JP6885615B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

For gaming machines represented by pachinko machines, symbol variation is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port, and in the symbol variation, a hit / fail judgment is executed to determine whether or not a jackpot is won, and each of them is executed. In some cases, a plurality of symbol rows having a plurality of types of decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the result of the hit / fail judgment is stopped and displayed on a specified line. For example, Patent Document 1.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-71010

As described above, the variable display and the stop display of the plurality of symbol rows indicate the result of the pass / fail determination by the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the specified line. Therefore, although the variable display and the stop display related to the plurality of symbol strings are effective effects from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the game, there is still room for improvement in the effect from the viewpoint of enhancing the interest of the game.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by executing an effect of displaying a plurality of symbol strings in a variable manner and a stop display. ..

According to the present invention, the symbol variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port, and the winning / failing determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is won in the symbol variation is executed, and a plurality of types are executed for each. An image of a gaming machine that variablely displays a plurality of symbol sequences having decorative symbols and stops and displays the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the result of the applicability determination on a specified line, and displays the plurality of symbol sequences. The display means includes a display means and a display control means for controlling the image display means, and the display control means has a display area corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of symbol strings in the specified line. The number of predetermined predetermined lines that can form the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot by the decorative symbols not being stopped and displayed in the display area and the decorative symbols being stopped and displayed in the display area. Enlarged display of at least a part of the first decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the predetermined specified line after the number is increased at least a part of the increase, and relates to the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol. Before the increase in the number of the predetermined predetermined lines, the decorative symbols related to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows are stopped and displayed, and there are a plurality of types of jackpots having different advantages, and the hit / fail determination is performed. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the specified line is determined based on the type of the jackpot selected, and the display control means further enlarges and displays the first decorative symbol. At least a part of the second decorative symbol different from the first decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed, and the first decorative symbol is displayed in place of the enlarged second decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol is displayed. One decorative symbol may form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot by being stopped and displayed on the specified line, while the second decorative symbol may be stopped and displayed on the specified line. Provided is a gaming machine characterized in that it does not constitute a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to a jackpot.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of gaming.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and their surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration included in the gaming machine. FIG. 8A is a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, FIG. 8B is a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and FIG. 8C is a special figure 2 stop symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of. FIG. 9A shows a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9B shows the special figure variation used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table for pattern derivation. FIG. 10A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. 11 (a) to 11 (d) are diagrams showing the flow of variable display and stop display of the symbol sequence according to the liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment. 12 (a) to 12 (d) are diagrams showing a flow from the start of the symbol variation to the temporary stop display of all the symbol sequences in the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed. 13 (a) to 13 (d) are diagrams showing the flow from when all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed until immediately before the decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed in the symbol variation in which the development effect is executed. Is. 14 (a) to 14 (f) are views showing the flow of enlarged display of decorative symbols. 15 (a) to 15 (d) are diagrams showing the flow of the development effect C when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a loss. 16 (a) to 16 (d) are diagrams showing the flow of the development effect C when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit. 17 (a) to 17 (d) are diagrams showing a modified example corresponding to an enlarged display of a decorative pattern.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. ) Shall be designated.
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, the prize ball is won except for the production side such as the so-called premier image. It means that it is advantageous in terms of quantity (payment of game balls, payout of medals).

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described.
In explaining the feature, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 after the explanation, the configuration in parentheses is used for the same purpose. The configuration may be described in.

According to the present invention, the symbol variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port, and the winning / failing determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is won in the symbol variation is executed, and a plurality of types of decorative symbols are executed for each. It is a gaming machine that variablely displays a plurality of symbol sequences having the above, and stops and displays the combination of the above decorative symbols corresponding to the result of the hit / fail judgment on a specified line.
An image display means (main display unit 81, left sub display unit 83, right sub display unit 84) for displaying the plurality of symbol sequences, and
A display control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) for controlling the image display means is provided.
In the display control means, the decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in the display area corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows in the specified line, and the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area. Is stopped and displayed to form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot, at least a part of the number of predetermined specified lines when the number increases, and after the number increases, the predetermined specified lines Enlarge and display at least a part of the first decorative symbol (7 symbols) that is stopped and displayed at
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the present invention, this makes it easier to recognize an increase in the number of predetermined predetermined lines, and enhances the interest of the game.

The above-mentioned increase in the number of predetermined specified lines is when the number of predetermined specified lines increases from 0 to 1, but increases when the number of predetermined specified lines increases from 1 to 2. The number of predetermined lines immediately before is not limited to 0.

Further, the above-mentioned increased predetermined specified line does not have to be different from the specified line that existed at the start of the fluctuation, and may coincide with the specified line.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in the region II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the symbol display device 90 arranged in the region III shown in FIG. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the set operation button group and its surroundings, FIG. 4 is a figure which shows the game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 merely list what is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions (not shown here) are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and launches a game ball into a front area (hereinafter, referred to as “game area 50a”) of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when the game ball enters the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 55, etc.), the winning ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be simply expressed as "winning (to the winning opening)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, an inner frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the game board 50. The front frame 20 and the front frame 20 are provided.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 15. The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (right in this embodiment). (Turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported around the left end side by the hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17. The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is turned in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) Is possible.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
Further, the front frame 20 includes an upper ball saucer 27 and a lower ball saucer 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball saucer 27 and the lower ball saucer 29 are vertically separated from each other and integrally provided with the front frame 20. ..
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball saucer 29, and the game ball stored in the upper ball saucer 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31. It has become like.

As shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a prepaid card return operation as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100 described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button capable of switching an effect generated during a game or receiving an operation of a player performed to obtain various information related to the game machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, respectively, and the like are included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by changing the detection state of the sensor.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

At the lower part of the lower ball tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 for ejecting the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating the same as the ball removing mechanism 36, and this mechanism and the ball removing are provided. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, it is possible to discharge the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged inside the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b, respectively. There is. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output audio or turn on or off in conjunction with an effect or an error effect generated during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display unit 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub display unit arranged around the main display unit 81. Further, the sub display unit includes an upper sub display unit 82 arranged above the main display unit 81, a left sub display unit 83 arranged on the left side of the main display unit 81, and a main display unit 81. It includes a right sub-display unit 84 arranged on the right side.
Here, the main display unit 81 and the upper sub display unit 82 are fixed liquid crystal display devices, and the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 are movable liquid crystal operating by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84 are used to display fluctuations in the symbol sequence performed in conjunction with the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later. Can be displayed, and various other effects can also be displayed.
A plurality of types of decorative symbols are applied to the symbol rows displayed on each of the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84, and the direction of variable display of each symbol row is particularly limited. However, for example, it may be in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the symbol sequence is in the front direction or the opposite direction from the back side of the main display unit 81. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a method (for example, perspective method) for recognizing a variable display.
Further, the decorative symbols in the present embodiment include "1 symbol" imitating the number "1", "2 symbols" imitating the number "2", and "3 symbols" imitating the number "3". "4 symbols" imitating the number "4", "5 symbols" imitating the number "5", "6 symbols" imitating the number "6", "7 symbols" imitating the number "7" , And "8 symbols" that imitate the number "8", and there are blank symbols that enclose "B", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In particular, since the blank symbol is arranged between other symbols, it is the most frequently arranged decorative symbol in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 symbol", "3 symbols", "5 symbols", "7 symbols", and "9 symbols" are collectively referred to as "odd symbols", and "2 symbols" and "4 symbols". , "6 symbols" and "8 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols".

Each of the left sub-display unit 83 and the right sub-display unit 84 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but is also configured to be movable. The initial positions and movement ranges of the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 will be described later, but the left sub display unit 83 is configured to be movable within a range that overlaps with the left half of the display area of the main display unit 81. The right sub display unit 84 is configured to be movable within a range overlapping the right half of the display area of the main display unit 81.

Further, although the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82, left sub display unit 83, right sub display unit 84) in the present embodiment all employs a liquid crystal display device, The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as "LED") are arranged on the lower right side of the main display unit 81, and these LEDs constitute a display area of the symbol display device 90. The symbol display device 90 displays a special symbol and a normal symbol.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is harder for the player to see than the main display unit 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display unit 81. ..
The arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that is done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbol in the present embodiment includes a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol may be abbreviated as "special diagram 1", and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as "special diagram 2".

The ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The ordinary symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93.
In addition, the ordinary design may be abbreviated as "genuine figure", and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

In addition to the above-mentioned display device, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96.
The first special symbol hold lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 held, and the second special symbol hold lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol changes of the special figure 2 held. The normal symbol hold lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the normal symbol that is held, and both of them have two LED lighting modes (in this embodiment, right always lighting only = 1, left and right always lighting =). 2. The number of corresponding symbol fluctuations can be specified by blinking on the right side + constantly lighting on the left side = 3, blinking left and right = 4).

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "special symbol symbol variation" and is referred to as the following. In the description, a symbol variation in which the normal symbol display device 93 is variablely displayed and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as a “regular symbol symbol variation”.
Further, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol sequence (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84 described above is "design variation of special symbol" or "design variation of special symbol". It may be referred to as "decorative pattern pattern variation" to distinguish it from "regular pattern pattern variation".
In the following description, when the term "design variation" is simply used, it means the symbol variation of the special symbol unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50 so that the launched game ball rolls. The game area 50a is defined in.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball, and refers to a nail-shaped one.

In the game machine 10, it is possible to adjust the launch strength of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weakly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls in either X (so-called left-handed) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the more strongly launched game ball rolls. Have been placed.

FIG. 4 illustrates the large winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 as the main winning openings, but the illustrated winning openings are examples. Therefore, the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The grand prize opening 55 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A large prize opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the number of winnings to the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72 and is associated with the large winning opening 55 (books). In the embodiment, the prize ball of 15) is given.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the large winning opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the large winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is opened in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure hit / fail judgment described later, and the big hit is accompanied by this. Winning to the winning opening 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win the prize in the big prize opening 55, so that the big hit game in which the chance of winning the prize ball is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that.
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and the total number of rounds generated in one jackpot is "the number of rounds". (In some cases, it may be referred to as) is terminated based on a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls winning in the large winning opening 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. ..
It should be noted that the one open state ends even when a predetermined number of game balls have passed a sufficient time (30 s (seconds) in this embodiment) to win the grand prize opening 55. To do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, a game ball having more than 10 balls may win a prize in the large winning opening 55, and the winning may be referred to as an over winning.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting port sensor 70 is attached to the first starting port 57, and a prize is determined to win the first starting port 57 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 70, and the first starting port 57 is associated with the first starting port 57. The given number of prize balls (4 in this embodiment) will be awarded. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when the game is rolled from the first flow path X than when the game area 50a is rolled from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A second starting port sensor 71 is attached to the second starting port 59, and the winning result of the second starting port sensor 71 determines that the second starting port 59 has won a prize, and is associated with the second starting port 59. The given number of prize balls (1 in this embodiment) will be awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning of the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second starting port 59 when the game is rolled from the second flow path Y than when the game area 50a is rolled from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

An ordinary electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62. Transitions to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in at least a part of the game per normal figure that is won by the symbol change of the normal figure, and a prize is given to the second starting port 59 accordingly. Is allowed. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 59. Therefore, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. Opportunities to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and the winning result to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the symbol of the normal drawing is changed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle so that many game balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged at the lower left of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and a winning result to the general winning opening 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning opening 67 ( In the present embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is given.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. .. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that has been driven into the game area 50a and has not entered each of the above-mentioned winning openings falls into the out opening 69 and is treated as an out ball.
In the present embodiment, an out-ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter, referred to as an "out-ball") that has entered the winning opening and the out opening is provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the back surface of the game board 50, a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub control board case 209 in which the first sub control board 200 is housed, and a second sub The second sub-control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is housed, the power supply control board case 510 in which the power supply control board 500 is housed, and the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is housed are mounted, and the first sub-order is mounted. In addition to the back surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub control board case 309, an opening / closing cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
The substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of transparent members, and the corresponding substrates can be visually recognized through each case and cover.
Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 43.

The power control board 500 is provided with a power switch 40 that is operated to supply the game machine 10 with the primary power supplied from the power equipment of the game island.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 50, a game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged above the opening / closing cover 45. The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the ball paid out by the payout unit 48 passes through the payout passage 49. It is paid out to the upper ball saucer 27.

Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described, but these are specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented by another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the control configuration included in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration (not shown in FIG. 6).

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores data such as a control program and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and a peripheral board. It is equipped with an I / O port 104 that inputs / outputs signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate random numbers (hard random numbers). Are interconnected via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing to execute various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply generated in a backup power supply circuit described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information such that the gaming machine 10 can be restored in the state immediately before the power failure is backed up by using the data at the time of power recovery after the power failure occurs. It is configured in. For example, in addition to the data such as the stack pointer and each register held when the power failure occurs, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stopped state or game available state), the current special drawing lottery state, and the current state. Information related to the game, such as the general drawing lottery status of the game, is backed up.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which the information related to such a game is stored (sometimes referred to as the area related to the game of RAM 103), the complement of the checksum relating to the area related to the game of RAM 103 and the complement of the checksum. The area in which the backup flag is stored (may be referred to as the backup information area related to the game of RAM 103) is backed up. Then, when the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 returns using various information stored in the backed up area related to the game of the RAM 103 and the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103.
There are no restrictions on the specific backup method in this embodiment. For example, the area of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be realized in a configuration in which data can be held non-volatilely even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided between the first memory, which is configured to be able to hold data non-volatilely even in a power failure state, and the second memory, which is referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the game machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory at the time of power failure, and saves the saved information from the first memory at the time of power recovery. (2) Recovery to memory is sufficient.

The main control board 100 includes a first start port sensor 70, a second start port sensor 71, a large winning opening sensor 72, a general winning opening sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, an inner frame opening sensor 76, and the like. It is electrically connected to the CPU 101 and is configured to be able to input the detection signals from these sensors to the CPU 101 via the I / O port 104.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp. 96, it is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66, and these are configured to be controllable via the I / O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and are single from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. It is connected so that it can communicate only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. It is configured in.
Further, in the present embodiment, the parallel transmission method is adopted for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be adopted.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game effect based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as an effect control program and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. It includes a RAM 203 that functions as a work area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. These are connected to each other via an internal bus, and the CPU 201 is ROM 202. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game production according to the control program stored in.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation unit.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 has various image control commands such as an image control command for instructing an image and sound to the second sub-control board 300, an effect lamp 35, and the like in an effect control process based on an effect control command from the main control board 100. Lamp control data for controlling the lighting of the lamp, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22, the left sub display unit 83, the right sub display unit 84, and the like are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands related to image and sound are issued from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub-control board 300 to the first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35, and the lamp control data is transmitted via the I / O port 204. The effect lamp 35 is configured so that the lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decoration body 22, the left sub-display unit 83, and the right sub-display unit 84, and the movable control data is transmitted via the I / O port 204.
The movable decorative body 22, the left sub-display unit 83, and the right sub-display unit 84 are configured so that the movement is controlled by the movement control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image production based on an image control command from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like, and a temporary storage area. It is equipped with a RAM 303 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and each device, and the CPU 301 produces an image according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to perform such key controls.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data according to the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates acoustic data according to the content of the effect based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. The VDP is a so-called image processor, and the image data stored in the image ROM is read in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and the image data generated by image processing the VDP is used in the main display unit 81, the upper sub display unit 82, and the image data. The data is transmitted to the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84. A high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM is connected to this VDP. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the voice ROM in response to the instruction from the CPU 301, synthesizes the read acoustic data, and outputs the final acoustic data generated to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (all of which are not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and is controlled to drive the payout unit 48 to pay out the game ball based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. Is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the firing mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control the firing of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is a normal power supply circuit that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic components and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup that generates a backup power supply, based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) for detecting a power failure (the supply voltage of a normal power supply becomes a predetermined voltage drop).
Further, on the premise that the power supply switch 40 is connected to the power supply control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power supply switch 40 is turned on, the power supply control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and the power supply is supplied to electronic components and electric components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Be supplied.
Further, the power supply control board 500 transmits a power failure signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 when the power failure is detected by the power failure detection circuit. Send.
Further, the backup power supply circuit has a mechanism of being charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment of the gaming island.
The backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, or the power supply control board 500 may not be provided with the power failure detection circuit, and the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided. It may be provided for each.

<About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration (not shown in FIG. 7). Further, when explaining the functional configuration, FIGS. 8 to 10 will be referred to as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery processing execution means 175, and electricity. The disconnection processing execution means 180 is provided, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted to the subcommand management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later, by the command transmission means after being stored. Will be done.

The ball entry determination means 110 determines the winning of each winning opening based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges depending on the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined to be a prize, the main random number generating means 115 will be described later with a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and a special figure stop symbol. Random numbers for lottery and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, a random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct, a random number for the general figure lottery, and a random number for the general figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the corresponding storage of the main information storage means 160. Store in the area.

The main hold control means 120 controls the hold of the symbol change of the special figure and the hold of the symbol change of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random numbers for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, the random numbers for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the random numbers for the special figure variation pattern lottery, which are acquired when the first starting port 57 is won, are specially selected. Hold (store) as the operation hold information in FIG. 1.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130). A hold counter (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 hold counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each use) is provided, and the counter is said to be used until the value of the special figure 1 hold counter reaches the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared, and the remaining operation hold information is cleared. Control is performed to move (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in ascending order of the special figure 1 hold counter.
Further, the main hold control means 120 also controls the special figure 2 and the normal figure in the same manner as the above-mentioned control separately from the special figure 1, and the hold counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 hold counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol change".
Further, when the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is updated (added or subtracted), the main hold control means 120 includes the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (holding command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are held, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. The preferred variation used is made.

The pre-determination means 125 executes a pre-determination for a look-ahead effect targeting the operation hold information at least in a part of the case where the operation hold information of the special figure is reserved at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-judgment means 125 reads out each random number of the operation hold information held this time, and makes a pre-judgment for each of the special figure hit / miss judgment, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used for the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the result of these pre-determinations is the same as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command of the main information storage means 160) at least in a part when the operation hold information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing. Since it is stored in the area), it will be transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command. Here, the predetermined timing of the preliminary determination means that the jackpot game is not in progress, and further, in the present embodiment, when the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held during the high accuracy of the normal figure described later. Since the pre-judgment is regulated, the transmission of the pre-judgment command corresponding to the pre-judgment is also restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure winning / failing determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern deriving means 133, and includes a special figure winning / failing determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure. The processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. When the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied, the special figure lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160.
In addition, "the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot is not being performed, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is undergoing the symbol change, and that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not being changed. All the conditions for the presence of pending information in at least one of the conditions have been met.

Here, FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c), 9 (a), and 9 (b) are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used in the main control board 100, and will be described below. Refer to as necessary in.
In addition, in the lottery using the lottery table including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order (the target lottery value is one). In the case of, the number of additions is performed once), and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry (overflow of digits) occurs is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery table, the lottery table is given a name for convenience of explanation, but if data such as the lottery value included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is identifiablely stored in each ROM. Often, these names do not identify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, items described for convenience of explanation and "-" and "0" may be described as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate the data stored in each ROM. is not it. Then, the result in which "-" or "0" is described as the lottery value will not be won. Furthermore, if the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be acquired in the range) is listed in the lottery table, 100% of the result is derived, so the lottery is not necessarily performed. You don't have to do it. In addition, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery matches the random number range used in the lottery, carry will always occur when the last lottery value is added, so the addition is not performed. Often, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure winning / failing determination means 131 reads a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not for each symbol change, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for determining whether the special figure is correct or not to win a big hit or a loss by lottery. Judgment Special figure Executes the hit / fail judgment.
FIG. 8A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining whether or not a special figure is correct, and the lottery table is commonly used in special figures 1 and 2. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, when the special figure lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), 230/65536 (about). A jackpot is derived with a probability of 1 / 284.9).
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure high accuracy"), a big hit is derived with a probability of 499/65536 (about 1 / 131.3). ..

The special symbol stop symbol lottery means 132 reads out a random number for the special symbol stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure stop symbol lottery is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is decided by lottery.
FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when a big hit is derived in Special Figure 1, there is a 50/100 (1/2) probability of symbol A, and a 40/100 (1 / 2.5) probability of symbol B, 10/100 (1). With a probability of / 10), symbol C is determined as a stop symbol.
Here, the symbol A has eight rounds, and after the jackpot game is completed, the special symbol is low and the symbol A is highly accurate, which will be described later (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “normal symbol”, and the jackpot related to the symbol). May be referred to as "usually a big hit"). On the other hand, the symbol B has 9 rounds, and after the jackpot game is completed, the symbol has a high accuracy and a high accuracy (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "probability variation symbol", and the jackpot related to the symbol is "probability variation". It may be called "big hit"). Further, the symbol C has 16 rounds, and is a probabilistic symbol that has a high accuracy of the special figure and a high accuracy of the normal figure after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol C is more advantageous than the symbol B in the number of rounds, and the symbol B and the symbol C are more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.
FIG. 8C is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. is there. Therefore, when a big hit is derived in Special Figure 2, symbol a has a probability of 65/100 (about 1 / 1.53) and symbol b has a probability of 35/100 (about 1 / 2.85). Determined as a symbol.
Here, the symbol a has 16 rounds and is a probabilistic symbol that has a high accuracy of the special figure and a high accuracy of the normal figure after the big hit game ends, and the symbol b has 4 rounds and is special after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern with low accuracy and high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is more advantageous than the symbol b in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.
If the result of the special figure winning / failing determination is not a big hit, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 uses the symbol D as the stop symbol when the special figure 1 is lost and the symbol c as the stop symbol when the special figure 2 is lost. In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 2 become high accuracy. It is different from (65/100) (the symbol variation of special figure 2 is more advantageous than the symbol variation of special figure 1). Although details are omitted, this difference is when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the big hit game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). By changing whether or not to provide a round (9th round in this embodiment) that has a function to make the special figure highly accurate after the big hit game is completed and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area, depending on the stop symbol of the special figure. It has been realized.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 is provided with a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, and is based on the current special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state and the result of the current special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Based on this, one special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for determining the current special figure fluctuation pattern is selected, and one feature is used by using the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery. The figure fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time is determined based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern.
Although details of the transition conditions and the like will be described later, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC in the present embodiment include the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC. Exists. Then, the above-mentioned method for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern is adopted for the symbol variation of the special figure 1 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, and the special figure 2 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC. As for the symbol variation of the other special figure in each special symbol variation pattern derivation state, one special symbol variation pattern determined in advance is determined according to the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment.

FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, if the result of the special figure change judgment is lost during the special figure change pattern derivation state PA, there is a probability of 900/1000 (about 1 / 1.11) that the special figure change pattern HNP, 50/1000 (1). / 20) probability of special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, 13/1000 (about 1 / 76.9) probability of HSP1-A, 11/1000 (about 1 / 90.9) probability of HSP1-B, 9 / HSP2-A with a probability of 1000 (about 1/111), HSP2-B with a probability of 7/1000 (1/143), HSP3-A with a probability of 5/1000 (1/200), 3/1000 (about 1) HSP3-B is determined with a probability of / 333), and HSP-C is determined with a probability of 2/1000 (1/500). In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-C are not determined. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9B, but when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern is further changed by using the value of the special figure 1 hold counter at the start of the symbol fluctuation. Be identified.
If the result of the special figure change judgment is a big hit at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, there is a probability of 90/1000 (about 1 / 11.1) that the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, 110/1000 ((( Special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B with a probability of about 1 / about 9.09), special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, 165/1000 ((about 1 / about)) with a probability of 135/1000 (about 1 / 7.41). Probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B with a probability of 6.06), probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, 170/1000 (about 1 / 5.88) with a probability of 130/1000 (about 1 / 7.69) The special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-C is determined with a probability of 200/1000 (1/5). In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP. -C is never determined.
Further, in the description relating to the special figure fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, when the two special figure fluctuation patterns are described with "~" in between, the features described in the foreground in the order shown in FIG. 9 (a). It is assumed that the description of the special figure fluctuation pattern existing between the figure fluctuation pattern and the special figure fluctuation pattern described later is omitted.
Further, although not shown, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC also change according to the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA as in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA. Lottery patterns.

FIG. 9B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined. As described above, in the lottery, special figure 1 is reserved. The special figure fluctuation pattern is further specified using the value of the counter.
First, as shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP includes a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A having a fluctuation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds), a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B having a fluctuation time of 5600 ms, and fluctuations. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-C having a time of 8000 ms and a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-D having a fluctuation time of 11200 ms, and the fluctuation time is longer in this order.
The range of random numbers used in this lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the lottery table shown in FIG. 9A) is 0 to 999. Therefore, when the special figure 1 hold counter = 3 (maintenance 3), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, when the special figure 1 hold counter = 2 (maintenance 2), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A has a probability of 150/1000 (about 1 / 6.67), and the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A is 850/1000 (about 1 /). When the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined with the probability of 1.18) and the special figure 1 hold counter = 1 (maintenance 1), the special figure fluctuation pattern has a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). HNP-A determines the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1 / 6.67), and HNP-C determines the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-C with a probability of 800/1000 (1 / 1.25). When the special figure 1 hold counter = 0 (maintenance 0), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B has a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) and a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). The special figure variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1 / 1.18), and the special figure variation pattern HNP-D is determined.
In this way, when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) that is easily determined depends on the value of the special figure 1 hold counter. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 hold counter, the easier it is to determine a long symbol variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 hold counter, the easier it is to determine a short fluctuation time).
It should be noted that such a special figure fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "basic special figure fluctuation pattern") also exists in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and corresponds to the basic. The type of special figure fluctuation pattern and the length of each are different, but it is determined as the value of the tendency (holding counter (value of special figure 2 holding counter in special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC)). The relationship between the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) that is likely to occur) is the same as that of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA.

Further, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 133 is an effect control command (variation start command) including the stop symbol of the special figure determined as a result of the special figure pass / fail determination and the determined special figure variation pattern at the start of the symbol variation. ) Is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

Similar to the special figure lottery means 130, the normal figure lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing. , The random number read out is used to execute a normal figure hit / fail judgment for determining the correctness of the normal figure, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in the open state by the normal figure correctness judgment. In this case, the normal figure stop symbol lottery for determining the stop symbol of the normal figure by lottery and the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal figure by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the normal figure lottery judgment, the normal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "common figure high accuracy") and the normal figure lottery state has a low probability ("normal figure"). Although it may be abbreviated as "low probability"), the drawing of the lottery table is omitted, but in the present embodiment, in the high probability of the normal map, there is a probability of 65535/65536, and the remaining 1/65536. On the other hand, in the low probability of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 1/65536, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 is the loss. In addition, in the case of low accuracy of the normal map, it may not be a hit of the normal map (65536/65536 is lost).

In the normal symbol stop symbol lottery, as in the special symbol stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal symbol stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. If the judgment of whether or not the normal figure is correct is lost, the stop symbol is uniformly determined as in the case of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

Further, in the general map fluctuation pattern lottery, as in the special map fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal map variation is performed by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the general map variation pattern lottery from a plurality of types of normal map fluctuation patterns. The pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the high probability of the normal figure has a higher probability of deriving the hit of the normal figure than the low probability of the normal figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of the normal figure.

When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the big hit game control means 140 determines the demo time related to the big hit start demo and the demo time related to the big hit end demo according to the determined big hit symbol.
Further, at the start of the big hit, the big hit game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including the demo time related to the big hit start demo, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big hit. Occasionally, an effect control command (big hit end command) including the demo time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variably display the special figure 1 according to the fluctuation time based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1, and determines by a special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped symbol. Similarly, according to the fluctuation time based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the special figure display control means 145 has a special figure game timer. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variable stop command) for requesting a fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is used as the main information storage means. It is stored in the transmission command storage area of 160.

Further, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal map according to the normal map fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the normal map is stopped by the normal symbol lottery. The stop display is displayed with the determined stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a normal figure game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the normal figure.

When the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the stop display of the special figure, and sets the special electric accessory 65 as a special figure. It is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. In the jackpot game, one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.

Further, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal drawing winning / failing lottery, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62, and causes the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the normal drawing. Let it open.

The game state control means 155 controls the special drawing lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, the special figure low accuracy. At the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the special figure will be highly accurate.

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, at the start of the big hit, the game state control means 155 sets the normal figure to low accuracy regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, the game state is normally changed until 100 times. The figure is highly accurate (after 100 symbol changes, the normal figure is low), and at the end of the jackpot related to the probability variation jackpot, until the start of the next jackpot game (for example, a finite number of times sufficient for the jackpot to be derived). (Including the case of setting (for example, 5000 times))

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). Note that FIG. 10A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. ..
As shown in FIG. 10A, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure high certainty and the normal figure high accuracy corresponding to the special figure low certainty and the normal figure low accuracy. Figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to special figure low certainty and normal figure high accuracy Figure The fluctuation pattern derivation state is set. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (iii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol change. When the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot is started in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the jackpot game (the symbol in the transition condition (iii)). The count of fluctuations starts from 0).

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the average fluctuation time of each of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC (in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state). Appearance rate with respect to the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected (arbitrary derived by multiplying the probability of deriving the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern by the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern The sum of the fluctuation times derived by multiplying the probability that can occur in the symbol fluctuation) becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB. .. This is mainly due to the difference in the length of the fluctuation time of the above-mentioned basic special figure fluctuation pattern, which has the highest selection ratio in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state.
Further, in the present embodiment, the difference between the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA and the average time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation. Greater than the difference in state PB.

Further, the game state control means 155 is an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update when the special figure lottery state, the normal figure lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated. Is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by each means, the data derived by the calculation or the like by each means, or the like in the storage area corresponding to each.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the error state is established, the effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
The main error control means 165 causes the payout control board 400 to regulate the launch of the game ball when an error state of high importance such as an error state due to detection by a magnetic sensor (not shown) occurs. , The process other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 may be executed.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160, the main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub-control board 200.
As a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The power recovery processing execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a gameable state transition means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of power interruption immediately before the power recovery, the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, and the power recovery time. The return state setting process for setting based on the state of the inner frame door opening sensor 76 is executed. The return state set by the process includes a game stop state and a game-enabled state (there may be a case with a RAM clear process and a case without a RAM clear process). When the RAM clear processing is executed, the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy are set.
Here, the game stopped state means that the game cannot proceed because the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening is not executed (the detection result itself of the sensor does not have to be viewed). It is a return state. The game-enabled state is a return state in which the game can be advanced by executing processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

Further, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is whether or not the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area (specifically, whether or not the RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the return state setting process (specifically, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103). Whether or not the backup flag is ON) is determined, and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. Derivation of the checksum of the complement being performed, if the operation result is 0, it is determined that the target area is normal, and in other cases, the target area is determined to be abnormal. ) Is executed for the area related to the game of the RAM 103, and the determination is made.

The game-enabled state transition means 179 executes a game-enabled state transition process for shifting to the game-enabled state when the game-enabled state is set.
Specifically, in the game-enabled state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning off the output of the security signal and the initial setting of the device are executed.
Here, the security signal is a kind of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 toward a device (data display or hall computer) outside the gaming machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal.
In the present embodiment, in the process of turning off the security signal, the elapsed time from turning on the security signal is not considered, but the elapsed time is taken into consideration, that is, a certain time after turning on the security signal. The security signal may not be turned off until the elapse has passed.
In addition, in the initial setting of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of the game ball is transmitted to the payout control board 400, a state in which entry into each winning opening is enabled, a random number circuit 105 is activated, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data to be executed is executed.

The power interruption processing execution means 180 executes the power interruption processing based on the reception of the power interruption signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for the game-related area of the RAM 103, a process of deriving a checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in the backup information area of the RAM 103 game, and for the area. The process of turning on the backup flag indicating that the power failure process has been executed (the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, and a sub-information storage means 260. And subcommand management means 270 are provided, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the reception command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270. In the following description, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate a random number (software random number) updated by the program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random number at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal effect control means 220 is executed.

The normal effect control means 220 includes an effect mode control means 221, an effect route determining means 222, a sub-hold control means 223, a look-ahead effect control means 224, an effect content determining means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a jackpot effect control means 227. Be prepared.

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect modes in the present embodiment are roughly classified into a normal mode, a low probability time saving mode, and a probability variation mode. The low-accuracy time-saving mode corresponds to the pattern derivation state PC.

When the pre-determination command is transmitted, the effect route determining means 222 corresponds to the symbol variation suspended this time based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern). Determine (set) the production route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern HNP, the effect route determining means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of the symbol change, the effect route is determined based on the special figure change pattern (special figure change pattern HNP-A to special figure change pattern HNP-D) included in the change start command.
Here, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol change, and defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination in the symbol change, and is executed by the symbol change. The content of the effect is determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, one effect route different from each other corresponds to each of the special figure fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). Then, these production routes are the loss production route that notifies that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the current symbol change is a loss (not a big hit), and the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment in the current symbol change. It is roughly divided into big hit production routes that notify that it is a big hit. Further, the loss production route includes a non-development loss production route in which the development production is not executed and a development loss production route in which the development production is executed. Here, the development effect is the change of the current symbol after the decorative symbol is in the reach state (the state in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed except for one symbol row and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner). In this embodiment, there are three types of development effects A to C, which are different in content from each other. These development effects are also executed in the jackpot production route. Hereinafter, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

In the development production A to the development production C corresponding to the loss production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed, and at the end of the series, it is notified that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in this symbol change is not a big hit. To. On the other hand, in the development production A to the development production C corresponding to the jackpot production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed in the same manner as the development production corresponding to the loss production route. It is notified that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in is a big hit. That is, it can be said that each of the development effect A to the development effect C is an effect of notifying whether or not the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in the current symbol change is a big hit.
In the present embodiment, one production route corresponds to one special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the following description, the effect route for the special figure fluctuation pattern may be simply expressed by the special figure fluctuation pattern. If the same production route does not correspond to a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns, a plurality of production routes may be associated with one special figure fluctuation pattern. In this case, from a plurality of production routes. It suffices to decide one production route.

The above-mentioned non-developed loss effect route corresponds to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP.
Specifically, in the special symbol variation pattern HNP-A to the special symbol variation pattern HNP-D, the decorative symbols are not in the reach state and the decorative symbols are scattered (all the symbol rows are stopped, and each symbol row is changed to each symbol row. By stopping and displaying the same decorative symbol (in a state where the same decorative symbol is not stopped), the effect route for notifying that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the current symbol change is lost corresponds to the effect route.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the decorative symbol is in the reach state without going through multiple pseudo fluctuations, and after that, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a scattered manner without executing the development effect described later. The production route that notifies that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation is a stop of decorative symbols based on a certain rule in the period before the start of the development effect (for example, a sequence of symbols in the middle, such as "5 symbols-7 symbols-6 symbols"". Refers to the period divided by 7 (stopping of decorative symbols in which the symbols are stopped) and the like. The maximum number of pseudo-variations in the present embodiment is three, but the number is not limited to this, and any number may be adopted as long as it is two or more.
Here, the same decorative symbol refers to a decorative symbol that imitates the same number, and a portion other than the number that constitutes the decorative symbol (such as a character image described later) may be different. Similarly, a different decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates a different number.

The above-mentioned development loss effect route corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-C.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state (with one pseudo fluctuation) without going through multiple pseudo fluctuations, and then this time. A development effect is executed to notify that the result of the special symbol accuracy judgment in the symbol variation of is lost, and the effect route in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the development effect corresponds to the effect route. However, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, the above-mentioned development effect A corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, and the above-mentioned development corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B. Directing B corresponds.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is lost. A development effect for notifying that is executed, and a production route in which the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the end of the development effect corresponds to the effect. However, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has a development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol correctness judgment in the current symbol variation is a loss. A development effect for notifying that is executed, and a production route in which the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the end of the development effect corresponds to the effect. However, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A has a development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.
In the special figure variation pattern HSP-C, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through one pseudo variation, and then the development effect C that notifies that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the current symbol variation is a loss is provided. Corresponds to the production route that is executed and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the development production. In the development effect when the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-C is determined, there is a timing when the number of specified lines, which will be described later, increases, and at that time, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the increased specified lines are enlarged and displayed. It will be. In addition, in this embodiment, the interest of the game is enhanced by executing the development effect C, and the details of the development effect will be described later.

The above-mentioned jackpot effect route corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state (with one pseudo fluctuation) without going through multiple pseudo fluctuations, and then this time. A development effect is executed to notify that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the symbol variation of is a big hit, and after the development effect is completed, the decorative symbols are aligned (all the symbol rows are stopped and the same for each symbol row). The effect route that is stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern is stopped) corresponds. However, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, the above-mentioned development effect A corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and the above-mentioned development corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B. Directing B corresponds.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a big hit. A development effect for notifying that is executed, and a production route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after the development effect is completed corresponds to the effect route. However, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A has a development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a big hit. A development effect for notifying that is executed, and a production route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after the development effect is completed corresponds to the effect route. However, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A has a development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-C, a development effect C that notifies that the decorative symbol is in the reach state through one pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the current symbol variation is a big hit is provided. Corresponds to the effect route, which is executed and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same pattern after the end of the development effect. In the development effect C when the special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, there is a timing when the number of specified lines, which will be described later, increases, as in the development effect when the special figure variation pattern HSP-C is determined. At that time, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the increased specified lines will be enlarged and displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is changed to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B with respect to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A. The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A for the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, and the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A. The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B corresponds to the effect route corresponding to the HSP2-B, and the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A. The production route is the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B, and the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B is the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP-C. The production routes corresponding to the variation pattern ASP-C are associated (the contents of the productions of the associated production routes are from the start to the end (the result of the special figure pass / fail judgment is shown by the development production related to the production route). It matches up to the timing). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of winning a big hit in the symbol variation in which the development effect A to the development effect C are executed. Then, the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern in which the effect route in which the development effect A to the development effect C are executed is determined is a special figure variation pattern that expects a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is lost, the special figure corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect A is executed within the range in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same. It becomes difficult to determine the figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the effect route on which the development effect B is executed. Then, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit, the special figure change pattern (for example, the special figure change pattern) corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect A is executed within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same. ASP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the effect route on which the development effect B is executed are easily determined in this order. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of winning a big hit in the order of development production A and development production B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the result of the special figure pass / fail judgment is a loss, the special figure corresponding to the production route in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is one within the range of the same type of development production. Fluctuation pattern (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is 2 (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), the number of pseudo fluctuations is 3. It becomes difficult to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the effect route to be performed in this order. Then, when the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment is a big hit, the special figure change pattern (for example, the special figure change pattern ASP1) corresponding to the effect route in which the number of pseudo-variations is one within the range of the same kind of development effect. -A), a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to an effect route in which the number of pseudo-variations is 2 (for example, a special figure variation pattern ASP2-A), and a special figure corresponding to an effect route in which the number of pseudo-variations is 3 times. Fluctuation patterns (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP3-A) are easily determined in this order. Therefore, as the number of pseudo fluctuations increases, the expectation of winning a big hit can be increased.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-C is the most difficult to determine. Then, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern ASP-C is most likely to be selected. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the symbol variation in which other development effects are executed. The method of increasing the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed is higher than the symbol variation in which other development effects are executed is not limited to the method in the present embodiment, and any method is adopted. May be good. Further, the development effect C may be executed only by the symbol variation in which the big hit is won, that is, the development effect C may be the development effect in which the big hit is confirmed.

Further, as described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-C, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, and the special figure fluctuation. In the pattern ASP-C, the reach state is reached by one pseudo fluctuation, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state by two pseudo fluctuations, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, it reaches by three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes a state.
Therefore, the time until the reach state is reached is the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state by one pseudo fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state by two pseudo fluctuations, and the reach state by three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes longer in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern. However, in the symbol variation in which the special figure variation pattern HSP-C and the special figure variation pattern ASP-C are determined, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, The time required to reach the reach state is longer than that of the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B).

When a hold command is received, the sub hold control means 223 has a hold display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81 based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command. ), The effect data for displaying the number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter is set. The reserved image is an image that is the target of a reserved look-ahead effect that changes in various modes suggesting an advantage such as an expectation of a big hit game.

When the pre-reading effect control means 224 is transmitted, the pre-reading effect control means 224 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change of the look-ahead target and the symbol change of the look-ahead target over one or more times of the symbol change before the symbol change of the look-ahead target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determining means 222.
More specifically, the effect content determining means 225 uses an effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determining means 222 for the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the symbol variation. It will be decided by the lottery etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect related to (executed according to) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same production route is determined, it is possible to make various productions to be executed.
The timing for determining the content of the effect is, for example, the start of the pseudo-variation (including the start of the symbol variation), and when the pseudo-variation starts multiple times in one symbol variation, each pseudo-variation is started. The lottery is executed at the start of the fluctuation.

The decorative symbol control means 226 sets the final combination of the decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) based on the determined stop symbol of the special symbol when the variation start command is transmitted. decide.
Specifically, the odd-numbered symbol alignment is associated with the symbol B, the symbol C, and the symbol a, the even-numbered symbol alignment is associated with the symbol A and the symbol b, and the random number is associated with the symbol D and the symbol c.
In addition, in making the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped is not high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio of the above-mentioned correspondence), a combination of decorations different from the above-mentioned correspondence is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this way, for example, the decorative symbols other than the blank symbols such as the 7 symbols are stopped and displayed on the specified line described later to form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit. On the other hand, the above-mentioned blank symbols are not a combination of stop symbols corresponding to big hits even if the symbols are aligned.
This makes it easier to recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern described later.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first decorative symbol (7 symbols) can form a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot by being stopped and displayed on the specified line, while the second decorative symbol (blank symbol). Can be rephrased as not forming a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a big hit even if the stop display is displayed on the specified line.

When the jackpot start command is transmitted, the jackpot effect control means 227 determines the content of the jackpot effect that notifies that the jackpot game is in progress, based on the information included in the command and the like. The jackpot effect includes a start demo effect that notifies the start of the jackpot game, a round effect that notifies that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect that notifies the end of the jackpot game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads out the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the content of the effect determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. If the read effect data includes effect data related to image and sound, an image control command related to image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. Store in.

In particular, the normal effect control means 220 notifies that the game is ready for play with the RAM clear process when the return state at the time of power recovery is in the playable state (when the RAM clear process is involved). When the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when the RAM clear process is not accompanied), the player is notified that the game-enabled state is reached without the RAM clear process. Read out the production data for.
Further, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal effect control means 220 notifies that the game has been stopped and that the RAM clear process needs to be executed. Read out the production data for.
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the notifications are continuously executed for a certain period of time (for example, 30s) after the execution is started, and the effect device that executes the notifications does not matter.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub-error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state (independently of the main error control means 165), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out, and the error state includes, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 at the time of low accuracy in the normal drawing.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the effect lamp 35. For example, the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 corresponds to the effect lamp 35. When there is effect data, the lamp control means 240 reads out the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 35.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84, and is read by, for example, the normal effect control means 220. When the output effect data includes the effect data corresponding to the left sub-display unit 83, the movable accessory control means 250 reads the movable control data based on the effect data, and reads the read movable control data to the left. It is transmitted to the sub display unit 83.

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to do.

The subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and stores the transmission command of the sub information storage means 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300. As a general rule, each image control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enhances the interest of the game by executing the development effect C. The details of the function will be described below.

<Regarding the variable display and stop display of the symbol sequence related to the liquid crystal display device>
First, before explaining the details of the development effect C, the variation display and stop of the symbol sequence (related to the decorative symbol) according to the liquid crystal display device in the present embodiment are used with reference to FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (d). The display will be explained. 11 (a) to 11 (d) are diagrams showing the flow of variable display and stop display of the symbol sequence according to the liquid crystal display device in the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in the display area in which the symbol sequence related to the liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment is fluctuated and stopped, the main upper display area 811 corresponding to the display area of the main display unit 81, the main The middle display area 812, the main lower display area 813, the sub upper left display area 831 and the sub left lower display area 832 corresponding to the display area of the left sub display unit 83, and the sub upper right stage corresponding to the right sub display unit 84. There is a display area 841 and a sub-right lower right display area 842.
Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the present embodiment, the first specified line L1, the second specified line L2, and the third specified line are defined as the specified lines at which the combination of the decorative symbols indicating the result of the special figure winning / failing determination is stopped. There are a total of three specified lines, the specified line L3.

FIG. 11A shows the start of the symbol variation, that is, the timing at which the variation display of all the symbol sequences is started. At this timing, all the symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and there is a possibility that the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in all of the first specified line L1 to the third specified line L3. Therefore, at this point, the number of specified lines (hereinafter referred to as "predetermined specified lines") in which the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot may be stopped and displayed is three.

Subsequently, FIG. 11B shows the timing at which the first stop display of the symbol sequence after FIG. 11A is performed. At this timing, the symbol sequence related to the sub upper left row display area 831 and the sub right lower row display area 842 (a part of the symbol row related to the first specified line L1) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol rows related to the other display areas are changed. It is displayed.
At this point, in the sub upper left row display area 831, a decorative symbol (6 symbols in this example) different from the decorative symbol (8 symbols in this example) stopped and displayed in the sub right lower row display area 842 is stopped and displayed. Has been done. Therefore, the number of predetermined specified lines at this point is two.

FIG. 11C shows the timing at which the second stop display of the symbol sequence after FIG. 11B is performed. At this timing, in addition to the symbol sequence related to the sub upper left display area 831 and the sub right lower display area 842, the symbol sequence related to the sub left lower display area 832 and the sub upper right display area 841 (the symbol related to the second specified line L2). Part of the column) is displayed as stopped.
At this point, in the sub-left lower display area 832, the same decorative symbols (5 symbols in this example) as the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the sub upper right display area 841 are stopped and displayed. Therefore, the number of predetermined specified lines at this point remains two.

FIG. 11D shows the timing at which the third stop display of the symbol sequence after FIG. 11C is performed. At this timing, in addition to the symbol strings related to the sub upper left display area 831, the sub right lower display area 842, the sub left lower display area 832, and the sub upper right display area 841, the main upper display area 811 and the main lower display area 813 (A part of the symbol string related to the third specified line L3) is stopped and displayed.
At this point, the main upper display area 811 has the same decorative symbols (4 symbols in this example) that are different from the decorative symbols (2 symbols in this example) that are stopped and displayed in the main lower display area 813. It is displayed as stopped. Therefore, the number of predetermined specified lines at this point is one.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a total of seven symbol rows (main upper display area 811, main middle display area 812, main lower display area 813, sub upper left display area 831, sub left lower display area). It has 832, a sub-upper right display area 841 and a sub-right lower display area 842), and a combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in these symbol rows indicates the result of the special symbol pass / fail determination. Then, the symbol sequence related to the first specified line L1, the symbol row related to the second specified line L2, and the symbol row related to the third specified line L3 (all of them are the symbol rows related to the main middle display area 812, that is, all the specified lines. The stop display is performed in the order of (excluding the symbol sequence shared by), and the number of predetermined specified lines may decrease each time the stop display is displayed.
In the above description, the description of the stop display of the symbol string related to the main middle display area 812 is omitted, but the stop display related to the symbol string is executed after the stop display of the other symbol strings is performed. .. Further, after the state shown in FIG. 11D, there is a possibility that the development effect is executed, and details are omitted. However, when the development effect is executed, the main middle stage is performed after the development effect is completed. The symbol sequence related to the display area 812 will be stopped and displayed.

<About the stop display of the symbol string in the symbol change in which the development effect C is executed>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, the flow of the stop display of the symbol sequence in the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed will be described. Note that FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d) show the flow from the start of the symbol variation to the temporary stop display of all the symbol sequences in the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed (a). ) To FIG. 13 (d) show the flow from when all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed until immediately before the decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed in the symbol variation in which the development effect is executed. ~ FIG. 14F is a diagram showing a flow of enlarged display of a decorative pattern.

First, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d), in the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed, blank symbols are stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows.
Specifically, FIG. 12A shows the timing at which the first stop display of the symbol sequence is performed after the start of the symbol variation. At this timing, the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol row related to the sub upper left row display area 831 and the sub right lower row display area 842 (a part of the symbol row related to the first specified line L1), and the symbols related to the other display areas are stopped and displayed. The columns are variable. At this point, since the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the sub upper left display area 831 and the sub right lower display area 842, the number of predetermined specified lines is two.
FIG. 12B shows the timing at which the second stop display of the symbol sequence after FIG. 12A is performed. At this timing, in addition to the symbol rows related to the sub upper left display area 831 and the sub right lower display area 842, blank symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol rows related to the sub left lower display area 832 and the sub upper right display area 841. .. At this point, since the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the sub-left lower display area 832 and the sub-upper right display area 841, the number of predetermined specified lines at this point is 1.
FIG. 12 (c) shows the timing at which the third stop display of the symbol sequence after FIG. 12 (b) was performed. At this timing, in addition to the symbol strings related to the sub upper left display area 831, the sub right lower display area 842, the sub left lower display area 832, and the sub upper right display area 841, the main upper display area 811 and the main lower display area 813 A blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol column related to. At this point, the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the main upper display area 811 and the main lower display area 813. Therefore, the number of predetermined specified lines at this point is 0.
FIG. 12 (d) shows the timing at which the stop display of the last symbol sequence after FIG. 12 (c) was performed. At this timing, the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol row related to the main middle display area 812, and the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows. At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the development effect C is executed, the blank symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (d), in the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed, after the blank symbols are stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows, the blank symbols that are stopped and displayed are displayed. The blank symbols that are combined and completed are replaced with 7 symbols.
Specifically, FIG. 13 (a) is in the same state as FIG. 12 (d), and blank symbols are stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows. At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 13 (b) is a state after FIG. 13 (a), and at the timing, the stop-displayed blank symbol (the blank symbol excluding the blank symbol stopped and displayed in the main middle display area 812) is the main. It is shown that the display unit 81 is moving to the vicinity of the center of the display area (main middle display area 812). At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 13 (c) is a state after FIG. 13 (b). At this timing, blank symbols were united near the center of the display area of the main display unit 81, and blanks were stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A blank symbol larger than the symbol is stopped and displayed. At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 13 (d) is a state after FIG. 13 (c). At this timing, the blank symbols united near the center of the display area of the main display unit 81 are seven symbols having the same size as the symbol. It has been replaced with. Even at this point, the number of predetermined specified lines remains 0.
Further, in FIG. 13D, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 have moved to a position where they abut at the center of the display area of the main display unit 81, and the seven symbols replaced from the blank symbols are , Is displayed in the display area composed of the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the development effect C is executed, the blank symbols stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows are combined, and the combined blank symbols are replaced with 7 symbols. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern described later.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the display control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is different from the first decorative symbol in enlarging the first decorative symbol (7 symbols). In other words, at least a part of the second decorative symbol (blank symbol) is enlarged and displayed, and the first decorative symbol is displayed in place of the enlarged second decorative symbol.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14F, in the symbol variation in which the development effect C is executed, the 7 symbols are enlarged and displayed after the combined blank symbols are replaced with the 7 symbols. A reach state consisting of 7 symbols occurs.
Specifically, FIG. 14 (a) is in the same state as FIG. 13 (d), and the seven symbols replaced from the blank symbols are displayed including the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84. It is displayed in the area (displayed across the display area related to the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84). At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 14 (b) is a state after FIG. 14 (a), and at the timing, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84, which were in contact with each other, are positioned at a slight interval, and 7 The design is displayed across the display area related to the main display unit 81 in addition to the display area related to the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84. The 7 symbols are displayed smaller than the 7 symbols displayed in FIG. 14 (a). However, the seven symbols at the timing are the above-mentioned seven symbol sequences (main upper display area 811, main middle display area 812, main lower display area 813, sub upper left display area 831, sub left lower display area 832, sub upper right). It is larger than the seven symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the column display area 841 and the symbol sequence related to the sub-right lower display area 842). At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 14 (c) is a state after FIG. 14 (b), and at this timing, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 are spaced apart from each other at a distance larger than the interval shown in FIG. 14 (b). The seven symbols are displayed across the display area related to the left sub display unit 83, the right sub display unit 84, and the main display unit 81. The 7 symbols are displayed (enlarged) larger than the 7 symbols displayed in FIG. 14 (a). At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 14 (d) is a state after FIG. 14 (c), and at the timing, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 have an interval equivalent to the interval shown in FIG. 14 (c). The seven symbols are displayed across the display area related to the left sub display unit 83, the right sub display unit 84, and the main display unit 81. The 7 symbols are displayed larger than the 7 symbols displayed in FIG. 14 (b) and smaller than the 7 symbols displayed in FIG. 14 (c). At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 14 (e) is a state after FIG. 14 (d), and at this timing, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 have the intervals shown in FIGS. 14 (c) and 14 (d). Seven symbols are displayed across the display area related to the left sub display unit 83, the right sub display unit 84, and the main display unit 81, while being positioned at a larger interval. The 7 symbols are displayed (enlarged) larger than the 7 symbols displayed in FIG. 14 (c). At this point, the number of predetermined defined lines remains zero.
FIG. 14 (f) is a state after FIG. 14 (e), and at the timing, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 are at positions equivalent to, for example, the intervals shown in FIG. 13 (c). (Initial position), and 7 symbols are displayed in each of the display areas related to these sub-display units. It should be noted that these 7 symbols are displayed in the same size as the 7 symbols displayed in FIG. 14 (e).
Further, in FIG. 14 (f), 7 symbols are not displayed in the display area related to the main display unit 81, and a state in which the symbol sequence is variablely displayed is displayed. Then, as described above, the same decorative symbols (7 symbols) are stopped and displayed in the display areas related to the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84, and the reach state is configured by the fourth defined line L4. Therefore, at this point, the number of predetermined defined lines has increased from 0 to 1.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of predetermined specified lines increases, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the increased number of predetermined specified lines are enlarged and displayed. This makes it easier to recognize the increase in the number of predetermined predetermined lines, and enhances the interest of the game.
The increase in the number of predetermined specified lines in the present embodiment is when the number of predetermined specified lines increases from 0 to 1, but when the number of predetermined specified lines increases from 1 to 2, etc. , The number of predetermined lines immediately before the increase is not limited to 0.
Further, the increased predetermined specified line (fourth specified line L4) in the present embodiment does not have to be different from the specified line (first specified line L1 to third specified line L3) that existed at the start of the fluctuation. It may match the specified line.
Further, in the present embodiment, the reach state is configured by the increased predetermined line, and both of the two decorative symbols constituting the reach state are enlarged and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there are a plurality of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the increased predetermined specified line, such as only one of the decorative symbols constituting the reach state is enlarged and displayed, at least one of them is enlarged and displayed. do it.
Further, when the number of predetermined predetermined lines immediately before the increase is 1 or more, it is preferable that the target of the enlarged display is a decorative pattern displayed on the increased predetermined predetermined lines. However, the above-mentioned effect can be obtained even if the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at a predetermined number of predetermined lines that existed immediately before the increase are enlarged and displayed.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the display control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is placed in a display area corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows in the specified line. At least when the number of predetermined specified lines that the decorative symbols are not stopped and displayed and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the display area to form a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot increases. In some cases, it can be said that at least a part of the first decorative symbols (7 symbols) that are stopped and displayed on a predetermined specified line after the number is increased is enlarged and displayed.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at a part of the period for enlarging and displaying the decorative symbol (timing shown in FIG. 14B or FIG. 14D).
This makes it easier to recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern. Further, there is a possibility that the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed due to the enlarged display of the decorative symbols are crowded and it becomes difficult to recognize the increase of the predetermined specified line. It is possible to make it easier to recognize the increase in.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the display control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is a part of the period for enlarging and displaying the first decorative symbols (7 symbols), and the first In other words, at least a part of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the decorative pattern is enlarged and displayed step by step. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern. Further, a reduced display of the decorative symbol (FIG. 14 (d)) is displayed between the enlarged display of one decorative symbol (FIG. 14 (c)) and the enlarged display of the decorative symbol of the next stage (FIG. 14 (e)). Since it is included, it is possible to increase the enlargement width by the enlarged display of one decorative pattern while gradually enlarging the decorative pattern, and it is possible to easily recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed, the left sub display unit 83 and the right sub display unit 84 are located at locations overlapping the decorative symbol, and the left sub display is displayed according to the enlarged display. The unit 83 and the right sub-display unit 84 are operated in a direction away from the center of the display area of the main display unit 81. This makes it easier to recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern.
In order to achieve the effect, the number of movable bodies may be one regardless of the number of movable bodies, but it is preferable to provide a plurality of movable bodies as in the present embodiment. In particular, the movable body (left sub display unit 83 and right sub display unit 84) in the present embodiment moves in a direction parallel to the display screen on which the decorative symbol to be enlarged is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it operates in a direction away from the center of the display area of the main display unit 81 on which the decorative design is displayed, such as a movable body with double doors. Further, when a plurality of movable bodies are provided, it is preferable that the components parallel to the display screen of the main display unit 81 in the direction away from the center of the main display unit 81 face in the opposite direction in each operation direction.
Further, in order to achieve the effect of facilitating the recognition of the image to be enlarged and displayed, any image may be adopted, not limited to the decorative pattern.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 further includes a movable body that operates in front of the image display means and a movable control means that controls the movable body, and the movable body is enlarged and displayed when the first decorative symbol is displayed. The movable control means is located at a position overlapping the display area where the first decorative symbol is displayed, and the movable control means moves the movable body from the center of the display area of the image display means according to the progress of the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol. In other words, it operates in the direction of separation.

Further, the game machine 10 has an image display means (main display unit 81, left sub display unit 83, right sub display unit 84) and display control means (first sub control board 200, second sub display unit 200) for controlling the image display means. The control board 300), a movable body (left sub-display unit 83 or right sub-display unit 84) that operates in front of the image display means, and a movable control means (movable accessory control means 250) that controls the movable body. The display control means displays a predetermined image and enlarges at least a part of the predetermined image, and the movable body displays the predetermined image when the predetermined image is enlarged and displayed. It can be said that the movable control means is located at a position overlapping the area, and the movable body is moved in a direction away from the center of the display area of the image display means in accordance with the progress of the enlarged display of the predetermined image.

Further, the gaming machine 10 has a plurality of movable bodies (left sub display unit 83 and right sub display unit 84) whose directions away from the center of the display area of the image display means (main display unit 81) are different from each other, and is movable control. In other words, the means (movable accessory control means 250) operates each of the movable bodies in a direction away from the center of the display area of the image display means in accordance with the progress of the enlarged display of the predetermined image.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed over the display area related to the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84. This makes it easier to recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern.
In order to achieve the effect, the display areas of the left sub-display unit 83 and the right sub-display unit 84 are replaced with transparent resin members, and the display areas of these display units are changed to the display area (main display unit 81). A hole may be provided in a direction perpendicular to the display area) so that the back surface of the display area (display area of the main display unit 81) can be visually recognized.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the movable body (left sub display unit 83 or right sub display unit 84) has a display area for displaying an image, and the display control means (first sub control board 200, second sub control board 200, second sub control board). 300) executes the control related to the image display of the movable body, and when the predetermined image is enlarged and displayed, the predetermined image is displayed across the display area related to the image display means and the display area related to the movable body. In other words, let's do it.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, it can be said that the movable body has a predetermined area in which the display area of the image display means becomes visible when it overlaps with the display area of the image display means.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of predetermined specified lines increases after all the symbol rows related to the liquid crystal display device are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the increased specified lines are enlarged and displayed. .. This makes it easier to recognize the increase in the predetermined number of specified lines. In addition, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the enlarged display of the decorative pattern.
In order to achieve this effect, it is not necessary that all the symbol rows related to the liquid crystal display device are stopped and displayed before the number of predetermined specified lines increases, and a part of these symbol rows is stopped and displayed. I just need to be there.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, before the number of predetermined predetermined lines related to the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol (7 symbols) is increased, at least a part of a plurality of symbol rows (symbol rows related to the liquid crystal business device) is used. In other words, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the display control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is at least when the number of predetermined predetermined lines increases after all the plurality of symbol rows are stopped and displayed. In some cases, it can be said that at least a part of the first decorative symbol (7 symbols) is enlarged and displayed.

<About development production C>
Next, the details of the development effect C will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. It should be noted that FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (d) show the flow of the development effect C when the result of the special figure pass / fail judgment is lost, and FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (d) show the flow of the special figure pass / fail judgment. It is a figure which shows the flow of development production C in the case where the result of determination becomes a big hit.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (d), in the development effect C when the result of the special figure pass / fail determination is lost, the state shown in FIG. 15 (a) (same as the state of FIG. 14 (f)). ), A display (display shown in FIG. 15B) is made to indicate whether or not the decorative symbols (7 symbols) constituting the reach state are stopped and displayed on the fourth specified line L4, and the reach state is configured. A decorative symbol (8 symbols) different from the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 81 (the state shown in FIG. 15C). After that, the different decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the main middle display area 812, and the remaining display areas (main upper display area 811, main lower display area 813, sub upper left display area 831, sub left lower display area 832, sub). The symbols constituting the reach state are stopped and displayed in the symbol rows related to the upper right display area 841 and the sub right lower display area 842) (the state shown in FIG. 15D). The decorative symbols do not form a pattern alignment in any of the specified lines.

As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (d), in the development effect C when the result of the special figure pass / fail determination is lost, the state shown in FIG. 16 (a) (same as the state of FIG. 14 (f)). ), A display (display shown in FIG. 16B) is made to indicate whether or not the decorative symbols (7 symbols) constituting the reach state are stopped and displayed on the fourth specified line L4, and the reach state is configured. The decorative symbols (7 symbols) to be displayed are stopped and displayed on the main display unit 81 (the state shown in FIG. 16C). After that, each display area (main upper display area 811, main middle display area 812, main lower display area 813, sub upper left display area 831, sub left lower display area 832, sub upper right display area 841, and sub right lower display area). The symbols constituting the reach state are stopped and displayed in all of the symbol rows related to the display area 842) (the state shown in FIG. 16 (d)), and in this state, the decorative symbols are displayed in any of the specified lines. Consists of a set of patterns.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image (decorative symbol) is reduced when switching from FIG. 15 (c) to the state of FIG. 15 (d) and when switching from FIG. 16 (c) to the state of FIG. 16 (d). Although it is displayed, at this time, unlike the case where the image is enlarged and displayed, the movable body (the left sub-display unit 83 and the right sub-display unit 84 are configured not to operate. Therefore, relatively. The enlarged display of the decorative pattern can be made conspicuous. In order to achieve the effect, the movable body may be operated when the image is reduced and displayed, but the amount of motion related to the operation is enlarged. It is preferable to make the image smaller than that at the time of display. Further, regarding the operation direction of the movable body when the image is reduced and displayed, the component parallel to the display screen of the main display unit 81 in the operation direction of the movable body is the image. It is preferable that the direction is different from that in the case of enlarging the display.

<About a modified example of the enlarged display of a decorative pattern>
Next, a modification of the enlarged display of the decorative pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (d). It should be noted that FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (d) are diagrams showing a modified example corresponding to an enlarged display of a decorative pattern.
First, unlike the present embodiment, the decorative patterns shown in FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (d) are images in which an image imitating a number is superimposed on a character image imitating a dinosaur. ..
As described above, the decorative pattern does not have to be composed only of an image imitating a number, and may include a character image other than the image as long as it has at least an image imitating a number. Hereinafter, an example of enlarged display of a decorative symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “decorative symbol including a character image”) when a character image is included in addition to an image imitating a number will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the enlarged display of the decorative symbol including the character image may be an enlarged display of both the image imitating a number and the character image.
Similarly, in the enlarged display of the decorative pattern including the character image, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the former image of the image imitating a number and the character image is enlarged and the latter image is not enlarged. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17C, the latter image of the image imitating a number and the character image may be enlarged and displayed, and the former image may not be enlarged and displayed.
In addition, in enlarging the decorative pattern, as shown in FIG. 17D, the mode of the latter image of the image imitating a number and the character image may be changed (in this example, the image is turned sideways). The image that imitated the dinosaur that was there has changed to an image that imitates a dinosaur facing the front).

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

First, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of predetermined specified lines before forming the reach state increases, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the increased specified lines is enlarged and displayed, but the present invention is limited to this. Absent. For example, when the number of predetermined predetermined lines after configuring the reach state increases, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the increased predetermined predetermined lines may be enlarged and displayed.

Therefore, the display control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is at least a part when the number of predetermined predetermined lines increases after a plurality of symbol rows form a reach state. In other words, at least a part of the first decorative pattern is enlarged and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in all cases where the number of predetermined specified lines increases, the decorative pattern which is stopped and displayed on the increased predetermined specified lines is enlarged and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this case. The decorative pattern may be enlarged and displayed in a part of the above. That is, in at least a part of the case where the number of predetermined predetermined lines increases, the decorative symbol which is stopped and displayed on the increased predetermined specified lines may be enlarged and displayed.

In addition, as for the probability, ratio, and frequency of the present embodiment, the lower one may not win, or the higher one may always win, as long as each relationship is guaranteed. In either case, the lottery itself may not be held.
Further, each lottery value in the lottery table shown in the present embodiment is an example, and any value may be adopted for each lottery value in the range as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained.

Further, in the above description, the recovery state at the time of power recovery is determined with reference to the aspect of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, but the continuous operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is the specified time. It may be referred to whether or not it exceeds (for example, 3s). By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

Further, in the above description, in determining the return state at the time of power recovery, the state of the middle frame door opening sensor 76 (open / closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to, but the return state without referring to the state. May be set. In this case, the recovery state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

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The present embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
It is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port, execute the pass / fail judgment to determine whether or not the jackpot is won in the symbol variation, and a plurality of decorative symbols each having a plurality of types of decorative symbols. It is a gaming machine that displays the symbol sequence in a variable manner and stops and displays the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the result of the applicability determination on the specified line.
An image display means for displaying the plurality of symbol strings, and
A display control means for controlling the image display means is provided.
In the display control means, the decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in the display area corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows in the specified line, and the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area. Is stopped and displayed to form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot, at least a part of the number of predetermined specified lines when the number is increased, and the predetermined specified lines after the number is increased. Enlarge and display at least a part of the first decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed on
Before the increase in the number of the predetermined predetermined lines related to the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol, the decorative symbol related to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows is stopped and displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(2)
The gaming machine described in (1) above.
The display control means reduces and displays at least a part of the first decorative symbol during a part of the period for enlarging the first decorative symbol.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(3)
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
When the first decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed, the display control means enlarges and displays at least a part of the second decorative symbol different from the first decorative symbol, and enlarges and displays the second decoration. Displaying the first decorative symbol instead of the symbol,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(4)
The gaming machine described in (3) above.
The first decorative symbol can form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot by being stopped and displayed on the specified line.
The second decorative symbol does not constitute a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot even if it is stopped and displayed on the specified line.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(5)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
A movable body that operates in front of the image display means,
A movable control means for controlling the movable body is further provided.
The movable body is located at a position overlapping the display area where the first decorative symbol is displayed when the first decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed.
The movable control means operates the movable body in a direction away from the center of the display area of the image display means in accordance with the progress of the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(A)
Image display means and
Display control means for controlling image display means and
A movable body that operates in front of the image display means,
A movable control means for controlling the movable body is provided.
The display control means displays a predetermined image and enlarges and displays at least a part of the predetermined image.
The movable body is located at a position overlapping the display area where the predetermined image is displayed when the predetermined image is enlarged and displayed.
The movable control means operates the movable body in a direction away from the center of the display area of the image display means in accordance with the progress of the enlarged display of the predetermined image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(B)
The gaming machine according to (a) above.
The movable body has a predetermined area in which the display area of the image display means becomes visible when it overlaps with the display area of the image display means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(C)
The gaming machine according to (a) above.
The movable body has a display area for displaying an image.
The display control means
The control related to the image display of the movable body is executed, and the control is performed.
When the predetermined image is enlarged and displayed, the same image as the image displayed in the display area of the image display means that overlaps the display area of the movable body is displayed in the display area of the movable body.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(D)
The gaming machine according to any one of (a) to (c) above.
It has a plurality of movable bodies whose directions away from the center of the display area of the image display means are different from each other.
The movable control means operates each of the movable bodies in a direction away from the center of the display area of the image display means in accordance with the progress of the enlarged display of the predetermined image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(E)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The display control means enlarges and displays at least a part of the first decorative symbol at least when the number of the predetermined predetermined lines increases after the plurality of symbol rows form a reach state. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(F)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The display control means enlarges and displays at least a part of the first decorative symbol at least when the number of the predetermined predetermined lines increases after all the plurality of symbol rows are stopped and displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 17 Middle frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 22 Movable decorative body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left right frame part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Effect lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Effect button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear Switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Large prize opening 57 First starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First starting port sensor 71 Second starting port sensor 72 Large winning port sensor 73 General winning port sensor 74 Gate Sensor 75 Out-ball sensor 76 Middle frame door open sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display unit 82 Upper sub display unit 83 Left sub display unit 84 Right sub display unit 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol Display 93 Normal symbol display device 94 1st special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board Case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 125 Pre-judgment means 130 Special figure lottery means 131 Special figure hit / fail judgment means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 Special figure variation pattern derivation means 135 General figure lottery means 140 Big hit game control means 145 Symbol display control means 150 Electric accessory control means 155 Game state control means 160 Main information storage means 165 Main error control means 170 Main command management means 175 Restoration Electric processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 179 Gameable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 209 1st sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 222 Effect route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Look-ahead effect control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 309 2nd sub control board case 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power control board 510 Power control board case 811 Main upper display area 812 Main middle display area 813 Main lower display area 831 Sub upper left display Area 832 Sub left lower display area 841 Upper right display area 842 Lower right display area X 1st flow path Y 2nd flow path L1 1st specified line L2 2nd specified line L3 3rd specified line L4 4th specified line

Claims (4)

It is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port, execute the pass / fail judgment to determine whether or not the jackpot is won in the symbol variation, and a plurality of decorative symbols each having a plurality of types of decorative symbols. It is a gaming machine that displays the symbol sequence in a variable manner and stops and displays the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the result of the applicability determination on the specified line.
An image display means for displaying the plurality of symbol strings, and
A display control means for controlling the image display means is provided.
In the display control means, the decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in the display area corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows in the specified line, and the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area. Is stopped and displayed to form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot, at least a part of the number of predetermined specified lines when the number is increased, and the predetermined specified lines after the number is increased. Enlarge and display at least a part of the first decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed on
Before the increase in the number of the predetermined predetermined lines related to the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol, the decorative symbol related to at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows is stopped and displayed .
There are multiple types of jackpots with different advantages,
When the jackpot is won by the winning / failing determination, the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the specified line is determined based on the type of the jackpot selected.
When the first decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed, the display control means further enlarges and displays at least a part of the second decorative symbol different from the first decorative symbol, and enlarges and displays the second decorative symbol. The first decorative pattern is displayed in place of the decorative pattern of
The first decorative symbol can form a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot by being stopped and displayed on the specified line.
The second decorative symbol does not constitute a combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot even if it is stopped and displayed on the specified line.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The display control means displays a plurality of the second decorative symbols when enlarging at least a part of the second decorative symbol, and then combines the plurality of second decorative symbols.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The display control means reduces and displays at least a part of the first decorative symbol during a predetermined period during which the first decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed .
A movable body that operates in front of the image display means,
A movable control means for controlling the movable body is further provided.
The movable body is located at a position overlapping the display area where the first decorative symbol is displayed when the first decorative symbol is enlarged and displayed.
The movable control means moves the movable body in a direction away from the center of the display area of the image display means in accordance with the progress of the enlarged display of the first decorative symbol.
In the predetermined period
While the movable body moves in the separation direction,
The movable body does not move in a direction approaching the center of the display area of the image display means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The position of the movable body is maintained when at least a part of the first decorative symbol is reduced and displayed in the predetermined period.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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