) In a gaming machine that executes a variation effect when the start condition is satisfied, the customer waiting effect can be executed when the variation effect is not executed, and the variation effect is a normal variation effect that does not execute the reach effect. Including, when the customer waiting effect is executed after finishing the normal variation effect, the effect sound in the normal variation effect is also output in the customer waiting effect, and the effect sound is output from the first timing in the customer waiting effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the volume value of the sound is brought closer to the mute state, and the volume value of the effect sound is set to the mute state at the second timing thereafter. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(E) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect when the start condition is satisfied, the customer waiting effect can be executed when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect is a normal variable effect that does not execute the reach effect. , A special variation effect for executing the reach effect, and when the customer waiting effect is executed after the special variation effect is completed, it is not possible to change the volume value while listening to the effect sound in the special variation effect. On the other hand, when the customer waiting effect is executed after the normal variation effect is completed, it is possible to change the volume value while listening to the effect sound in the normal variation effect. Game machine. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(Or) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect when the start condition is satisfied, the customer waiting effect can be executed when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect is a normal variable effect that does not execute the reach effect. Including, when the customer waiting effect is executed after finishing the normal variation effect, the variation effect result in the normal variation effect is also displayed in the customer waiting effect, and the effect sound in the normal variation effect is displayed together with the display. A game machine that is characterized by being output even in the customer waiting production. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(G) In a gaming machine that executes a variation effect when the start condition is satisfied, the customer waiting effect can be executed when the variation effect is not executed, and the variation effect is a normal variation effect that does not execute the reach effect. Including, when the customer waiting effect is executed after finishing the normal variation effect, the effect sound in the normal variation effect is also output in the customer waiting effect, the effect sound is stopped at a predetermined timing, and the customer wait When the operation means is operated when the effect sound is output in the effect, and when the operation means is not operated when the effect sound is output in the customer waiting effect. In any case of the above, the gaming machine is characterized in that the effect sound is stopped at the predetermined timing. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(H) In a gaming machine having a first effect executing means for executing the first effect and a second effect executing means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, the first effect and the second effect. A plurality of types of effects are provided, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the first effect and the second effect are started, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the execution of the second effect is not completed. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution of the first effect is completed. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(K) In a gaming machine having a first effect executing means for executing the first effect and a second effect executing means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, The first effect and the second effect are started, and the first effect ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, while the second effect ends before the end of the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a case and a case where the first effect ends after the end. As a result, the production interest can be improved.

(Ko) In a gaming machine having a first effect executing means for executing the first effect and a second effect executing means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, The first effect and the second effect are started, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the first effect ends, but the second effect does not end, the first effect ends, and the second effect ends. If the first information input is performed while the effect is being performed, the specific effect is not started, and the first information input is performed when the first effect is completed and the second effect is being performed. A gaming machine characterized in that when a second information input different from the above is performed, the specific effect is started. As a result, the production interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the input information.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but can also be used for rotating drum-type gaming machines (so-called slot machines). Furthermore, it can also be used for a rock game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

1 Game machine 31 Image display device 32 Audio output device 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
150 Display / voice control unit 155 Image control unit

Claims (1)

In a game machine that executes a variable effect when the start condition is satisfied
It is possible to execute the customer waiting effect when the variable effect is not executed.
The variation effect includes a first normal variation effect that does not execute the reach effect, a second normal variation effect that is different from the first normal variation effect and does not execute the reach effect, and a special that executes the reach effect. Including variable production
It has an effect mode control means capable of controlling a first effect mode and a second effect mode different from the first effect mode.
When the customer waiting effect is executed after the special variation effect is completed
Regardless of which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is controlled, the effect sound corresponding to the controlled effect mode is not output in the customer waiting effect.
When the customer waiting effect is executed after the first normal variation effect and the second normal variation effect are completed.
If it is controlled to the first effect mode, the effect sound corresponding to the first effect mode is also output in the customer waiting effect.
If it is controlled to the second effect mode, the effect sound corresponding to the second effect mode is also output in the customer waiting effect.
Regardless of which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is controlled, the case where the first normal variation effect is completed and the customer waiting effect is executed, and the case where the second normal variation effect is completed are completed. and if the customer waiting demonstration is executed, in between the time of the output of your Keru the presentation sound to the customer waiting presentation is the same,
A game machine characterized by that.